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Precautions and tips
! The appliance was designed and manufactured in
compliance with international safet standards. The
following warnings are provided for safet reasons and
must be read carefull .
This appliance complies with the following
Communit Directives:
- 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and
subsequent amendments;
-89/336/EEC of 03.05.89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibilit ) and subsequent amendments;
- 2002/96/CE..
General safety
The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the
home and is not intended for commercial or industrial
use.
The appliance must be used to store and freeze food
products b adults onl and according to the
instructions in this manual.
The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in
covered areas. It is extremel dangerous to leave the
appliance exposed to rain and storms.
Do not touch the appliance with bare feet or with wet or
moist hands and feet.
Do not touch the internal cooling elements: this could
cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
When unplugging the appliance alwa s pull the plug
from the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.
Before cleaning and maintenance, alwa s switch off the
appliance and disconnect it from the electrical suppl . It
is not sufficient to set the temperature adjustment knobs
on (appliance off) to eliminate all electrical contact.
In the case of a malfunction, under no circumstances
should ou attempt to repair the appliance ourself.
Repairs carried out b inexperienced persons ma cause
injur or further malfunctioning of the appliance.
Do not use an sharp or pointed utensils or electrical
equipment - other than the t pe recommended b the
manufacturer - inside the frozen food storage
compartments.
Do not put ice cubes taken directl from the freezer into
our mouth.
Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or pla
with the appliance. Under no circumstance should the
be allowed to sit on the bins or to hang from the door.
Keep packaging material out of the reach of children! It
can become a choking or suffocation hazard.
Disposal
Observe local environmental standards when disposing
packaging material for rec cling purposes.
The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires
that old household electrical appliances must not be
disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste
stream. Old appliances must be collected separatel in
order to optimise the recover and rec cling of the
materials the contain and reduce the impact on
human health and the environment. The crossed out
wheeled bin s mbol on the product reminds ou of
our obligation, that when ou dispose of the
appliance it must be separatel collected.
Consumers ma take their old appliance to public
waste collection areas, other communal collection
areas, or if national legislation allows return it to a
retailer when purchasing a similar new product.
All major household appliance manufacturers are active
in the creation of s stems to manage the collection
and disposal of old appliances.
Respecting and conserving the
environment
Install the appliance in a fresh and well-ventilated
room. Ensure that it is protected from direct sunlight
and do not place it near heat sources.
Tr to avoid keeping the door open for long periods or
opening the door too frequentl in order to conserve
energ .
Do not fill the appliance with too much food: cold air
must circulate freel for food to be preserved properl .
If circulation is impeded, the compressor will work
continuousl .
Do not place hot food directl into the refrigerator. The
internal temperature will increase and force the
compressor to work harder and will consume more
energ .
Defrost the appliance if ice forms (see Maintenance). A
thick la er of ice makes cold transference to food
products more difficult and results in increased energ
consumption.
Regularl check the door seals and wipe clean to
ensure the are free of debris and to prevent cold air
from escaping (see Maintenance).