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Safety - a good habit to get into.
ATTENTION
Read your manual carefully since it contains instructions
which will ensure safe installation, use and maintenance of
your appliance.
Your Refrigerator is built to International safety standards
(EN60) ans has been awarded the European approval mark
(IMQ) for compliance with UK electrical safety requirements.
It also meets the EC standards on the prevention and
elimination of readio interference (EC directive 87/308 -
02.06.89).
- The manufacturer reserves himself the right to modify the
characteristics of the models without prior notice.
- Some models may not have all the accessoires indicated.
1. This appliance is designed to be used indoors and under
no circumstances should it be installed outside even if
protected by a roof. Leaving the appliance exposed to the
rain and whether is exceedingly dangerous.
2. The appliance should be used only by adults and
exclusively for storing foodstuffs in compliance with the
instructions provided in this manual. Under no circumstances
should children be allowed to operate, or tamper with, this
product.
3. Do not attempt to operate or handle this appliance when
barefoot, or with wet hands or feet.
4. It is highly recommended that you do not operate this
appliance by connecting it to the power supply with exten-
sions or multiple socket plugs. If the refrigerator has been
Installation
To ensure that the appliance operates properly and to
reduce energy consumption, it is important that the
appliance is installed correctly.
Ventilation
The compressor and condenser generate heat and, there-
fore, need to be ventilated properly. Rooms with less than
perfect ventilation are not very suited for installation of the
appliance. Therefore, it should be installed in a room with
an opening (window or French window) that provide the
appropriate amount of air re-circulation. It is also important
that the room not be too humid.
During installation, make sure not to cover or obstruct the
grates that allow for proper ventilation of the appliance.
For proper ventilation of the appliance, you must leave a
space of at least 10 cm between the sides of the appliance
and any adjacent cabinets/walls.
Away from Heat
Avoid positioning the appliance in a place where it is directly
exposed to sunlight or near an oven, cook top or the like.
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installed between two cabinets, make sure that the supply
chord is not dangerously crimped or trapped beneath a heavy
object.
5. Never pull the cable or the appliance to remove the plug
from the socket; this is exceedingly dangerous.
6. Do not touch the internal cooling elements, especially if
your hands are wet, since you could burn or hurt yourself.
Do not place ice cubes straight from the freezer into your
mouth as this may result in burns.
7. Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance from
the electricity (by pulling out the plug or turning off the gen-
eral switch in your home).
8. Before disposing of your old appliance, remember to break
or remove the lock as a safety measure to protect children
who might lock themselves inside the appliance when
playing. In addition, if the appliance is a new one with a
lock, keeo the key out of the reach of small children.
9. If your appliance is not operating properly, read the chapter
entitled, "Trouble Shooting", which might help you resolve
the problem, before calling an after-sales service centre. Do
not attempt to repair the appliance by tampering with the
internal components.
10. If the power supply cord must be replaced, please contact
one of our Customer Service Centers. In some cases, the
connections are made using special terminals and in others
a special tool must be used to access the connections.
Electrical Connection and Earthing
Before proceeding with the electrical connection, make sure
that the voltage indicated on the rating plate, located on
the back part of the freezer, corresponds to the mains volt-
age in your home and that the socket is fitted with a stand-
ard earthing wire in accordance with safety standards for
46/90 systems. If the socket is not fitted with an earthing
wire, the manufacturer will not be held liability for any dam-
ages and or injuries arising out of the use of the appliance.
Do not use multiple sockets or adapters.
Insufficient power?
The electrical socket must be able to handle the maximum
power load of the appliance, which is indicated on the rating
plate located on the back part of the freezer.
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