Electrical Supply Connection
Connect the appliance to the electrical supply (220-240 V ~
50 Hz) with the plug and lead, which are fitted.
Connections to the mains supply should be in accordance
with local regulations.
DO NOT use plug adapter.
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The appliance must be plugged into an earthed
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socket.
Always make sure that the plug is accessible after
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the appliance has been positioned.
If the electrical cable is damaged or worn, turn off the
refrigerator and consult an authorised agent for replacement.
The appliance is supplied with a standard 13 amp
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3-pin mains plug fitted with a 13-amp fuse. Should
the fuse require replacement, it must be replaced
with a fuse rated at 13 amp and approved to BS1362.
If the mains plug which is fitted is unsuitable for
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the socket outlet in your home or is removed for
any other reason, please contact an approved
electrician.
The mains lead of this appliance has been fitted with a BS
1363A 13A fused plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug,
follow the steps below:
1.
Remove the fuse cover and fuse.
2.
Fit replacement 13A fuse, ASTA approved to BS 1362
type, into the fuse cover.
3.
Replace fuse cover.
Fig. 9.3
During Usage
• Do not connect your fridge freezer to the mains
electricity supply using an extension lead.
• Do not use damaged, torn or old plugs.
• Do not pull, bend or damage the cord.
• This appliance is designed for use by adults. Do not
allow children to play with the appliance or hang off the
door.
• Never touch the power cord/plug with wet hands. This
may cause a short circuit or electric shock.
• Do not place glass bottles or cans in the ice-making
compartment as they will burst when the contents
freeze.
• Do not place explosive or flammable material in your
fridge. Place drinks with high alcohol content vertically
in the fridge compartment and make sure their tops are
tightly closed.
• When removing ice from the icemaking compartment,
do not touch it. Ice may cause frost burns and/or cuts.
• Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Do not
eat ice-cream or ice cubes immediately after they are
removed from the ice-making compartment.
• Do not re-freeze thawed frozen food. This may cause
health issues such as food poisoning. Old and Out-of-
order Fridges
• If your old fridge or freezer has a lock, break or remove
the lock before discarding it, because children may get
trapped inside it and may cause an accident.
• Old fridges and freezers contain isolation material and
refrigerant with CFC. Therefore, take care not to harm
environment when you are discarding your old fridges.
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