Before Using The Appliance; Safeguarding The Environment - Whirlpool WMT 503 Mode D'emploi

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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

• Your new appliance is designed to be used in
the household and similar applications such as:
- kitchen areas in shops, offices and other
working environments
- farm houses
- by clients in hotels, motels, residences, bed
& breakfasts.
To get the most out of your new appliance,
read the user handbook carefully. It contains
a description of the appliance as well as
useful tips.
Keep this handbook for future consultation.

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Packing
The packaging material is 100% recyclable
and carries the recycling symbol. For disposal,
comply with the local regulations.
Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags,
polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children,
as they are a potential source of danger.
2. Scrapping/Disposal
The appliance is manufactured using recyclable
material.
This appliance is marked according to the
European directive 2002/96/CE on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By
ensuring that this product is correctly disposed
of, you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and the
health of people.
The symbol on the appliance, or on the
accompanying documents, indicates that this
appliance should not be treated as domestic waste
but must be taken to a special collection centre for
the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
When scrapping the appliance, make it unusable
by cutting off the power cable and removing the
doors and shelves so that children cannot easily
climb inside and become trapped. Scrap the
appliance in compliance with local regulations on
waste disposal, taking it to a special collection
centre; do not leave the appliance unattended
even for a few days, since it is a potential hazard
for children. For further information on the
treatment, scrapping and recycling of this
product, contact your competent local office, the
household waste collection service or the shop
where you purchased the appliance.
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. Installation of the appliance and electrical
connections must be carried out by a qualified
electrician, in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and local safety
regulations.
4. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.
Note:
this appliance does not contain CFCs. The
refrigerant circuit contains R134a (HFCs) or
R600a (HCs), see the rating plate inside the
appliance.
Appliances with Isobutane (R600a): Isobutane is a
natural gas with low environmental impact.
Caution is required, however, since isobutane is
flammable. Therefore, make sure the refrigerant
circuit pipes are not damaged.
This product mat contain fluorinated greenhouse
gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol; the
refrigerant gas is contained in a hermetically
sealed system. Refrigerant gas: R134a has a global
warming potential (GWP) of 1300.
Declaration of conformity
This product has been designed for preserving food
and is manufactured in compliance with Regulation
(CE) No. 1935/2004.
This appliance has been designed, manufactured
and marketed in compliance with:
• the safety objectives prescribed in the Low
Voltage Directive 2006/95/CE (which replaced
Directive 73/23/CEE as amended);
• the protection requirements of Directive
"EMC" 2004/108/EC.
The electrical safety of the appliance can only be
guaranteed if the product is connected to an
approved earth connection.
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