1 - Preface
Please read instructions before using this
appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION
.• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
or injury to persons when using your
product, basic safety precautions should be
followed, including the following.
• This appliance must be properly installed
and located in accordance with the
Installation Instruction before it is used.
• Before the appliance is plugged in, ensure
that the rated voltage corresponds to the
voltage of the electrical system in your
home. The power plug should have its
own independent socket. Using adapters
may cause overheating or burning.
• This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall only
be completed by a competent person.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualified person in order
to avoid a hazard.
• Connect to properly grounded outlets only.
Avoid the use of extension cords. Do not
run cord under carpeting, runners or the
like. Arrange cord away from traffic area and
where it will not create a tripping hazard.
• Always unplug appliance when not in
use and before cleaning, adjusting or
maintaining this machine. To disconnect
appliance, turn switch off and remove plug
from power source.
• Do not disconnect by pulling on the cord.
Always disconnect by grasping and pulling
on the plug top.
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• Do not pull out the cord or touch the power
plug with wet hands. Remove water or dust
from the power plug and insert it with the
ends of the pins securely connected.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not splash water on the appliance. It
may cause a malfunction or electric shock.
• Do not disassemble, repair or alter the
appliance. It may cause fire or abnormal
operations, which may lead to injury.
• After your fridge-freezer is in operation, do
not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment, particularly when hands
are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to these
extremely cold surfaces.
• Never place glass products in the freezer
because they may be broken when their
inner contents are frozen.
• The refrigerant and insulation blowing
gas used in the appliance require special
disposal procedures. When disposal, please
consult with service agent or a similarly
qualified person.
• Do not store explosive substances such as
aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in
this appliance.
WARNING :
Keep clear of obstruction all ventilation
openings in the appliance enclosure or in
the structure for building-in.
WARNING :
Do not use mechanical devices or other
means to accelerate the defrosting process,
other than those recommended by
the manufacturer.
WARNING :
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING :
Do not use electrical appliances inside the
food storage compartments of the appliance,
unless they are of the type recommended
by the manufacturer.
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