Brita Top Compact Original Bedienungsanleitung Seite 23

Safety instructions
Danger to health from
refrigerant!
Escaping refrigerant can cause
frostbite, irritate the respiratory
passages or lead to a loss of con-
sciousness and to suffocation.
• Avoid contact with the refrigerant.
• Prevent damage to refrigerant
lines.
Refrigerant R600a
The appliances are
provided with the refrig-
erant R600a. This refrig-
erant is an ecologically friendly,
but flammable product. The
room size must be of at least
1 m³ per 11 g of refrigerant. The
amount of refrigerant in your
appliance is indicated on the
rating plate of the appliance.
Concerning the room tempera-
ture please observe the indica-
tions in the instruction manual.
Additionally, the following indi-
cations concerning appliances
containing refrigerant R600a
need to be followed:
• Do not damage the refrigerant
circuit. Escaping refrigerant
can catch fire.
• In case of escaping refriger-
ant, keep any kind of open fire
sources well away and venti-
late the room thoroughly. Turn
off the appliance immediately.
Do not pull the plug out of the
mains, as this can become a
source of ignition.
• Operate the appliance only
in well ventilated areas. Keep
ventilation openings clear of
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obstruction. Without adequate
ventilation there is a danger of
explosive gas mixtures.
Danger of injury from sharp
corners and edges!
In the area of ventilation slits,
there is the danger of injury from
sharp corners and edges.
• Always carry out work in this
area with caution.
Danger to life from improper
installation and initial
commissioning!
Errors in the installation or
initial commissioning can lead
to life-threatening situations
and cause substantial property
damage.
• Always have installation and
initial commissioning carried
out exclusively by persons
qualified by the manufacturer
or a qualified dealer.
• Refrain from unauthorised
installation and changes of
location.
• The water dispenser may not
be installed near direct or
indirect heat sources (such as
ovens, radiators, heaters, dish-
washers, washing machines
and so forth). Likewise, hoses
and cables must not come into
contact with heat sources.
• The water dispenser must be
placed on a level surface that
can bear the weight and is
resistant to liquids and heat.
• The water dispenser may not
be installed at locations where
there is a possibility of sprayed
water or jets of water.
• No objects may be placed on
the water dispenser.
• The water dispenser has not to
be cleaned with a water jet.
• There must be no explosive,
corrosive or abrasive environ-
ment condition. Keep the water
dispenser away from flamma-
ble objects.
• The water dispenser must not
be subject to agitations and
vibrations.
• The water dispenser is not
suited for outdoor use.
• Never cover or block ventila-
tion slits and ventilation grills.
• The water dispenser is to be in-
stalled in locations which have
free access and can be moni-
tored by trained personnel.
• Consult the manufacturer even in
the case of a change of location.
Danger to health from
contamination!
Not following the hygiene guide-
lines can lead to contamination
of the end product and could be
harmful for the consumer.
• Observe all statutory regula-
tions and hygiene guidelines.
• Always be aware of hygiene at
the installation location.
• Ensure that the operating envi-
ronment of the water dispens-
ers corresponds to the stated
specifications.
• Always maintain the cleaning
intervals.
• Always maintain the disinfec-
tion intervals.
• Always maintain the intervals
for replacing filters.
• Flush the water dispenser
after a period of inactivity of
24 hours.
• Flush the water dispenser
after more than 120 minutes
of being disconnected from
the power supply (see ' Period
of inactivity' on page 62).
• Always avoid contact with the
tap outlet.
Danger of injury through
slipping in puddles of water!
Slipping in puddles of water
on the floor could cause a fall.
A fall could result in injuries.
• Wipe up puddles of water
using a cloth immediately.
• Check the drip tray and waste
water container regularly and
empty it if necessary.
Danger from insufficient
qualification of persons!
Insufficiently qualified persons
cannot estimate the risks in
handling the appliance, and they
subject themselves and others
to serious or fatal injuries and
can damage the environment.
• Only permit qualified persons
to carry out all the work.
• Keep insufficiently qualified
persons out of the working
area.
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