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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Before the appliance is used, it must be properly positioned and installed as
described in this manual, so read the manual carefully. To reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock or injury when using the appliance, follow basic precautions, including the
following:
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This appliance is intended to be used in a household or similar application such as:
o
Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working environments
o
Farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels, and other residential type environments
o
Bed and breakfast type environments
o
Catering and similar non-retail applications
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Do not use mechanical devices or any other means to speed up the defrosting process, unless they
are approved by the manufacturer.
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Do not 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 a short circuit, fire, or electric shock.
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Pay attention not to damage the tubing of the refrigerant circuit.
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Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure clear of obstruction
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Do not place too much food directly against the air outlet on the rear wall of both the refrigerator and
freezer compartment, as it affects sufficient air circulation.
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Do not place hot items near the plastic components of this appliance.
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Frozen food must not be refrozen once it has been thawed.
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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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To avoid items falling and causing damage to the appliance, do not overload the door racks or put too
much food in the crisper drawers.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) 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.
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Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
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Keep all packaging away from children
to avoid risk of suffocation.
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Protect children from being burned
by touching the very hot compressor or at the rear bottom of
appliance.
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Don't place items on top of the appliance as this could cause injury
should they fall off.
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Never allow children to play with the
appliance by hanging or standing over or on the doors, racks,
shelves and drawers etc.
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To avoid the risks that are always present when using an electric appliance, we recommend that you
carefully read the electrical instructions below:
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Unpack the appliance and check through the appliance. Should any damage be evident, don't
plugin the
appliance and immediately contact the
store from which you purchased
it. Keep all
packing materials in this case.
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We recommend that you wait for 4
hours
, with the product upright, before connecting the appliance to
allow the refrigerant to flow back into the compressor.
