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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
For your own safety and for the proper utilisation of the appliance, read this manual carefully,
including the warnings and recommendations, before installing the appliance and using it for the
first time. In order to avoid damage to the appliance and/or personal injury, persons using the
appliance should be fully familiar with its operation and safety functions. Keep these
recommendations close to the appliance, for future reference, and ensure that the document is
transferred with the appliance if it is sold or in the case of moving. This will ensure optimum
operation of the appliance.
To avoid any risk of injury, keep this manual. The manufacturer declines any liability whatsoever
in the case of operating/handling errors concerning the appliance.
Safety of children and other vulnerable persons
This appliance shall not be used by people (including children) whose physical, mental or
sensory abilities are diminished or who do not have the necessary experience or
knowledge, unless they are placed under the surveillance of a person responsible for their
security and aware of the risks involved.
The cleaning and maintenance of this device should not be carried out by unsupervised
children.
Keep all packaging out of the reach of children, to avoid any risk of suffocation.
If you decide to scrap the appliance, disconnect it from the wall socket, cut the connection
cable (as close to the appliance as possible) and remove the door in order to prevent
children playing with it, with the resulting risk of electric shock or being trapped inside.
Keep the appliance and its power cable out of reach of children under 8 years old.
Children from 3 to 8 can load and unload the appliance.
Children must be under supervision to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
General safety
— This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications; such
CAUTION
as kitchen staff in shop; offices and other working environments; bed and breakfast; farm houses
and clients in hotels, motels and other residential environments; catering and other similar non-
retail applications.
CAUTION — Never store inflammable substances, such as aerosols, inside the appliance, as
they could leak or release fluids.
CAUTION — A damaged power cable should be immediately replaced by the manufacturer or
by a qualified retailer, in order to avoid any risk of electric shock.
CAUTION — Keep the ventilation openings well open and ensure that air can circulate by
keeping enough space between the appliance and walls.
CAUTION — Do not damage the refrigerating circuit.
CAUTION — Do not use electrical appliances inside the compartment, unless they are tolerated
by the manufacturer.
CAUTION — The refrigerating and insulating systems contain inflammable gases. When the
appliance is scrapped, it should be deposited at an accredited collection centre. Do not expose
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