2
III.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL WARNINGS!
WARNING
: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-
in structure, clear of obstruction.
WARNING
: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the
defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING
: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage
compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by
the manufacturer.
WARNING
: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING
: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not
trapped or damaged.
WARNING
: Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power
supplies at the rear of the appliance.
WARNING
: In order to avoid any hazards resulting from the instability of the
appliance, it must be fixed in accordance with the following instructions:
Symbol ISO 7010 W021
WARNING
: Risk of fire / flammable materials
• If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant (this information will be provided
on the label of the cooler) you should take care during transportation and
installation to prevent the cooler elements from being damaged. R600a is an
environmentally friendly and natural gas, but it is explosive. In the event of a
leak due to damage of the cooler elements, move your fridge away from open
flamses or heat sources and ventilate the room where the appliance is located
for a few minutes.
• While carrying and positioning the fridge, do not damage the cooler gas
circuit.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable
propellant in this appliance.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household only.
• If the socket does not match the refrigerator plug, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, a service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a
hazard.
• A specially grounded plug has been connected to the power cable of your
refrigerator. This plug should be used with a specially grounded socket of 16
amperes. If there is no such socket in your house, please have one installed by
an authorised electrician.
• This appliance can be used by children 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 instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating
appliances. Children are not expected to perform cleaning or user maintenance
of the appliance. Very young children (0-3 years old) are not expected to use