• If you decommission your appliance (even temporarily), ensure that children cannot get into the appliance.
Strictly observe the corresponding safety instructions numbers. 1 and 4, chapter DECOMMISSIONING, ul-
timate.
• Strictly observe the instructions in chapter INSTALLATION.
• The condenser and the compressor, located at the rear of the appliance, can reach high temperatures during
ordinary operation. Carry out the installation according to this manual. An insufficient ventilation of the
appliance will impair its operation and will damage the appliance. Do not cover or block the ventilation slats
at any time.
• Do not put any gassy beverages into the freezer compartment of the appliance, because their containers
could explode.
• Do not touch the extremely cooled surfaces with wet or damp hands, because your skin may stick on these
surfaces.
Hints on Use
• When you move the appliance, hold it at its base and lift it carefully. Keep the appliance in an upright position.
• Do not tilt the appliance more than 45°.
• If the appliance is transported in a horizontal position, some oil may flow from the compressor into the
refrigerant circuit.
• Leave the appliance in an upright position for 4-6 hours before you switch it on to ensure, that the oil has
flowed back into the compressor.
• Never use the door for moving the appliance as you will damage the hinges.
• The appliance must be transported and installed by at least two persons.
• When you unpack the appliance, you should take note of the position of every part of the interior accesso-
ries in case you have to repack and transport it at a later point of time.
• Do not operate the appliance unless all components are installed properly.
• Do not stand or lean on the base, the drawers, the doors etc of the appliance.
• Do not put hot liquids or hot foodstuff into the appliance.
• The air vents of the appliance or its built-in structure (if the appliance is suitable for being built-in) must be
completely open, unblocked and free of any kind of dirt.
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