Important Safety Instructions - Electrolux EQE6307SA User Manual

Important safety instructions

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This Use & Care Manual provides specific operating
instructions for your model. Use your refrigerator only as
instructed in this manual. These instructions are not meant
to cover every possible condition and situation that may
occur. Common sense and caution must be practiced when
installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.
Important: Before you install your refrigerator, PLEASE CHECK
FOR ANY DAMAGE OR MARKS. If you find that the refrigerator
is damaged or marked, you must report this within 7 days if
you wish to claim for damage / marks under the manufacturers
warranty. This does not affect your statutory rights.
The symbols you will see in this booklet have these meanings:
warning
This symbol indicates information concerning your
personal safety
caution
This symbol indicates information on how to avoid
damaging your refrigerator
tips and information
This symbol indicates tips and information about use
of the refrigerator
environmental tip
This symbol indicates tips and information about
economical and ecological use of the refrigerator
Meanings of symbols used in this manual are shown below:
This symbol indicates never to do this
This symbol indicates always do this
warning
• I f pressurised aerosol containers bear the word
'flammable' and/or a small flame symbol,
do not store them inside any refrigerator.
If you do so you may cause an explosion.
• W hen you dispose of refrigerators and freezers,
remove any doors. Children can suffocate if they
get trapped inside.
• T his refrigerator contains insulation formed with
flammable blowing gases. Avoid safety hazards by
carefully disposing of this appliance.
• D on't use a steam cleaner. If live components
come into contact with condensing steam, they
may short-circuit or cause an electric shock.
warning
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
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warning
The appliance must be plugged into its own
dedicated 220-240V, 50Hz AC electrical outlet.
Ensure that the electric outlet is properly earthed to
ground. Consult a qualified electrician if you are unsure.
Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug.
If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced
by a service technician or a qualified person.
Unplug the appliance before cleaning and before
changing the light bulb to avoid electric shock.
Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power
cord. Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out
of the receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord.
Choose a location that is not too cold - the
temperature should be above 10°C.
Put the appliance in a dry place, avoiding areas of
high moisture or humidity.
Don't put the appliance in frosty or unprotected
areas, for example in a garage or on a verandah.
Don't put the appliance in direct sunlight.
Don't put the appliance near stoves, fires or heaters.
When transporting and installing the refrigerator,
care should be taken to ensure that no parts of the
refrigerating circuit are damaged.
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure
or in the built-in structure clear of obstruction.
When correctly installed, your appliance should:
• have adequate clearance to the back and sides for air
circulation (refer to page 3).
• be aligned to the surrounding cupboards.
warning
It is important to use you refrigerator safely. This
means you need to supervise young children and infirm
persons when they use it. You need to make sure that
young children do not play with the refrigerator.
Follow the tips bellow:
Never let children play with the refrigerator.
Never store fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment.
Never try to repair the refrigerator yourself.
Never use electric heaters or dryers to defrost the
freezer because you can receive an electric shock.
Never use electrical appliance inside the food
storage compartments of the appliance, unless they
are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
warning
R600a refrigerant warning
This appliance contains a small quantity of environmentally
friendly, but flammable, non-synthetic R600a refrigerant:
• Ensure that the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not
damaged during transportation and installation.
• Leaking refrigerant may cause eye injuries or ignite.
• The room for installing appliance must be at least 1m
8g of refrigerant. The amount of refrigerant in the appliance
can be found on the rating plate inside the appliance.
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