Before Using The Appliance; Safeguarding The Environment - Whirlpool AFB 601 Instructions For Use Manual

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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

• Your new appliance is designed exclusively for
domestic use.
To ensure best use of your appliance,
carefully read the instructions which contain
a description of the appliance and advice on
storing and preserving food.
Keep this handbook for future reference.

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Packing
The packing material is 100% recyclable and
bears the recycling symbol. Comply with the
local regulations for disposal. Keep the packing
materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.)
out of the reach of children, as they are a
potential source of danger.
2. Scrapping/Disposal
The appliance is manufactured using recyclable
material.
This appliance is marked in compliance with
European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring the correct scrapping of this
appliance, you can help prevent potentially
negative consequences for the environment and
the health of persons.
The symbol on the appliance, or on the
accompanying documents, indicates that this
appliance should not be treated as domestic waste
but must be taken to a suitable collection centre
for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment.
When scrapping the appliance, make it unusable
by cutting off the power cable and removing the
doors and shelves so that children cannot easily
climb inside.
Scrap the appliance in compliance with local
regulations on waste disposal, taking it to a
special collection centre; do not leave the
appliance unattended even for a few days, since
it is a potential source of danger for children. For
further information on the treatment, recovery
and recycling of this product, contact your
competent local office, the household waste
collection service or the shop where you
purchased the appliance.
1. After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is
not damaged and that the door closes
properly. Any damage must be reported to the
dealer within 24 hours of delivery of the
appliance.
2. Wait at least two hours before switching the
appliance on, in order to ensure that the
refrigerant circuit is fully efficient.
3. Make sure installation and the electrical
connection are carried out by a qualified
technician according to the manufacturer's
instructions and in compliance with the local
safety regulations
4. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.
Information:
This appliance does not contain CFC (the
refrigerant circuit contains R134a) or HFC (the
refrigerant circuit contains R600a) (refer to the
rating plate inside the appliance).
Appliances with isobutane (R600a): Isobutane is
a natural gas without environmental impact but
is flammable. Therefore, make sure the
refrigerant circuit pipes are not damaged
Declaration of conformity
• This appliance is intended for storing food and
is manufactured in conformity with European
regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004.
• This product has been designed, manufactured
and marketed in compliance with:
- the safety objectives of Low Voltage Directive
73/23/EEC;
- the protection requirements of "EMC" Directive
89/336/EEC,
amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.
Electrical safety of the appliance is guaranteed
•
only if it is connected to an efficient and
approved earthing system
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