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Exclusive to Howdens
Warning and Safety information
Please read these instructions. The
manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect
installation and use causes injuries and/or
damage. Always keep the instructions with the
appliance for future reference.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT
connect the appliance to the
electricity supply until all packing and transit
protectors have been removed.
Please read these instructions carefully to
ensure safe and trouble-free operation.
Check that the appliance is undamaged
upon receipt.
NEVER
install a damaged
appliance.
Please read these instructions. The
manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect
installation and use causes injuries and/or
damage. Always keep the instructions with the
freezer for future reference.
Correct usage
This product is designed to be built-in and for
domestic household use only, (see guarantee
page for definition).
This freezer must only be used for its intended
purpose ie: the storing and freezing of edible
foodstuffs.
The appliance is not suitable for storing and
keeping cool: medicines, blood plasma or
laboratory preparations. Used for such a
purpose can cause deterioration of the items
stored.
Installing it in a room with too low an ambient
temperature, eg. a garage, may lead to the
appliance switching off for long periods so that
it cannot maintain the required temperature.
WARNING: Do not
damage the
refrigerant circuit.
Do not
store explosive materials in the
appliance or any products containing
propellants, eg. spray cans, electrical
components could cause flammable vapours
to ignite. Danger of fire and explosion.
WARNING: Do not
cover or block air vents as
this will impair the efficiency of the appliance
and increase the electricity consumption.
Do not
operate any electrical equipment,
eg. an electric ice cream maker, inside the
appliance.
Do not
store cans or bottles containing
carbonated drinks or liquids that could freeze
in the freezer.
When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer,
make sure bottles are not left in for more than
one hour, otherwise they could burst causing
injury or damage to the appliance.
Do not
handle frozen food or the metal parts
of the appliance with wet hands. Your hands
may freeze to the frozen food or to the metal.
Danger of frost burns.
Do not
take ice cubes out with your bare
hands and never place ice cubes or ice lollies
in your mouth straight from the freezer. Danger
of frost burns to the lips or tongue.
If freezing to a frozen surface occurs:
•
Do not
tear away!
- Use cold water to release
•
First Aid, (if necessary).
- Hold affected area under cold running
water.
Do not
refreeze partially or fully defrosted food.
Consume defrosted food as soon as possible
as it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left
for too long. Defrosted food may only be re-
frozen after it has been cooked.
Follow the manufacturer’s ‘Use By’ dates and
storage instructions given on food packaging
to avoid the risk of food poisoning.
This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision and instruction
concerning the correct use of the appliance
(as per this manual), by a person responsible
for their safety.
