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Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate
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the defrosting process, other than those recommended by
the manufacturer.
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
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Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage
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compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance.
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Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral
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detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning
pads, solvents or metal objects.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans
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with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
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manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Installation
WARNING! Only a qualified
person must install this
appliance.
• Remove all the packaging and the transit
bolts.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Follow the installation instruction
supplied with the appliance.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Make sure the air can circulate 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 in the
compressor.
• Do not install the appliance close to
radiators or cookers, oven or hobs.
• The rear of the appliance must stand
against the wall.
• Do not install the appliance where there
is direct sunlight.
• Do not install this appliance in areas that
are too humid or too colds, such as the
construction appendices, garages or
wine cellars.
• When you move the appliance, lift it by
the front edge to avoid scratching the
floor.
Electrical connection
WARNING! Risk of fire and
electrical shock.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the electrical information
on the rating plate agrees with the
power supply. If not, contact an
electrician.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the
electrical components (e.g. mains plug,
mains cable, compressor). Contact the
Authorised Service Centre or an