■ Do not position the appliance direct-
ly against the wall and adhere to the
minimum distances specifi ed (see
"Start-up" on page EN-29).
Risk of damage to property!
Improper handling of the appliance
can lead to damage to property.
■ Do not store glass or metal contain-
ers containing water, lemonade, beer,
etc. Water expands when frozen and
can burst the container.
■ Do not use mechanical devices or oth-
er means to accelerate the defrost-
ing process, other than those recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
Risks associated with appliances
with water systems
CAUTION
Health hazard!
Stale water may cause damage to
health.
■ Clean water tanks if they have not
been used for 48 hours; fl ush the
water system if water has not been
drawn for 5 days.
■ Do not dispense water from the cold
water outlet for longer than 3 min-
utes at a time.
■ Use only potable water to fi ll the wa-
ter tank. Do not fi ll the water tank
with any other fl uids.
Safety
Risk of damage
NOTICE
Risk of damage to property!
If the cooling appliance has been trans-
ported horizontally, lubricant from the
compressor may get into the cooling
circuit.
■ If possible, only transport the cooling
appliance in a vertical position.
■ Allow the cooling appliance to stand
upright for two hours before starting
it up. The lubricant will fl ow back into
the compressor during this time.
Risk of damage to property!
Improper handling of the appliance
can lead to damage to property.
■ Do not pull or lift the appliance by its
doors or door handles.
■ Place the appliance only on a lev-
el and fi rm surface that can support
the weight of the appliance when it
is fi lled.
■ Do not use sharp or pointed objects
to unpack it.
■ When unpacking the appliance, nev-
er damage the insulation material on
the back of the appliance.
■ Do not use electrical appliances in-
side the food storage compartments
of the appliance, unless they are of
the type recommended by the man-
ufacturer.
■ Do not use mechanical devices or oth-
er means to accelerate the defrost-
ing process, other than those recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
■ The interior light must be used only
to illuminate the interior of the appli-
ance. It is not suitable for lighting a
room.
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