HGS14355FW, HGS14355FS
Safety
EN-4
Safety
Intended use
The purpose of this appliance is to
– store ordinary commercially available
deep-frozen food,
– to deep freeze fresh, room-temperature
foods and
– to make ice cubes.
This refrigerator is not designed for use as a
built-in appliance.
This appliance is designed for use at ambient
temperatures of +16 °C to +38 °C.
The appliance is designed for use in private
households and is not designed for commercial
use or multiple use (e.g.: use by several parties
in a block of flats).
The appliance is not suitable for storing blood
reserves, medical products, laboratory samples,
etc.
Use the appliance exclusively as described in
this user manual. Any other use is deemed im-
proper and may result in damage to property or
even personal injury. The manufacturer accepts
no liability for damage caused by improper use.
Explanation of terms
Symbols
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 avoided, 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 additional
information.
Definitions
‘Food’ refers to foods, ingredients and drinks
including wine and other things mainly intended
for consumption, which require refrigeration at
certain temperatures.
‘Food to be frozen’ means fresh, room-temper-
ature food to be frozen throughout as quickly as
possible – for best results ‘flash-frozen’.
‘Deep-frozen food’ means food which has al-
ready been frozen and for which the cool chain
should not be broken.
Explanation of symbols
Caution: Fire hazard!
‘4 star’ symbol: Freezer at –18 °C or
colder
Safety notices
In this chapter, you will find general safety notic-
es which you must always observe for your own
protection and that of third parties. Please also
observe the warning notices in the individual
chapters on operation, setup etc.
Risks in handling household
electrical appliances
Warning
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 use the
appliance, if it
– shows visible signs of damage, e.g.
the supply cord is defective,
– 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 depart-
ment (see page EN-22).
