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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
• Use the refrigerator compartment only for
the storage of fresh food and the freezer
compartment only for the storage of frozen
food, the freezing of fresh food, and to make
ice cubes.
• During installation, make sure the appliance
does not damage the power cable.
• Do not store glass containers with liquids in
the freezer since they may burst.
• Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately
after taking them out of the freezer since they
may cause cold burns.
• Before servicing or cleaning the appliance,
unplug it from the mains or disconnect the
electrical power supply.
• Make sure that the appliance is not near a heat
source.
• Do not store or use petrol, gas or flammable
liquids in the vicinity of the appliance or other
electrical appliances. The fumes can create a
fire hazard or explosion.
• To ensure adequate ventilation, leave a space
on both sides and above the appliance and
follow the installation instructions.
• Keep the appliance ventilation openings free.
• All appliances equipped with an ice maker or
water dispenser must be connected to a
mains water supply that delivers potable
water only (with water pressure between 1.7
and 8.1 bar (25 and 117 PSI)). Ice makers and/
or water dispensers not directly connected to
a mains water supply must be filled with
potable water only.
• Install and level the appliance on a floor strong
enough to take its weight and in an area
suitable for its size and use.
• For the water connection, use the pipe
supplied with the new appliance and do not
use that of the previous appliance.
• The appliance must be handled and installed
by two or more persons.
• Place the appliance in a dry and well-
ventilated place. The appliance is set for
operation at specific ambient temperature
ranges, according to the climatic class
indicated on the data plate: The appliance may
not work properly if it is left for a long period
at a temperature above or below the
indicated range.
• Be careful not to damage the floors when you
move the appliance (e.g. parquet flooring).
• Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical
means other than those recommended by the
Manufacturer to speed up the defrost
process.
• Do not damage the refrigerator's refrigerant
circuit pipes.
• Do not use or place electrical appliances
inside the compartments if they are not of the
type expressly authorised by the
Manufacturer.
• This appliance is not designed for use by
young children or the infirm without
supervision.
• To avoid the risk of children being trapped and
therefore suffocating, do not allow them to
play or hide inside the appliance.
• Power cable modification or replacement
must only be carried out by qualified
personnel.
• Do not use single/multiple adapters or
extension cables.
• It must be possible to disconnect the
appliance from the mains by unplugging it or
by means of a two-pole switch fitted upline of
the socket.
• Ensure that the voltage indicated on the
appliance data plate corresponds to the
domestic supply voltage
• Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of
the ice packs (if provided).
• The Manufacturer declines any liability if the
above recommendations and precautions are
not respected.
Climatic class
Amb. T. (°C)
Amb. T. (°F)
SN
From 10 to 32
From 50 to 90
N
From 16 to 32
From 61 to 90
ST
From 18 to 38
From 64 to 100
T
From 18 to 43
From 64 to 110
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