IMPORTANT SAFETYt
INSTRUCTIONS
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.
General Safety
nThis appliance is designed to be operated bynThis appliance contains hydrocarbons in its
adults. Children should not be allowed to tampercooling unit; maintenance and recharging must
with the controls or play with the product.therefore only be carried out by authorised
nIt is dangerous to alter the specifications or modifytechnicians.
this product in any way.
nBefore any cleaning or maintenance work isUse
carried out, be sure to switch off and unplug the
nThe domestic refrigerators and freezers are
appliance.
designed to be used specifically for the storage of
nThis appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
edible foodstuffs only.
when moving it.
nWarning: when the ambient temperature is not
nIce follies can cause frost burns if consumedincluded within the range indicated for the class of
straight from the appliance.this appliance, the following instructions must be
nTake utmost care when handling yourobserved: when the ambient temperature drops
appliance so as not to cause any damages tobelow the minimum level, the storage temperature
the cooling unit with consequent possible fluidin the freezer compartment cannot be guaranteed;
leakages.therefore it is advisable to use the food stored as
nThe appliance must not be located close tosoon as possible.
radiators or gas cookers.nFrozen food must not be re-frozen once it has
been thawed out.
nAvoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to
direct sunlight.nManufacturersO storage recommendations should
be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant
nThere must be adequate ventilation round the
instructions.
back of the appliance and any damage to the
refrigerant circuit must be avoided.nThe inner lining of the appliance consists of
channels through which the refrigerant passes. If
nFor freezers only (except built-in models): an
these should be punctured this would damage the
ideal location is the cellar or basement.
appliance beyond repair and cause food loss. DO
nDo not use other electrical appliances (such as
NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off
ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating
frost or ice. Frost may be removed by using the
appliances.
scraper provided. Under no circumstances should
solid ice be forced off the liner. Solid ice should be
Service / Repairallowed to thaw when defrosting the appliance.
See defrost instructions.
nAny electrical work required to install this
n
appliance should be carried out by a qualifiedDo not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
electrician or competent person.freezer as it creates pressure on the container,
which may cause it to explode, resulting in
nThis appliance should be serviced by an
damage to the appliance. Do not use a
authorised Service Centre, and only genuine
mechanical device or any artificial means to speed
spare parts should be used.
up the thawing process other than those
nUnder no circumstances should you attempt to
recommended by the manufacturer. Never use
repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out
metal objects for cleaning your appliance as it may
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
get damaged.
more serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local
Service Centre, and always insist on genuine
spare parts.
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