Before Using The Freezer; Safeguarding The Environment; Precautions And General Recommendations - Whirlpool Afb 820 Manual

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• Your new appliance is a freezer designed
exclusively for domestic use.
To get the most out of your appliance, please
read the instructions carefully. These contain
a description of your appliance and useful
tips for storing food.
Keep this handbook for future consultation.

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Packing
The packaging material is entirely recyclable,
and marked with the recycling symbol.
Follow local regulations for scrapping.
Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags,
polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children,
as they are potentially dangerous.
2. Appliance
The freezer is made of recyclable material.
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with
local regulations for waste disposal. Make the
appliance unusable by cutting off the power cord.
The appliance must be delivered to an
authorised collection centre for the recovery of
refrigerant gas.

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

• Only use the freezer for storing frozen food,
freezing fresh food and making ice cubes.
• Do not cover or obstruct the air vents of the
appliance.
• Do not store liquids in glass containers in the
freezer compartment: danger of bursting.
• Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately
after taking them out of the freezer: risk of
"cold" burns.
• Do not allow children to play or hide inside
the freezer: risk of becoming trapped inside
and suffocating.
• Do not swallow the contents of the ice packs.
• Before servicing or cleaning the
appliance, unplug it from the mains or
disconnect the electrical power supply.
• The power cable may only be replaced by an
authorised person.
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BEFORE USING THE FREEZER

1. After unpacking the appliance, check for
2. Wait at least two hours without moving
3. Installation of the appliance and electrical
Information:
This appliance does not contain CFCs (replaced
with R134a) or HFCs (replaced with R600a -
Isobutane). For more information, refer to the
identification data plate affixed to the appliance.
Declaration of conformity
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Information
Appliances with Isobutane (R600a)
Isobutane is a naturally occurring, low
environmental impact gas. Caution is required,
however, since isobutane is flammable.
Therefore, it is essential to ensure that
refrigerant pipelines are not damaged.
damage and make sure that the doors shut
properly. Any damage must be reported to
your dealer within 24 hours after delivery of
the appliance.
the appliance before switching on. This
will give the refrigerant circuit time to
settle and operate efficiently.
connections must be carried out by a
qualified electrician, in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and local
regulations.
This appliance is intended to come into
contact with foodstuffs and conforms to
D.L. 108 of 25.01.1992 (European Directive
89/109/EEC).