2.2 Explanation of the safety instructions
WARNING
!
denotes a dangerous situation which could lead to serious
injury or death if not observed!
BEWARE
!
denotes a dangerous situation which could lead to slight or
moderate injury if not observed!
IMPORTANT
denotes a situation which could cause considerable damage to
property or the environment if not observed.
2.3 General safety instructions
In an emergency, remove the plug from the socket immediately.
WARNING
!
Hold the plug by the electric cable when plugging it in,
and never pull it out with damp or wet hands.
Electric shock is life-threatening!
• Do not pull the plug out of the socket by the cable.
• Pull the plug out of the socket before any cleaning or
maintenance intervention.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer,
its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• If cables or plugs are damaged, the appliance must no longer be used.
• Apart from the cleaning and maintenance work described in these
directions for use, the appliance must not be interfered with in any way.
Any action taken contrary to these directions may lead to loss of the warranty.
WARNING
!
Children must not play with or in the appliance.
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Unpacking the appliance
The packaging must be undamaged. Check the refrigerator for any damage
that has occurred during transportation. Under no circumstances plug in a
damaged appliance. If damage has occurred, please contact the supplier.
WARNING
!
Items of packaging (e.g. films, polystyrene) may be
dangerous for children. Risk of suffocation!
Keep packaging materials away from children.
Disposal of packaging materials
Ensure that packaging is disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.
Removal of transportation protection elements
The appliance and some of the interior fittings are protected for transportation.
Remove all adhesive tape. Adhesive residues can be removed using white
spirit. Remove all adhesive tape and items of packaging from the interior of the
appliance.
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