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Precautions and tips
! The appliance was designed and manufactured in
compliance with international safety standards The
following warnings are provided for safety reasons and
must be read carefully
This appliance complies with the following
Community Directives:
- 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and
subsequent amendments;
-89/336/EEC of 03 05 89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) 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 by adults only and according to the
instructions in this manual
The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in
covered areas It is extremely 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 always pull the plug
from the mains socket, do not pull on the cable
Before cleaning and maintenance, always switch off
the appliance and disconnect it from the electrical
supply It is not sufficient to set the temperature
adjustment knobs on
0
(appliance off) to eliminate all
electrical contact
In the case of a malfunction, under no circumstances
should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself
Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may
cause injury or further malfunctioning of the appliance
Do not use any sharp or pointed utensils or electrical
equipment - other than the type recommended by
the manufacturer - inside the frozen food storage
compartments
Do not put ice cubes taken directly from the freezer into
your mouth
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory 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
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 recycling
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 separately
in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the
materials they contain and reduce the impact on
human health and the environment The crossed out
wheeled bin symbol on the product reminds you of
your obligation, that when you dispose of the
appliance it must be separately collected
Consumers should contact their local authority or
retailer for information concerning the correct
disposal of their old appliance
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
Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods
or opening the door too frequently in order to
conserve energy
Do not fill the appliance with too much food:
cold air must circulate freely for food to be preserved
properly If circulation is impeded, the compressor
will work continuously
Do not place hot food directly into the refrigerator
The internal temperature will increase and force the
compressor to work harder and will consume more
energy
Defrost the appliance if ice forms (see Maintenance)
A thick layer of ice makes cold transference to food
products more difficult and results in increased
energy consumption
Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to
ensure they are free of debris and to prevent cold air
from escaping (see Maintenance)
