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Important Safety Instructions

These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure

you fully understand them before installing or using the appliance.

Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about the

meaning of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department

for assistance.

Intended use

• The freezer is intended for use in the home. It is suitable for the

freezing and storing frozen food, as well as for making ice. If the

appliance is used for purposes other than those intended or used

incorrectly, 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 freezer in a commercial application or for purposes

other than the freezing or frozen storage of foods, the manufacturer

accepts no liability for any damages which may occur.

Prior to initial start–up

• Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply

cable. Important: if the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced

by authorised service or qualified personnel using a special cable of

the same type.

• Check the appliance for transport damage. Under no circumstance

should a damaged appliance be plugged in. In the event of damage,

please contact your supplier.

Refrigerant

The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant

circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmen-

tal compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.

• During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain

that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become dam-

aged.

• 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