Important Safety Instructions - Electrolux EUN 1272 Instruction Booklet

Important Safety Instructions

These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before
installing or using this appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any
of the meanings of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department.
Prior to Installation
¥ Check the appliance for transport damage. Under
no circumstance should a damaged appliance be
installed. In the event of damage please contact
your retailer.
Installation
¥ This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving it.
¥ It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt
to modify this product in any way.
¥ Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the
electrical supply cable.
Important: if the supply cable is damaged, it must
be replaced by a cable available from the
manufacturer or your local Service Force Centre.
¥ Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
¥ Parts which heat up should not be exposed.
Whenever possible, the back of the appliance
should be close to a wall, but leaving the required
distance for ventilation, as stated in the installation
instructions.
¥ The appliance should be left for 2 hours after
installation before it is turned on, in order to allow
the refrigerant to settle.
Refrigerant
¥ The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained
within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a
natural gas with a high level of environmental
compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.
¥ During transportation and installation of the
appliance, be certain that none of the components
of the refrigerant circuit become damaged.
¥ If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged: -
avoid open flames and sources of ignition.
- thoroughly ventilate the room in which the
appliance is situated.
Child Safety
¥ Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or
play with the product.
¥ There is a risk of suffocation! Keep packaging
material away from children!
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General Safety
¥ This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its
cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must
therefore only be carried out by authorised
technicians.
¥ Take utmost care when handling your
appliance so as not to cause any damages to
the cooling unit with consequent possible fluid
leakages.
¥ The appliance must not be located close to
radiators or boilers.
¥ Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to
direct sunlight.
¥ Do not use other electrical appliances (such as
ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating
appliances.
During Use
¥ This appliance is designed for domestic use only,
specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs. It is
not intended for commercial or industrial use.
¥ Containers with flammable gases or liquids can
leak at low temperatures. Do not store any
containers with flammable materials, such as spray
cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc. in the
freezer.
¥ Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has
thawed out.
¥ Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
freezer compartment.
¥ Ice lollies can cause Ôfrost/freezer burnsÕ if
consumed straight from the freezer.
¥ Do not remove items from the freezer compartment
if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause
skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
¥ Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer
as they can burst when the contents freeze.
¥ ManufacturersÕ recommended storage times should
be adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.
Maintenance and Cleaning
¥ Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance
and disconnect from the electrical supply.
¥ When unplugging always pull the plug from the
mains socket, do not pull on the cable.