en Safety
▶ If the fridge/freezer is empty for an extended period of time,
switch off the appliance, defrost it, clean it and leave the
door open to prevent the formation of mould.
¡ If acidic food comes into contact with aluminium in the appli-
ance, aluminium foil ions may pass into the food.
▶ Do not consume soiled food.
Damaged appliance
Follow the safety instructions if your appliance is damaged.
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
¡ If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is danger-
ous.
▶ Never operate a damaged appliance.
▶ Never operate an appliance with a cracked or fractured sur-
face.
▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Al-
ways unplug the appliance at the mains.
▶ If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately
unplug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
▶ Call Customer Service. → Page 50
▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by
trained specialist staff.
¡ Improper repairs are dangerous.
▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by
trained specialist staff.
▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
▶ If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer
Service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent
any risk.
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