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INTRODUCTION
To get the best out of your new appliance, please read this
user guide carefully before using the appliance for the first
time. Take particular note of the safety precautions. We
also recommend that you keep the instructions for future
reference, so that you can remind yourself of the functions
of your appliance.
SAFETY MEASURES
General
• Incorrect use of this appliance may cause personal
injury and damage.
• Use for its intended purpose only. The manufacturer is
not responsible for any injury or damage resulting from
incorrect use or handling (see also Guarantee Terms).
• The appliance and its specifications may not be
modified as this could cause personal injury and
damage to the appliance itself. The appliance meets
the EU low-voltage directive (73/23/EF) and the EMC
directive (89/336/EF).
• For domestic use only. Not for outdoor or commercial
use.
• For connection to 230 V, 50 Hz only.
• Do not immerse the appliance, cord or plug in water
and make sure no water enters the appliance.
• Never touch the appliance, cord or plug with wet or
damp hands.
• Do not expose to direct sunlight, high temperatures,
humidity, dust or corrosive substances.
• Never allow children to play with the temperature
regulator button or the appliance itself.
• The appliance is not to be used by persons with
reduced sensitivity, physical or mental disabilities or
persons who are unable to use the appliance, unless
supervised or instructed by a person responsible for
their safety.
Installing the appliance
• Take care when moving the appliance. It is very heavy.
• Do not lift or carry the appliance by the handle on the
door, or by the compressor and condensator at the
rear of the appliance.
• Do not tip the appliance at an angle of more than 45º
when moving. Avoid knocks and bumps.
• Any electrical work required in connection with the
installation of this appliance should be carried out by a
qualified electrician.
• The appliance must not be installed close to sources
of heat, hot objects, open fire, gas rings or electrical
hotplates.
• Place the appliance on a flat, level surface that is
strong enough to bear the weight of the appliance.
• Make certain that the appliance does not rest on the
cord.
• The appliance should be placed with the rear side
against a wall.
• There must be clearance of at least 50 mm from the
top of the appliance and 25 mm to each side of the
appliance to ensure sufficient ventilation.
• Do not obstruct the ventilation slots in the appliance’s
cabinet or in the built-in cupboard (if applicable).
• Parts that become hot must not be exposed.
• The coolant system must not be tampered with. Take
care when checking or maintaining the appliance: the
coolant is combustible and corrosive.
• After installation, allow the appliance to stand for 2
hours before switching it on, to allow the coolant to
settle.
Use
• The appliance stores up to 72 litres. Actual capacity
will depend on the size and shape of your produce and
how you pack it into the appliance.
• The appliance is intended for use at ambient
temperature 16 ºC – 32 ºC. If the ambient temperature
is outside this interval, the appliance will not function
correctly.
• If the ambient temperatire is too warm for a longer
period of time, the temperature inside the appliance
will exceed -18 ºC, which may mean that food produce
may spoil/rot.
• As a rule, frozen foods must never be refrozen after
thawing (see below: Inadvertent thawing due to power
failure).
• Never store aerated beverages in the appliance as
bottles can explode, causing damage to the appliance.
• Never remove frozen produce from the appliance
if your hands are wet or damp, as there is a risk of
frostbite.
• Never use electrical appliances inside the appliance.
• Never use mechanical tools to accelerate the de-icing
process. Use only the methods described in these
instructions, in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
• Never scrape ice using a sharp instrument as this may
damage the inside surfaces of the appliance.
• Never insert anything into the ventilation slots or other
openings.
• If the appliance is not in use for any length of time, it
must be emptied completely. Switch off the appliance
and remove the plug from the wall socket. De-ice and
clean the appliance as described below and leave
the door open to avoid odours forming inside the
appliance.
Cord and plug
• Switch the apparatus off and remove the plug from the
wall socket before cleaning, de-icing or maintenance.
Avoid pulling the cord when removing the plug from
the socket. Instead, hold the plug. When the appliance
has been switched off, always wait at least 5 minutes
before reconnecting.
• Check regularly that neither cord nor plug is damaged.
Do not use if they are damaged or if the appliance has
been dropped or damaged in any other way.
• If either the appliance, cord or plug has been damaged,
have the appliance inspected and if necessary repaired
by an authorised repairer. Always use authorised spare
parts. Never try to repair the appliance yourself. Please
contact the store where you bought the appliance
for repairs under the guarantee. Unauthorised repairs
or modifications to the appliance will invalidate the
guarantee.
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