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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before using the appliance, read these safety
instructions. Keep them nearby for future reference.
These instructions and the appliance itself provide
important safety warnings, to be observed at all
times. The manufacturer declines any liability for
failure to observe these safety instructions, for
inappropriate use of the appliance or incorrect
setting of controls.
Very young children (0-3 years) should be kept
away from the appliance. Young children (3-8
years) should be kept away from the appliance
unless continuously supervised. Children from 8
years old and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge can use this appliance
only if they are supervised or have been given
instructions on safe use and understand the
hazards involved. Children must not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must
not be carried out by children without supervision
.
PERMITTED USE
CAUTION: The appliance is not intended to
be operated by means of an external switching
device, such as a timer, or separate remote
controlled system.
This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications such as: staff
kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels,
motels, bed & breakfast and other residential
environments.
This appliance is not for professional use. Do
not use the appliance outdoors.
The appliance is designed for operation in places
where the ambient temperature comes within
the following ranges, according to the climatic
class given on the rating plate. The appliance may
not work properly if it is left for a long time at a
temperature outside the specified range.
Climatic Class Amb. T. (°C)
SN: From 10 to 32 °C;
N: From 16 to 32 °C
ST: From 16 to 38 °C;
T: From 16 to 43 °C
This appliance does not contain CFCs. The
refrigerant circuit contains R600a (HC). Appliances
with Isobutane (R600a): isobutane is a natural gas
without environmental impact, but is flammable.
Therefore, make sure the refrigerant circuit pipes
are not damaged, especially when emptying the
refrigerant circuit.
WARNING: Do not damage the appliance
refrigerant circuit pipes.
WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the
appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure,
clear of obstruction
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IMPORTANT TO BE READ AND
OBSERVED
WARNING: Do not use mechanical, electric or
chemical means other than those recommended
by the Manufacturer to speed up the defrost
process.
WARNING: Do not use or place electrical
devices inside the appliance compartments if
they are not of the type expressly authorised by
the Manufacturer.
WARNING: Ice makers and/or water dispensers
not directly connected to the water supply must
be filled with potable water only.
WARNING: Automatic ice-makers and/or water
dispensers must be connected to a water supply
that delivers potable water only, with mains water
pressure between 0.17 and 0.81 MPa (1.7 and
8.1 bar).
Do not store explosive substances such as
aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this
appliance.
Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the
ice packs (provided with some models). Do not
eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking
them out of the freezer since they may cause cold
burns.
For products designed to use an air filter inside
an accessible fan cover, the filter must always be in
position when the refrigerator is in function.
Do not store glass containers with liquids in the
freezer compartment since they may break. Do
not obstruct the fan (if included) with food items.
After placing the food check that the door of the
compartments closes properly, especially the
freezer door.
Damaged gaskets must be replaced as soon as
possible.
Use the fresh food compartment only for
storing fresh food and the freezer compartment
only for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food
and making ice cubes.
Avoid storing unwrapped food in
direct contact with internal surfaces of
the fresh food or freezer compartments.
Appliances could have special compartments
(Fresh Food Compartment, Zero Degree Box, etc.).
Unless specified in the specific booklet of product,
they can be removed, maintaining equivalent
performances.
INSTALLATION
The appliance must be handled and installed by
two or more persons - risk of injury. Use protective
gloves to unpack and install - risk of cuts.
Installation, including water supply (if any) and
electrical connections, and repairs must be carried
out by a qualified technician. Do not repair or
replace any part of the appliance unless specifically
stated in the user manual. Keep children away
from the installation site.