Page EN-10
Safety
NOTICE
Fire hazard!
Improper handling of the appliance can
lead to fi re and damage to property.
Connect the appliance only to a prop-
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erly installed and earthed electric
socket.
Do not connect to a multi-socket ex-
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tension cable or a multi-socket plug.
Risk of damage to property!
Improper handling of the appliance
can lead to damage to property.
Do not store glass or metal contain-
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ers containing water, lemonade, beer,
etc. Water expands when frozen and
can burst the container.
Do not use mechanical devices or
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other means to accelerate the de-
frosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
For example, do not use any electric
heating equipment, knives or devices
with an open fl ame such as a candle.
The thermal insulation and the interi-
or are scratch and heat-sensitive and
can melt.
Defrost the appliance in a time-
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ly manner before it forms a layer of
ice and frost of more than 5 mm. Ex-
cessive ice formation increases pow-
er consumption, the drawers become
diffi cult to open and the door may
not close completely.
Risks associated with using built-
in appliances
WARNING
To avoid a hazard due to instability of
the appliance, it must be fi xed in accor-
dance with the instructions.
Fire hazard!
Improper handling of the appliance can
lead to fi re and damage to property.
In order to guarantee suffi cient air
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circulation, keep ventilation open-
ings, in the appliance enclosure or in
the built-in structure, clear of obstruc-
tion.
Observe the minimum measurements
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of the built-in cabinet (see "The in-
stallation recess and ventilation" on
page EN-24).
Risk of damage
NOTICE
Risk of damage to property!
If the cooling unit has been transport-
ed horizontally, lubricant from the com-
pressor may get into the cooling circuit.
If possible, only transport the appli-
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ance in a vertical position.
Allow the refrigerator to stand up-
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right for two hours before start-up.
The lubricant will fl ow back into the
compressor during this time.