Important Safety Instructions - Westinghouse WIM1000 User Manual

IMpORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read the user manual carefully and store in a handy
place for later reference .
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 the
appliance
TIPS & INFORMATION
This symbol indicates tips and information about use of the appliance
ENVIRONMENTAL TIPS
This symbol indicates tips and information about economical and
ecological use of the appliance
Meanings of symbols used in this manual are shown below:
This symbol indicates never to do this
This symbol indicates always do this
WARNING
• If pressurised aerosol containers bear the word
'flammable' and/or a small flame symbol,
do not store them inside any refrigerator or
freezer . If you do so you may cause an explosion .
• When you dispose of your old refrigerators and freezers,
remove any doors . Children can suffocate if they get
trapped inside .
• This appliance contains insulation formed with flammable
blowing gases . Avoid safety hazards by carefully
disposing of this appliance .
WARNING
The refrigerator must be plugged into its own
dedicated 220-240V, 50Hz AC electrical outlet .
The plug must be accessible when the refrigerator is
in position .
It is essential the power point is properly earthed to
ground . Consult a qualified electrician if you are unsure .
Don't use extension cords or adapter plugs with this
refrigerator .
If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced by a
qualified service technician .
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning it, or changing
the light bulb to avoid electric shock .
Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling the electrical
cord as this may damage it . Grip the plug firmly and
pull straight out .
Choose a location for your refrigerator that isn't too cold .
The ambient room temperature should be above 10°C .
Stand your refrigerator in a dry place – avoid areas
of high moisture or humidity .
Don't put the refrigerator in frosty or unprotected areas
like a garage or on the verandah .
Keep the refrigerator out of direct sunlight .
Don't locate the refrigerator near stoves, fires or heaters .
When installed correctly, your refrigerator should:
– Have adequate space at the back and sides
for air circulation (refer to page 9) .
– Be aligned to the surrounding cupboards .
– Have doors that will self-close from a partially
open position .
WARNING
R600A REFRIGERANT WARNING
This appliance may contain 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 .
• The room for installing appliance must be at least 1m3 per
8g of refrigerant . The amount of refrigerant charged in the
appliance can be found on the rating plate on the appliance .
• Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or
in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction .
• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer .
• The room for installing appliance must be at least 1m
per 8g of refrigerant . The amount of refrigerant charged
in the appliance can be found on the rating plate on
the appliance .
SAFETY
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