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user manual
Refrigerator
ERE38490W
ERE38490X
ERE38500W
ERE38500X
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CONTENTS
Safety information 2
Control panel 4
First use 6
Daily use 6
Helpful hints and tips 8
SAFETY INFORMATION
In the interest of your safety and to ensure
the correct use, 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 ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features.
Save these instructions and make sure that
they remain with the appliance if it is moved
or sold, so that everyone using it through its
life will be properly informed on appliance
use and safety.
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.
Children and vulnerable people safety
• 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.
Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging well away from children. 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 playing children to suffer electric
shock or to close themselves into it.
• If this appliance featuring magnetic door
seals is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid,
Care and cleaning 9
What to do if… 10
Technical data 12
Installation 12
Environmental concerns 15
Subject to change without notice
be sure to make that spring lock unusable before you discard the old appliance.
This will prevent it from becoming a
death trap for a child.
General safety
Caution! Keep ventilation openings
clear of obstruction.
• The appliance is intended for keeping
foodstuff and/or beverages in a normal
household as explained in this instruction
booklet.
• Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing
process.
• Do not use other electrical appliances
(such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating appliances, unless they are approved for this purpose by the manufacturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• The refrigerant isobutane (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, be certain that none of the
components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged.
If the refrigerant circuit should become
damaged:
– avoid open flames and sources of igni-
tion
– 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
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damage to the cord may cause a shortcircuit, fire and/or electric shock.
Warning! Any electrical component
(power cord, plug, compressor) must
be replaced by a certified service agent
or qualified service personnel.
1. Power cord must not be lengthened.
2. Make sure that the power plug is not
squashed or damaged by the back of
the appliance. A squashed or damaged power plug may overheat and
cause a fire.
3. Make sure that you can come to the
mains plug of the appliance.
4. Do not pull the mains cable.
5. If the power plug socket is loose, do
not insert the power plug. There is a
risk of electric shock or fire.
6. You must not operate the appliance
without the lamp cover1) of interior
lighting.
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be
taken when moving it.
• Do not remove nor touch items from the
freezer compartment if your hands are
damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.
•
Bulb lamps2) used in this appliance are
special purpose lamps selected for household appliances use only. They are not
suitable for household room illumination.
Daily use
• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in
the appliance.
• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in
the appliance, because they may explode.
• Appliance's manufacturers storage recommendations should be strictly adhered
to. Refer to relevant instructions.
Care and cleaning
• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from
the mains socket.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.
• Regularly examine the drain in the refrigerator for defrosted water. If necessary,
clean the drain. If the drain is blocked, water will collect in the bottom of the appliance.
Installation
Important! For electrical connection
carefully follow the instructions given in
specific paragraphs.
• Unpack the appliance and check if there
are damages on it. Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report possible
damages immediately to the place you
bought it. In that case retain packing.
• It is advisable to wait at least four hours
before connecting the appliance to allow
the oil to flow back in the compressor.
• Adequate air circulation should be
around the appliance, lacking this leads
to overheating. To achieve sufficient ventilation follow the instructions relevant to
installation.
• Wherever possible the back of the product should be against a wall to avoid
touching or catching warm parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent possible
burn.
• The appliance must not be located close
to radiators or cookers.
• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance.
•
Connect to potable water supply only.
3)
Service
• Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried
out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
• This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts must be used.
1) If the lamp cover is foreseen
2) If the lamp is foreseen
3) If a water connection is foreseen
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Environment Protection
This appliance does not contain gasses
which could damage the ozone layer,
in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not
be discarded together with the urban refuse and rubbish. The insulation foam
contains flammable gases: the appli-
CONTROL PANEL
1 ON/OFF button
2 Not in used
3 OK button
4 Fridge temperature warmer button
5 Display
6 Fridge temperature colder button
7 Mode button
It is possible to change predefined
sound of buttons to a loudly one by
pressing together MODE
for some seconds. Change is reversi-
ble.
