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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.
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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 lids 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.
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.
