Safety
Page GB-8
Risks to children
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.
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Stop children from pulling small parts
from the device or taking them out of
the accessory bag and putting them
in their mouths.
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When disposing of the appliance,
leave all shelves and drawers in the
unit so as to prevent children from
getting trapped inside.
Risks when dealing with chemical
substances
Danger of explosion!
Improper handling of chemical sub-
stances can lead to explosions.
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Do not store explosive substances or
spray cans with fl ammable propel-
lants inside the appliance, as they
may cause ignitable gas-air mixtures
to explode.
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Never use defrosting sprays. They can
generate explosive gases.
CAUTION
Risks for certain groups of people
Dangers for children and people with
limited physical, sensory or mental ca-
pacity!
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This appliance can be used by chil-
dren aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge if they
have been given supervision or in-
struction concerning use of the ap-
pliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Children aged
from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load
and unload refrigerating appliances.
Children shall not play with the ap-
pliance. Cleaning and user mainte-
nance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
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Make sure children do not have unsu-
pervised access to the appliance.
Risks when dealing with fridge
and freezer appliances
Fire hazard!
Improper handling of the appliance
can lead to fi re and property damage.
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Only connect the appliance to a
properly installed and earthed elec-
tric socket. Do not connect to a mul-
ti-socket extension cable or a mul-
ti-socket plug.
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To ensure adequate air circulation, do
not close the ventilation openings in
the device housing or the installation
housing.
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Do not place the appliance directly
against the wall. Adhere to minimum
distances (see "Choosing a suitable
location“ on page GB-25).
Dangers from the refrigerant!
Your appliance’s refrigeration circuit
contains the environmentally-friendly,
but fl
ammable refrigerant R600a
(isobutane).
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Mechanical intervention in the refrig-
eration system must only be carried
out by authorised specialists.
