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Safety Warnings
For your continued safety and to reduce the risk of injury or electric shock, please follow all the
safety precautions listed below.
• Read all instructions carefully before using the unit and keep them for future reference.
• Retain the manual. If you pass the unit onto a third party, make sure to include this manual.
• Keep ventilation openings in the unit enclosure clear of obstructions.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other
than those recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the freezer, unless
they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• If the mains cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or a
qualified technician in order to avoid a hazard.
• Choose a location for your unit away from heat sources such as radiators or fires as
refrigerant and vesicant are burnable.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the unit.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit (applicable only for appliances with refrigeration
circuits which are accessible to the user).
• The unit must be maneuvered by a minimum of 2 persons.
• This unit is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given
supervision or instructions concerning the use of the freezer by a person responsible for
their safety.
• If your unit is fitted with a lock to prevent children being trapped inside, keep the key out of
reach and not in the vicinity of the unit.
• Do not store volatile or flammable substances in the unit.
• Do not store bottles or glass containers in the unit. Contents can expand when frozen (fizzy
drinks) which may break the bottle and damage the unit.
WARNING
IT IS HAZARDOUS FOR ANYONE OTHER THAN AUTHORISED SERVICE PERSONNEL TO
CARRY OUT SERVICING OF REPAIRS WHICH INVOLVE THE REMOVAL OF COVERS.
TO AVOID THE RISK OF AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIRS YOURSELF.
