Safety
Page GB-5
Intended use
This appliance is suitable for storing
commercially available deep-frozen
food, for freezing fresh foods at room
temperature and for making ice.
The appliance is intended solely for do-
mestic use. It is not designed for com-
mercial use.
Use the appliance exclusively as de-
scribed in this user manual. Any other
use is deemed improper and may result
in damage to property or even personal
injury. The manufacturer accepts no li-
ability for damage caused by improper
use.
Explanation of terms
The following symbols can be found in
this user manual.
WARNING
This symbol indicates a hazard with a
medium level of risk which, if not avoid-
ed, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
This symbol indicates a hazard with a
low level of risk which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
This symbol warns against possible
damage to property.
This symbol refers to useful addi-
tional information.
Explanation of symbols
Caution: Fire hazard!
4-star logo: Freezer compartment at
–18 °C or colder
Safety notices
In this chapter you will fi nd general
safety instructions which you must al-
ways observe for your own protection
and that of third parties. Please also
observe the warning notices in the indi-
vidual chapters on commissioning, op-
eration, etc.
WARNING
Risks in handling household
electrical appliances
Risk of electric shock!
Touching live parts may result in severe
injury or death.
■
Only use the appliance indoors. Do
not use in wet rooms or in the rain.
■
Do not operate or continue to oper-
ate the appliance if
–
it shows visible signs of damage,
e.g. the power cord is defective,
–
it starts smoking or there is a smell
of burning,
–
it makes unfamiliar noises.
In such cases, remove the mains plug
from the socket or unscrew/isolate
the fuse and contact our service de-
partment page GB-25.
■
The appliance corresponds to pro-
tection class 1 and may only be con-
nected to a properly earthed socket.
When connecting, make sure that it
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