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Disposal of Your Old Appliance
Old and Out-of-Order Fridges or Freezers
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information
about recycling of this product, please contact your local council, your household waste disposal
service or the depot where you purchased the product.
NOTES:
• Please read the instruction manual carefully before installing and using your appliance. We are not responsible for
any damage incurred due to misuse.
• Follow all instructions on your appliance and instruction manual, and keep this manual in a safe place to resolve any
problems that may occur in the future.
• This appliance is designed to be used in homes and it should only be used in domestic environments and for those
spe
cifie
d purposes. It is not suitable for commercial or common use. Such use will cause the guarantee of the
appliance to be cancelled and our company will not be responsible for any losses to incurred.
• This appliance is designed for household use and is only suitable for cooling / storing foodstuffs. It is not suitable for
commercial use and/or for storing non-food substances. Our company is not responsible for any losses incurred in
these latter cases.
Safety Warnings
• Do not connect your fridge freezer to the mains electricity supply using an extension lead.
• Do not use damaged, torn or old plugs.
• Do not pull, bend or damage the cord.
• Do not use plug adapter.
• This appliance is designed for use by adults. Do not allow children to play with the appliance or hang off the door.
• Never touch the power cord/plug with wet hands. This may cause a short circuit or electric shock.
• Do not place glass bottles or cans in the ice-making compartment as they will burst when the contents freeze.
• Do not place explosiv
e or flammable mat
erial in your fridge. Place drinks with high alcohol content vertically in the
fridge compartment and make sure their tops are tightly closed.
• When removing ice from the ice-making compartment, do not touch it. Ice may cause frost burns and/or cuts.
• Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Do not eat ice-cream or ice cubes immediately after they are removed
from the ice-making compartment.
• Do not re-freeze thawed frozen food. This may cause health issues such as food poisoning.
• If your old fridge or freezer has a lock, break or remove the lock before discarding it, because children may get
trapped inside it and may cause an accident.
• Old fridges and freezers contain insulation material and refrigerant with CFC. Therefore, take care not to harm the
environment when you are discarding old fridges.
