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General Safety Instructions
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 page 19 an
d 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 hy-
drocarbon refrigerants to carry out servicing or repairs which involve the removal of covers.
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.
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.
Responsible disposal
At the end of its working life, do not throw this appliance out with your household rub-
bish. 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.
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.
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