homelabs HME030438N User Manual page 8

Important Safety Instructions
WARNINGS RELATED TO PLACING ITEMS
• Do not put flammable, explosive, volatile and highly corrosive items in or near the fridge to prevent
damages to the product or fire accidents.
• This product is a household fridge and this equipment can only be used for storage of food.
According to the standard requirements, a household fridge shall not be used for other purposes,
such as storage of blood, drugs, or biological products.
• Do not place items such as bottled or sealed container of fluid such as bottled beers and beverages
in the fridge to prevent bursts or other losses.
WARNINGS FOR ENERGY
• The fridge might not operate consistently when used for an extended period of time below the cold
end of the range of temperatures for which the fridge is designed.
WARNINGS FOR FOOD SAFETY
• Effervescent drinks should not be stored in food fridge compartments or cabinets or in low-temperature
compartments or cabinets, and that some products such as ice water should not be consumed too cold.
• Do not exceed the storage time recommended by the food manufacturers for any kind of food.
• Prevent undue rise in the temperature of the frozen food while defrosting the fridge.
• A rise in temperature of the frozen food during manual defrosting, maintenance or cleaning could
shorten the storage life.
• Follow these instructions to avoid the contamination of food:
- Do not open the door for long periods as this can cause a significant increase of the temperature
in the compartments of the fridge.
- Regularly clean the surfaces that can come in contact with food and the accessible drainage systems.
- Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the fridge to avoid contact with other food.
- If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave
the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.
WARNINGS RELATED TO DISPOSAL
Refrigerant and cyclopentane foaming material used for the fridge are flammable. Therefore,
when the fridge is scrapped, it shall be kept away from any fire source and be recovered by
a special recovering company with corresponding qualification other than be disposed by
combustion, so as to prevent damage to the environment or any other harm.
When the fridge is scrapped, disassemble the doors, and remove gasket of door and shelves;
put the doors and shelves in a proper place, so as to prevent trapping of any child.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For Household Use Only
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