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WARNINGS
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It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference.
Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the
appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can be
acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You must read them carefully before installing or
using the appliance.
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This appliance should be serviced by an
General Safety
authorized Service Centre, and only genuine
spare parts should be used.
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This appliance is designed to be operated by
adults. Children should not be allowed to
tamper with the controls or play with the
product.
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It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
modify this product in any way.
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Care must be taken to ensure that the
appliance does not stand on the electrical
supply cable.
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Before any cleaning or maintenance work is
carried out, be sure to switch off and unplug
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Under no circumstances should you attempt
to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs
carried out by inexperienced persons may
cause injury or more serious malfunctioning.
Refer to your local Service Centre, and
always insist on genuine spare parts.
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This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its
cooling unit; maintenance and recharging
must therefore only be carried out by
authorized technicians.
Use
the appliance.
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This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving it.
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Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed
straight from the appliance.
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Take utmost care when handling your
appliance so as not to cause any damages
to the cooling unit with consequent
possible fluid leakages.
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The appliance must not be located close to
radiators or gas cookers.
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Avoid prolonged exposure of the
appliance to direct sunlight.
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There must be adequate ventilation round
the back of the appliance and any damage
to the refrigerant circuit must be avoided.
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For freezers only (except built-in models):
an ideal location is the cellar or basement.
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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.
Service / Repair
The domestic refrigerators and freezers are
designed to be used specifically for the
storage of edible foodstuffs only.
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Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has
been thawed out.
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Manufacturers’ storage recommendations
should be strictly adhered to. Refer to
relevant instructions.
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The inner lining of the appliance consists of
channels through which the refrigerant
passes. If these should be punctured this
would damage the appliance beyond repair
and cause food loss. DO NOT USE SHARP
INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or ice.
Frost may be removed by using the scraper
provided. Under no circumstances should
solid ice be forced off the liner. Solid ice
should be allowed to thaw when defrosting
the appliance. See defrost instructions.
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Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
freezer as it creates pressure on the
container, which may cause it to explode,
resulting in damage to the appliance. Do not
use a mechanical device or any artificial
means to speed up the thawing process other
than those recommended by the
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Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.
manufacturer. Never use metal objects for
cleaning your appliance as it may get
damaged.
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Installation
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During normal operation, the condenser and
compressor at the back of the appliance heat
up considerably. For safety reasons, minimum
ventilation must be as shown in the relevant
Figure.
Attention: keep ventilation openings clear
of obstruction.
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If the appliance is transported horizontally, it is
possible that the oil contained in the
compressor flows in the refrigerant circuit. It is
advisable to wait at least two hours before
connecting the appliance to allow the oil to
flow back in the compressor.
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There are working parts in this product which
heat up. Always ensure that there is adequate
ventilation as a failure to do this will result in
component failure and possible food loss.
See installation instructions.
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Parts which heat up should not be exposed.
Wherever possible the back of the product
should be against a wall.
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If the appliance has been transported
horizontally, it is possible that the oil
contained in the compressor ílows in the
refrigerant circuit. It is advisable to wait at
least two hours before connecting the
appliance to allow tlıe oil to flow back in the
compressor.
Environment Protection
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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. Avoid damaging the cooling
unit, especially at the rear near the heat
exchanger. Information on your local
disposal sites may be obtained from your
municipal authorities. The materials used
on this appliance marked with the symbol
are recyclable.
Installation
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Positioning
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Cleaning the interior
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Instructions for totally built-in
appliances
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Electrical connection
Technical specification
Use
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Operation
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Temperature regulation
Freezing fresh food
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Storage of frozen food
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Thawing
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Fresh food refrigeration
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Defrosting
Maintenance
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Periodic cleaning
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Periods of non use
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Replacing the interior light bulb
Defective operation
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INSTALLATION
GB
If this appliance featuring magnetic door
seals is to replace an older appliance
having a spring lock (latch) on the door or
lid, 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.
Positioning
The appliance should be installed well away
from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers,
direct sunlight etc. Best performance is
obtained with ambient temperature between
+18°C and +43°C (class T); +18°C and +38°C
(class ST); +16°C and +32°C (class N); +10°C
and +32°C (class SN). The class of your
appliance is shown on its rating plate.
For building into kitchen units follow the special
“ Building-in” instructions given.
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 brandnew product, then dry thoroughly. Do not use
detergents or abrasive powders, as these will
damage the finish.
Important
It is essential that the appliance be connected
to an efficient earth tap. For this purpose the
supply cable plug incorporates a special earth
contact. If the sockets of your domestic wiring
system are not earthed, have the appliance
connected to a separate earth wire by a
qualified electrician in accordance with existing
safety regulations.
The Manufacturer declines all responsibility
if the above safety precautions are not
observed.
This appliance complies with EEC directive
number 87/308 of 2/6/87 relative to radio
interference suppression.
This appliance complies with the
following E.E.C. Directives:
- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive)
and subsequent mod)fications;
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- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive) and subsequent
modifications.
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