35
WARNINGS
It is most important that this instruction book should be
retained with the appliance for future reference. Should
the appliance be sold or transferred 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 the new owner can be acquainted with the
functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
These warnings are provided in the interest of safety.
You must read them carefully before installing 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
designed to be used specifically for the storage of
edible 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
compressor at the back of the appliance heat up
considerably. For safety reasons, minimum
ventilation must be as shown in the relevant
Figure.
Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of
obstruction
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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
channels through which the refrigerant passes. If
these should be punctured this would damage the
appliance 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
means 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
freezer 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
repair 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 refrigerant
circuit or insulation materials. The appliance 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 authorities.
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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 radiators 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 refrigerant
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 appliances,
unless they are approved for this purpose by the
manufacturer.