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SAFETY REGULATIONS
• WARNING!
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order
to avoid a hazard .
Installation
• WARNING!
Only a qualified person must install this appliance .
• Remove all the packaging .
• Do not install or use a damaged appliance .
• Obey the installation instruction supplied with the appliance .
• Always be careful when you move the appliance because it is heavy .
Always wear safety gloves .
• Make sure the air can circulate around the appliance .
• Wait at least 4 hours before connecting the appliance to the power
supply . This is to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor .
• Do not install the appliance close to radiators or cookers, oven or hobs .
• The rear of the appliance must stand against the wall .
• Do not install the appliance where there is direct sunlight .
• Do not install this appliance in areas that are too humid or too colds,
such as the construction appendices, garages or wine cellars .
• When you move the appliance, lift it by the front edge to avoid
scratching the floor .
Electrical connection
• WARNING!
Risk of fire and electrical shock .
• The appliance must be earthed .
• All electrical connections should be made by a qualified electrician .
• Make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate agrees
with the power supply . If not, contact an electrician .
• Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket .
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables .
• Make sure not to cause damage to the electrical components (e .g .
mains plug, mains cable, compressor) . Contact the Service or an
electrician to change the electrical components .
• The mains cable must stay below the level of the mains plug .
• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the
installation . Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the
installation .
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance . Always pull
the mains plug .
