Start-up
Page EN-12
NOTICE
Risk of damage!
Improper handling of the appliance
may result in damage.
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If possible, do not tilt the cooling ap-
pliance horizontally.
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Do not use sharp or pointed objects
to unpack it.
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When unpacking the appliance, nev-
er damage the insulation material on
the back of the appliance.
The appliance may not operate proper-
ly if exposed to low ambient tempera-
tures for extended periods of time. This
can then lead to an increase in temper-
ature inside the appliance.
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Always ensure the prescribed ambi-
ent temperature is maintained (see
“Intended use” on page EN-4).
1. Unpack the appliance and carefully re-
move all packaging, plastic profiles, adhe-
sive strips, protective film and foam pad-
ding from the inside, outside and reverse
of the appliance.
2. Select a suitable location and adhere to
the stipulated minimum distances and
ambient temperatures (see “Space re-
quirement when the door is open and
when the door is closed” and “About cli-
mate categories” on page EN-11).
– To prevent the formation of a flammable
gas-air mixture in the event of a leakage
in the refrigeration circuit, the installation
space must have a minimum size of 1 m
3
per 8 g of refrigerant in compliance with
the EN 378 standard. The amount of
refrigerant contained in your appliance
can be found on the type plate and in the
technical specifications on page EN-33.
– Suitable locations are dry, well-ventilat-
ed areas that are cool if possible.
Before starting to use the
appliance
• Read chapter “Safety” on page EN-4 and
all the safety notices.
Unpacking and setup
WARNING
Risk of suffocation!
Children can become entangled in the
packaging fi lm or swallow small parts
and suffocate.
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Do not allow children to play with the
packaging fi lm.
CAUTION
Risk of injury!
Improper handling of the appliance
may result in injury.
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The appliance is heavy and bulky.
Seek the help of another person when
moving the appliance.
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Drawers, appliance doors etc. must
not be used as steps or for support
purposes.
Dangers from the refrigerant!
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Do not damage the refrigerant cir-
cuit, e.g. by puncturing the refrigerant
channels of the condensate evapora-
tor with sharp objects, bending the
piping, or cutting open the insulation.
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Refrigerant is fl ammable when spurt-
ing out and can damage the eyes. In
this case, rinse your eyes in clean wa-
ter and seek medical assistance im-
mediately.
