Smeg FQ50UFXE, Installation, Use & Care Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Definitions
WARNING
This indicates that death or serious injuries may
occur as a result of not observing this warning.
CAUTION
This indicates that minor to moderate injuries may
occur as a result of not observing this warning.
NOTICE
This indicates that damage to appliance or property
may occur as a result of not observing this warning.
WARNING: Before you turn on the
appliance
Please read the Operating and Installation Instructions
carefully, including the following. They contain
important safety information and instructions for
installation, use and maintenance of the appliance.
The manufacturer is not responsible if you fail to
comply with the instructions and warnings. Retain all
documents for subsequent use or for the next owner.
Technical safety
Improper installations and repairs may put the user at
risk.
Repairs must be performed by an authorized service
provider.
Only use original parts supplied by the manufacturer.
Only original manufacturer supplied parts satisfy safety
requirements.
If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must
be replaced by an authorized servicer.
The appliance comes with a UL listed 3-wire Power
Cord.
Never sever or remove the third (ground) conductor
from the power cord.
The appliance requires a 3-wire receptacle. The plug
must be installed by a licensed electrician only and
comply with local codes.
Where there is a 2-wire standard wall receptacle, it is
the responsibility of the customer to have this
receptacle replaced with a correctly grounded 3-wire
wall receptacle. Do not use any adapter plugs.
Important information when using the
appliance
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Never use electrical devices inside the appliance.
Risk of explosion!
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Never use a steam cleaner to defrost or clean the
appliance. The steam may penetrate electrical
parts and cause a short-circuit.
Risk of electric
shock!
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Do not use pointed or sharp-edged objects to
remove frost or layers of ice. You could damage
the refrigerant tubes. Leaking refrigerant may ignite
or cause eye injuries.
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Do not store products that contain flammable
propellants (e.g. spray cans) or explosive
substances in the appliance.
Risk of explosion!
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Do not stand or support yourself on the base,
drawers or doors or other parts of the appliance.
You could damage the appliance or be injured.
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To clean the appliance, unplug the power cord from
the outlet or switch off the electrical breaker or fuse!
Do not pull out the power cord plug by tugging on
the cable.
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Bottles that contain a high percentage of alcohol
must be sealed and stored in an upright position.
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Keep plastic parts and the door seals free of oil
and grease. Otherwise, plastic parts and door seal
will become porous.
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Never cover or block the ventilation openings for
the appliance. This forces the appliance to work
harder, increasing its power consumption.
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This appliance must not be used by children
without adult supervision.
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Do not store bottled or canned drinks (especially
carbonated drinks) in the freezer compartment.
Bottles and cans may explode!
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Do not place popsicles or ice cubes straight from
the freezer compartment into your mouth.
Risk of
low-temperature burns!
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Do not touch frozen surfaces or food in the freezer
with wet hands. Skin may adhere to these
extremely cold surfaces.
Risk of injury!
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Do not scrape off frost or stuck frozen food with a
knife or pointed object. You could damage the
appliance or be injured.