Electrolux EQE5607 User Manual page 4

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GENERAL WARNINGS
Read the following carefully to avoid damage
or injury. It is important to use your refrigerator
safely. Check these safety points before using
your refrigerator.
• The appliance must be plugged into its own
dedicated electrical outlet.
• The plug must be accessible when the
refrigerator is in position.
• It is essential the powerpoint is properly
earthed to ground. Consult a qualified
electrician if you are unsure.
• Don't use extension cords or adapter plugs
with this refrigerator.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order
to avoid a hazard.
• Unplug the appliance before cleaning and
before changing the light bulb(when fitted) 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.
• Choose a location for your refrigerator that
isn't too cold. The ambient room temperature
should be above 10°C.
• Stand your refrigerator in a dry place avoid
areas of high moisture or humidity.
• Don't put the refrigerator in frosty or
unprotected areas like a garage or on the
verandah.
• Don't plug your refrigerator into a timer fitted
to the powerpoint.
• Do not put the refrigerator in direct sunlight,
near stoves, fires or heaters.
• Do not put the refrigerator on an uneven
surface.
• Do not store flammable materials on or
under the appliance, e.g. aerosols.
• Do not store explosive substances such as
aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in
this appliance.
• Never store fizzy drinks in the freezer
compartment.
• Never try to repair the refrigerator yourself,
only use a qualified or authorised service
person for repairs.
• Never use electric heaters or dryers to
defrost the freezer because you can receive
an electric shock.
• When transporting and installing the
refrigerator, care should be taken to ensure
that no parts of the refrigerating circuit are
damaged.
• When installed correctly, your refrigerator
should:
– Have adequate space at the back
and sides for air circulation.
– Be vertically aligned to the surrounding
cupboards.
– Have doors that will self-close from a
partially open position.
• The appliance is not to be used by persons
(including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Children being supervised not to play with
the appliance.
NOTE: You must read these warnings carefully
before installing or using the refrigerator. If you
need assistance, contact your Customer Care
Department. The manufacturer will not accept
liability, should these instructions or any other
safety instructions incorporated in this book be
ignored.
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications such
as,
• The kitchen areas in shops, offices and
other working enviroments;
• Farm house and by clients in hotels,
motels and other residential type
enviroments;
• Bed and breakfast type environments;
• Catering and similar non-retail
applications;