Safety - a good habit to get into.
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).
1. This appliance is designed to be used indoors and under
no circumstances should it be installed outside even if pro-
tected by a roof. Leaving the appliance exposed to the rain
and whether is exceedingly dangerous.
2. The appliance should be used only by adults and exclu-
sively for storing foodstuffs in compliance with the instruc-
tions provided in this manual. Under no circumstances
should children be allowed to operate, or tamper with, this
product.
3. Do not attempt to operate or handle this appliance when
barefoot, or with wet hands or feet.
4. It is highly recommended that you do not operate this
appliance by connecting it to the power supply with exten-
sions or multiple socket plugs. If the refrigerator has been
installed between two cabinets, make sure that the supply
Installation
Proper installation of the appliance is essential to en-
sure the best and most efficient performance of your
appliance.
Ventilation
The compressor produces heat and therefore require ad-
equate ventilation; the appliance should therefore be in-
stalled only in a room with doors or windows in order to
ensure proper air circulation. Remember that the room
should not be too humid.
Install the appliance away from heat
sources
The appliance should be installed at least 60 cm away from
cookers, boilers, cookers with ovens, fireplaces and chim-
neys and at least 3 cm away from the wall.
Levelling
The floor should be perfectly level; if not, you can adjust the
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chord is not dangerously crimped or trapped beneath a heavy
object.
5. Never pull the cable or the appliance to remove the plug
from the socket; this is exceedingly dangerous.
6. Do not touch the internal cooling elements, especially if
your hands are wet, since you could burn or hurt yourself.
7. Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance from
the electricity (by pulling out the plug or turning off the
general switch in your home); it is not sufficient to place the
temperature regulation knob on
8. Before disposing of your old appliance, remember to break
or remove the lock as a safety measure to protect children
who might lock themselves inside the appliance when play-
ing. In addition, if the appliance is a new one with a lock,
keeo the key out of the reach of small children.
9. If your appliance is not operating properly, read the chap-
ter entitled, "Trouble Shooting", which might help you re-
solve the problem, before calling an after-sales service cen-
tre. Do not attempt to repair the appliance by tampering
with the internal components.
10. If the power supply cord must be replaced, please con-
tact one of our Customer Service Centers. In some cases, the
connections are made using special terminals and in others a
special tool must be used to access the connections.
feet at the front of the appliance.
Earthing
Before making the electrical connection, check that the volt-
age shown on the data plate, that you will find on the bot-
tom left hand side of the appliance next to the crisper, cor-
responds to that of your home and that the socket is earthed
in compliance with all current electrical regulations. If the
system is not earthed, the manufacturer declines all liability
for consequent damages or losses. Do not use adapters or
multiple sockets.
Check the power load
The electrical socket must support the maximum power load
of the appliance shown on the data plate (on the bottom
left hand side of the appliance next to the crisper).
Before plugging the appliance to the mains
Stand the appliance upright and wait at least 3 hours be-
fore plugging the appliance into the mains to ensure proper
performance.
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to cut off the power.