HEKS8854F
Safety
7
Risks for certain groups of people
CAUTION
Dangers for children and people with
limited physical, sensory or mental ca-
pacity!
• This appliance can be used by chil-
dren aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, senso-
ry or mental capabilities or lack of ex-
perience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children aged from 3 to 8
years are allowed to load and unload
refrigerating appliances.
• Children shall not play with the appli-
ance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children without su-
pervision.
• Make sure children do not have unsu-
pervised access to the appliance.
Risks associated with using
refrigerators
WARNING
Fire hazard!
Improper handling of the appliance can
lead to fire and damage to property.
• Keep ventilation openings, in the ap-
pliance enclosure or in the built-in
structure, clear of obstruction.
Danger of explosion!
Improper handling of chemical sub-
stances can lead to explosions.
• Never use defrosting sprays to defrost.
They can generate explosive gases.
CAUTION
Health hazard!
Contaminated food can cause health
problems.
• Opening the door for long periods can
cause a significant increase of the
temperature in the compartments of
the appliance.
• Clean regularly surfaces that can
come in contact with food and acces-
sible drainage systems.
• Store raw meat and fish in suitable
containers in the refrigerator, so that it
is not in contact with or drip onto other
food.
• Two-star frozen-food compartments
are suitable for storing pre-frozen
food, storing or making ice-cream and
making ice cubes.
• One-, two- and three-star compart-
ments are not suitable for the freezing
of fresh food.
• If the refrigerating appliance is left
empty for long periods, switch off, de-
frost, clean, dry, and leave the door
open to prevent mould developing
within the appliance.
Health hazard!
The appliance may not operate proper-
ly if the ambient temperature exceeds
or falls below the specified temperature
range for a prolonged period. This can
then lead to an increase in temperature
inside the appliance.
• Always ensure the ambient tempera-
ture is kept within the specified range
(see “Intended use” on page 4).
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