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not set the appliance on fire.
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The appliance is intended for keeping beverages in normal household as explained in this
instruction booklet.
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The appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it. If your appliance is equipped with
castors, remember that these are only designed to facilitate minor movements. Do not move the
appliance over long distances.
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Never use the base, drawers, doors etc. to stand on or as supports.
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To avoid items falling and causing injury or damage to the appliance, do not overload the door
racks or put food in the crisper drawers.
Caution: cleaning and servicing
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Before carrying out servicing, switch off the power supply and disconnect the appliance.
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When cleaning the appliance, do not use metal objects, steam systems, volatile fluids, organic
solvents or abrasive substances.
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Never clean appliance parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or
explosion.
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Do not use sharp or pointed objects to remove ice. Use a plastic scraper.
Important information concerning installation
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Avoid locating the unit in moist areas.
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Plug the wine cooler into an exclusive, properly installed-grounded wall outlet. Do not under any
circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Any questions
concerning power and/or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician or an
authorized products service center.
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To ensure proper electrical connection, follow the recommendations given in the present manual.
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Unpack the appliance and visually check that it is not damaged. Do not connect a damaged
appliance. Inform your retailer or point of sale of any damage. In such a case, keep the packaging.
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It is recommended that the appliance be allowed to settle for at least 4 hours before connecting the
electrical power supply, so that the compressor fluid feed is correct.
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Proper air circulation is necessary to avoid overheating. To ensure sufficient ventilation, observe
the installation recommendations provided.
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In order to avoid fire risk, wherever possible, ensure that the appliance is not in contact with walls
or with any hot element (compressor, condenser). Observe the installation recommendations.
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The appliance should not be placed close to radiators or cooking hot plates or gas rings.
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Check that electrical sockets remain accessible when the appliance is installed.
Power saving
To limit the electricity consumption of your appliance:
Install it in an appropriate place (see “Installation instructions”).
Leave the doors open as little time as possible.
To ensure that the appliance operates properly, clean the condenser regularly (see
“Maintenance”).
Regularly inspect the door seals and ensure that they are still closing properly. If this is not the