Display
1 Child Lock function
2 Quick Chill function
3 Fridge temperature indicator
and MINUS
ance shall be disposed according to
the applicable regulations to obtain
from your local authorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the
rear near the heat exchanger. The materials used on this appliance marked
by the symbol
4 Shopping function
5 Holiday function
6 Eco Mode function
Switching on
To switch on the appliance do these steps:
1. Connect the mains plug to the power
socket.
2. Press the ON/OFF button if the display
is off.
3. The temperature indicators show the set-
ted default temperature.
To select a different set temperature refer to
"Temperature regulation".
Switching off
To switch off the appliance do these steps:
1. Press the ON/OFF button for a few sec-
onds.
2. The display switches off.
3. To disconnect the appliance from the
power disconnect the mains plug from
the power socket.
Temperature regulation
The set temperature of the fridge may be adjusted by pressing the temperature regulators.
Set default temperature:
• +5°C for the fridge
The temperature indicators show the setted
temperature.
The set temperature will be reached within
24 hours.
Important! After a power failure the set
temperature remains stored.
For optimal food storage select the Eco
Mode function. Refer to "Eco Mode function".
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Eco Mode function
For optimal food storage select the Eco
Mode function.
To switch on the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the corresponding icon appears.
The Eco Mode indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
The Eco Mode indicator is shown.
To switch off the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the Eco
Mode indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
3. The Eco Mode indicator goes off.
Important! The function switches off by selecting a different set temperature.
Child Lock function
To lock the buttons from unintentional operation select the Child Lock function.
To switch on the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the corresponding icon appears.
2. The Child Lock indicator flashes.
3. Press the OK button to confirm.
The Child Lock indicator is shown.
To switch off the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the Child
Lock indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
3. The Child Lock indicator goes off.
Holiday function
This function allows you to keep the refrigerator closed and empty during a long holiday
period without the formation of a bad smell.
Important! The fridge compartment must
be empty with holiday function on.
To switch on the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the corresponding icon appears.
The Holiday indicator flashes.
The fridge temperature indicator shows
the set temperature.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
The Holiday indicator is shown.
To switch off the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the Holiday
indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
3. The Holiday indicator goes off.
Important! The function switches off by selecting a different fridge set temperature.
Quick Chill function
The Quick Chill function provide rapid cooling of cans and bottles through cold airstream.
Put the cans/bottles on the Quick Chill bottle holder and open the air lever (1) towards
maximum.
To switch on the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the corresponding icon appears
The Quick Chill indicator flashes.
The fridge temperature indicator shows
the set temperature.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
The Quick Chill indicator is shown.
When the cooling is finished return the air
lever (1) towards minimum.
To switch off the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the Quick
Chill indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
3. The Quick Chill indicator goes off.
4. The Eco Mode function is restored if it
has been previously selected.
The Quick Chill function stops automatically
after approximately 6 hours.
The Quick Chill bottle holder can be removed if not used.
Important! The function switches off by
selecting a different fridge set temperature.
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Shopping function
If you need to insert a large amount of
warm food, for example after doing the grocery shopping, we suggest activating the
Shopping function to chill the products
more rapidly and to avoid warming the other food which is already in the refrigerator.
To switch on the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the corresponding icon appears.
The Shopping indicator flashes.
The fridge temperature indicator shows
the set temperature.
FIRST USE
Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time,
wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral
soap so as to remove the typical smell of a
brand-new product, then dry thoroughly.
Important! Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.
Check that the drain hose at the rear of the
cabinet discharges into the drip tray.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
The Shopping indicator is shown.
The Shopping function shuts off automatically after approximately 6 hours.
To switch off the function before its automatic end:
1. Press the Mode button until the Shopping indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
3. The Shopping indicator goes off.
Important! The function switches off by selecting a different fridge set temperature.
DAILY USE
Use of the fridge compartment
The temperature of this compartment may
be regulated between +2°C and +8°C.
During normal functioning the indicator
shows the set temperature.
A medium setting is generally the most
suitable.
The exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the temperature inside the
appliance depends on:
• room temperature
• how often the door is opened
• the quantity of food stored
• the location of the appliance.
