Safety
Page EN-7
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Ensure that none of the cooling fi ns
or tubes on a cooling appliance are
damaged prior to the point of proper
disposal.
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Refrigerant is fl ammable when spur-
ting out and can damage the eyes. In
this case, rinse your eyes in clean wa-
ter and seek medical assistance im-
mediately.
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To prevent the formation of a fl am-
mable gas-air mixture in the event of
a leakage in the refrigeration circuit,
the installation space must have a
minimum size of 1 m
3
per 8 g of re-
frigerant in compliance with the EN
378 standard. The amount of refrige-
rant contained in your appliance can
be found on the type plate.
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To avoid the formation of sparks, do
not pull out the mains plug in the
event of a gas leak.
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Dispose of old electrical appliances
at an authorised collection or return
point.
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Only use original accessories.
Risks associated with chemical
substances
CAUTION
Danger of explosion!
Improper handling of chemical subs-
tances can lead to explosions.
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Do not store explosive substances
such as aerosol cans with a fl ammab-
le propellant in this appliance.
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Do not store explosive substances or
spray cans with fl ammable propel-
lants inside the appliance as they may
create ignitable gas-air mixtures.
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Never use defrosting sprays to de-
frost. They can generate explosive
gases.
Risks when dealing with fridge-
freezers
WARNING
Fire hazard!
Improper handling of the appliance can
lead to fi re and damage to property.
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Keep ventilation openings, in the ap-
pliance enclosure or in the built-in
structure, clear of obstruction.
CAUTION
Health hazard!
Contaminated food can cause health
problems.
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Opening the door for long periods can
cause a signifi cant increase of the
temperature in the compartments of
the appliance.
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Clean regularly surfaces that can
come in contact with food and acces-
sible drainage systems.
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Store raw meat and fi sh in suitable
containers in the refrigerator, so that
it is not in contact with or drip onto
other food.
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Two-star frozen-food compartments
are suitable for storing pre-frozen
food, storing or making ice-cream
and making ice cubes.
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One-, two- and three-star compart-
ments are not suitable for the free-
zing of fresh food.
