Important Safety Instructions
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Definition
WARNING:
This indicates that death or serious injury may
result due to non-observance of this warning.
CAUTION:
This indicates that minor or moderately
severe injury may result due to non-
observance of this warning.
NOTE:
This is used to draw the user's attention to
something in particular.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury when using your appliance, follow
these basic precautions:
Before you switch ON the appliance
Please read the operating and installation instructions
carefully. They contain important information on how
to install, use and maintain the appliance. Retain all
documents for subsequent use or for the next owner.
Technical safety
If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must
be replaced by an authorized servicer. Improper
installation and repairs may put the user at
considerable risk. Repairs must be performed by an
authorized servicer.
Only original parts supplied by the manufacturer
should be used. Only original parts satisfy safety
requirements.
The appliance comes with a UL registered 3-wire
power cord. Never sever or remove the third
(ground) conductor from the power cord.
The appliance requires a 3-pole socket. The
socket should be connected by an electrician only.
Where there is a 2-pole standard wall socket, it is
the responsibility of the customer to have this
socket replaced with a correctly grounded 3-pole
wall socket. Do not use any adapter plugs.
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Important information when using the appliance
Never use electrical appliances inside the
appliance (e.g. heater, electric ice maker, etc.).
Risk of explosion!
Never use a steam cleaner to defrost or clean
the appliance! The steam may penetrate
electrical parts and cause a short–circuit. Risk
of electric shock!
Do not use pointed and sharp–edged
implements to remove frost or layers of ice. You
could damage sensitive internal components,
including the refrigerant tubes. Leaking
refrigerant may ignite or cause eye injuries.
Do not store products which contain flammable
propellants (e.g. spray cans) or explosive
substances in the appliance. Risk of
explosion!
Do not stand on or lean heavily against the base
of appliance, door, shelves etc.
Switch the appliance off prior to cleaning.
Bottles which contain a high percentage of
alcohol must be sealed and stored in an upright
position.
Keep plastic parts and the refrigerator seal free
of oil and grease. Otherwise, parts and the
refrigerator seal will become porous.
Never cover or block the ventilation openings for
the appliance.
Children should not be allowed to use the
appliance unless supervised by an adult.
Children in the household
Keep children away from packaging and its
parts. Danger of suffocation from folding
cartons and cling wrap!
Do not allow children to play with the
appliance!
General regulations
The appliance is designed exclusively for the storage
of food and beverage.
This appliance is intended for use in the home and
the home environment.
The refrigeration circuit has been checked for leaks.