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Safety instructions and general instructions
For your safety and correct usage, before installing and first using the
appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and
warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important
to make sure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar
with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and be
sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that
anyone using it throughout its life, will be properly informed on its usage
and safety notices.
For the safety of life and property, keep the precautions of these user's
instructions as the manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused
by omission.
Safety for children and others who are
vulnerable people
This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children without supervision. Keep
all packaging away from children as there is risk of
suffocation. If you are discarding the appliance,
pull the plug out of the socket, cut the connection
cable (as close to the appliance as you can) and
remove the door to prevent children playing from
suffering an electric shock or from closing
themselves inside it. Cleaning and maintenance
by the user should not be performed by children,
unless they have more than 8 years and they are
being watched. Keep the appliance and cord out
of reach of children under 8 years. If this
appliance, featuring a magnetic door seals, is to
replace an older appliance having a spring lock
(latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make the
spring lock unusable before you discard the old
appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a
death trap for a child.
General safety
WARNING — If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to
avoid a hazard.
WARNING — This appliance is intended to be used in household and
similar applications such as
• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments;
• farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments;
• bed and breakfast type environments;
• catering and similar non- retail applications;
WARNING — Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
WARNING — Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure
or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
WARNING — Do not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended
by the manufacturer.
WARNING — Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING — Do not use electrical appliances inside the food
storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING — The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas are
flammable. When disposing of the appliance, do so only at an
authorized waste disposal centre. Do not expose to flame.
Refrigerant
The refrigerant isobutene (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant
circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of
environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.
During transportation and installation of the appliance, ensure that
none of the components of the refrigerant circuit becomes
damaged. The refrigerant (R600a) is flammable.
Caution risk of fire
If the refrigerant circuit should be damaged:
• Avoid opening flames and sources of ignition.
• Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in
any way. Any damage to the cord may cause a short circuit, fire,
and/or electric shock.
Electrical safety
The power cord must not be lengthened. Make sure that the power
plug is not crushed or damaged. A crushed or damaged power plug
may overheat and cause a fire. Make sure that you can access the
main plug of the appliance. Do not pull the main cable. If the power
plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of
electric shock or fire. You must not operate the appliance without the
interior lighting lamp cover. The fridge is only applied with power
supply of single phase alternating current of 220~240V/50Hz. If
fluctuation of voltage in the district of user is so large that the voltage
exceeds the above scope, for safety sake, be sure to apply A.C.
Automatic voltage regulator of more than 350W to the fridge. The
fridge must employ a special power socket instead of common one
with other electric appliances. Its plug must match the socket with
ground wire.
Please note:
That wine cooler is delivered in "Low-power mode". Press the
minus key for 5 seconds to switch off the low-power mode. Five
warning signals will sound to confirm that the appliance has
switched off to the low-power mode (details p. 21).
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