Page EN-8
For your safety
Danger of explosion!
Improper handling of chemical sub-
stances can lead to explosions.
Do not store explosive substances or
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spray cans with fl ammable propel-
lants inside the appliance as they
may create ignitable gas-air mixtures.
Never use defrosting sprays to de-
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frost. They can generate explosive
gases.
If there is a gas leak, do not pull the
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plug to prevent sparking.
CAUTION
Risks for certain groups of people
Danger to children and people with im-
paired physical, sensory or mental abil-
ities!
This appliance can be used by child-
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ren aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, senso-
ry or mental capabilities or lack of ex-
perience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children aged from 3 to 8
years are allowed to load and unload
refrigerating appliances.
Children shall not play with the appli-
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ance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall
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not be made by children without su-
pervision
Make sure children do not have unsu-
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pervised access to the appliance.
Risks when dealing with fridge
and freezer appliances
Fire hazard!
Improper handling of the appliance
can lead to fi re and property damage.
Only connect the appliance to a prop-
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erly installed and earthed electric
socket.
In order to guarantee suffi cient air cir-
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culation, keep ventilation openings,
in the appliance enclosure or in the
built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
Do not position the appliance direct-
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ly against the wall and adhere to
minimum distances (see "Space re-
quired and minimum distances" on
page EN-18).
Risk of injury!
Improper handling of the appliance
may result in injury.
The appliance is heavy and bulky.
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Seek the help of another person dur-
ing transport and setup.
Check that entry route and instal-
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lation location are free of obstacles
(e.g. closed doors or objects lying on
the fl oor).
Base, drawers, door etc. must not be
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used as steps or for support purposes.
Do not place heavy objects on the ap-
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pliance, as they could fall down and
cause injuries.
Lay out the mains cable in such a way
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that it does not become a trip hazard.
Health hazard!
Contaminated food can cause health
problems.
Opening the door for long periods can
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cause a signifi cant increase of the