Important! If the ambient temperature is
high or the appliance is fully loaded, and the
appliance is set to the lowest temperatures,
it may run continuously causing frost to
form on the rear wall. In this case the
Temperature regulator must be set to a
higher temperature to allow automatic
defrosting and therefore reduced energy
consumption.
Taste Guard Filter
Your appliance is equipped with a carbon filter behind the air lever flap.
The filter purifies the air from unwanted
odours in the fridge compartment preserving food quality.
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On delivery the filter is in a plastic bag. Refer to "Installation of the Taste Guard filter"
for instructions.
Important! Make sure that the air lever flap
is closed to obtain proper function.
Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped
with a series of runners so that the shelves
can be positioned as desired.
Some shelves must be lifted up by the rear
edge to enable them to be removed.
Important! Do not move the glass shelf
above the vegetable drawer to ensure
correct air circulation.
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This bottle holder shelf can be tilted in order
to store previously opened bottles. To obtain this result, pull the shelf up so it can rotate upwards and be placed on the next
higher level.
Vegetable Drawer
The drawer is suitable for storing fruit and
vegetables.
Some models have a separator inside the
drawer that can be placed in different positions to allow for the subdivision best suited
to personal needs.
All parts inside the drawer can be removed
for cleaning purposes.
Bottle rack
Place the bottles (with the opening facing
front) in the pre-positioned shelf.
Important! If the shelf is positioned
horizontally, place only closed bottles.
Positioning the door shelves
To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be placed
at different heights.
To make these adjustments proceed as follows:
gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the
arrows until it comes free, then reposition
as required.
Important! Do not move the lower door
shelf to ensure correct air circulation.
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HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
Hints for energy saving
• Do not open the door frequently or leave
it open longer than absolutely necessary.
• If the ambient temperature is high and
the Temperature Regulator is set to low
temperature and the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may run continuously, causing frost or ice on the evaporator.
If this happens, set the Temperature Regulator toward warmer settings to allow automatic defrosting and so a saving in electricity consumption.
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:
• do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator
• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it
has a strong flavour
• position food so that air can circulate freely around it
Hints for refrigeration
Useful hints:
Meat (all types) : wrap in polythene bags
and place on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer.
For safety, store in this way only one or two
days at the most.
Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these
should be covered and may be placed on
any shelf.
Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special
drawer(s) provided.
Butter and cheese: these should be placed
in special airtight containers or wrapped in
aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude
as much air as possible.
Milk bottles: these should have a cap and
should be stored in the bottle rack on the
door.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not
packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator.
Hints for temperature inside the fridge
• A suitable temperature inside the fridge is
approx. +5° C. When the temperature regulator is set to +5° C this represents the
mean temperature in the fridge. It is normal with higher temperature in the top of
the fridge. If the temperature regulator is
set to a cold temperature, the ambient
temperature is high or if the fridge is fully
loaded the compressor will run for a longer time. If too cold, change to a higher
temperature setting.
Important! Do not place food against or
close to the temperature sensor. This can
result in too cold temperatures.
• If you want to check the temperature of
food stored in the refrigerator, place a
glass of water centrally in the cabinet,
and put a proper thermometer with an accuracy of +/– 1 °C into it. After 6 hours
the temperature can be monitored. The
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measuring shall be performed under
steady-stated conditions (without changing the load).
CARE AND CLEANING
Caution! Unplug the appliance before
carrying out any maintenance operation.
This appliance contains hydrocarbons
in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried
out by authorized technicians.
Periodic cleaning
The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:
• clean the inside and accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap.
• regularly check the door seals and wipe
clean to ensure they are clean and free
from debris.
• rinse and dry thoroughly.
Important! Do not pull, move or damage
any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet.
Never use detergents, abrasive powders,
highly perfumed cleaning products or wax
polishes to clean the interior as this will damage the surface and leave a strong odour.
Clean the condenser (black grill) and the
compressor at the back of the appliance
with a brush or a vacuum cleaner. This operation will improve the performance of the
appliance and save energy consumption.
Important! Take care of not to damage the
cooling system.
