Safety Information - AEG SKS71001F0 User Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION

In the interest of your safety and to en-
sure the correct use, before installing
and first using the appliance, read this
user manual carefully, including its hints
and warnings. To avoid unnecessary
mistakes and accidents, it is important
to ensure that all people using the ap-
pliance are thoroughly familiar with its
operation and safety features. Save
these instructions and make sure that
they remain with the appliance if it is
moved or sold, so that everyone using
it through its life will be properly in-
formed on appliance use and safety.
For the safety of life and property keep
the precautions of these user's instruc-
tions as the manufacturer is not respon-
sible for damages caused by omission.
CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE
PEOPLE SAFETY
• 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 en-
sure that they do not play with the
appliance.
• Keep all packaging well away from
children. There is risk of suffocation.
• If you are discarding the appliance
pull the plug out of the socket, cut
the connection cable (as close to the
appliance as you can) and remove
the door to prevent playing children
to suffer electric shock or to close
themselves into it.
• If this appliance featuring magnetic
door seals is to replace an older ap-
pliance having a spring lock (latch) on
the door or lid, be sure to make that
spring lock unusable before you dis-
card the old appliance. This will pre-
vent it from becoming a death trap
for a child.
GENERAL SAFETY
WARNING!
Keep ventilation openings, in the appli-
ance enclosure or in the built-in struc-
ture, clear of obstruction.
• The appliance is intended for keep-
ing foodstuff and/or beverages in a
normal household as explained in
this instruction booklet.
• Do not use a mechanical device or
any artificial means to speed up the
thawing process.
• Do not use other electrical applian-
ces (such as ice cream makers) inside
of refrigerating appliances, unless
they are approved for this purpose
by the manufacturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant cir-
cuit.
• The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is
contained within the refrigerant cir-
cuit of the appliance, a natural gas
with a high level of environmental
compatibility, which is nevertheless
flammable.
During transportation and installation
of the appliance, be certain that
none of the components of the re-
frigerant circuit become damaged.
If the refrigerant circuit should be-
come damaged:
– avoid open flames and sources of
ignition
– thoroughly ventilate the room in
which the appliance is situated
• It is dangerous to alter the specifica-
tions or modify this product in any
way. Any damage to the cord may
cause a short-circuit, fire and/or elec-
tric shock.
WARNING!
Any electrical component (pow-
er cord, plug, compressor) must
be replaced by a certified serv-
ice agent or qualified service
personnel to avoid hazard.