Page EN-8
For your safety
CAUTION
Risks for certain groups of people
Danger to children and people with im-
paired physical, sensory or mental abil-
ities!
This appliance can be used by chil-
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dren aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge if they
have been given supervision or in-
struction concerning use of the ap-
pliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Children aged
from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load
and unload refrigerating appliances.
Children shall not play with the appli-
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ance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall
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not be made by children without su-
pervision.
Make sure children do not have unsu-
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pervised access to the appliance.
Risks when dealing with fridge
and freezer appliances
Fire hazard!
Improper handling of the appliance
can lead to fi re and property damage.
Only connect the appliance to a prop-
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erly installed and earthed electric
socket.
In order to guarantee suffi cient air
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circulation, keep ventilation open-
ings, in the appliance enclosure or in
the built-in structure, clear of obstruc-
tion.
Do not position the appliance directly
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against the wall and adhere to min-
imum distances (see „Suitable loca-
tion" on page EN-19).
Risk of injury!
Improper handling of the appliance
may result in injury.
The appliance is heavy and bulky.
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Seek the help of another person dur-
ing transport and setup.
Check that entry route and instal-
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lation location are free of obstacles
(e.g. closed doors or objects lying on
the fl oor).
Do not stand or sit on the lid.
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Do not place heavy objects on the ap-
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pliance, as they could fall down and
cause injuries.
Carefully close the lid; there is a risk
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of pinching a body part.
Lay out the mains cable in such a way
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that it does not become a trip hazard.
Health hazard!
Contaminated food can cause health
problems.
Do not leave the lid open for a long
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time. Otherwise, this can then lead to
a signifi cant increase in temperature
inside the appliance and cause frozen
food to thaw.
If the refrigerating appliance is left
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empty for long periods, switch off,
defrost, clean, dry, and leave the lid
open to prevent mould developing
within the appliance.