Important! When moving the cabinet, lift it
by the front edge to avoid scratching the
floor.
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Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners
contain chemicals that can attack/damage
the plastics used in this appliance. For this
reason use a soft cloth rinsed in warm water and neutral soap emulsion for cleaning
external surfaces.
Important! Do not use detergents or
abrasive paste as these will damage the
paint, or stainless steel anti finger print
coating.
After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to
the mains supply.
Replacing the Taste Guard filter
To get the best performance the Taste
Guard filter once every year.
New active filters can be purchased from
your local dealer.
Refer to "Installation of the Taste Guard filter" for instructions.
Cleaning the ventilation grille
The ventilation grille can be removed for
washing.
Make sure the door is open and then:
1. Loosen the upper edge of the grille by
pulling outward/downward.
2. Pull the grille straight out to completely
remove it.
3. Vacuum clean under the cabinet.
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Defrosting the refrigerator
Frost is automatically eliminated from the
evaporator of the refrigerator compartment
every time the motor compressor stops, during normal use. The defrost water drains
out through a drain hole into a special container at the back of the appliance, over the
motor compressor, where it evaporates.
It is important to periodically clean the defrost water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator compartment channel to prevent
the water overflowing and dripping onto the
food inside.
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions:
1. disconnect the appliance from electricity
supply
2. remove all food
3. defrost and clean the appliance and all
accessories
4. leave the door/doors open to prevent unpleasant smells.
Important! If the cabinet will be kept on,
ask somebody to check it once in a while to
prevent the food inside from spoiling in
case of a power failure.
WHAT TO DO IF…
During operation of the appliance some
smaller but annoying trouble can often occur, which does not require calling a technician out. In the following chart information is
given about them to avoid unnecessary
charges on service.
Important! The operation of the appliance
goes with certain sounds (compressor and
circulating sound). This not means a
trouble, but a normal operation.
Important! The appliance operates
discontinuously, so the stopping of
compressor does not mean being no
current. That is why you must not touch the
electrical parts of the appliance before
breaking the circuit.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance is noisy.
The cushion spacers located be-
upper or lower square
is shown in the temperature display.
The compressor runs
continuously.
The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".
The door has been opened too
The food temperature is too high. Let the food temperature de-
The room temperature is too
Water flows inside the refrigerator.
Food prevent that water flows in-
Water flows on the
ground.
The temperature in the
appliance is too cold.
The temperature in the
appliance is too warm.
The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".
The food temperature is too high. Let the food temperature de-
The temperature in the refrigerator is too warm.
Large quantities of food to be
The appliance does not
operate.
The mains plug is not connected
The appliance is not supported
properly.
tween the back of the cabinet
and the pipes come loose.
An error has occurred in measuring the temperature
The Temperature regulator may
be set incorrectly.
frequently.
high.
The water outlet is clogged. Clean the water outlet.
to the water collector.
The melting water outlet does
not flow in the evaporative tray
above the compressor.
The Temperature regulator may
be set incorrectly.
The Temperature regulator may
be set incorrectly.
There is no cold air circulation in
the appliance.
cooled were put in at the same
time.
The appliance is switched off. Switch on the appliance.
to the mains socket correctly.
Check if the appliance stands stable (all feet and wheels should be
on the floor). Refer to "Levelling".
Put them back in place again.
Call your service representative
(the cooling system will continue
to keep food products cold, but
temperature adjustment will not
be possible)
Set a warmer temperature.
Do not keep the door open longer
than necessary.
crease to room temperature before storage.
Decrease the room temperature.
Make sure that food do not touch
the rear plate.
Attach the melting water outlet to
the evaporative tray.
Set a warmer temperature.
Set a lower temperature.
crease to room temperature before storage.
Make sure that there is cold air circulation in the appliance.
Insert smaller quantities of food to
be cooled at the same time.
Connect the mains plug to the
mains socket correctly.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance has no power.
The lamp does not work.
The door has been open to long. Close the door.
Door interferes with ventilation grill.
Misaligned door.
There is no voltage in the mains
socket.
