1.Environmental
p
rotection and
the correct
d
isposal
Package materials
The appliance is packaged in a way to prevent damages
during transportation. Recyclable materials are used.
The packing box is made of corrugated board / cardb
o
ard
(mainly from recycled paper).
·
Polystyrene parts (CFC-free foamed polystyrene)
·
Linings and polyethylene bags
·
Polypropylene straps
All thes e va luable materi als ma y be take n to a waste
collecting center and used a gain after ade quate recycling.
All waste materials should be disposed properly.
2.Location
Make sure the refrigerator is kept uprig
ht during han
dling.
If an inclination is required, it should not exceed 45
degrees. Other
wise the appliance may get damaged
resulting
n
ot only in compromised refrigeration
performance.
To avoid product damage or personal injury, the
refrigerator should be unpacked by two persons after it is
located in a previously selected position.
Before installation, make sure the refrigerator has no
visible exterior damage.
When handling the refriger ator, do not lift it by holding the
worktop, to prevent any damage to the refrigerator.
Do not start up a refrigerator that is damaged.
Check the refrigerator carefully for:
·Damaged package due to inappropriate handling
during transportation
Damage in the exterior
·Damage in power cord / plug
Any d
o
ubt, please co
n
tact
Caple
Customer Service for a
thorough checkup of the appliance.
Take necessary measures to prevent leakage of
refrigerant at the start-up of re
frigerator that ma
y result in
environmental pollution.
3.Installation
a) Remove all package materials.
b) Remove items in the refrigerator.
c) Make sure to remove film and tape on the cabinet and
the door.
d) R
R
emove
any
polystyrene chips (if any) around the
refrigerator.
e) Take out accessories and literature in the refrigerator.
f) Clean the inside of the refrigerator with luke warm
water and vinegar and then dry it with a soft cloth.
g) Use the spanners supplied to adjust the leveling leg to
ensure the refrigerator is stable.
Do not us e detergents, s harp or p ointed i nstruments
or soda-based cleansers to clean the refrigerator.
· Before installation, make sure the refrige ration s ystem
is free of any damage.
· The refrigerator should be used for its intended purpose
only.
· The refriger ator shoul d be position ed on the solid and
even floor to ensure refrigerant circulation and
refrigerating performance.
· If possibl
e, positio
n the re
frigerator in a cool and dry
well ventilated room.
· Do not expose the refrigerator to direct sunshine and
make sure the ambient temperature is not extremely
high.
· Keep the refrigerator from a heat source, such as
heating system, oven or cookers. Otherwise the
compressor will operate more frequently resulting in
extra power consumption.
If the refrigerator will be p
l
aced near a heat source, it is
recommended to install a thermal barrier bet
ween the
refrigerator and the heat source (asbestos is prohibited) or
maintain adequate space between the refrigerator and
the heat source as follows:
Do not place any radiating apparatus, such as
a
microwave oven or
cooker
, on top of the refrigerator.
Make sure the air vent is not obstructed.
Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the power cord.
Always grip the plug firmly and pull it straight out from the
outlet.
2
the heat source as follows:
3 cm
30 cm
Electric or gas oven
Radiator
or coil/oil fuelled cooker
Another refrigerator
2 cm
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