Before Using The Appliance; Safeguarding The Environment - Whirlpool ARC 2000 Instructions For Use Manual

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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

• Your new appliance is designed exclusively for
domestic use.
To get the most out of your new appliance,
read the user handbook carefully. It
contains a description of the appliance as
well as useful tips.
Keep this handbook for future consultation.

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Packaging
The packaging material is 100% recyclable and
carries the recycling symbol . Follow local
regulations for scrapping.
Keep 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 according to the
European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring that this appliance is scrapped
suitably, you can help prevent potentially
damaging consequences for the environment
and health.
The symbol
accompanying documents, indicates that this
appliance should not be treated as domestic
waste but must be taken to a special 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 and become trapped. 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.
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1. After unpacking the appliance, make sure that
it is undamaged and that the doors close
correctly. 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, to ensure that the refrigerant
circuit is fully efficient.
3. Installation of the appliance and electrical
connections must be carried out by a qualified
electrician, in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and local safety
regulations.
4. Clean the inside of the appliance before use.
Information:
This appliance does not contain CFCs.
The refrigerant circuit contains R134a (HFCs) or
R600a (HCs), see the rating plate inside the
appliance.
Appliances with isobutane (R600a): Isobutane is
a natural gas of low environmental impact.
Caution is required, however, since isobutane is
flammable. Therefore, ensure that refrigerant
circuit pipelines are not damaged.
Declaration of conformity
This product has been designed for preserving
food and is manufactured in compliance with
Regulation (CE) No. 1935/2004.
This product has been designed, manufactured
and marketed in compliance with:
• the safety objectives prescribed in the Low
Voltage Directive 2006/95/CE (which
replaced Directive 73/23/CEE as amended);
• the protection requirements of the "EMC"
89/336/CEE directive, amended by Directive
93/68/CEE
Electrical safety of the appliance can only be
guaranteed if it is correctly connected to an
approved earthing system.
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