patibility Directive (2014/30/EU) and the Eco-Design Directive
Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU),the Electromagnetic Com
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This product has been determined to be in compliance with the
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(2009/125/EC) implemented by Regulation (EC) No 643/2009
of the European Union.
Brief introduction
Thank you for your choosing our products. We are sure you will
find your new appliance a pleasure to use. Before you use the ap-
pliance, we recommend that you read through these instructions
carefully, which provides details about its usage and functions.
• Please ensure that all people using this appliance are famil-
iar with its operations and safety features. It is important
that you install the appliance correctly and pay attention to
the safety instructions carefully.
• We recommend that you keep this user’s manual with the
appliance for future reference and retain it to any future us-
ers.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and
similar applications such as:
- Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working envi-
ronments;
- Farmhouses by clients in hotels, motels and other residential
types of environment;
- Bedandbreakfast types of environment;
- Catering and similar non-retail applications.
• If you feel that the appliance is not operating correctly,
please check the Troubleshooting page for assistance. If still
in doubt contact the customer service help line for assistance
or to arrange a call out by an authorized service engineer.
Important safety instructions
General safety and daily use
It is important to use your appliancesafely . W e recommend that
you follow the guidelines below.
• Store any food in accordance with the storage instructions
from the manufacturer.
• Don’t try to repair the appliance yourself. It is dangerous to
alter the specifications or modify this product in any way.
Any damage to the cord may cause short circuit, fire or
electric shock.
• Don’t place too much food directly against the air outlet on
the rear wall of both the refrigerator and freezer compart-
ment, as it affects sufficient air circulation.
• Don’t place hot items near the plastic components of this
appliance.
• To avoid items falling and causing injury or damage to the
appliance, do not overload the door racks or put too much
food in the crisper drawers.
WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to ac-
celerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended
by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food stor-
age compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING: If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons
in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure
or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
WARNING: When disposing of the appliance, do so only at an
authorized waste disposal centre. Do not expose to flame.
Safety for children and infirm persons
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including chil-
dren) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or a
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by
a person responsible for their safety. Children should be super-
vised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging away from children to avoid risk of suf-
focation.
• Protect children from being scalded by touching the very hot
compressor at the rear bottom of appliance.
• Don’t place items on top of the appliance as this could cause
injury should they fall off.
• Never allow children to play with the appliance by hanging
or standing over or on the doors, racks, shelves and drawers
etc.
Safety about electricity
To avoid the risks that are always present when using an electric
appliance, we recommend that you pay more attention to the
instructions about electricity below.
• Unpack the appliance and check through the appliance.
Should any damage be evident, don’t plug in the appliance
but contact the shop immediately from which you purchased
it. Keep all packing materials in this case.
• We recommend that you wait for 4 hours before connecting
the appliance to allow the refrigerant to flow back into the
compressor.
• The appliance must be applied with single phase alternating
current of 220~240V/50Hz. If the voltage fluctuates exceed-
ing the upper limit, A.C. automatic voltage regulator of more
than 350W should be applied to the refrigerator for safety
use.
• The mains plug must be accessible when the appliance is
installed.
• This appliance must be earthed.
- This appliance is fitted with a fused plug in accordance with
local standard. The fused plug should be suitable for use
in all houses fitted with sockets in accordance with current
specifications.
- If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it
should be cut off and carefully disposed of. To avoid a pos-
sible shock hazard, do not insert the discarded plug into a
socket. If in doubt contact a qualified, registered electrician.
