Health and safety

EN
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT TO BE READ AND OBSERVED
Before using the appliance, read these safety
instructions. Keep them nearby for future
reference.
These instructions and the appliance itself provide
important safety warnings, to be observed at all
times. The manufacturer declines any liability for
failure to observe these safety instructions, for
inappropriate use of the appliance or incorrect
setting of controls.
Very young children (0-3 years) should be kept
away from the appliance. Young children (3-8
years) should be kept away from the appliance
unless continuously supervised. Children from 8
years old and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge can use this appliance
only if they are supervised or have been given
instructions on safe use and understand the
hazards involved. Children must not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must
not be carried out by children without supervision.
PERMITTED USE
CAUTION: The appliance is not intended to
be operated by means of an external switching
device, such as a timer, or separate remote
controlled system.
This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications such as: staff
kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels,
motels, bed & breakfast and other residential
environments.
This appliance is not for professional use. Do
not use the appliance outdoors.
The bulb used inside the appliance is
specifically designed for domestic appliances and
is not suitable for general room lighting within the
home (EC Regulation 244/2009).
The appliance is designed for operation in
places where the ambient temperature comes
within the following ranges, according to the
climatic class given on the rating plate.
The appliance may not work properly if it is left for
a long time at a temperature outside the specified
range.
Climatic class ambient temperatures:
SN: From 10°C to 32°C ; N: From 16°C to 32°C
ST: From 16°C to 38°C ; T: From 16°C to 43°C
This appliance does not contain CFCs.
The refrigerant circuit contains R600a
(HC). Appliances with Isobutane (R600a):
isobutane is a natural gas without
environmental impact, but is flammable.
Therefore, make sure the refrigerant circuit
pipes are not damaged, especially when
emptying the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING: Do not damage the appliance
refrigerant circuit pipes.
WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the
appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure,
clear of obstruction.
WARNING: Do not use mechanical, electric or
chemical means other than those recommended
by the Manufacturer to speed up the defrost
process.
WARNING: Do not use or place electrical
devices inside the appliance compartments if they
are not of the type expressly authorised by the
Manufacturer.
WARNING: Ice makers and/or water dispensers
not directly connected to the water supply must
be filled with potable water only.
Do not store explosive substances such as
aerosol cans and do not place or use gasoline
or other flammable materials in or near the
appliance.
Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the
ice packs (provided with some models). Do not
eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking
them out of the freezer since they may cause cold
burns.
For products designed to use an air filter inside
an accessible fan cover, the filter must always be
in position when the refrigerator is in function.
Do not store glass containers with liquids in
the freezer compartment since they may break.
Do not obstruct the fan (if included) with food
items.
After placing the food check that the door of
compartments closes properly, especially the
freezer door.
Damaged gaskets must be replaced as soon as
possible.
Use the refrigerator compartment only for
storing fresh food and the freezer compartment
only for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food
and making ice cubes.
Avoid storingunwrappedfood in direct contact
with internal surfaces of the refrigerator or freezer
compartments.
Appliances could have special compartments
(Fresh Food Compartment, Zero Degree Box,...).
Unless differently specified in the specific booklet
of product, they can be removed, maintaining
equivalent performances.