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Congratulations on your choice of our product which will certainly provide you with many years
of good service.
Safety comes first!
Please read this Instruction Manual carefully. It contains important information on how to use
your new appliance. If instructions are not adhered to, you may lose your right to service at
no charge during the warranty period. Please keep this manual in a safe place and pass it on
to later users if applicable.
• Do not connect your appliance to the power supply until all packing and transit protectors
have been removed.
• Leave to stand upright for at least 4 hours before switching on to allow the system to settle
if transported horizontally.
• This appliance must only be used for its intended purpose, i.e. the storing and freezing of
edible foodstuff.
• We do not recommend use of this appliance in an unheated, cold room e.g. garage,
conservatory, annex, shed, outdoors etc., see 'Location'.
• On delivery, check to make sure that the product is not damaged and that all the parts and
accessories are in perfect condition.
• Do not operate a damaged appliance if in doubt, check with your dealer.
• Do not allow children to play with the appliance.
• Do not sit or stand on, or let the children sit or stand on the appliance or on the pull-out parts.
• Do not hang on the appliance door.
• Your appliance contains no fluoridated coolants (CFC/HFC), but isobutane
(R 600 a), a natural gas which is highly compatible with the environment.
(R 600 a) is easily flammable. Therefore, be sure that the cooling circuit is not damaged
either during transport or during operations.
In the event of damage;
• Avoid any open flame, sources of sparks and flammable substances.
• Immediately air the room in which the appliance is located.
• In case the coolant spraying out contacts you eyes it may cause eye injuries.
• The space in the room where the appliance is installed must not be smaller than 10 cubic
metres.
• Do not dispose of the appliance in a fire. Your appliance contains non CFC substances in
the insulation which are flammable.
• Please contact your local authority in your region for information on disposal methods and
facilities available.
Warning - Keep ventilation openings on the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure,
clear of obstruction.
Warning - Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting
process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
Warning - Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
Warning - Do not use electrical devices inside the food storage compartments of the
appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Avoid touching the metal condenser wiring on the backside of the appliance there is risk of
injury.
• In the event of a possible malfunction, disconnect the appliance from the power supply first.
• Prior to cleaning the appliance always unplug the appliance or switch off the circuit breaker.
Do not pull from the power cable. Pull from the plug.
• Repairs to the electrical equipment may only be made by qualified experts. If the power
cable is damaged, the manufacturer or customer service must replace it in order to avoid
danger.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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