Safety
Page EN-7
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Until the point of proper disposal, en-
sure that none of the cooling fi ns or
tubes on a refrigerating appliance are
damaged.
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To prevent the formation of a fl am-
mable gas-air mixture in the event
of a leakage in the refrigeration cir-
cuit, the installation space must have
a minimum size of 1 m³ per 8 g of
refrigerant in compliance with the
EN 378 standard. The amount of re-
frigerant contained in your appliance
can be found on the type plate of
your device
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To avoid the formation of sparks, do
not pull out the mains plug in the
event of a gas leak.
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Old electrical appliances are to be dis-
posed at an authorised collection or
return point.
Risks associated with chemical
substances
CAUTION
Danger of explosion!
Improper handling of chemical sub-
stances can lead to explosions.
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Do not store explosive substances
such as aerosol cans with a fl amma-
ble propellant in this appliance.
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Do not store explosive substances or
spray cans with fl ammable propel-
lants inside the appliance as they
may create ignitable gas-air mixtures.
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Never use defrosting sprays to de-
frost. They can generate explosive
gases.
Risks when dealing with fridge
and freezer appliances
WARNING
Fire hazard!
Improper handling of the appliance can
lead to fi re and damage to property.
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Keep ventilation openings, in the ap-
pliance enclosure or in the built-in
structure, clear of obstruction.
CAUTION
Health hazard!
Contaminated food can cause health
problems.
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Opening the door for long periods can
cause a signifi cant increase of the
temperature in the compartments of
the appliance.
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Clean regularly surfaces that can
come in contact with food and acces-
sible drainage systems.
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Store raw meat and fi sh in suitable
containers in the refrigerator, so that
it is not in contact with or drip onto
other food.
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Two-star frozen-food compartments
are suitable for storing pre-frozen
food, storing or making ice-cream
and making ice cubes.
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One-, two- and three-star compart-
ments are not suitable for the freez-
ing of fresh food.
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If the refrigerating appliance is left
empty for long periods, switch off,
defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door
open to prevent mould developing
within the appliance.
