SEVERIN KS9889 Instructions For Use Manual page 3

refrigerant causes damage to the eyes; there is also a
danger of the gas igniting.
∙ Warning: Keep the ventilation openings in the appliance
enclosure clear of obstruction. Suffi cient ventilation must be
ensured at all times.
∙ Warning: Do not use any external device (e.g. heaters
or heating fans) to accelerate de-frosting; follow only the
methods recommended in this manual.
∙ Warning: Do not operate any other electrical appliances
(e.g. ice makers) inside the cabinet.
∙ To avoid the risk of fi re, do not place any thermo-electric
appliances on top of the unit. Do not place liquid containers
on top of the unit, to prevent any leaking or escaping liquid
damaging the electrical insulation.
Familiarisation
1. Door hinge cover
2. Door hinge
3. Double-walled glass door
4. Power cord
5. Temperature control
6. Chrome-plated storage racks
7. Housing
8. Drain channel
9. Compressor
Before using for the fi rst time
∙ Remove any exterior and interior packaging materials.
∙ This appliance is designed for storing wine only.
∙ Do not lean or put undue weight on the shelves, door etc.
∙ Protect the inside of the wine cabinet at all times from open
fl ames and any other sources of ignition.
∙ When removing the plug from the wall socket, never pull on the
power cord; always grip the plug itself.
∙ We reserve the right to introduce technical modifi cations.
∙ If the unit is not used for an extended period of time, we
recommend keeping the door open.
∙ If the unit is sold, handed over to a third party or disposed of
at a suitable recycling facility, attention must be drawn to the
presence of the insulation agent 'cyclopenthane' as well as
to the refrigerant R600a.
∙ Please ensure proper disposal of all packaging materials.
∙ Clean the unit according to the instructions given in the De-
frosting and cleaning section below.
∙ The unit should only be transported in its vertical position;
do not tilt any more than 30°.
∙ Once the unit has been positioned, wait for about 30
minutes before it is connected to the mains.
∙ If the unit has been tilted more than 30° during transport,
allow it to stand upright for at least 4 hours before it is
connected to the mains.
∙ When the unit is fi rst switched on, a slight 'new' smell may
be noticed. However, this will disappear once the cooling
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