Hotpoint Ariston MBT 1911 FI, Operating Instructions Manual

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Precautions and tips
! The appliance was designed and manufactured in
compliance with international safety standards. The
following warnings are provided for safety reasons and
must be read carefully.
This appliance complies with the following
European Community Directives:
- 73/23/EEC dated 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and
subsequent amendments;
-89/336/EEC dated 03.05.89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) and subsequent amendments;
- 2002/96/CE.
General safety
• The appliance was designed for domestic use inside
the home and is not intended for commercial or
industrial use.
• The appliance must be used by adults only to store
and freeze food products according to the instructions
in this manual.
• The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in
covered areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave the
appliance exposed to rain and storms.
• Do not touch the appliance when barefoot or with wet
or damp hands and feet.
• Do not touch the internal cooling elements: this could
cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
• When unplugging the appliance always pull the plug
from the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.
• Always switch the appliance off and disconnect it from
the electrical supply before cleaning it or carrying out
maintenance work. It is NOT sufficient to hold the ON/
OFF button down for more than two seconds to
eliminate all electrical contact.
• In case of malfunction, under no circumstances should
you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs
carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury
or further malfunctioning of the appliance.
• Do not use any sharp or pointed utensils or electrical
equipment - other than the type recommended by the
manufacturer - inside the frozen food storage
compartments.
• Do not put ice cubes taken directly from the freezer
into your mouth.
• Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or
play with the appliance. Under no circumstances
should they be allowed to sit on the bins or to hang
from the door.
• Keep packaging material out of reach of children.
Disposal
• Observe local environmental standards when
disposing of packaging material as some of this
material may be recycled.
• The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires
that old household electrical appliances must not be
disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste
stream. Old appliances must be collected separately in
order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the
materials they contain and reduce the impact on
human health and the environment. The crossed out
“wheeled bin” symbol on the product reminds you of
your obligation, that when you dispose of the
appliance it must be separately collected.
Consumers should contact their local authority or
retailer for information concerning the correct disposal
of their old appliance.
Respecting and conserving the
environment
• Install the appliance in a cool, well-ventilated room.
Ensure that it is protected from direct sunlight and do
not place it near sources of heat.
• Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods.
A significant amount of energy is used every time the
door is opened.
• Do not over-fill the appliance: cold air must circulate
freely for food to be preserved properly. If air circulation
is impeded, the compressor will work continuously.
• Do not place hot food in the refrigerator. The internal
temperature will increase, forcing the compressor to
work harder and consume more energy.
• Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to
ensure they are free of debris and to prevent cold air
from escaping ( see Maintenance ).