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• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans
with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarlyqualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• If the appliance is equipped with an Ice maker or a wa-
ter dispenser, fill them with potable water only.
• If the appliance requires a water connection, connect it
to potable water supply only.
• The inlet water pressure (minimum and maximum)must
be between 1 bar (0,1 MPa) and 10 bar (1 MPa)
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
WARNING!
Only a qualified person must
install this appliance.
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Obey the installation instruction
supplied with the appliance.
• Always be careful when you move the
appliance because it is heavy. Always
wear safety gloves.
• Make sure the air can circulate around
the appliance.
• Wait at least 4 hours before
connecting the appliance to the
power supply. This is to allow the oil to
flow back in the compressor.
• Do not install the appliance close to
radiators or cookers, oven or hobs.
• The rear of the appliance must stand
against the wall.
• Do not install the appliance where
there is direct sunlight.
• Do not install this appliance in areas
that are too humid or too colds,
such as the construction appendices,
garages or wine cellars.
• When you move the appliance, lift it
by the front edge to avoid scratching
the floor.
2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electrical shock.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• All electrical connections should be
made by a qualified electrician.
• Make sure that the electrical informa-
tion on the rating plate agrees with
the power supply. If not, contact an
electrician.
• Always use a correctly installed shock-
proof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to
the electrical components (e.g. mains
plug, mains cable, compressor).
Contact the Service or an electrician to
change the electrical components.
• The mains cable must stay below the
level of the mains plug.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the installa-
tion. Make sure that there is access to
the mains plug after the installation.
• Do not pull the mains cable to discon-
nect the appliance. Always pull the
mains plug.