Safety And Warning Information - Bosch KTW SERIES Operating And Installation Instructions

Safety and warning
information
Before you switch ON the
appliance
Please read the operating and
installation instructions carefully.
They contain important information
on how to install, use and maintain the
appliance.
Keep all documentation for subsequent
use or for the next owner.
Technical safety
This appliance contains a small quantity
of environmentally‐friendly but flam‐
mable 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.
In the event of damage:
Keep open flames or sources of
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ignition away from the appliance.
Switch off the appliance and unplug it
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from the mains.
Ventilate the room well for a few
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minutes.
Inform the after-sales service.
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The more refrigerant an appliance
contains, the larger the room must be.
Leaking refrigerant can form a flam‐
mable gas‐air mixture in rooms which
are too small.
The room must be at least 1 m
of refrigerant. The amount of refrigerant
in your appliance is indicated on the
rating plate inside the appliance.
Only customer service may change
the power cord and carry out any other
repairs. Improper installations and
repairs may put the user at considerable
risk.
Important information when
using the appliance
Never use electrical appliances inside
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the appliance (e. g. heaters, electric
ice makers, etc.). Risk of explosion!
Never use a steam cleaner to defrost
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or clean the appliance. The steam may
penetrate electrical parts and cause
a short‐circuit.
Risk of electric shock!
Do not use pointed or sharp‐edged
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implements to remove frost or layers
of ice.
You could damage the refrigerant
tubing. Leaking refrigerant may ignite
or cause eye injuries.
n Do not store products which contain
flammable propellants (e. g. spray
cans) or explosive substances in the
appliance. Explosion hazard!
Do not stand or support yourself on
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the base, drawers or doors, etc.
n Before defrosting or cleaning the
appliance, switch off the appliance,
pull out the mains plug or switch off
the fuse.
Pull on the mains plug, not on the
power cord.
Bottles which contain a high
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percentage of alcohol must be sealed
and stored in an upright position.
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per 8 g
Keep plastic parts and the door seal
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free of oil and grease. Otherwise, parts
and door seal will become porous.
Never cover or block the ventilation
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openings for the appliance.
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