Indesit GSE 160 UK, Instructions For Installation And Use Manual, Page: 3 / 12

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ATTENTION
Read your handbook carefully since it contains instructions
which will ensure safe installation, use and maintenance of
your appliance.
Your Indesit Fridge Freezer is built to International standards
(EN60) and has been awarded the European approval mark
(IMQ) for compliance to UK electrical safety requirements. It
also meets the EC standards on the prevention and elimina-
tion of radio interference (EC directive 87/308 - 02.06.89).
1. This appliance is designed to be used indoors and under
no circumstances should it be installed outside.
2. The appliance should be used only by adults exclusively
for storing foodstuffs in compliance with the instructions
provided in the handbook. Under no circumstances should
children be allowed to operate, or tamper with, this prod-
uct.
3. For electrical safety, do not attempt to operate this appli-
ance with wet hands or feet.
4. Do not operate this appliance connected to an extension
lead. If a longer supply cable is required, this must be re-
placed with one of the same specifications in compliance
with the current electrical regulations. This operation should
be carried out by a qualified person. Ensure that the cable is
not trapped or damaged during the installation.
5. Never pull the cable or the appliance to remove the plug
from the socket.
6. Do not touch the internal cooling elements, especially if
your hands are wet, since you could burn or hurt yourself.
Do not eat ice cubes straight out of the freezer.
7. Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance from
the electricity (by pulling out the plug orturning off the gen-
eral switch in your home); it is not sufficient to place the
temperature regulation knob on
to cut off the power.
8. Before disposing of your old appliance, remember to break
or remove the lock as a safety measure to protect children
who might lock themselves inside the appliance when play-
ing.
9. If your appliance is not operating properly, before calling
your after-sales service read the chapter on “Trouble Shoot-
ing” which might help you resolve the problem. Do not at-
tempt to repair the fault by intervening on the internal com-
ponents.
10. If damaged, the power supply cord on this appliance
must necessarily be replaced by our service centre because
special tools are required for replacement.
11. Do not use electric appliances inside the compartment
for food storage, if these are not those recommended by
the manufacturer.
12. At the end of the functional life of your appliance –
containing cyclopentane gas in the insulation foam and
perhaps gas R600a (isobutane) in the refrigeration circuit –
the latter should made safe before being sent to the dump.
For this operation, please contact your dealer or the Local
Organisation in charge of waste disposal.
with a standard earthing wire in accordance with safety
standards for 46/90 systems. If the socket is not fitted with
an earthing wire, the manufacturer will not be held liability
for any damages and or injuries arising out of the use of the
appliance. Do not use multiple sockets or adapters.
Posi-
tion the appliance in such a way that you can access
the socket where it is plugged in.
Insufficient power?
The electrical socket must be able to handle the maximum
power load of the appliance, which is indicated on the rat-
ing plate located at the bottom left next to the vegetable
crisper.
Before making the electrical connection ...
After the appliance has been delivered, place it in the vertical
upright position and wait at least 3 hours before inserting
the plug into the socket in order to ensure that it functions
properly.
Safety a good habit to get into
Installation
To ensure that the appliance operates properly and to
reduce energy consumption, it is important that the
appliance is installed correctly.
Ventilation
The compressor and condenser generate heat and, there-
fore, need to be ventilated properly. Rooms with less than
perfect ventilation are not very suited for installation of the
appliance. Therefore, it should be installed in a room with
an opening (window or French window) that provide the
appropriate amount of air re-circulation. It is also important
that the room not be too humid.
During installation, make sure not to cover or obstruct the
grates that allow for proper ventilation of the appliance.
Away from Heat
Avoid positioning the appliance in a place where it is directly
exposed to sunlight or near an oven, cook top or the like.
Electrical Connection and Earthing
Before proceeding with the electrical connection, make sure
that the voltage indicated on the rating plate, located at the
bottom left near the vegetable crisper, corresponds to the
mains voltage in your home and that the socket is fitted