Service Centre, and always insist on
genuine spare parts.
• This appliance contains
hydrocarbons in its cooling unit;
maintenance and recharging must
therefore only be carried out by
authorized technicians.
Use
•
The domestic refrigerators and
freezers are designed to be used
specifically for the storage of edible
foodstuffs only.
• Best performance is obtained with
ambient temperature between
+18°C and +43°C (class T); +18°C
and +38°C (class ST); +16°C and
+32°C (class N); +10°C and +32°C
(class SN). The class of your
appliance is shown on its rating
plate.
Warning: when the ambient
temperature is not included within
the range indicated for the class of
this appliance, the following
instructions must be observed:
when the ambient temperature
drops below the minimum level, the
storage temperature in the freezer
compartment cannot be
guaranteed; therefore it is advisable
to use the food stored as soon as
possible.
• Frozen food must not be re-frozen
once it has been thawed out.
• Manufacturers’ storage
recommendations should be strictly
adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions.
• The inner lining of the appliance
consists of channels through which
the refrigerant passes. If these should
be punctured this would damage the
appliance beyond repair and cause
food loss. DO NOT USE SHARP
INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or
ice. Frost may be removed by using
the scraper provided. Under no
circumstances should solid ice be
forced off the liner. Solid ice should be
allowed to thaw when defrosting the
appliance.
• Do not place carbonated or fizzy
drinks in the freezer as it creates
pressure on the container, which
may cause it to explode, resulting in
damage to the appliance.Do not use
a mechanical device or any artificial
means to speed up the thawing
process other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
Never use metal objects for cleaning
your appliance as it may get
damaged.
Installation
•
During normal operation, the
condenser and compressor at the
back of the appliance heat up
considerably. For safety reasons,
minimum ventilation must be as
shown in the instructions.
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• Care must be taken to ensure that
the appliance does not stand on the
electrical supply cable.
Important: if the supply cord is
damaged, it must be replaced by a
special cord or assembly availa-ble
from the manufacturer or its service
agent.
• If the appliance is transported
horizontally, it is possible that the oil
contained in the compressor flows in
the refrigerant circuit. It is advisable
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