17
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
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The appliance must be handled and installed
by two or more persons.
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Be careful not to damage the floors when you
move the appliance (e.g. parquet flooring).
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During installation, make sure the appliance
does not damage the power cable.
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Check the appliance is not positioned near a
heat source.
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To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a
space on both sides and above the appliance
and follow the installation instructions.
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Keep the appliance vent outlets free.
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Do not damage the appliance refrigerant
circuit pipes.
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Install and level the appliance on a floor strong
enough to take its weight and in a place
suitable for its size and use.
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Install the appliance in a dry and well
ventilated area. The appliance is intended for
operation in environments where ambient
temperatures fall within the following ranges,
depending on the climatic class indicated on
the data plate. The appliance may not work
properly if it is left for a long time at a
temperature outside the specified range.
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Ensure that the voltage indicated on the
appliance data plate corresponds to the
domestic supply voltage.
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Do not use single/multiple adapters or
extension cables.
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For the water connection, use the pipe
supplied with the new appliance; do not reuse
the one from the previous appliance.
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Power cable modification or replacement
must only be carried out by qualified
personnel.
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Electrical disconnection must be possible
either by unplugging the appliance or by
means of a double-pole switch located upline
from the socket.
SAFETY
•
Do not store or use petrol, flammable liquids
or gas in the vicinity of this or other electrical
appliances. The fumes can create a fire hazard
or explosion.
•
Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical
means other than those recommended by the
Manufacturer to speed up the defrost
process.
•
Do not use or place electrical appliances
inside the product if they are not of the type
expressly authorised by the Manufacturer.
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The appliance is not intended for use by
persons (children included) with restricted
physical, sensory or mental abilities or
without experience and knowledge of the
appliance, unless they are under the
supervision or instruction of a person
responsible for their safety. Do not allow
children to play or hide inside the appliance -
risk of becoming trapped and suffocating.
•
Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the
ice packs (in some models).
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Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately
after taking them out of the freezer since they
may cause cold burns.
USE
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Before carrying out any maintenance or
cleaning, always unplug the appliance or
disconnect the power supply.
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All appliances equipped with ice-makers and
water dispensers must be connected to a
water supply that only delivers potable water
(with mains water pressure of between 0.17
and 0.81 MPa (1.7 and 8.1 bar)). Ice makers
and/or water dispensers not directly
connected to the water mains must be filled
using potable water only.
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Use the refrigerator compartment to store
fresh food only and the freezer compartment
to store frozen food, to freeze fresh food, and
to make ice cubes only.
•
Do not store glass containers with liquids in
the freezer since they may burst.
The Manufacturer declines any liability if
the above advice and precautions are not
respected
Climatic Class
Amb. temp.
(°C)
Amb. temp.
(°F)
SN
From 10 to 32
From 50 to 90
N
From 16 to 32
From 61 to 90
ST
From 16 to 38
From 61 to 100
T
From 16 to 43
From 61 to 110
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