5.
If the power plug socket is loose, do
not insert the power plug. There is a
risk of electric shock or fire.
6.
You must not operate the appliance
without the lamp cover (if foreseen)
of interior lighting.
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be
taken when moving it.
• Do not remove nor touch items from the
freezer compartment if your hands are
damp/wet, as this could cause skin
abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appli-
ance to direct sunlight.
• Bulb lamps (if foreseen) used in this ap-
pliance are special purpose lamps selec-
ted for household appliances use only.
They are not suitable for household room
illumination.
WARNING!
Do not place frozen food on the
top since cold and vapour may
produce water condensate within
its inner side. The resulting drip liq-
uid may cause malfunctions.
Therefore, do not place nor leave
frozen items of any kind on the top.
1.3
Daily Use
• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in
the appliance.
• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in
the appliance, because they may ex-
plode.
• Do not place food products directly
against the air outlet on the rear wall. (If
the appliance is Frost Free)
• Frozen food must not be re-frozen once
it has been thawed out.
• Store pre-packed frozen food in accord-
ance with the frozen food manufacturer's
instructions.
• Appliance's manufacturers storage rec-
ommendations should be strictly ad-
hered to. Refer to relevant instructions.
• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks
in the freezer compartment as it creates
pressure on the container, which may
cause it to explode, resulting in damage
to the appliance.
• Ice lollies can cause frost burns if con-
sumed straight from the appliance.
1.4
Care and cleaning
• Before maintenance, switch off the appli-
ance and disconnect the mains plug
from the mains socket.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal
objects.
• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost
from the appliance. Use a plastic scra-
per.
• Never use a hair drier or other heating
appliances to speed up defrosting. Ex-
cessive heat may damage the plastic in-
terior, and humidity could enter the elec-
tric system making it live.
1.5
Installation
For electrical connection carefully
follow the instructions given in spe-
cific paragraphs.
• Unpack the appliance and check if there
are damages on it. Do not connect the
appliance if it is damaged. Report possi-
ble damages immediately to the place
you bought it. In that case retain pack-
ing.
• It is advisable to wait at least four hours
before connecting the appliance to allow
the oil to flow back in the compressor.
• Adequate air circulation should be
around the appliance, lacking this leads
to overheating. To achieve sufficient ven-
tilation follow the instructions relevant to
installation.
• Wherever possible the back of the prod-
uct should be against a wall to avoid
touching or catching warm parts (com-
pressor, condenser) to prevent possible
burn.
• The appliance must not be located close
to radiators or cookers.
• Make sure that the mains plug is acces-
sible after the installation of the appli-
ance.
• Connect to potable water supply only (If
a water connection is foreseen).
1.6
Service
• Any electrical work required to do the
servicing of the appliance should be car-
ried out by a qualified electrician or com-
petent person.
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