English GENERAL USER’S MANUAL REFRIGERATORS
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Never open the housing, and never insert any objects through openings.
Never touch the connector with wet hands, and never pull it out of its socket by pulling on the cable.
Never plug the appliance into a multi-gang socket.
If a fault occurs, unplug the mains connector before cleaning the appliance. Always pull the connector itself, i.e.
do not pull on the cable to disconnect it.
The mains connector must be readily accessible after setting up the appliance.
Never use an extension cable.
At the end of its service life, render the appliance unusable:
Pull out the mains connector and sever the connector cable.
Render the locks on the doors and covers unusable, i.e. make it impossible for them to be opened. This will
prevent children at play shutting themselves in and putting their lives at risk.
Risk of explosion!
Never store explosive substances or spray cans with combustible propellants in the appliance because these could
cause combustible mixtures to form and explode.
Never freeze beverages containing carbon dioxide, i.e. fizzy drinks! Their containers might otherwise burst!
Only store strong (high-proof) alcoholic beverages upright in firmly sealed bottles.
Do not place glass or metal containers containing fluids in the freezer cabinet.
Refrigerant hazard!
The refrigerant circuit of your appliance contains an environmentally compatible but combustible refrigerant.
Mechanical interventions in the refrigerant system should only ever me made by authorised specialists.
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit, e.g. by puncturing the refrigerant channels on the evaporator with sharp
objects, bending pipework etc. Escaping refrigerant is combustible and can cause injuries to the eyes.
In such cases, flush the eyes with clean water and seek immediate medical attention. Risk of injury!
The foodstuffs and the inside walls are at a very low temperature. Never touch them with wet hands. To do so can
cause skin injuries. Damage to skin is even possible if your skin is dry.
Risk of burns caused by low temperatures!
You should therefore never put ice cubes or iced lollies in your mouth immediately after removing them from the
freezer cabinet.
Never use damaged refrigerator batteries.
If fluid escapes from refrigerator batteries, do not swallow it!
Do not refreeze thawed or thawing foodstuffs. There is a risk of food-poisoning.
Never use plinths, drawers, doors etc. as steps or for support. You might injure yourself.
Caution!
The thermal insulation on your appliance is made of polyurethane with environmentally compatible pentane
foam insulation.
Never clean this appliance with the help of electric heaters, peelers, knives or other tools with a naked flame such
as candles etc. The thermal insulation and the internal container are heat-sensitive and could melt.
Never use corrosive or abrasive cleaning agents or sponges to clean this appliance. These might damage the
surfaces.
Fire hazard!
Never place appliances that radiate heat, such as microwaves, toasters etc., on this appliance.
Ventilation slots must not be covered or blocked.
Never use corrosive or abrasive cleaning agents or sponges to clean this appliance. These might damage the
surfaces.
Fire hazard!
Never place appliances that radiate heat, such as microwaves, toasters etc., on this appliance.
Ventilation slots must not be covered or blocked.
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