Safety Information - Electrolux EQE6879A User Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Note: You must read these warnings carefully
before installing or using the refrigerator. If
you need assistance, contact your customer
care centre. The manufacturer will not accept
liability, should these instructions or any other
safety instructions incorporated in this book be
ignored.
WARNING
• It is essential the electric outlet is properly
earthed to ground. Consult a qualified
electrician if you are unsure.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the
food storage compartments of the
appliance, unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning or
moving it to avoid electric shock.
• Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling the
electrical cord as this may damage it. Grip
the plug firmly and pull straight out.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order
to avoid a hazard
• Don't use a steam cleaner. If livecomponents
come into contact with condensing steam,
they may short-circuit or cause an electric
shock.
• Do not store explosive substances such as
aerosol cans with a flammable propellant
this appliance. If pressurised aerosol
containers bear the word 'flammable' and/or
a small flame symbol, do not store them
inside any refrigerator or freezer.If you do so
you may cause an explosion.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• This appliance contains insulation formed
with flammable blowing gases. Avoid safety
hazards by carefully disposing of this
appliance.
• If you wish to discard this refrigerator, please
contact your local authorities and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
• When you dispose of your old refrigerators
and freezers, remove any doors. Children
can suffocate if they get trapped inside.
• When positioning the appliance, ensure the
supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
• Do not locate multiple portable socket-
outlets or portable power supplies at the rear
of the appliance.
WARNING
R600a refrigerant warning
This appliance contains flammable
R600a refrigerant. Avoid safety
hazards by carefully installing,
handling, servicing and disposing of
this appliance.
• Ensure that the tubing of the refrigerant
circuit is not damaged during transportation
and installation.
• Leaking refrigerant may cause eye injuries or
ignite.
• The room for installing appliance must be
at least 1m per 8g of refrigerant.The amount
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of refrigerant in the appliance can be found
on the rating plate inside the appliance.
• If you are unsure of the refrigerant check the
rating plate inside the refrigerator
compartment.
• It is hazardous for anyone other than an
Authorised Service Person to service this
appliance. In Queensland Australia the
Authorisation Service Person MUST hold
a Gas Work Authorisation for hydrocarbon
refrigerants to carry out servicing or repairs
which involve the removal of covers.
• Keep ventilation openings in the appliance
enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other
means to accelerate the defrosting process,
other than those recommended by the
manufacturer.
WARNING
Stable Footing
When your refrigerator is in place, you
need to stabilise it. Lift the front of the
refrigerator to take the weight off each
stability foot and make small quarter
turns to each foot until it is in firm
contact with the floor. If you intend to
move the refrigerator, remember to
wind up each foot so that you can
move it freely. Repeat the process of the
foot adjustment once you have settled
on the new location of the refrigerator.
Side View
Stabilising foot
wound down
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