3
Safety
Note: You must read these warnings carefully before installing
or using the refrigerator. If you need assistance, contact your
customer care centre. The manufacturer will not accept liability,
should these instructions or any other safety instructions
incorporated in this book be ignored.
WARNING
warning
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
•
It is essential the power point is properly earthed to
ground. Consult a qualified electrician if you
are unsure.
•
Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage
compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
•
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning or moving it to
avoid electric shock.
•
Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling the electrical cord
as this may damage it. Grip the plug firmly and pull straight
out.
•
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
•
Don’t use a steam cleaner. If live components come into
contact with condensing steam, they may short-circuit or
cause an electric shock.
•
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance. If
pressurised aerosol containers bear the word ‘flammable’
and/or a small flame symbol, do not store them inside
any refrigerator or freezer. If you do so you may cause an
explosion.
•
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
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This appliance contains insulation formed with flammable
blowing gases. Avoid safety hazards by carefully disposing
of this appliance.
•
If you wish to discard this refrigerator, please contact your
local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.
•
When you dispose of your old refrigerators and freezers,
remove any doors. Children can suffocate if they get
trapped inside.
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The plug must be accessible when the appliance is
in position.
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Never try to repair the refrigerator yourself, only use a
qualified or authorized service person for repairs.
Important safety instructions
WARNING
warning
R600a refrigerant warning
This appliance contains flammable R600a refrigerant. Avoid
safety hazards by carefully installing, handling, servicing and
disposing of this appliance.
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Ensure that the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not
damaged during transportation and installation.
•
Leaking refrigerant may cause eye injuries or ignite.
•
The room for installing appliance must be at least
1m
3
per 8g of refrigerant. The amount of refrigerant in
the appliance can be found on the rating plate inside the
appliance.
•
If you are unsure of the refrigerant check the rating plate
inside the refrigerator compartment.
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It is hazardous for anyone other than an Authorised Service
Person to service this appliance. In Queensland Australia
the Authorisation Service Person MUST hold a Gas Work
Authorisation for hydrocarbon refrigerants to carry out
servicing or repairs which involve the removal of covers.
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Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in
the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
•
Do not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
