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WARNINGS
General Safety
This appliance is designed to be operated by
adults. Children should not be allowed to
tamper with the controls or play with the
product.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
modify this product in any way.
Care must be taken to ensure that the
appliance does not stand on the electrical
supply cable.
Before any cleaning or maintenance work is
carried out, be sure to switch off and unplug
the appliance.
This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving it.
Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed
straight from the appliance.
Service / Repair
Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.
This product should be serviced by an
authorized Service Centre, and only genuine
spare parts should be used.
Under no circumstances should you attempt
to repair the appliance yourself.
Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons
may cause injury or more serious
malfunctioning. Refer to your local Service
Centre, and always insist on genuine spare
parts.
Use
The domestic refrigerators and freezers are
designed to be used specifically for the
storage of edible foodstuffs only.
Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has
been thawed out.
Manufacturers’ storage recommendations
should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions.
The inner lining of the appliance consists of
channels through which the refrigerant
passes. If these should be punctured this
would damage the appliance beyond repair
and cause food loss.
DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to
scrape off frost or ice. Frost may be removed
by using the scraper provided. Under no
circumstances should solid ice be forced off
the liner. Solid ice should be allowed to thaw
when defrosting the appliance. See defrost
instructions.
Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
freezer as it creates pressure on the
container, which may cause it to explode,
resulting in damage to the appliance.
Installation
There are working parts in this product which
heat up. Always ensure that there is adequate
ventilation as a failure to do this will result in
component failure and possible food loss. See
installation instructions.
Parts which heat up should not be exposed.
Wherever possible the back of the product
should be against a wall.
If the appliance has been transported
horizontally, it is possible that the oil contained
in the compressor flows in the refrigerant
circuit. It is advisable to wait at least two hours
before connecting the appliance to allow the
oil to flow back in the compressor.
Environment Protection
This appliance does not contain gasses
which could damage the ozone layer, in
either its refrigerant circuit or insulation
materials. The appliance shall not be
discarded together with the urban refuse
and rubbish. Avoid damaging the cooling
unit, especially at the rear near the heat
exchanger. Information on your local
disposal sites may be obtained from your
municipal authorities.
The materials used on this appliance
marked with the symbol
are recyclable.
It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future
reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move
house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in
order that the new owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the
relevant warnings.
These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You must read them carefully before
installing or using the appliance.
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