supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance. Very vulnerable people
are not expected to use appliances safely unless continuous supervision is given.
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, an
authorised service agent or similar qualified persons, in order to avoid a hazard.
•This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes exceeding 2000 m.
To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions:
•Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the
temperature in the compartments of the appliance.
•Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage
systems.
•Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in
contact with or drip onto other food.
•Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing
or making ice cream and making ice cubes.
•One-, two- and three-star compartments are not suitable for the freezing of fresh
food.
•If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost,
clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the
appliance.
Installation warnings
Before using your fridge freezer for the first time, please pay attention to the following
points:
•The operating voltage for your fridge freezer is 220-240 V at 50Hz.
•The plug must be accessible after installation.
•Your fridge freezer may have an odour when it is operated for the first time. This is
normal and the odour will fade when your fridge freezer starts to cool.
•Before connecting your fridge freezer, ensure that the information on the data
plate (voltage and connected load) matches that of the mains electricity supply. If
in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
•Insert the plug into a socket with an efficient ground connection. If the socket has
no ground contact or the plug does not match, we recommend you consult a
qualified electrician for assistance.
•The appliance must be connected with a properly installed fused socket. The power
supply (AC) and voltage at the operating point must match with the details on the
name plate of the appliance (the name plate is located on the inside left of the
appliance).
•We do not accept responsibility for any damages that occur due to ungrounded
usage.
•Place your fridge freezer where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight.
•Your fridge freezer must never be used outdoors or exposed to rain.
•Your appliance must be at least 50 cm away from stoves, gas ovens and heater
cores, and at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens.
•If your fridge freezer is placed next to a deep freezer, there must be at least 2 cm
between them to prevent humidity forming on the outer surface.
•Do not cover the body or top of fridge freezer with lace. This will affect the
performance of your fridge freezer.
•Clearance of at least 150 mm is required at the top of your appliance. Do not place
anything on top of your appliance.
•Do not place heavy items on the appliance.
•Clean the appliance thoroughly before use (see Cleaning and Maintenance).