Use and Care Manual

1.4 Conformity
The refrigerant circuit has been tested for leaks. The
appliance complies with the relevant safety regulations
and the directives UL250 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No.63-93.
Instructions for testing institutes:
Tests must be carried out in accordance with the appli-
cable standards and guidelines.
The preparation and testing of the appliance must be
carried out taking account of the manufacturer's
loading plans and the instructions in the operating
manual .
1.5 Energy saving
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Always ensure good ventilation. Do not obstruct venti-
lation openings or grilles.
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Do not install the appliance in direct sunlight or next to
an oven, heater, or similar heat source.
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Energy consumption depends on installation conditions
such as the ambient temperature (see 1.3) .
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Avoid opening the appliance door for any longer then
neccesary.
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The lower the temperature is set the higher the energy
consumption.
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All food stored in the appliance should be well wrapped
and covered. This prevents frost buildup.
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Only take food out for as long as necessary so that it
does not get too warm.
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Storing hot food: let it cool to room temperature first.
2 General safety information
Read and follow these instructions. They contain
safety advice which is important for safe and
problem-free installation and operation. Always
read and follow the safety advice.
Dangers for the user:
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This appliance can be operated by children 8
years and older as well as by persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabili-
ties or lack of experience and knowledge if
they are supervised or have been instructed in
the safe use of the appliance and understand
the associated risks. Children must not play
with the appliance. Cleaning and user mainte-
nance must not be performed by children
unless they are supervised.
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When disconnecting the appliance from the
outlet, always take hold of the plug. Do not pull
on the cable.
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Disconnect the power plug or switch off the
power if a fault occurs.
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Do not damage the mains power line. Do not
operate the appliance from a defective mains
power line.
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Repairs, work on the appliance and replace-
ment of the power cord should only be carried
out by the customer service department.
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The appliance should only be assembled,
connected and disposed of in accordance with
the instructions.
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Only install, connect and dispose of the appli-
ance in accordance with the instructions.
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Only operate the appliance after it has been
installed.
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Please keep the instructions and pass them on
to any future owner.
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All repairs to or work on the IceMaker must
only be carried out by the customer service
department or other specialist engineers
trained to do this.
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The manufacturer is not liable for damage
arising from incorrect connection to the water
supply.
Risk of fire:
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Do not operate the appliance near explosive
gases.
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Do not store explosive materials or spray cans
with flammable propellants, such as e.g.
butane, propane, pentane, etc. in the appli-
ance. You can recognize such spray cans by
the printed contents or a flame symbol. Any
leaking gasses can be ignited by electrical
components.
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Keep burning candles, lamps and other
objects with open flames away from the appli-
ance so that they do not set it on fire.
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Alcoholic beverages or other containers
holding alcohol must always be tightly sealed
for storage purposes. Any leaking alcohol can
be ignited by electrical components
Tipover hazard:
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Do not stand or climb on the base, drawers,
doors, etc. This applies in particular to chil-
dren.
Risk of food poisoning:
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Do not consume food that has passed its best
before date.
Danger of frostbite, feelings of numbness
and pain:
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Avoid continued skin contact with the cold
surfaces or chilled/frozen food or adopt protec-
General safety information
4 * Depending on model and options