Precautions And Tips; General Safety; Disposal; Respecting And Conserving The Environment - Hotpoint Ariston BD 24/HA Series Operating Instructions Manual

Precautions and tips

! The appliance was designed and manufactured in
GB
compliance with international safety standards. The
following warnings are provided for safety reasons
and must be read carefully.
This appliance complies with the following
Community Directives:
- 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and
subsequent amendments;
-89/336/EEC of 03.05.89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) and subsequent amendments;
- 2002/96/CE.

General safety

the home and is not intended for commercial or
industrial use.
food products by adults only and according to the
instructions in this manual.
moist hands and feet.
could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
from the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.
appliance and disconnect it from the electrical supply.
It is not sufficient to set the temperature adjustment
knobs on (appliance off) to eliminate all electrical
contact.
should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself.
cause injury or further malfunctioning of the appliance.
electrical equipment - other than the type
recommended by the manufacturer - inside the
frozen food storage compartments.
your mouth.
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
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.
can become a choking or suffocation hazard.
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Disposal

disposing packaging material for recycling purposes.
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires
that old household electrical appliances must not be
disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste
stream. Old appliances must be collected separately
in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of
the materials they contain and reduce the impact
on human health and the environment. The crossed
out "wheeled bin" symbol on the product reminds
you of your obligation, that when you dispose of the
appliance it must be separately collected.
Consumers should contact their local authority
or retailer for information concerning the correct
disposal of their old appliance.

Respecting and conserving the environment

room. Ensure that it is protected from direct sunlight
and do not place it near heat sources.
opening the door too frequently in order to conserve
energy.
cold air must circulate freely for food to be preserved
properly. If circulation is impeded, the compressor
will work continuously.
The internal temperature will increase and force the
compressor to work harder and will consume more
energy.
A thick layer of ice makes cold transference to food
products more difficult and results in increased
energy consumption.
ensure they are free of debris and to prevent cold air
from escaping (see Maintenance).