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General Safety Instructions
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Read this manual thoroughly before first use, even if you are familiar with this type of product. The safety
precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury when correctly adhered to.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference, along with the completed warranty card, purchase
receipt and carton. If applicable, pass these instructions on to the next owner of the appliance.
Pay particular attention to messages that follow this safety alert symbol or the words
DANGER
,
WARNING
or
CAUTION
. These words are used to alert you to a potential hazard that can seriously injure
you and others. The instructions will tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and let you know what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
This symbol alerts you to take care as the appliance contains flammable materials: isobutane as
refrigerant and cyclopentane as insulation blowing gas. While isobutane (R600a) is a gas with a high level
of environmental compatibility, it is nevertheless flammable. Do not expose the appliance to high heat,
sparks and open flames. During transport and installation, ensure that none of the components of the
refrigerant circuit become damaged.
Refrigerant matters
WARNING
: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit! Never use an appliance with a damaged refrigerant
circuit! If the refrigerant circuit becomes damaged, avoid proximity to open fires and all types of heat and
ignition sources. Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is located. The room for installing
the appliance must be at least 1m³ per 8g of refrigerant. The amount and type of refrigerant in the
appliance can be found in the Technical Specifications on the ‘Basic Instructions Page’ and on the appliance
rating plate.
It is hazardous for anyone other than an authorised service
person to service this appliance. In Queensland, the authorised
service person MUST hold a Gas Work Authorisation for
hydrocarbon refrigerants to carry out servicing or repairs which
involve the removal of covers and the opening of refrigeration
piping system
.
Responsible disposal
At the end of its working life, do not throw this appliance out with your household rubbish. Electrical and
electronic products contain substances that can have a detrimental effect on the environment and human
health if disposed of inappropriately. Observe any local regulations regarding the disposal of electrical
consumer goods and dispose of it appropriately for recycling and recovery of the refrigerant and blowing
agent. Contact your municipal authorities for advice on recycling facilities in your area.
WARNING!
This refrigeration appliance contains flammable refrigerants and insulation blowing gases,
which must be removed before disposal. Contact your municipal authorities for any codes or regulations
concerning the disposal of such materials.
DANGER!
Risk of child entrapment: When discarding this or
another refrigerator, make sure to take off the door and leave the shelves/racks/drawers in place so that
children cannot easily climb in and get trapped inside.
