Safety And Warning Information - Bosch KAD 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.
The manufacturer is not liable if you fail to comply with
the instructions and warnings.
Keep all documentation for subsequent use or for the
next owner.
Technical safety
This appliance contains a small quantity of
environmentally‐friendly but flammable 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.
If damage has occurred
Keep naked flames and/or ignition sources away
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from the appliance.
Switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug.
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Thoroughly ventilate the room for several minutes.
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Notify customer service.
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The more refrigerant an appliance contains, the larger
the room must be. Leaking refrigerant can form
a flammable gas‐air mixture in rooms which are too
small.
The room must be at least 1 m
The amount of refrigerant in your appliance is
indicated on the rating plate inside the appliance.
If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it
must be replaced by the manufacturer, customer
service or a similarly qualified person. Improper
installations and repairs may put the user at
considerable risk.
Repairs may be performed by the manufacturer,
customer service or a similarly qualified person only.
Only original parts supplied by the manufacturer may
be used. The manufacturer guarantees that only these
parts satisfy the safety requirements.
An extension cable may be purchased from customer
service only.
Important information when using the
appliance
Never use electrical appliances inside the appliance
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(e. g. heaters, electric ice makers, etc.). Risk of
explosion!
Never use a steam cleaner to defrost or clean the
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appliance. Steam may come into contact with
electrical components and cause a short‐circuit.
Risk of electric shock!
Do not use pointed and sharp‐edged implements to
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remove frost or layers of ice. You could damage the
refrigerant tubing. Leaking refrigerant may cause
eye injuries.
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per 8 g of refrigerant.
Do not store products which contain flammable
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propellants (e. g. spray cans) or explosive
substances in the appliance. Risk of explosion!
Do not stand or support yourself on the base,
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drawers or doors, etc.
Before defrosting and cleaning the appliance, pull
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out the mains plug or switch off the fuse.
Do not pull out the mains plug by tugging the cable.
Bottles which contain a high percentage of alcohol
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must be sealed and stored in an upright position.
Keep plastic parts and the door seal free of oil and
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grease. Otherwise, parts and door seal will become
porous.
Never cover or block the ventilation openings for the
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appliance.
People (children incl.) who have limited physical,
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sensory or mental abilities or inadequate knowledge
must not use this appliance unless they are
supervised or given meticulous instructions.
Do not store bottled or canned drinks (especially
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carbonated drinks) in the freezer compartment.
Bottles and cans may explode!
Never put frozen food straight from the freezer
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compartment into your mouth.
Risk of low‐temperature burns!
Avoid prolonged touching of frozen food, ice or the
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evaporator pipes, etc. Risk of low‐temperature
burns!
Children in the household
Keep children away from packaging and its parts.
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Danger of suffocation from folding cartons and
plastic film!
Do not allow children to play with the appliance!
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If the appliance features a lock, keep the key out of
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the reach of children.
General regulations
The appliance is suitable
for refrigerating and freezing food,
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for making ice,
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for dispensing drinking water.
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This appliance is intended for use in the home and
the home environment.
The appliance is suppressed according to EU
Directive 2004/108/EC.
The refrigeration circuit has been checked for leaks.
This product complies with the relevant safety
regulations for electrical appliances (EN 60335-2-24).
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