3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3.1
General safety
For the safety of all people who will use your fridge freezer, ARB recommends that you
take note of the following general safety points.
Always apply the correct voltage to the fridge freezer with the correct polarity.
Do not connect your fridge freezer to a battery charger, AC/DC converter or
rectifier.
Disconnect the fridge freezer from the battery before using a high-speed battery
charger.
Do not use sharp, abrasive or corrosive materials to clean or defrost the fridge
freezer.
Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the fridge freezer.
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 or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
If your power cable is damaged, it must be replaced before the fridge freezer is
used.
Disconnect your fridge freezer from all power supplies before cleaning or
maintenance.
Do not store flammable liquids or gases in or near your fridge freezer.
Do not open or tamper with the refrigerant circuit.
Do not remove or modify any of the electrical components.
Do not store or transport caustic or solvent based material in the fridge freezer.
Do not use your ARB Fridge Freezer if there are visible signs of damage.
Only have your fridge freezer serviced by an authorised ARB Fridge Freezer
Service Agent.
3.2
Safe operation of the fridge freezer
For safe operation of your fridge freezer, ARB recommends that you take note of the
following safety points.
Ensure that there is always sufficient ventilation around the fridge freezer to
prevent overheating. Refer to section 5.1 for details.
Do not touch the internal metal shell of the fridge freezer with a wet hand.
Do not place your fridge freezer near naked flames or other heat sources
(heaters, camp fires, gas ovens, direct sun light etc.).
Do not fill your fridge freezer cabinet with ice or fluid.
Do not place electrical devices inside your fridge freezer.
Protect your fridge freezer from rain and moisture.
Do not use your fridge freezer if you suspect that the electrical system has been
exposed to water.
Do not use your fridge freezer if it has been immersed in water.
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