Instruction for Use

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BEFORE USING THE FREEZER
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Your new appliance is a freezer designed
exclusively for domestic use.
For best use of your appliance, please read the
instructions and product description sheets
carefully. These contain a description of your
appliance and useful tips for storing food.
Keep this handbook for future consultation.
1.
After unpacking the appliance, make sure that
the door shuts properly. Any damage must be
reported to your dealer within 24 hours after
delivery of the appliance.
2.
Wait at least 2 hours before connecting the
freezer to the mains supply, in order to ensure
the refrigerant circuit is fully efficient.
3.
Installation of the appliance and electrical
connections must be carried out by a qualified
electrician, in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and local
regulations.
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
1. Packing
The packaging material is entirely recyclable, and
marked with the recycling symbol. Follow local
regulations for scrapping.
Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags,
polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children, as
they are potentially dangerous.
2. Appliance
The freezer is made of recyclable material. Dispose
of the appliance in conformity with local
environmental regulations.
Make the appliance unusable by cutting off the
power cord. The appliance must be delivered to an
authorised collection centre for the recovery of
refrigerant gas.
Information:
This appliance does not contain CFCs (replaced
with R134a) or HFCs (replaced with R600a -
Isobutane). For more information, refer to the
identification data plate affixed to the appliance.
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
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Only use the freezer for storing frozen food,
freezing fresh food and production of ice cubes.
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Do not cover or obstruct the air vent of the
appliance.
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Do not store liquids in glass containers in the
freezer: risk of bursting.
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Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately
after taking them out of the freezer: risk of
cold burns.
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Do not allow children to play or hide inside the
freezer: risk of becoming trapped inside and
suffocating.
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Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the
ice packs.
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Before servicing or cleaning the appliance,
unplug it from the mains or disconnect the
electrical power supply.
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The power cable may only be replaced by an
authorised person.
Declaration of conformity
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This appliance is intended to come into contact
with foodstuffs and conforms to D.L. 108 of
25.01.1992 (European Directive 89/109/EEC).
- This product is designed, built and
marketed in compliance with:
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the safety objectives of the Low voltage Directive
73/23 CE;
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the protection requirements of the EMC Directive
89/336 CE amended by Directive 93/68 CE.
Information
Appliances with Isobutane (R600a)
Isobutane is a natural gas having low
environmental impact. Caution is required,
however, since isobutane is flammable. Therefore,
it is essential to ensure that refrigerant pipelines
are not damaged.
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