Hoover HN5D 84 B Instruction Manual page 24

• FOR appliances with a freezer compartment: do not store bottled
or canned liquids (especially carbonated drinks) in the freezer
compartment. Bottles and cans may burst!
• FOR appliances with a freezer compartment: never put frozen food
straight from the freezer compartment in your mouth. Risk of low-
temperature burns!
• Keep plastic parts and the door seal free of oil and grease.
Otherwise, plastic parts and the door seal will become porous.
• Before performing any operation, unplug the power cord from the
power socket.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the
defrosting process, other than those recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Do not use pointed or sharp-edged objects such as knives or forks
to remove the frost.
• Never use hairdryers, electrical heaters or other such electrical
appliances for defrosting.
• It is recommended to keep the plug clean, any excessive dust
residues on the plug can be the cause fire.
• Do not try to repair, disassemble or modify the appliance by
yourself. In case of repair please contact always our customer
service.
• Supervise children while the appliance is being cleaned or
maintained.
• Do not clean the cold glass shelves with hot water. Sudden
temperature change may cause the glass to break.
• WARNING: The tubes of the refrigeration circuit convey a small
quantity of an environmentally friendly but flammable refrigerant
(R600a) and insulating gas (cyclopentane). It does not damage the
ozone layer and does not increase the greenhouse effect. If
refrigerant escapes, it may injure your eyes or ignite.
• If the refrigerant circuit should be damaged:
- Switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug,
- Keep naked flames and/or ignition sources away from the
appliance,
- Thoroughly ventilate the room for several minutes,
- Inform customer service.
• WARNING: Do not damage the plug and/or the power cord; this
could cause electrical shocks or fires.
• WARNING: Do not use multiple portable socket-outlets or portable
power supplies. We do not recommend the use of extension leads
and multi-way adapters.
• Do not attempt to sit or stand on the top of the appliance. You
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