
16
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
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Use the refrigerator compartment only for
storing fresh food and beverages and use the
freezer compartment only for storing frozen
food, freezing fresh food and making ice
cubes.
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After installation, make sure that the
refrigerator does not stand on the power
cable.
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Do not store glass containers with liquids in
the freezer since they may burst.
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Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately
after taking them out of the freezer since they
may cause “cold” burns.
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Before carrying out any maintenance or
cleaning, always unplug the appliance or
disconnect the power supply.
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Make sure that your refrigerator is not near a
heat source.
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Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance. The fumes can
create a fire hazard or explosion.
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To ensure proper ventilation leave a 1 cm
space on both sides and above the
refrigerator.
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Ensure that the vent outlets on the appliance
casing or housing unit are unobstructed in
order to allow correct air circulation.
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Appliances with an ice maker or water
dispenser must be connected to a water
supply which delivers potable water only. Ice
makers and/or water dispensers that are not
directly connected to the water supply must
be filled using potable water only.
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Install and level the refrigerator on a floor that
will hold the weight and in an area suitable for
its size and use.
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Do not use the refrigerator in an area where
the room temperature will fall below 13°C.
Place it in a dry and well ventilated room.
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Be careful not to damage the floors when you
move the appliance (e.g. parquet flooring).
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Do not use mechanical devices or any means
other than those recommended by the
manufacturer to speed up the defrosting
process.
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Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
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Do not use electrical appliances inside the
freezer compartments, unless such appliances
are specifically recommended by the
manufacturer.
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This appliance is not designed for use by
young children or the infirm.
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To avoid the risk of children being trapped
and therefore suffocating, do not allow them
to play or hide inside the refrigerator.
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The power cable may only be replaced by an
authorized person.
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Do not use extension leads or adapters.
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Electrical disconnection must be possible
either by unplugging the appliance or by
means of a double-pole switch located upline
from the socket.
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Do not ingest the contents (non-toxic) of the
ice packs (if provided).
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