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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the user manual carefully and store in a handy
place for later reference. Pass the user manual on to
possible new owners of the appliance.
Read the following carefully to avoid damage or injury.
Note!
You must read these warnings carefully
before installing or using the appliance. If you need
assistance, contact your Customer Care Department.
The manufacturer will not accept liability, should these
instructions or any other safety instructions incorporated
in this book be ignored.
Children and vulnerable people safety.
WARNING
WARNING
• When you dispose of your old refrigerators and
freezers, remove any doors. Children can suffocate if
they get trapped inside.
•
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
•
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
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Do not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
• This appliance contains insulation formed with
flammable blowing gases. Avoid safety hazards by
carefully disposing of this appliance.
•
The appliance must be plugged into its own
dedicated 220-240V, 50Hz AC electrical outlet.
•
The plug must be accessible when the freezer is in
position.
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It is essential that the power point is properly earthed
to ground. Consult a qualified electrician if you are
unsure.
•
Don’t use extension cords or adapter plugs with this
freezer.
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If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
•
Unplug the freezer before cleaning to avoid electric
shock.
WARNING
CAUTION
• Never unplug the freezer by pulling the electrical cord
as this may damage it. Grip the plug firmly and pull
straight out.
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Choose a location for your freezer that isn’t too cold.
The ambient room temperature should be above 10°C.
• Stand your freezer in a dry place – avoid areas of high
moisture or humidity.
• Don’t put the freezer in frosty or unprotected areas.
• Keep the freezer out of direct sunlight.
• Don’t locate the freezer near stoves, fires or heaters.
• When installed correctly, your freezer should:
• Have adequate space at the back and sides for air
circulation.
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Be aligned to the surrounding cupboards.
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When positioning your appliance take care not to
damage your flooring, pipes, wall coverings etc.
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Do not move the appliance by pulling by the lid or
handle.
•
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
WARNING
WARNING
If pressurised aerosol containers bear the word
‘flammable’ and/or a small flame symbol,
do not store them inside any refrigerator
or freezer. If you do so you may cause an explosion.
WARNING
WARNING
R600a refrigerant warning
This appliance contains flammable R600a refrigerant.
Avoid safety hazards by carefully installing, handling,
servicing and disposing of this appliance.
• Ensure that the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not
damaged during transportation and installation.
• Leaking refrigerant may cause eye injuries or ignite.
• The room for installing appliance must be at least
1m3 per 8g of refrigerant. The amount of refrigerant
charged in the appliance can be found on the rating
plate on the back of the appliance.
•
If you are unsure of the refrigerant type, check the
rating plate on the back of the appliance.
• Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure
or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food
storage compartments of the appliance, unless they
are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• It is hazardous for anyone other than an
Authorised Service Person to service this appliance.
In Queensland Australia the Authorised Service
Person MUST hold a Gas Work Authorisation for
hydrocarbon refrigerants, to carry out servicing or
repairs which involve the removal of covers.
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Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS