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• Do not spray water or use steam to clean the
appliance.
• Clean the appliance with a damp and soft cloth. Only
use neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products,
abrasive sponges, solvents or metal objects.
• Do not use this appliance to store explosive
substances such as aerosol cans containing flammable
propellant.
• If the power cord is damaged it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, by an authorised technician or by a
qualified person to prevent dangerous situations.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
CAUTION!
The appliance must be installed
by qualified personnel.
• Remove all the packaging material.
• Do not install or use the appliance if it
is damaged.
• Comply with the instructions supplied
with the appliance.
• Always be careful when moving the
appliance as it is very heavy. Always
wear safety gloves.
• Make sure that air can circulate freely
around the appliance.
• Wait at least 4 hours before
connecting the appliance to the
power supply. This is to allow the oil
to flow back into the compressor.
• Do not install the appliance near
radiators, stoves, ovens or hobs. The
rear surface of the appliance must rest
against the wall with a channel.
• Do not install the appliance where it is
exposed to direct sunlight.
• Do not install this appliance in
excessively damp or cold places, such
as structural extensions, garages or
basements.
• To move the appliance, lift it from the
front, so as not to scratch the floor.
2.2 Electrical connection
CAUTION!
Risk of fire and electric shock.
• All the electrical connections must be
carried out by a qualified electrician.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that all the electrical data
shown on the data plate correspond
to those of the system. Otherwise,
contact an electrician.
• Always use an electrical outlet with a
correctly installed protective contact.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters or
extension cables.
• Make sure not to damage the
electrical components (e.g. power
plug, power cord, compressor).
Contact the Service centre or an
electrician to replace the electrical
components.
• The power cord must remain below
the level of the power plug.
• Insert the power plug into the socket
only after installation is complete.
Make sure the power plug remains
accessible after installation.
• Do not pull the power cord to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
from the plug.