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FIRST STEPS:
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Unpack the appliance and check to see if there is any damage. Do
not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report the damage
immediately and retain the packing.
•
If there is no damage to the appliance remove all packaging and
securing tape from the appliance and dispose of it correctly (see
‘
Environmental Protection
’ Page 26).
•
If this appliance is to replace an old refrigerator with a lock, you
must as a safety measure break or remove the lock and/or door
before disposal.
•
Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Cut off the
mains cable as close to the appliance as possible and discard.
•
Your old appliance contains insulation gases and refrigerant that
must be disposed of correctly. Please
ensure that the refrigerant
circuit is not damaged
before the appliance is taken away for
correct disposal, in line with current legislation. If there is any
doubt contact your Local Authority for instructions.
•
This appliance may contain the refrigerant isobutene (R600a). This
is a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility;
however, caution is required as isobutene is a flammable gas. It is
essential to ensure that refrigerant tubes are not damaged during
transportation and the installation of the appliance. In the event
that the refrigerant circuit is damaged, avoid naked flames or
sources of ignition and ventilate the room in which the appliance
is situated.
