Operating instructions

appliance use) . If the ambient temperature differs from
the standard temperature of 25 °C, energy consump-
tion can change.
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Avoid opening the appliance door for any longer then
necessary
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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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Insertion of warm foods: first let the food cool down to
room temperature.
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
as well as by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of expe-
rience 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 appli-
ance. Cleaning and user maintenance must
not be performed by children unless they are
supervised. Children between the ages of 3
and 8 may load and unload the appliance.
Children under the age of 3 must be kept away
from the appliance if they are not constantly
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 mains cable should only be carried
out by the customer service department or
other specifically trained specialist engineers.
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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.
Risk of fire:
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The refrigerant contained within the appliance
(specifications on the rating plate) is envi-
ronmentally friendly, but flammable. Leaking
refrigerant can ignite.
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Do not damage the pipes of the refrigerant
circuit.
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Do not handle ignition sources inside the
appliance.
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Do not use electrical devices inside the
appliance (e.g. steam cleaners, heaters, ice
cream makers, etc.).
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If refrigerant leaks: Remove naked flames
or ignition sources located near the area
of the leak. Air the room well. Contact the
customer service department.
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Do not operate the appliance near explosive
gases.
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Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
appliance.
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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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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 cold
surfaces or chilled/frozen food or adopt protec-
tive measures.
Risk of injury and damage:
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Hot steam may lead to injuries. Do not use
any electrical heating or steam cleaning equip-
ment, naked flames or defrosting sprays for
defrosting
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Do not remove ice with sharp objects
General safety information
4 * Depending on model and options