For Your Safety - Hotpoint RLA36 Instructions Manual

For your safety, read the following advice:
The fridge cooling system contains a small amount of gas which is environmentally
friendly but flammable. To avoid any risk :-
Install the fridge following the installation instructions and ensure
that ventilation openings are kept clear of obstruction.
Take care when installing or moving the fridge to avoid damaging
the pipes on the rear.
If you suspect a leak, do not switch on the fridge, but open the
windows and doors to ventilate the room.
Do not use any mechanical or electrical devices inside the fridge, for
instance for manual defrosting.
Only use this fridge for storing domestic foodstuffs.
When installing your fridge :-
Ensure that the mains cable is not trapped underneath or behind the fridge
when you install or move it.
Do not stack any other appliance on top of this fridge as they may
damage the fridge or become unstable.
When using your fridge :-
Do not sit or stand on top of your fridge.
Do not store poisonous, flammable or dangerous substances in your fridge.
Do not use aerosol sprays for defrosting or cleaning your fridge.
If you sell the fridge, pass on this booklet to the new owner.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities 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.
Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
– WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of theappliance, un-
less they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as
– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
– farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
– bed and breakfast type environments;
– catering and similar non-retail applications.
Disposal of old electrical appliances
The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste 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.
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For Your Safety