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and knowledge, provided they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the use of the
appliance and fully understand all dangers and safety
precautions involved.
∙ Children must not be permitted to play with the
appliance.
∙ Children must not be permitted to carry out any
cleaning or maintenance work on the appliance.
∙ For frequent cleaning we recommend the use of
warm water with some mild detergent. For detailed
information on cleaning the appliance, please refer to
the section De-frosting and cleaning.
∙ For detailed information on replacing the light bulb,
please refer to the section Interior lighting.
∙ To prevent the risk of personal injury or damage to the unit,
it must only be transported while in its original packaging.
∙ Caution: Keep any packaging materials well away from
children: there is a risk of suffocation.
∙ The ice removed from the unit during de-frosting is not
suitable for human consumption.
∙ The power cord should be regularly examined for any signs
of damage. In the event of such damage being found, the
appliance must no longer be used.
∙ To avoid the risk of fi re, do not place any thermo-electric
appliances on top of the unit. Do not place liquid containers
on top of the unit, to prevent any leaking or escaping liquid
damaging the electrical insulation.
∙ This unit is designed for storing food only.
∙ Alcoholic substances may be stored only in properly sealed
containers and in upright positions.
∙ Do not store any glass bottles containing carbonated or
other freezable liquids in the unit: such bottles may burst
during the freezing process.
∙ To avoid the risk of food poisoning, do not consume food
after its storage time has expired. Thawed foods must not be
frozen a second time.
∙ Do not lean or put undue weight on the shelves,
compartments, door etc.
∙ Protect the inside of the refrigerator at all times from open
fl ames and any other sources of ignition.
∙ Remove the plug from the wall socket
- in case of any malfunction,
- before de-frosting,
- during cleaning,
- before maintenance or repair work is carried out.
∙ When removing the plug from the wall socket, never pull on
the power cord; always grip the plug itself.
∙ If the unit is not used for an extended period of time, we
recommend keeping the door open.
∙ We reserve the right to introduce technical modifi cations.
Familiarisation
1. Top panel
2. Glass shelves
3. Lower glass enclosure
4. Vegetable compartment
5. Adjustable feet
6. General and bottle storage
7. Temperature control
8. Interior lighting
9. Grip recess
10. Freezer compartment
There is a freezer compartment in the upper section of the unit
that can be closed by a door. The main storage area is under
the freezer compartment.
Before using for the fi rst time
∙ Remove any exterior and interior packaging materials
completely, including the adhesive strips.
∙ Before it is connected to the mains, the unit must be
thoroughly checked for transport damage, including its
power cord.
∙ Clean the unit as described in the section De-frosting and
cleaning.
∙ Once the unit has been positioned, wait for about 30
minutes before it is connected to the mains.
∙ If the unit has been tilted more than 30° during transport,
allow it to stand upright for at least 4 hours before it is
connected to the mains.
∙ When the unit is fi rst switched on, a slight 'new' smell may
be noticed. However, this will disappear once the cooling
process has begun.
Installation
∙ The appliance should be set up in a well-ventilated, dry
room.
∙ It should be operated in conditions where the relative
humidity is no more than 70 %.
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