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WARNINGS
It is most important that this instruction book
should be retained with the appliance for future re-
ference. Should the appliance be sold or transfer-
red to another owner, or should you move house
and leave the appliance, always ensure that the
book is supplied with the appliance in order that
t h e n e w o w n e r c a n b e a c q u a i n t e d w i t h t h e
functioning of the appliance and the relevant
warnings.
These warnings are provided in the interest of
safety. You must read them carefully before instal-
ling or using the appliance.
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This appliance is designed to be operated by
adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper
with the controls or play with the product.
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Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
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This product should be serviced by an authorized
Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts
should be used.
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It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify
this product in any way.
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Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
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The domestic refrigerators and freezers are desi-
gned to be used specifically for the storage of edi-
ble foodstuffs only.
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Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been
thawed out.
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Manufacturers’ storage recommendations should
be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.
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During normal operation, the condenser and com-
pressor at the back of the appliance heat up consi-
derably. For safety reasons, minimum ventilation
must be as shown in the relevant Figure.
Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of ob-
struction.
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Before any cleaning or maintenance work is carried
out, be sure to switch off and unplug the appliance.
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If the appliance has been transported horizontally, it
is possible that the oil contained in the compressor
flows in the refrigerant circuit. It is advisable to wait
at least two hours before connecting the appliance
to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.
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The inner lining of the appliance consists of chan-
nels through which the refrigerant passes. If these
should be punctured this would damage the ap-
pliance beyond repair and cause food loss. DO
NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off
frost or ice. Frost may be removed by using the
scraper provided. Under no circumstances should
solid ice be forced off the liner. Solid ice should be
allowed to thaw when defrosting the appliance. See
defrost instructions.
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Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial me-
ans to speed up the thawing process other than
those recommended by the manufacturer.
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Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the free-
zer as it creates pressure on the container, which
may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the
appliance.
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This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when
moving it.
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Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed
straight from the appliance.
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This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling
unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore
only be carried out by authorized technicians.
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Never use metal objects for cleaning your appliance
as it may get damaged.
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Under no circumstances should you attempt to re-
pair the appliance yourself.
Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may
cause injury or more serious malfunctioning. Refer
to your local Service Centre, and always insist on
genuine spare parts.
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This appliance does not contain gasses which
could damage the ozone layer, in either its refri-
gerant circuit or insulation materials. The ap-
pliance shall not be discarded together with the
urban refuse and rubbish. Avoid damaging the
cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat
exchanger. Information on your local disposal
sites may be obtained from your municipal au-
thorities.
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Take utmost care when handling your appliance
so as not to cause any damages to the cooling
unit with consequent possible fluid leakages.
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The appliance must not be located close to ra-
diators or gas cookers.
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Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to
direct sunlight.
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There must be adequate ventilation round the
back of the appliance and any damage to the re-
frigerant circuit must be avoided.
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For freezers only (except built-in models): an
ideal location is the cellar or basement.
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Do not use other electrical appliances (such as
ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating ap-
pliances, unless they are approved for this pur-
pose by the manufacturer.
