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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Observe the following safety instructions.
1.1 Safety definitions
Here you can find explanations of the safety signal words
used in this manual.
WARNING
This indicates that death or serious injuries may occur as
a result of non-observance of this warning.
CAUTION
This indicates that minor or moderate injuries may occur
as a result of non-observance of this warning.
NOTICE:
This indicates that damage to the appliance or property
may occur as a result of non-compliance with this
advisory.
Note: This alerts you to important information and/or tips.
1.2 General information
¡ Read this manual carefully.
¡ Keep the manual and the product information in a safe
place for future reference or for the next owner.
¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in
transit.
1.3 Intended use
Only use this appliance:
¡ for chilling and freezing food, making ice and
dispensing water.
¡ for normal household use and in enclosed spaces in a
residential environment.
¡ Up to an altitude of 13,100 ft (4000 m) above sea level.
1.4 Restrictive Use
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
Do not let children play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by
children unless they are being supervised.
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1.5 Safe transport
WARNING
The heavy weight of the appliance may result in injury
when lifted.
Do not lift the appliance on your own.
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1.6 Safe installation
WARNING
Incorrect installation is dangerous.
Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance
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with the specifications on the rating plate.
Connect the appliance to a power supply with
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alternating current only via a correctly installed socket
outlet with grounding.
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The protective conductor system of the domestic
electrical installation must be properly installed.
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Never equip the appliance with an external switching
device, e.g. a timer or remote control.
When the appliance is installed, the mains plug of the
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power cord must be freely accessible. If free access is
not possible, an isolating switch must be integrated into
the permanent electrical installation according to the
installation regulations.
When installing the appliance, check that the power
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cord is not trapped or damaged.
If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, that can be
dangerous.
Never let the power cord come into contact with heat
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sources.
WARNING
If the appliance's ventilation openings are closed off, a
leak in the refrigeration circuit may result in a flammable
mixture of gas and air.
Keep ventilation openings in the appliance casing or in
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the integrated casing clear of obstruction.
WARNING
It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non-
approved adapters.
Do not use extension cords or multiple socket strips.
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Only use adapters and power cords approved by the
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manufacturer.
If the power cord is too short and a longer one is not
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available, please contact an electrician to have the
domestic installation adapted.