• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
WARNING!
Only a qualified person must install this
appliance.
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Do not use the appliance before installing
it in the built-in structure due to safety
manner.
• Follow the installation instructions supplied
with the appliance.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety
gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Make sure the air can circulate around the
appliance.
• At first installation or after reversing the
door wait at least 4 hours before
connecting the appliance to the power
supply. This is to allow the oil to flow back
in the compressor.
• Before carrying out any operations on the
appliance (e.g. reversing the door),
remove the plug from the power socket.
• Do not install the appliance close to
radiators or cookers, ovens, or hobs,
unless otherwise specified in the
installation instructions.
• Do not expose the appliance to the rain.
• Do not install the appliance where there is
direct sunlight.
• Do not install this appliance in areas that
are too humid or too cold.
• When you move the appliance, lift it by the
front edge to avoid scratching the floor.
• The appliance contains a bag of
desiccant. This is not a toy. This is not
food. Please dispose of it immediately.
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2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric shock.
WARNING!
When positioning the appliance, ensure
the supply cord is not trapped or
damaged.
WARNING!
Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the
electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the
electrical components (e.g. mains plug,
mains cable, compressor). Contact the
Authorised Service Centre or an
electrician to change the electrical
components.
• The mains cable must stay below the level
of the mains plug.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the installation.
Make sure that there is access to the
mains plug after the installation.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect
the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.
2.3 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, burns, electric shock or
fire.