Indesit GS 164 I UK Instructions For Installation And Use Manual Download

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into your mouth because they could stick to your mouth
and cause burns.

Never clean the appliance or perform maintenance without

first disconnecting it from the electrical mains. Turning the
thermostat knob to the

setting does not suffice to break

all electrical contact with the mains.

Before having your old refrigerator picked up for disposal,

remove or make inoperable any locking devices to prevent
children who might play in or around the appliance from
being locked inside.

Before calling for service/assistance in the case of mal-

function, consult the chapter entitled “Is There a Problem?
to determine whether it is possible to eliminate the prob-
lem. do not try to repair the problem by trying to access the
internal components of the appliance.

10.

If damaged, the power supply cord on this appliance

must necessarily be replaced by our service centre because
special tools are required for replacement.

11.

Do not use electric appliances inside the compartment

for food storage, if these are not those recommended by
the manufacturer.

12.

At the end of the functional life of your appliance –

containing cyclopentane gas in the insulation foam and
perhaps gas R600a (isobutane) in the refrigeration circuit –
the latter should made safe before being sent to the dump.
For this operation, please contact your dealer or the Local
Organisation in charge of waste disposal.

Installation

To ensure that the appliance operates properly and to
reduce energy consumption, it is important that the
appliance is installed correctly.

Ventilation

The compressor and condenser generate heat and, there-
fore, need to be ventilated properly. Rooms with less than
perfect ventilation are not very suited for installation of the
appliance. Therefore, it should be installed in a room with
an opening (window or French window) that provide the
appropriate amount of air re-circulation. It is also important
that the room not be too humid.
During installation, make sure not to cover or obstruct the
grates that allow for proper ventilation of the appliance.

Away from Heat

Avoid positioning the appliance in a place where it is directly
exposed to sunlight or near an oven, cook top or the like.

Level

The appliance must be level. If the floor is not level, the adjust-
able feet located in front can be used to level the appliance.

Electrical Connection and Earthing

Before proceeding with the electrical connection, make sure
that the voltage indicated on the rating plate, located at the

bottom left near the vegetable crisper, corresponds to the
mains voltage in your home and that the socket is fitted
with a standard earthing wire in accordance with safety
standards for 46/90 systems. If the socket is not fitted with
an earthing wire, the manufacturer will not be held liability
for any damages and or injuries arising out of the use of the
appliance. Do not use multiple sockets or adapters.

Insufficient power?

The electrical socket must be able to handle the maximum
power load of the appliance, which is indicated on the rating
plate located at the bottom left next to the vegetable crisper.

Before making the electrical connection ...

After the appliance has been delivered, place it in the verti-
cal upright position and wait at least 3 hours before insert-
ing the plug into the socket in order to ensure that it func-
tions properly.

For English Market only

The appliance is fitted with a continental 2-èin plug for factory
testing. Before installation the plug should be cut off. The ap-
pliance is designed to be installed in a switched spur outlet
fused at 13 Ampere. If the installation requires a 13 Ampere
plug type to be fitted it should be conform to BSI 1363.

ATTENTION

Read your manual carefully since it contains instructions
which will ensure safe installation, use and maintenance of
your appliance.
Your Refrigerator is built to International safety standards
(EN60) ans has been awarded the European approval mark
(IMQ) for compliance with UK electrical safety requirements.
It also meets the EC standards on the prevention and elimi-
nation of readio interference (EC directive 87/308 - 02.06.89).

Safety - a good habit to get into.

This appliance must not be installed outdoors - not even

in an area protected by a roof. It is extremely dangerous to
leave it exposed to rain or storms.

It must only be used by adults and exclusively to refriger-

ate and freeze foodstuffs, following the instructions for use
contained in this manual.

Do not ever touch or handle the appliance with bare feet

or with wet hands or feet.

It is highly recommended that you do not use extension

cords or multiple socket adapters. If the refrigerator is in-
stalled between cabinets, make sure that the cord is not
bent or dangerously pinched or compressed.

Never pull on the cord or the refrigerator to remove the

plug from the wall socket - this is very dangerous.

Never touch the cooling components within the appli-

ance, especially with wet hands because this could result in
injury. Never put ice cubes just removed from the freezer