27 electrolux safety
Safety
Do not use electronic appliances
inside the refrigerator/freezer
compartment.
The gases used as isolator require a
special procedure to get rid of.
Please, throw the packing material of
this product in the way that doesn't
affect the ambient.
Please, contact a local authorities to
get rid of this product in a safety way.
This product contains inflammable
isolator gas.
For children
• Avoid accidents. After unpacking
the refrigerator, keep packaging
materials out of reach, especially
from children. Do not allow
children to handle the refrigerator,
even when it is disconnected.
• Destroy carton, plastic bags, and
any exterior wrapping material
immediately after the refrigerator is
unpacked. Children should never
use these items to play. Cartons
covered with rugs, bedspreads,
plastic sheets or stretch wrap may
become airtight chambers, and can
quickly cause suffocation.
• Remove all staples from the carton.
Staples can cause severe cuts, and
destroy finishes if they come in
contact with other appliances or
furniture.
• An empty, discarded ice box,
refrigerator, or freezer is a very
dangerous attraction to children.
For the user / installer
• Disconnect the refrigerator before
cleaning or doing maintenance.
• Do not leave the refrigerator
unused for long periods of time. If
this becomes necessary, clean it,
open the doors, and leave them
open. We recommend that the
refrigerator be turned on several
times during the period it is not in
normal use. Do not install the
refrigerator outside.
• The following items should not be
place on top of the refrigerator:
heavy and unstable objects, and
heat-producing devices like
regulators.
• Wait at least 5 minutes after
unplugging the refrigerator before
plugging it in again to protect the
compressor from excessive
pressure.
• Never unplug the refrigerator by
pulling on the power cord. Use the
plug.
• Do not compress, fold or tie up the
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power cord. Do not change your
refrigerator's plug. If the cord
becomes damaged, it must be
replaced by a service technician
indicated by the manufacturer or
distributor.
• Do not store medication, toxic or
chemical products in the
refrigerator, as they may
contaminate the food.
• Flammable aerosols and
combustible products (gas for
lighters, banana oil, alcohol,
gasoline, propane, etc.) or products
that bear a small flame symbol
should not be stored in
refrigerators or freezers, nor come
close to the refrigerator, as they
may cause explosions.
• Never lean on the refrigerator door,
as this may cause the hinges to
become misaligned, allowing the
cold air to escape and the
refrigerator to operate poorly.
• Avoid contact with the cold plate /
internal walls of the freezer
compartment when your hands are
wet or damp. The low
temperatures may injure your skin.
• Do not sprinkle water on top or
along the sides of the refrigerator,
as this can cause a malfunction or
electric discharge and may cause
the metallic parts of the refrigerator
to rust. To avoid the risk of fire,
never place lit candles on top of
the refrigerator. In the event of a
gas leak, do not unplug or touch
the refrigerator until the gas valve
has been closed, and the room has
been aired out. If you use the
thermostat immediately afterward,
it may give off sparks that could
start a fire.
• Keep the cord away from the
compressor, as the compressor
heats up when it is operating, and
may damage the cord, which could
cause a short circuit.
• The refrigerator should be plug in
its own outlet. The power cord has
a three-pronged grounded plug for
your personal safety. It must be
connected to a grounding type wall
receptacle, in accordance with the
legislation governing electric
installations in your country, as well
as any local regulations. Do not
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remove the grounding prong, do
not use a two pronged adaptor, and
never make a conection to the
schematic. Use the cord supplied
with the equipment (do not change
it). If the cord is damaged, it must
be immediately replaced by
specialized personnel.
• The performance of you refrigerator
might be effected if the voltage
vary more than 10%. If the
refrigerator works below the
minimum required might damage
the compresor.