For your safety
Page EN-10
Risk of damage to property!
Improper handling of the appliance
can lead to damage to property.
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Do not store glass or metal contain-
ers containing water, lemonade, beer,
etc. Water expands when frozen and
can burst the container.
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Defrost the appliance in a time-
ly manner before it forms a layer of
ice and frost of more than 5 mm. Ex-
cessive ice formation increases pow-
er consumption, the drawers become
diffi cult to open and the door may
not close completely.
Risks associated with using built-
in appliances
WARNING
To avoid a hazard due to instability of
the appliance, it must be fi xed in ac-
cordance with the instructions.
Fire hazard!
Improper handling of the appliance can
lead to fi re and damage to property.
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In order to guarantee suffi cient air
circulation, keep ventilation open-
ings, in the appliance enclosure or in
the built-in structure, clear of obstruc-
tion.
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Observe the minimum measure-
ments of the built-in cabinet (see
“Built-in cabinet and ventilation” on
page EN-27).
Risk of damage
NOTICE
Risk of damage to property!
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.
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Allow the refrigerator to stand up-
right for two hours before start-up.
The lubricant will fl ow back into the
compressor during this time.
Risk of damage to property!
Improper handling of the appliance
can lead to damage to property.
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Do not pull or lift the appliance by its
doors or door handles.
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Place the appliance only on a lev-
el and fi rm surface that can support
the weight of the appliance when it
is fi lled.
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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 mechanical devices or oth-
er means to accelerate the defrost-
ing process, other than those recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
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Do not place any objects in the fan,
and please also ensure that children
are unable to insert any objects.
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The interior light must only be used
to illuminate the interior of the appli-
ance. It is not suitable for lighting a
room.
