■ Refrigerant is fl ammable when spurt-
ing out and can damage the eyes. In
this case, rinse your eyes in clean wa-
ter and seek medical assistance im-
mediately.
■ To prevent the formation of a fl am-
mable gas-air mixture in the event of
a leakage in the refrigeration circuit,
the installation space must have a
minimum size of 1 m³ per 8 g of re-
frigerant in compliance with the EN
378 standard. The amount of refrig-
erant contained in your appliance
can be found on the type plate on
your appliance.
■ To avoid the formation of sparks, do
not pull out the mains plug in the
event of a gas leak.
■ Dispose of old electrical appliances
at an authorised collection or return
point.
■ Only use original accessories.
Risks associated with chemical
substances
CAUTION
Danger of explosion!
Improper handling of chemical sub-
stances can lead to explosions.
■ Do not store explosive substances
such as aerosol cans with a fl amma-
ble propellant in this appliance.
■ Do not store explosive substances or
spray cans with fl ammable propel-
lants inside the appliance as they
may create ignitable gas-air mixtures.
■ Never use defrosting sprays to de-
frost. They can generate explosive
gases.
Safety
Risks when dealing with fridge
and freezer appliances
WARNING
Fire hazard!
Improper handling of the appliance can
lead to fi re and damage to property.
■ Keep ventilation openings, in the ap-
pliance enclosure or in the built-in
structure, clear of obstruction.
Danger of explosion!
Improper handling of chemical sub-
stances can lead to explosions.
■ Never use defrosting sprays to de-
frost. They can generate explosive
gases.
CAUTION
Health hazard!
Contaminated food can cause health
problems.
■ Opening the door for long periods can
cause a signifi cant increase of the
temperature in the compartments of
the appliance.
■ Clean regularly surfaces that can
come in contact with food and acces-
sible drainage systems.
■ Store raw meat and fi sh in suitable
containers in the refrigerator so that
it does not come into contact with or
drip onto other food.
■ Two-star frozen-food compartments
are suitable for storing pre-frozen
food, as well as for storing or making
ice cream and ice cubes.
■ One-, two- and three-star compart-
ments are not suitable for the freez-
ing of fresh food.
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