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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
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INDEX
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.........................................3
GENERAL WARNINGS..........................................................................3
OLD AND OUT-OF-ORDER FRIDGES............................................3
SAFETY WARNINGS.............................................................................4
INSTALLING AND OPERATING YOUR FREEZER...............4
BEFORE USING YOUR FREEZER...................................................4
HOW TO OPERATE THE APPLIANCE.................................4
THERMOSTAT SETTING......................................................................4
FOOD STORAGE IN THE APPLIANCE....................................5
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE..........................................5
DEFROSTING FREEZER........................................................................5
BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICE..............6
TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY.................................................6
PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE
AND THE COMPARTMENTS..............................................................6
The operating instructions apply to several models. Differences may therefore occur.
GENERAL WARNINGS
WARNING!
Keep vantilation openings, in the appliance
enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
WARNING!
Do not use mechanical devices or other means
to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING!
Do not use electrical appliances inside the food
storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the
type recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING!
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING!
To avoid a hazard due to the instability of the
appliance, it must be fixed in accordance with the instructions.
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If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant – you can learn this information
from the label on the cooler- you should be careful during shipment and
installation to prevent your appliance’s cooler elements from being
damaged. Although R600a is an environmentally friendly and natural gas, it
is explosive. In the event of a leak caused by damage to the cooler elements,
move your fridge from open flame or heat sources and ventilate the room
where the appliance is located for a few minutes.
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While carrying and positioning the fridge, do not give damage to the cooler
gas circuit.
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Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable
propellant in this appliance.
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This appliance is intended to be used in households and similar applications
such as;
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments
- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments
- bed and breakfast type environments;
- catering and similar non-retail applications
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If the socket does not match the refrigerator plug, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualified persons in order to
avoid a hazard.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
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A specially grounded plug has been connected to the power cable of your
refrigerator. This plug should be used with a specially grounded socket of
16 amperes. If there is no such socket in your house, please have it installed
by an authorized electrician.
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This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazard involved.
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Children should not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance
should not be made by children without supervision.
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If the supply cord is demaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similar qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
OLD AND OUT-OF-ORDER FRIDGES
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If your old fridge has a lock, break or remove the lock before
discarding it, because children may get trapped inside it and may
cause an accident.
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Old fridges and freezers contain isolation material and refrigerant
with CFC. Therefore, take care not to harm the environment when
you are discarding your old fridges.
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Please ask your municipal authority about the disposal of the WEEE for the
reuse, recycle and recovery purposes.
