10
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 appliance.
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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 appliance 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 appliance 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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There are working parts in this appliance which
heat up. Always ensure that there is adequate
ventilation as a failure to do this will result in
component failure and 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 against a wall.
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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 is 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 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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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; it must nevertheless be disposed
off in a proper manner, in accordance with regulations
for protection of the environment.
