User manual

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Bestimmungen, Normen, Richtlinien
Das Kältegerät ist für den Haushalt bestimmt und wurde unter Beachtung
der für diese Geräte geltenden Normen hergestellt.
Bei der Fertigung wurden insbesondere die nach dem Gerätesicherheitsgesetz
(GSG), der Unfallverhütungsvorschrift für Kälteanlagen (VBG 20) und den
Bestimmungen des Verbandes Deutscher Elektrotechniker (VDE) notwendigen
Maßnahmen getroffen. Der Kältekreislauf wurde auf Dichtheit geprüft.
Dieses Gerät entspricht den folgenden EG-Richtlinien:
– 73/23/EWG vom 19.2.1973 - Niederspannungsrichtlinie
– 89/336/EWG vom 3.5.1989 (einschließlich Änderungsrichtlinie
92/31/EWG) - EMV-Richtlinie
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Safety
The safety aspects of our refrigerators/freezers comply with accepted tech-
nical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. Nevertheless, we
consider it our obligation to make you aware of the following safety infor-
mation:
Intended use
• The refrigerator is intended for use in the home. It is suitable for the coo-
ling, freezing and storing of frozen food, as well as for making ice. If the
appliance is used for purposes other than those intended or used incor-
rectly, no liability can be accepted by the manufacturer for any damage
that may be caused.
• Alterations or changes to the freezer are not permitted for reasons of
safety.
• If you use the refrigerator in a commercial application or forpurposes
other than the cooling, freezing or frozen storage of foods,please obser-
ve all valid legal regulations for your application.
Prior to initial start–up
• Check the refrigerator for transport damage. Under no circumstance
should a damaged appliance be plugged in! In the event of damage, please
contact the vendor.
Refrigerant
The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit
of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compa-
tibility, which is nevertheless flammable.
• During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain that
none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged.
• If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:
– avoid open flames and sources of ignition;
– thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.
Safety of children
• Packaging (e.g. wraps, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children. There is
a risk of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from children!
• Please make old appliances unusable prior to disposal. Pull out the mains
plug, cut off the mains cable, break or remove spring or boltcatches, if fit-
ted. By doing this you ensure that children cannot lock themselves in the