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Package information
Danger of suffocation keep packaging material away
from children.
Cleaning and care
•
Do not
use any oils or grease on the door seals, as
this will cause the seals to deteriorate and become
porous.
•
Do not
use steam cleaning equipment to clean or
defrost the appliance. Steam could reach electrical
components and cause a short circuit.
•
Do not
place electric heaters or candles in the
appliance to defrost it. These will damage the
plastic parts of the freezer.
•
Do not
use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they
could contain substances which could damage the
plastic parts or might cause a build-up of gases
and pose a danger to health.
Disposing of the old appliance
Please dispose of the old appliance without harming
the environment.
• Remove the electric plug.
• If there are locks on the door, make them
inoperable. In this way you will prevent children
from accidentally locking themselves in and
endangering lives.
• Please contact the local council about the disposal
or waste collection.
• Be careful not to damage any part of the coolant
system whilst awaiting disposal, eg.
- puncturing the coolant channels in the condenser.
- bending any pipework.
• Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes.
• The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed
or inhaled.
Electrical connection
• The appliance is supplied with a power cable and
moulded plug ready for connection to a 230v AC 50
Hz supply.
• The fuse rating should be 13 A.
• This appliance must be earthed.
• This appliance must be connected to a suitable
switched socket which is always easily accessible.
• The electrical connection must comply with
current local and national safety regulations
(BS 7671 in the UK).
• The plug and mains cable must not come into
contact with the back of the appliance. Vibrations
can damage them; which could result in a short
circuit.
•
Do not
connect the appliance to the mains
electricity by an extension lead or multi-adapter.
• The appliance must not be used with energy-
saving plug devices. The appliance will not function
correctly and may overheat.
• If the mains cable or plug needs to be replaced this
must be done by a suitably qualified person.
• During a power cut, unplug the appliance from the
mains socket. Following a power cut wait
5-10 mins
before connecting to the mains socket.
Please remember that the manufacturer shall not
be held liable if the information given in this manual is
not observed.
Before operating the freezer
• Remove all packaging material from the inside of
the appliance.
1 - Installation
• Clean the interior and the accessories as
recommended, see cleaning and care section.
• You may hear various noises coming from the
cooling system and when the compressor starts.
This is normal.
• You may hear some noise from the fan operation in
the freezer. This is normal
