Product Safety; Installation - Indesit VA 1 Installation Und Gebrauch

PRODUCT SAFETY

ATTENTION
Read your manual carefully since it contains instructions
which will ensure safe installation, use and maintenance of
your appliance. Your Refrigerator is built to International
safety standards (EN60) ans has been awarded the Euro-
pean approval mark (IMQ) for compliance with UK electrical
safety requirements. It also meets the EC standards on the
prevention and elimination of readio interference (EC direc-
tive 87/308 - 02.06.89).
1. This appliance is designed to be used indoors and under no
circumstances should it be installed outside even if protected
by a roof. Leaving the appliance exposed to the rain and
whether is exceedingly dangerous.
2. The appliance should be used only by adults and exclusively
for storing foodstuffs in compliance with the instructions pro-
vided in this manual. Under no circumstances should children
be allowed to operate, or tamper with, this product.
3. Do not attempt to operate or handle this appliance when
barefoot, or with wet hands or feet.
4. It is highly recommended that you do not operate this ap-
pliance by connecting it to the power supply with extensions
or multiple socket plugs. If the refrigerator has been installed
between two cabinets, make sure that the supply chord is not
dangerously crimped or trapped beneath a heavy object.
5. Never pull the cable or the appliance to remove the plug
from the socket; this is exceedingly dangerous.
6. Do not touch the internal cooling elements, especially if
your hands are wet, since you could burn or hurt yourself. Do

INSTALLATION

To ensure that the appliance operates properly and to
reduce energy consumption, it is important that the
appliance is installed correctly.
Ventilation
The compressor and condenser generate heat and, there-
fore, need to be ventilated properly. Rooms with less than
perfect ventilation are not very suited for installation of the
appliance. Therefore, it should be installed in a room with
an opening (window or French window) that provide the
appropriate amount of air re-circulation. It is also important
that the room not be too humid.
During installation, make sure not to cover or obstruct the
grates that allow for proper ventilation of the appliance.
For proper ventilation of the appliance, you must leave:
- a space of at least 10 cm between the top part and any
cabinets above it;
- a space of at least 5 cm between the sides of the appliance
and any adjacent cabinets/walls.
Away from Heat
Avoid positioning the appliance in a place where it is directly
exposed to sunlight or near an oven, cook top or the like.
not place ice cubes straight from the freezer into your mouth
as this may result in burns.
7. Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance from
the electricity (by pulling out the plug or turning off the gen-
eral switch in your home).
8. Before disposing of your old appliance, remember to break
or remove the lock as a safety measure to protect children
who might lock themselves inside the appliance when playing.
In addition, if the appliance is a new one with a lock, keeo the
key out of the reach of small children.
9. If your appliance is not operating properly, read the chapter
entitled, "Trouble Shooting", which might help you resolve
the problem, before calling an after-sales service centre. Do
not attempt to repair the appliance by tampering with the
internal components.
10. If the power supply cord must be replaced, please contact
one of our Customer Service Centers. In some cases, the con-
nections are made using special terminals and in others a spe-
cial tool must be used to access the connections.
11. Do not use electric appliances inside the compartment for
food storage, if these are not those recommended by the
manufacturer.
12. At the end of the functional life of your appliance –
containing cyclopentane gas in the insulation foam and perhaps
gas R600a (isobutane) in the refrigeration circuit – the latter
should made safe before being sent to the dump.
For this operation, please contact your dealer or the Local
Organisation in charge of waste disposal.
Level
The appliance must be level. If the floor is not level, the adjust-
able feet located in front can be used to level the appliance.
Electrical Connection and Earthing
Before proceeding with the electrical connection, make sure that
the voltage indicated on the rating plate, located within the
freezer, corresponds to the mains voltage in your home and that
the socket is fitted with a standard earthing wire in accordance
with safety standards for 46/90 systems. If the socket is not
fitted with an earthing wire, the manufacturer will not be held
liability for any damages and or injuries arising out of the use of
the appliance. Do not use multiple sockets or adapters.
Position the appliance in such a way that you can access
the socket where it is plugged in.
Insufficient power?
The electrical socket must be able to handle the maximum
power load of the appliance, which is indicated on the rating
plate located within the freezer.
Before making the electrical connection ...
After the appliance has been delivered, place it in the vertical
upright position and wait at least 3 hours before inserting the
plug into the socket in order to ensure that it functions properly.
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