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General safety precautions
This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.
Keep these instructions. They should remain with the appliance when moving
away or changing owner.
This appliance is designed for storing and freezing food, domestic use
according to these instructions only.
Only specialised companies that are qualified to do so by the manufacturer
must carry out service and repairs including repairing and changing the
power cord. Accessory parts supplied by them should be used only for
repairing. Alterations or changes are not permitted for reasons of safety.
The appliance is out of circuit only in that case if the plug is removed from the
socket. Before cleaning and maintenance always switch off and unplug the
appliance (do not get it by the cable). If the socket is difficult to reach, switch
off the appliance by cutting off the current.
Power cord must not be lengthened.
Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of
the fridge/freezer.
-A damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.
Do not place heavy articles or the fridge/freezer itself on the power cord.
-There is a risk of a short circuit and fire.
Do not remove the power cord by pulling on its lead, particularly when the
fridge/freezer is being pulled out of its niche.
-Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock.
-If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a certified service agent or
qualified service personnel.
If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug.
-There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
When cleaning, defrosting, taking out frozen food or ice tray do not use sharp,
pointed or hard devices, as they can cause damage to the appliance.
Ice and ice-cream can cause hurt if they are eaten immediately after removal
from the frozen food compartment.
After defrosting frozen food it must not be refrozen, it must be consumed up
as soon as possible.
Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food
manufacturer's instructions.
You must not make defrosting faster with any electric heating appliance or
chemicals.
Warning: if you place frozen foods on top of the product, the interaction of
cold and vapor may produce water condensate in the space below the top. If
such water condensate drips on the electric components placed in that space,
Important safety information