Instruction for Use

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BEFORE USING THE REFRIGERATOR
Your new appliance is exclusively for domestic use.
The
freezer compartment
can be used
for making ice cubes, storing frozen and deep-
frozen food and freezing fresh and cooked food.
Defrosting is a manual procedure
. The
refrigerator compartment
is used for the
storage of fresh food and beverages. Defrosting is
automatic.
To get the most out of your new appliance,
read the user handbook thoroughly. The
handbook contains a description of the
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 two hours before connecting
the appliance to the power 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 appliance is made using recyclable materials.
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with
local environmental regulations for waste disposal.
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.
Appliances with Isobutane (R600a)
Isobutane is a natural gas with low environmental
impact. Caution is required, however, since
isobutane is flammable. Therefore, it is essential to
ensure that refrigerant pipelines are not damaged.
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
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Use the
refrigerator compartment
only for
storing fresh foods and the
freezer
compartment
only for making ice
cubes, storing frozen food and freezing fresh
food.
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Do not cover or obstruct the air vents of the
appliance.
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Do not store liquids in glass containers in the
freezer compartment - risk of bursting.
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Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately
after taking them out of the freezer
compartment - risk of cold burns.
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Do not allow children to play or hide inside the
appliance - risk of becoming trapped and
suffocating.
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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).
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