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Safety and warning information
Before you switch ON the appliance
Please read the operating and installation instructions
carefully! They contain important information on how
to install, use and maintain the appliance.
The manufacturer is not liable if you fail to comply with
the instructions and warnings. Retain all documents
for subsequent use or for the next owner.
Technical safety
This appliance contains a small quantity of
environmentally-friendly but flammable R600a
refrigerant. Ensure that the tubing of the refrigerant
circuit is not damaged during transportation and
installation. Leaking refrigerant may cause eye injuries
or ignite.
If damage has occurred
▯ Keep naked flames and/or ignition sources away
from the appliance,
▯ thoroughly ventilate the room for several minutes,
▯ switch off the appliance and pull out the mains
plug,
▯ inform customer service.
The more refrigerant an appliance contains, the larger
the room must be in which the appliance is situated.
Leaking refrigerant can form a flammable gas-air
mixture in rooms which are too small.
The room must be at least 1 m³ per 8 g of refrigerant.
The amount of refrigerant in your appliance is
indicated on the rating plate inside the appliance.
If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, customer service or
a similarly qualified person. Improper installations
and repairs may put the user at considerable risk.
Repairs may be performed by the manufacturer,
customer service or a similarly qualified person only.
Only original parts supplied by the manufacturer may
be used. The manufacturer guarantees that only these
parts satisfy the safety requirements.
A extension cable may be purchased from customer
service only.
Important information when using
the appliance
▯ Never use electrical appliances inside the
appliance (e.g. heater, electric ice maker, etc.).
Risk of explosion!
▯ Never use a steam cleaner to defrost or clean the
appliance! The steam may penetrate electrical
parts and cause a short-circuit. Risk of electric
shock!
▯ Do not use pointed or sharp-edged implements to
remove frost or layers of ice. You could damage
the refrigerant tubing. Leaking refrigerant may
ignite or cause eye injuries.
▯ Do not store products which contain flammable
propellants (e.g. spray cans) or explosive
substances in the appliance. Risk of explosion!
▯ Do not stand or support yourself on the base,
drawers or doors, etc.
▯ Before defrosting and cleaning the appliance,
pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse. Do
not pull out the mains plug by tugging the cable.
▯ Bottles which contain a high percentage of
alcohol must be sealed and stored in an upright
position.
▯ Keep plastic parts and the door seal free of oil
and grease. Otherwise, parts and door seal will
become porous.
▯ Never cover or block the ventilation openings for
the appliance.
▯ People (childern incl.) who have limited physical,
sensory or mental abilities or inadequate
knowledge must not use this appliance unless
they are supervised or given meticulous
instructions.
Children in the household
▯ Keep children away from packaging and its parts.
Danger of suffocation from folding cartons and
plastic film!
▯ Do not allow children to play with the appliance!
▯ If the appliance features a lock:
keep the key out of the reach of children!
General regulations
The appliance is suitable for refrigerating food.
This appliance is intended for use in the home and the
home environment.
The appliance is suppressed according to
EU Directive 2004/108/EC.
The refrigeration circuit has been checked for leaks.
This product complies with the relevant safety
regulations for electrical appliances (EN 60335-2-24).
