Safety Instructions - Bosch KTL Serie Montage- Und Gebrauchsanleitung

Safety instructions

This appliance complies with the relevant safety
regulations for electrical appliances and is fitted with
noise suppression.
The refrigeration circuit has been checked for leaks.
About these instructions
Read and follow the instructions for installation and
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use. They contain important information on how to
install, use and maintain the appliance.
The manufacturer is not liable if you disregard the
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notifications and warnings in the operating and
installation instructions.
Retain all documents for subsequent use or for the
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next owner.
Risk of explosion
Never use electric appliances inside the appliance
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(e.g. heaters or electric ice makers).
Do not store products which contain flammable
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propellant (e.g. spray cans) or explosive substances
in the appliance.
Keep high-percentage alcohol tightly sealed and
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store in an upright position.
Do not use additional means to accelerate the
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defrosting process other than those recommended
by the manufacturer.
Risk of electric shock
Improper installations and repairs may put the user at
considerable risk.
When installing the appliance, ensure that the mains
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cable is not trapped or damaged.
If the mains cable is damaged: immediately
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disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply.
Do not use multi-outlet power strips, extension leads
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or adapters.
Have the appliance repaired by the manufacturer,
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Customer Service or a similarly qualified person only.
Use original parts supplied by the manufacturer only.
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The manufacturer guarantees that these parts satisfy
the safety requirements.
Risk of cold burns
Never put frozen food straight from the freezer
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compartment into your mouth.
Avoid prolonged contact between your skin and
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frozen food, ice and the tubes in the freezer
compartment.
Risk of injury
Containers which contain carbonated beverages may
burst.
Do not store containers which contain carbonated
beverages in the freezer compartment.
Fire hazard/Danger due to
refrigerants
The tubes of the refrigeration circuit convey a small
quantity of an environmentally friendly but flammable
refrigerant (R600a). It does not damage the ozone
layer and does not contribute to the greenhouse effect.
If refrigerant escapes, it may injure your eyes or ignite.
Do not damage the tubes.
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If the tubes are damaged:
Keep naked flames and ignition sources away from
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the appliance.
Ventilate the room.
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Switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug.
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Please contact Customer Service.
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Fire hazard
Portable multi-outlet power strips or power supplies
may overheat, causing a fire.
Never leave portable multi-outlet power strips or
portable power supplies behind the appliance.
Avoiding placing children and vulnerable
people at risk
At risk here are:
Children,
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People with limited physical, mental or sensory
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abilities,
People who have inadequate knowledge concerning
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safe operation of the appliance.
Measures:
Ensure that children and vulnerable people have
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understood the hazards.
A person responsible for safety must supervise or
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instruct children and vulnerable people who using
the appliance.
Only children aged 8 years and above may use the
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appliance.
Supervise children who are cleaning and maintaining
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the appliance.
Never allow children to play with the appliance.
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Risk of suffocation
If the appliance features a lock: keep the key out of
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the reach of children.
Keep children away from the packaging and its
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parts.
Damage to property
To prevent damage to property:
Do not stand or support yourself on the base,
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runners or doors.
Keep plastic parts and door seals free of oil and
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grease.
Pull on the mains plug – not the power cord.
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