Safety Information - Haier HRF-550FSS User Manual

Safety information

Before switching on the appliance for the first time read the fol-
lowing safety hints!:
WARNING!
Before first use
▶ Make sure there is no transport damage.
▶ Remove all packaging and keep out of children´s reach.
▶ Wait at least two hours before installing the appliance in order to
ensure the refrigerant circuit is fully efficient.
▶ Handle the appliance always with at least two persons because it
is heavy.
▶ Installation
▶ The appliance should be placed in a well-ventilated place. Ensure a
space of at least 10 cm above and around the appliance.
▶ Never place the appliance in a damp area or location where it might
be splashed with water. Clean and dry water splashes and stains
with a soft clean cloth.
▶ Do not install the appliance in direct sunlight or in the near of heat
sources(e.g. stoves, heaters).
▶ Install and level the appliance in an area suitable for its size and use.
▶ Keep ventilation openings in the appliance or in the in-built struc-
ture clear of obstruction.
▶ Make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate agrees
with the power supply. If it does not, contact an electrician.
▶ The appliance is operated by a 220-240 VAC/50 Hz power sup-
ply. Abnormal voltage fluctuation may cause the appliance to fail
to start, or damage to the temperature control or compressor, or
there may be an abnormal noise when operating. In such case, an
automatic regulator shall be mounted.
▶ Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
▶ Ensure that the power cable is not trapped by the refrigerator. Do
not step on the power cable.
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WARNING!
▶ Use a separate earthed socket for the power supply which is easy
accessible. The appliance must be earthed.
Only for UK: The appliance's power cable is fitted with 3-cord
(grounding) plug that fits a standard 3-cord (grounded) socket.
Never cut off or dismount the third pin (grounding). After the ap-
pliance is installed, the plug should be accessible.
▶ Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
Daily use
▶ This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental ca-
pabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in
a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
▶ Keep away children under 3 years of age from the appliance unless
they are constantly supervised.
▶ Children shall not play with the appliance.
▶ If cool gas or other inflammable gas is leaking in the vicinity of the
appliance, turn off the valve of the leaking gas, open the doors and
windows and do not unplug a plug in the power cable of the refrig-
erator or any other appliance.
▶ Notice that the appliance is set for operation at a specific ambient
range between 10 and 43°C. The appliance may not work properly
if it is left for a long period at a temperature above or below the
indicated range.
▶ Do not place unstable articles (heavy objects, containers filled with
water) on top of the refrigerator, to ovoid personal injury caused by
falling or electric shock caused by contact with water.
▶ Do not pull on the door shelves. The door may be pulled slant, the
bottle rack, may be pulled away, or the appliance may topple.
▶ Open and close the doors only with the handles. The gap between
the doors and between the doors and the cabinet is very narrow.
Do not extend your hands in these areas to avoid pinching your
fingers. Open or close the refrigerator doors only when there are
no children standing within the range of door movement.
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