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• WARNING: to avoid a hazard due to instability,
positioning or fixing of the appliance must be
done in accordance with the manufacturer
instructions.
• WARNING: keep the appliance ventilation
openings clear of obstruction.
• WARNING: do not damage the appliance
refrigerant circuit pipes.
• WARNING: Do not use mechanical, electric or
chemical means other than those recommended
by the Manufacturer to speed up the defrost
process.
• WARNING: Do not use or place electrical
devices inside the appliance compartments if they
are not of the type expressly authorised by the
Manufacturer.
• WARNING: ice-makers and/or water dispensers
not directly connected to the water supply must
be filled with potable water only.
Information: This appliance does not contain
CFCs. The refrigerant circuit contains R134a
(HFC) or R600a (HC) (see the rating plate inside
the appliance).
• Appliances with Isobutane (R600a): isobutane is a
natural gas without environmental impact, but is
flammable. Therefore, make sure the refrigerant
circuit pipes are not damaged. Keep special
attention in case of damaged pipes emptying the
refrigerant circuit.
• This product may contain Fluorinated Greenhouse
Gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol; the
refrigerant gas is inside a hermetically sealed
system. Refrigerant gas: R134a has a Global
Warming Potential of (GWP) 1300.
• C-Pentane is used as blowing agent in the
insulation foam and it is a flammable gas. Pay
special attention during disposal operations.
• This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications such as
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other
working environments;
- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and
other residential type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments;
- catering and similar non-retail applications
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans with a flammable propellant in this
appliance.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and persons with reduce
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.
• To avoid the risk of children becoming trapped
and suffocating, do not allow them to play or hide
inside the appliance.
• It must be possible to disconnect the appliance
from the power supply by unplugging it if plug is
accessible, or by means of an accessible multi-
pole switch installed upstream of the socket in
conformity with national safety standards.
• Plug the appliance into a grounding socket: the
appliance must be correctly connected to an
approved earthing system.
• Do not use single/multi adapters or extension
cords.
• During installation, make sure the appliance does
not damage the power cable.
• Do not pull the aplliance power cable
• The appliance must be handled and installed by
two or more persons.
• In order to avoid an hazard, installation and
maintenance, including Power cable replacement,
must be carried out by a qualified technician, in
compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions
and the local safety regulations in force. Do not
repair or replace any part of the appliance unless
specifically stated in the user manual.
Important safety instructions
To ensure best use of your appliance, carefully
read the operating instructions which contain a
description of the product and useful advice.
Keep these instructions for future reference.
1. After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is
not damaged and that the door closes properly.
Any damage must be reported to the dealer
within 24 hours of delivery of the appliance.
2. Wait at least two hours before switching the
appliance on, to ensure that the refrigerant
circuit is fully efficient.
3. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.
Before using the appliance
