Operation Manual

15
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
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Use the refrigerator compartment only for
storing fresh food and beverages and use the
freezer compartment only for storing frozen
food, freezing fresh food and making ice
cubes.
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During installation, make sure the appliance
does not damage the power cable.
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Do not store glass containers with liquids in
the freezer since they may burst.
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Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately
after taking them out of the freezer since they
may cause cold burns.
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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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Make sure that the appliance is not near a heat
source.
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Do not store or use petrol, gas or flammable
liquids in the vicinity of the appliance or other
electrical appliances. The fumes can create a
fire hazard or explosion.
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To ensure adequate ventilation, leave a space
on both sides and above the appliance and
follow the installation instructions.
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Keep the appliance ventilation openings free.
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All appliances equipped with an ice maker or
water dispenser must be connected to a
mains water supply that delivers potable
water only (with water pressure between 1.7
and 8.1 bar (25 and 117 PSI)). Ice makers and/
or water dispensers not directly connected to
a mains water supply must be filled with
potable water only.
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Install and level the appliance on a floor strong
enough to take its weight and in an area
suitable for its size and use.
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For the water connection, use the pipe
supplied with the new appliance and do not
use that of the previous appliance.
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The appliance must be handled and installed
by two or more persons.
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Place the appliance in a dry and well-
ventilated place. The appliance is set for
operation at specific ambient temperature
ranges, according to the climatic class
indicated on the data plate: The appliance may
not work properly if it is left for a long period
at a temperature above or below the
indicated range.
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Be careful not to damage the floors when you
move the appliance (e.g. parquet flooring).
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Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical
means other than those recommended by the
Manufacturer to speed up the defrost
process.
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Do not damage the refrigerator’s refrigerant
circuit pipes.
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Do not use or place electrical appliances
inside the compartments if they are not of the
type expressly authorised by the
Manufacturer.
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This appliance is not designed for use by
young children or the infirm without
supervision.
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To avoid the risk of children being trapped
and therefore suffocating, do not allow them
to play or hide inside the appliance.
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Power cable modification or replacement
must only be carried out by qualified
personnel.
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Do not use single/multiple adapters or
extension cables.
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It must be possible to disconnect the
appliance from the mains by unplugging it or
by means of a two-pole switch fitted upline of
the socket.
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Ensure that the voltage indicated on the
appliance data plate corresponds to the
domestic supply voltage
•
Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of
the ice packs (if provided).
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The Manufacturer declines any liability if the
above recommendations and precautions are
not respected.
Climatic Class Amb. T. (°C) Amb. T. (°F)
SN From 10 to 32 From 50 to 90
N From 16 to 32 From 61 to 90
ST From 18 to 38 From 64 to 100
T From 18 to 43 From 64 to 110
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