Important Information Regarding Safety And The Environment; General Safety - Bertazzoni REF BBN Series User Manual

1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

This manual will help you to get started using
your appliance quickly and in a safe manner.
> Please read this user manual carefully before
installing and using the product.
> Always heed the applicable safety information.
> Keep the user manual in an easily accessible
place for future use.
> Please read all of the additional documents
provided with the product.
Please keep in mind that this manual may apply to
several different product models.
This manual expressly indicates the differences
between the various models.
WARNING
Risk of injury and property damage.
NOTE
Important information and useful tips.
The packaging materials for this product
have been manufactured from recyclable
materials in accordance with National
Environmental Regulations.
This chapter contains safety information that will
help you to prevent risks of injury or property
damage. Failure to follow these instructions shall
render any product warranty void.

1.1 General Safety

> This appliance may be used by children aged
8 or older, by people who have limited physical,
sensory or mental capabilities and by people who
lack experience and information, provided that they
have been given instructions concerning the safe
use of the appliance and are supervised, and that
the risks have been eliminated. Children should not
play with the appliance. Cleaning and care should
not be performed by children unless they are
supervised by an adult.
> Unplug the appliance if you encounter a
malfunction during use.
> If the appliance malfunctions, it must not be
allowed to remain on until repaired by an authorised
service provider. Risk of electric shock!
>
Plug the appliance into a grounded socket that is
protected by a fuse and that corresponds to the value
on the product's nameplate. The appliance should
not be plugged into a GFCI protected outlet. Have
a qualified electrician ground the appliance. Our
company cannot be held responsible for damages
resulting from a failure to use the appliance with a
grounded socket pursuant to local regulations.
> Unplug the appliance
when not in use.
> Never wash the
appliance by pouring,
daubing or spraying
water onto it! Risk of
electric shock!
> Never touch the plug with wet hands!
> Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the
cable; pull on the plug itself. Always brace one hand
against the socket panel while pulling the plug out.
> Do not plug in the refrigerator if the wall socket
is loose.
>
Never connect your refrigerator to an energy
saving device. Such systems are harmful to your
appliance.
> Make sure the appliance is unplugged during
installation, maintenance, cleaning and repairs.
> Make sure to have your Authorised Service
Provider install the appliance and set up its
electrical connections. The manufacturer cannot
be held responsible for damages arising from
procedures performed by unauthorised persons.
> Do not eat ice lollies or ice cubes immediately
after you take them out of the freezer compartment!
This may cause an ice burn in your mouth!
> Do not touch frozen food with wet hands! It may
stick to your hands!
> Do not put bottled or canned liquid beverages in
the freezer compartment. They may burst!
> Never use steam or steam cleaners to clean or
defrost the refrigerator. Steam coming into contact
with the electrical components of your refrigerator
can cause short circuit or electric shock!
>
Do not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process; use only those
recommended by the manufacturer.
> Never use refrigerator components such as the
door or drawers as means of support or as steps.
This may cause the appliance to tip over or damage
it.
> Do not damage areas where refrigerant is
circulating with drilling or cutting tools. If the gas
ducts in the evaporator, the tubing extensions or
the surface coatings are punctured, the refrigerant
could blow out, causing skin irritation and eye
injuries.
> Do not cover or allow any object to block the
ventilation openings in your refrigerator.
> Ensure that beverages with higher alcohol content
are tightly closed and store them vertically.
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