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Dear customer
You are the owner of a modern and thus
energy-saving refrigerator. Congratulations
on your new appliance!
This refrigerator has been designed and
manufactured to the latest European direc-
tives and in accordance with the latest natio-
nal and international standards. By affixing
the CE mark subsequent to inspection of the
product by authorised testing agencies, the
manufacturer confirms compliance with the
relevant directives and standards for house-
hold refrigerator appliances and household
refrigerator/freezer appliances.
Disposal of the old appliance
Old appliance should be rendered unservi-
ceable immediately (e.g. cut off the power
cable). Please ensure that the piping of
your appliance is not damaged before it is
transported to the proper environmentally-
friendly disposal facility. For disposal of
your old appliance, please contact the
appropriate facilities of your local authori-
ties. (Unfasten the hinges and remove the
doors so that children playing cannot lock
themselves in and be in mortal danger).
Disposal of the packing material
All packing materials used are environ-
mentally compatible and recyclable.
Safety information and warnings
Before putting the appliance into service,
please read carefully the information given
in the operating instructions and keep
them carefully for use by a later owner.
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Electrical safety must be ensured
(contact safety) by the installation.
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This appliance is only for household use
as described in the operating instructions.
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This appliance is not to be used by per-
sons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capacity, or limited experience
and un derstanding, other than when
they are supervised or instructed in how
to use this appliance by a person respon-
sible for their safety. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
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If you have been supplied with a dama-
ged appliance please contact your sup-
plier immediately.
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Do not use an extension cable.
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Repairs and other service work must only
be carried out by a service technician.
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When cleaning switch off the power
supply; pull out the power supply plug
or deactivate the fuse. Never pull the
plug out of the socket by pulling on the
cable or with wet hands. Always grip the
plug itself and pull it straight out of the
power supply socket.
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High proof alcohol must only be stored
well sealed and upright; further, do not
store explosive materials in the appliance.
Explosion danger!
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This appliance is CFC and FC-free and con-
tains small quantities of isobutane (R600a),
an environmentally-friendly coolant.
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When operating the appliance, care must
be taken that the cooling circuit does not
get damaged. Should the cooling circuit
get damaged then keep it clear of open
fires and any type of ignition source. The
room in which the appliance is located
should be ventilated for a few minutes.
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Appliance with a damaged cooling cir-
cuit must not be put into operation.
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When the appliance is in operation care
must be taken that the ventilation vents
are not covered over or closed.
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No mechanical devices or synthetic mate-
rials other than those recommended
must be used to accelerate defrosting.
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No liability will be accepted for any pos-
sible damage if the appliance is used for
