Safety Instructions - Siemens Fridge-freezer Operating Instructions Manual

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Safety instructions and regulations
which is very environmentally friendly but
also combustible. When transporting and
installing the unit care must be taken to
ensure that none of the refrigeration circuit
components become damaged. In the event
of damage avoid naked flames or ignition
sources and ventilate the room in which the
unit is placed for a few minutes.
• Never operate any electrical equipment
within the appliance.
• Ensure that refrigerant circuit parts are not
damaged, e.g. by sharp objects piercing the
conduits of the evaporator, a twist or bend
in the pipework, scraping coated surfaces,
etc. If refrigerant spurts out, it may lead to
eye injuries.
• Do not cover or block the vents or grilles
of your appliance.
How to dispose of the old unit
Before disposing of an old, scrap unit no
longer in use, it is imperative to render it
safe and inoperative at once. Disconnect
power supply plug and cut off connection
lead. Remove or destroy all spring, latch
or bolt-locks, ensuring that these have
been made totally unserviceable. This will
prevent the danger of children locking
themselves in inadvertently.
Please observe refrigeration and freezer
units contain insulating gases and
coolants which require specialised waste
disposal. They also contain valuable
materials which can be recycled.
Entrust the disposal of a scrap unit
categorically to the competence of your
local waste disposal service and contact
your local authority or your dealer if you
have any questions. Please ensure that
the pipework of your refrigerating unit
does not get damaged prior to being
picked-up by the relevant waste disposal
service, and contribute to environmental
awareness by insisting on an appropriate,
anti-pollution method of disposal.
Our contribution towards a cleaner
environment- we use recycled paper.
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Safety instructions

This unit contains the coolant
isobutane (R 600a), a natural gas
Disposing of the packaging of
your new appliance
All the packaging materials employed in the
packing of your new appliance may be
disposed of without any danger to the
environment.
The cardboard box may be broken or cut
into smaller pieces and given to a waste
paper disposal service. The wrapping foil is
made of polyethylene and the polysterene
pads and stuffing contain no fluorochloric
hydrocarbons.
All these valuable materials may be taken to
a waste materials collecting center and used
again after adequate rework. (Recycling).
Consult your local authorities for the name
and address of the waste materials collecting
centers and waste paper disposal services
nearest to your home.
Regulations
The appliance may be used for the
refrigerating of food, freezing fresh products,
storing deep frozen goods and making ice.
The unit is perfectly suitable for expose to
+16ºC to +32ºC ambient temperature
(SN-models +10ºC to +32ºC; ST-models +18ºC
to +38ºC, see identification plaque).
The appliance is intended for household
use only.
If using for commercial purposes, please
observe the regulations in force for the
particular trade branch.
It adheres to the current regulations for the
prevention of accidents caused by
refrigerating units (VBG 20).
The cold circuit was tested for leaks. The
appliance was built in compliance with the
current safety regulations for electrical
appliances. All electrical repairs should be
carried out by qualified technicians. Improper
repairs, carried out by persons lacking the
necessary competence, could represent a
major source of danger for the user of the
appliance.
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