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INSTALLATION
• The appliance must be handled and installed by
two or more people.
• Be careful not to damage flooring (e.g. parquet)
whilst moving the appliance.
• During installation, make sure the power cable
is not damaged.
• Ensure that your appliance is not installed near a
heat source.
• To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a space
on both sides and above the appliance, following
the installation instructions.
• Keep the appliance ventilation openings free.
• Do not damage the appliance refrigerant circuit
pipes.
• Install and level the appliance on a floor strong
enough to take its weight and in a place suitable
for its size and use.
• Install the appliance in a dry and well-ventilated
place. The appliance is manufactured for use in
various climates Refer to the temperature table
below and the climatic class given on the rating
plate for the operating temperature range. The
appliance may not work properly if it is left for
long periods at a temperature above or below
the specified range.
Climatic class Amb. T. (°C) Amb. T. (°F)
SN From 10 to 32 From 50 to 90
N From 16 to 32 From 61 to 90
ST From 16 to 38 From 61 to 100
T From 16 to 43 From 61 to 110
• Check the voltage specified on the rating plate
corresponds to that of your home.
• Do not use single/multi adapters or extension
cords.
• For the water connection, use the pipe supplied
with the new appliance; do not reuse that of the
previous appliance.
• Power cable modification or replacement must
only be carried out by qualified personnel.
• It must be possible to disconnect the appliance
from the power supply by unplugging it or by
means of a mains double-pole switch installed
upstream of the socket.
SAFETY
• Do not store or use petrol, flammable liquids or
gas in the vicinity of this or other electrical
appliances, the vapours may explode and cause
fires.
• Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical
means other than those recommended by the
Manufacturer to speed up the defrost process.
• Do not use or place electrical appliances inside
the product unless they are authorised by the
Manufacturer.
• This appliance is not designed for use by young
children or the infirm without supervision.
• To avoid the risk of children becoming trapped
and suffocating, do not allow them to play, or
hide inside the appliance.
• Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the
ice packs (in some models).
• Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately
after taking them out of the freezer since they
may cause cold burns.
USE
• Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning
operation, unplug the appliance or disconnect it
from the power supply.
• All appliances equipped with an ice-maker and
water dispenser must be connected to a water
supply that delivers drinking water with a mains
water pressure of between 0.24 and 0.83MPa
(2.4 and 8.3 bar / 35 and 120 PSI). Ice-makers
and/or water dispensers not directly connected
to the water supply must be filled with drinking
water only.
• Only use the refrigerator compartment for
storing fresh food and only use the freezer
compartment for storing frozen food, freezing
fresh food and making ice cubes.
• Do not store glass containers with liquids in the
freezer since they may burst.
The Manufacturer declines any liability if the
above advice and precautions are not obser-
ved and followed.
Precautions and general recommendations
