WARNINGS
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IT IS MOST IMPORTANT THAT THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK SHOULD BE RETAINED WITH THE
APPLIANCE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. SHOULD THE APPLIANCE BE SOLD OR TRANS-
FERRED TO ANOTHER OWNER, OR SHOULD YOU MOVE HOUSE AND LEAVE THE APPLI-
ANCE, ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE BOOK IS SUPPLIED WITH THE APPLIANCE IN ORDER
THAT THE NEW OWNER CAN GET TO KNOW 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.
General Safety
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This appliance is designed to be operated by
adults. Children should not be allowed to tam-
per with the controls or play with the product.
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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 appli-
ance does not stand on the electrical supply
cable.
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Before defrosting, cleaning or maintenance
work is carried out, be sure to switch off the
appliance and unplug it.
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Do not remove items from the freezer if your
hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin
abrasions or “frost/freezer burns”.
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Ice lollies can cause “frost/freezer burns” if
consumed straight from the freezer.
Service / Repair
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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 autho-
rised ZANUSSI Service Centre, and only gen-
uine spare parts should be used.
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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 serious malfunctioning. Refer to your
local ZANUSSI Service Centre and always
insist on genuine spare parts.
Use
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ZANUSSI domestic refrigerators, freezers and
fridge/freezers are designed to be used specif-
ically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only.
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Frozen food must NOT be re-frozen once it
has thawed out.
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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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The cooling plate or refrigerated freezer
shelves in this appliance contain channels
through which the refrigerant passes. If these
are punctured this would cause substantial
damage to the appliance and result in food
loss. DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS
to scrape off frost or ice. Under NO circum-
stances should solid ice be forced off the lining
or shelves. Solid ice should be allowed to
thaw, when defrosting the appliance. See
Defrost instructions.
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Manufacturers’ storage recommendations
should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions.
Installation
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There are working parts in this product which
heat up. Always ensure that there is adequate
ventilation as a failure to do this will result in
possible food loss. See installation instructions.
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Parts which heat up should not be exposed.
Wherever possible, the back of the appliance
should be close to a wall but leaving the
required distance for ventilation as stated in
the installation instructions.
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The appliance should be left for 2 hours after
installation before it is turned on in order to
allow the refrigerant to settle.
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This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving it.
Environment Protection
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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 dis-
carded together with the urban refuse and
rubbish. Avoid damaging the cooling unit,
especially at the rear near the heat
exchanger. Information on your local dis-
posal sites may be obtained from your
municipal authorities. The materials used
on this appliance marked with the symbol
are recyclable.
When disposing of your old fridge, freezer or
fridge/freezer.
Help to keep your country tidy - use authorised
disposal sites for your old appliances.
For maximum efficiency:
Make sure that the appliance is cleaned properly.
Make sure that the door is closed properly.
Do not position the appliance near to sources of
heat. Do not over-fill your appliance, air MUST be
allowed to circulate.
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