The lamp is defective. Refer to "Replacing the lamp".
The appliance is not levelled. Refer to "Levelling".
The appliance is not levelled. Refer to "Levelling".
Connect a another electrical appliance to the mains socket. Check
fuse. Contact a qualified electrician.
As much as the advice does not lead to result, call the nearest brand-mark service.
Replacing the lamp
The appliance is equipped with a longlife
LED interior light.
Only service is allowed to replace the light-
2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to "Installation".
3. If necessary, replace the defective door
gaskets. Contact the Service Center.
ing device. Contact your Service Center .
Closing the door
1. Clean the door gaskets.
TECHNICAL DATA
ERE38490W
ERE38490X
Dimension
Height 1810 mm 1810 mm
Width 595 mm 595 mm
Depth 623 mm 623 mm
The technical information are situated in the
rating plate on the internal left side of the appliance and in the energy label.
ERE38500W
ERE38500X
INSTALLATION
Read the "Safety Information" carefully
for your safety and correct operation of
the appliance before installing the
appliance.
Positioning
Install this appliance at a location where the
ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of
the appliance:
Climate
class
SN +10°C to + 32°C
N +16°C to + 32°C
ST +16°C to + 38°C
T +16°C to + 43°C
Ambient temperature
Location
To ensure best performance, if the appliance is positioned below an overhanging
wall unit, the minimum distance between
the top of the cabinet and the wall unit
must be at least 40 mm . Ideally, however,
the appliance should not be positioned below overhanging wall units.
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If the cabinet is placed in a corner and the
side with the hinges facing the wall, the distance between the wall and the cabinet
must be at least 150 mm to allow the door
to open enough so that the equipment can
be removed.
The ventilation space can be:
• directly above the appliance
• behind and above the top cupboard.
In this case, the space behind the top cupboard must be at least 50 mm deep.
Electrical connection
Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage
and frequency shown on the rating plate correspond to your domestic power supply.
The appliance must be earthed. The power
supply cable plug is provided with a contact
for this purpose. If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed, connect the appliance to a separate earth in compliance with
current regulations, consulting a qualified
electrician.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility
if the above safety precautions are not observed.
This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.
Removing the transport support
Your appliance is equipped with transport
support to secure the door during transportation.
To remove them do these steps:
1. Open the door.
2. Remove the transport support from the
door sides.
3. Remove the transport support from the
lower hinge (some models).
Important! Some models are fitted with a
silencing pad under the cabinet. Do not
remove this pad.
Removing the shelf holders
Your appliance is equipped with shelf retainers that make it possible to secure the
shelves during transportation.
To remove them proceed as follows:
1. Move the shelf holders in the direction of
the arrow (A).
2. Raise the shelf from the rear and push it
forward until it is freed (B).
3. Remove the retainers (C).
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Spacers
Install the spacers provided within the accessory bag as shown in the figures.
When two appliances are placed beside
each other, attach the adhesive spacers between the appliances.
Install the spacers on the back side of the
panel.
Installation of the Taste Guard filter
The Taste Guard filter is an active carbon filter which absorbs bad odours maintain the
best flavour and aroma for all foodstuffs without risk of odour cross contamination.
On delivery the carbon filter is in a plastic
bag to preserve performance.
1. Open the air lever flap.
2. Take the filter out of the plastic bag.
3. Insert the filter in the slot found in the
back of the air lever flap.
Levelling
When placing the appliance ensure that it
stands level. If necessary adjust the feet using the adjustment spanner supplied.
4. Close the air lever flap.
Important! The filter should be handled
carefully so fragments do not loosen from
the surface.
Make sure that the air lever flap is closed to
obtain proper function.
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Door reversibility
In case you want to change the opening direction of the door, contact the nearest Af-
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
The symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product may
not be treated as household waste. Instead
it should be taken to the appropriate
collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potential negative
ter Sales Service Force. The After Sales Service specialist will carry out the reversibility of
the doors at your cost.
consequences for the environment and
human health, which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling of
this product. For more detailed information
about recycling of this product, please
contact your local council, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.
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