Page EN-8
Safety
CAUTION
Health hazard!
Inappropriate use of this appliance can
harm your health.
Opening the door for long periods can
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cause a signifi cant increase of the
temperature in the compartments of
the appliance.
Clean regularly surfaces that can
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come in contact with food and acces-
sible drainage systems.
If the refrigerating appliance is left
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empty for long periods, switch it off,
defrost, clean, and dry it, and leave
the door open to prevent mould de-
veloping within the appliance.
The appliance may not operate proper-
ly if exposed to low ambient tempera-
tures for extended periods of time. This
can then lead to an increase in temper-
ature inside the appliance.
Always ensure the prescribed ambi-
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ent temperature is maintained (see
"Intended use" on page EN-4).
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 when
moving the appliance and changing
the door hinges.
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).
Wear protective gloves when moving/
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installing the appliance and chang-
ing the door hinges.
Bases, doors, etc. must not be used as
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steps or for support purposes.
Do not place any heavy objects on
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the appliance.
Take care to prevent the risk of trip-
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ping when laying the mains cord.
Risk of damage
NOTICE
If the appliance has been transported
horizontally, lubricant from the com-
pressor may get into the cooling circuit.
Do not tilt the appliance more than
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45° or lay it on its side.
Allow the cooling unit to stand up-
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right for 2 hours before start-up. The
lubricant will fl ow back into the com-
pressor during this time.
Improper handling of the appliance
can lead to property damage.
Do not use the door to pull or lift the
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appliance.
The appliance must only be placed on
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a level and fi rm surface. The surface
must be strong enough to support the
appliance"s weight when fully laden.
Do not operate the appliance near
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sinks, taps or containers fi lled with
liquids such as vases, aquariums, etc.
Make sure that the appliance does
not get wet.
Make sure that the ventilation slots
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are not covered.
The maximum load of 8 bottles per
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bottle shelf must not be exceeded.
Do not use sharp or pointed objects
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to unpack it.