Safety
Page EN-12
NOTICE
Fire hazard!
Improper handling of the appliance can
lead to fire and damage to property.
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Connect the appliance only to a prop-
erly installed and earthed electric
socket.
■
Do not connect to a multi-socket ex-
tension cable or a multi-socket plug.
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Do not position the appliance directly
against the wall and adhere to min-
imum distances (see ‘Setting up the
appliance’ on page EN-34).
Risk of damage!
Improper handling of the appliance
can lead to damage to property.
■
Do not store glass or metal contain-
ers containing water, lemonade, beer,
etc. Water expands when frozen and
can burst the container.
Risk of damage!
If the cooling unit has been transport-
ed horizontally, lubricant from the com-
pressor may get into the cooling circuit.
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If possible, only transport the appli-
ance in a vertical position.
■
Allow the refrigerator to stand up-
right for two hours before start-up.
The lubricant will flow back into the
compressor during this time.
Risk of damage!
Improper handling of the appliance
can lead to damage to property.
■
Do not pull or lift the appliance by its
doors or door handles.
■
Place the appliance only on a lev-
el and firm surface that can support
the weight of the appliance when it
is filled.
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Do not use sharp or pointed objects
to unpack it.
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When unpacking the appliance, nev-
er damage the insulation material on
the back of the appliance.
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Do not use electrical appliances in-
side the food storage compartments
of the appliance, unless they are of
the type recommended by the man-
ufacturer.
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Do not use mechanical devices or oth-
er means to accelerate the defrost-
ing process, other than those recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
■
Do not put any objects in the cooling
system’s ventilation slots and also
make sure that children cannot insert
any objects in them.
■
The interior light must only be used
to illuminate the interior of the appli-
ance. It is not suitable for lighting a
room.
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When cleaning, please note:
–
Never use harsh, granular, soda, ac-
id, solvent-based or abrasive clean-
ers. These attack the plastic sur-
faces. All-purpose cleaners with a
neutral pH are recommended.
–
Door seals and plastic parts are sen-
sitive to oil and grease. Remove con-
taminants as quickly as possible.
–
Use only soft cloths for cleaning.
■
Wait 5 minutes after switching off.
Only then switch the appliance on
again.
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Do not wash individual appliance
parts in a dishwasher. They are not
dishwasher-safe.
