The following symbols are used in this manual:
Important information concerning your personal safety and information on
how to avoid damaging the appliance.
General information and tips
Environmental information
The symbol
on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household
waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equip-
ment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the en-
vironment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For
more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste di-
sposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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Safety Information
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 ap-
pliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with
the appliance in order that the new owner can be ac-
quainted with the functioning of the appliance and the
relevant warnings.
If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to re-
place an older appliance having a spring lock (latch)
on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lock
unusable before you discard the old appliance. This
will prevent it from becoming a death-trap for a child.
These warnings are provided in the interest of safety.
You must read them carefully before installing or using
the appliance.
General Safety
•
This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.
Children should not be allowed to tamper with the con-
trols or play with the product.
•
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this
product in any way.
•
Before any cleaning or maintenance work is carried
out, be sure to switch off and unplug the appliance.
•
This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when
moving it.
•
Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight
from the appliance.
•
Take utmost care when handling your appliance so as
not to cause any damages to the cooling unit with con-
sequent possible fluid leakages.
•
The appliance must not be located close to radiators
or gas cookers.
•
Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct
sunlight.
•
There must be adequate ventilation round the back of
the appliance and any damage to the refrigerant cir-
cuit must be avoided.
•
For freezers only (except built-in models): an ideal lo-
cation is the cellar or basement.
•
Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice
cream makers) inside of refrigerating appliances.
Service/Repair
•
Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or com-
petent person
•
This product should be serviced by an authorized
Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts should
be used.
•
Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair
the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexpe-
rienced persons may cause injury or more serious
malfunctioning. Refer to your local Service Centre,
and always insist on genuine spare parts.
•
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling
unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only
be carried out by authorized technicians.
Use
•
The domestic refrigerators and freezers are designed
to be used specifically for the storage of edible food-
stuffs only.
•
Best performance is obtained with ambient tempera-
ture b18°C and +43°C (class T); +18°C and
+38°C (class ST); +16°C and +32°C (class N); +10°C
and +32°C (class SN). The class of your appliance is
shown on its rating plate.
