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Safety Warnings
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Leave the freezer to stand for at least 12 hours before switching on to allow the
compressor oil to settle if transported horizontally.
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If your Chest Freezer has a lock, keep it locked and store the key in a safe place
and out of reach of children.
• If you are discarding an old freezer with a lock or latch fitted to the door, disable the
lock/latch, ensure that it is left in a safe condition to prevent the entrapment of young
children.
• See Installation Instructions for information on a suitable location.
• On delivery, check to make sure that the product is not damaged and that all the parts
and accessories are in perfect condition.
• Ensure that the plug remains readily accessible. Do not use multiple adapter plugs or an
extension cable.
• Failure to observe these instructions may invalidate your right to free service during the
warrantee period.
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Ensure that there is sufficient spacing between the Chest Freezer and surrounding walls.
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Unplug the Chest Freezer from the mains when you do a complete defrost on the Chest
Freezer or when you clean the Chest Freezer.
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It is not advisable to switch the Chest Freezer off if it is not going to be used for a few
days only.
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If the Chest Freezer is not going to be used for a longer period, proceed as follows
to reduce any fire risk caused by a possible problem with the power cable:
Unplug
the Chest Freezer, empty the freezer, defrost and clean it (see defrosting, maintenance
and cleaning) . Leave the lid open to avoid any unpleasant smells.
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Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in
the Chest Freezer .
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This Chest Freezer is intended to be used in household and similar applications such
as staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; farm houses
and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; bed and
breakfast type environments; catering and similar non-retail applications.
HCA Warning
Chest Freezer
cooling systems containing R600a:
At Defy, the care and protection of our environment is an on going commitment. This
Chest Freezer ,which is among the latest range introduced, is particularly
environmentally friendly. The Chest Freezer contains non CFC / HFC natural substances
in the cooling system (Called R600a) and in the insulation (Called cyclopentane). These
are potentially flammable if exposed to fire. Therefore, take care not to damage, the
cooling circuit / pipes of the Chest Freezer in transportation and in use.
In case of damage do not expose the Chest freezer to fire or potential ignition
sources and immediately ventilate the room where the Chest freezer is situated.
Ignore this warning if your Chest Freezers cooling system contains R134a.
Never dispose of the
Chest Freezer
in a fire.
Do not dispose of your Chest Freezer along with regular household waste.
Contact your local authority for disposal information and facilities available.
