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Important safety instructions
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Important safety instructions
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WARNING:
This indicates that death or serious injuries may occur as
a result of not observing this warning.
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CAUTION:
This indicates that minor to moderate injuries may occur
as a result of not observing this warning.
Note:
This indicates that damage to the appliance or property
may occur as a result of not observing this warning.
WARNING: Before you turn on the
appliance
Read the instructions for installation and use carefully,
including the following. They contain important safety
information and instructions for installation, use and
maintenance of the appliance.
The manufacturer is not responsible if you fail to comply
with the instructions and warnings. Retain all documents
for subsequent use or for the next owner.
Technical safety
Improper installation and repairs may put the user at risk.
Repairs must be performed by an authorized service
provider.
Only use original parts supplied by the manufacturer.
Only original manufacturer-supplied parts satisfy the
safety requirements.
If the power cord is damaged: Immediately disconnect
the appliance from the power supply. The power cord
must be replaced by an authorized service provider.
Do not use multiple outlets, extension leads or adapters.
The appliance comes with a UL-listed 3-wire power cord.
Never sever or remove the third (ground) conductor from
the power cord.
The appliance requires a 3-wire receptacle outlet. The
plug must be installed by a licensed electrician only and
comply with local codes.
Where there is a 2-wire standard wall receptacle, it is the
responsibility of the customer to have this receptacle
replaced with a correctly grounded 3-wire wall
receptacle. Do not use adapter plugs.
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Important information when using the
appliance
Never use electrical devices inside the appliance.
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Explosion hazard!
Never use a steam cleaner to defrost or clean the
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appliance. The steam can penetrate electrical parts
and cause a short circuit.
Risk of electric shock!
Do not use pointed or sharp-edged objects to remove
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frost or layers of ice. The refrigerant tubes could
otherwise be damaged. Leaking refrigerant may ignite
or cause eye injuries.
Do not store products that contain flammable
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propellant (e.g. spray cans) or explosive substances
in the appliance.
Explosion hazard!
Do not stand or support yourself on the base, drawers
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or doors or other parts of the appliance.Otherwise you
could damage the appliance or be injured.
To clean the appliance, pull out the power cord plug
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or switch off the electrical breaker or fuse! Do not pull
out the power cord plug by tugging the cable.
Bottles that contain a high percentage of alcohol must
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be sealed and stored in an upright position.
Keep plastic parts and door seals free of oil and
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grease. Otherwise plastic parts and door seals may
become porous.
Never cover or block the ventilation openings for the
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appliance. This forces the appliance to work harder,
increasing its power consumption.
This appliance must not be used by children without
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adult supervision.
Do not store bottled or canned drinks (especially
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carbonated drinks) in the freezer compartment.
Bottles and cans may explode!
Do not touch frozen surfaces or food in the freezer
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with wet hands. Otherwise your skin may adhere to
such extremely cold surfaces.
Risk of injury!
Do not place popsicles or ice cubes straight from the
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freezer compartment into your mouth. Risk of low-
temperature burns!
Do not touch frozen surfaces or food in the freezer
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with wet hands. Otherwise your skin may adhere to
such extremely cold surfaces.
Risk of injury!
Do not scrape off frost or stuck-on frozen food with a
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knife or pointed object.Otherwise you could damage
the appliance or be injured.