Important Information Regarding Safety And The Environment; General Safety - Bertazzoni REF36FDBZ NV Series Installation And Use 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 authorized
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
4
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 Authorized Service
Provider install the appliance and set up its electrical
connections. The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for damages arising from procedures
performed by unauthorized persons.
> Do not eat Popsicles 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.