Important Safety Instructions - Electrolux S85528KG1 User Manual

4 important safety instructions frost free refrigeration

Important safety instructions

Please read the user manual carefully and store in a handy
place for later reference.
warning
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 ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
warning
R600a refrigerant
This appliance contains a small quantity of
environmentally friendly, but fl ammable, non-synthetic
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.
• The room for installing appliance must be at least 1m
per 8g of refrigerant. The amount of refrigerant in
the appliance can be found on the rating plate inside
the appliance.
warning
• If pressurised aerosol containers bear the word
'fl ammable' and/or a small fl ame 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
fl ammable blowing gases. Avoid safety hazards by
carefully disposing of this appliance.
• Don't use a steam cleaner. If live components come
into contact with condensing steam, they may
short-circuit or cause an electric shock.
When disposing of your old refrigerator or freezer,
remove all doors. Children can suffocate if they get
trapped inside.
Switching off your appliance
If the appliance needs to be switched off for an extended
period, the following steps should be taken to reduce the
symptoms of mould:
1. Remove all food.
2. Remove the power plug from the power point.
3. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
4. Ensure that all the doors are wedged open slightly for
air circulation.
warning
The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated
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 qualifi ed 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
qualifi ed 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 fi rmly 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.
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Don't locate the refrigerator near stoves, fi res or heaters.
When installed correctly, your refrigerator should:
– Have adequate space at the back and sides for air
circulation (refer to "Installing your new appliance").
– Be aligned to the surrounding cupboards.
– Have doors that will self-close from a partially open position.
Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or
in the built-in structure clear of obstruction.
When transporting and installing the refrigerator,
care should be taken to ensure that no parts of the
refrigerating circuit are damaged.