IKEA VINTERKALL, Manual

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7 ENGLISH
• Do not tilt the refrigerator for more
than 45° form upright during moving it.
• At first installation wait at least 4 hours
before connecting the appliance to the
power supply. This is to allow the oil to flow
back in the compressor.
• Before carrying out any operations on the
appliance (e.g. re-installing the appliance),
remove the plug from the power socket.
• Do not install the appliance close to
radiators or cookers, oven or hobs.
• The rear of the appliance must stand
against the wall.
• Do not install the appliance where there is
direct sunlight.
• Do not install this appliance in areas that
are too humid or too colds, such as the
construction appendices, garages or wine
cellars.
• When you move the appliance, lift it by the
front edge to avoid scratching the floor.
Electrical connection
Warning! Risk of fire and electrical shock.
Warning! When positioning the appliance,
ensure the supply cord is not trapped or
damaged.
Warning! Do not use multi-plug adapters
and extension cables.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the parameters on the rating
plate are compatible with the electrical
ratings of the mains power supply.
• Always use a correctly installed shockproof
socket.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the
electrical components (e.g. mains plug,
mains cable, compressor). Please refer to
www.IKEA.com/au
and contact our local store for local store
phone numbers and opening times or
have an electrician to change the electrical
components.
• The mains cable must stay below the level of
the mains plug.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket
only at the end of the installation. Make sure
that there is access to the mains plug after
the installation.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect
the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.
Use
Warning! Risk of injury, burns, electrical
shock or fire.
The appliance contains flammable gas,
isobutane (R600a), a natural gas with a high
level of environmental compatibility. Be careful
not to cause damage to the refrigerant circuit
containing isobutane.
• The surface of the compressor may become
hot under normal operation. Do not touch it
with hands.
• Do not change the specification of this
appliance.
• Do not put electrical appliances (e.g. ice
cream makers) in the appliance unless they
are stated applicable by the manufacturer.
• If damage occurs to the refrigerant circuit,
make sure that there are no flames and
sources of ignition in the room. Ventilate
the room.
• Do not let hot items to touch the plastic
parts of the appliance.
• Do not put soft drinks in the freezer
compartment. This will create pressure on
the drink container.
• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the
appliance.
• Do not put flammable products or items
that are wet with flammable products in,
near or on the appliance.
• Do not touch the condenser. They are hot.
• Do not remove or touch items from the
freezer compartment if your hands are wet
or damp.
• Do not freeze again food that has been
thawed.
• Follow the storage instructions on the
packaging of frozen food.
Internal lighting
Warning! Risk of electric shock.
• The type of lamp used for this appliance is
for household appliances only. Do not use it
for house lighting.
Care and cleaning
Warning! Risk of injury or damage to the
appliance.