Important Safe-Guards - DeLonghi Pinguino FX160ECO Use And Maintenance Manual

FX160/400ECO GB 24-06-2004

Important Safe-guards

• This appliance has been manufactured to cool and de-humidify domestic environments and
should not be used for other purposes.
• It is dangerous to alter or modify the unit's characteristics in any way.
• The appliance must be installed in conformity with the relevant national legislation.
• Should repairs be necessary, contact the nearest authorised Repair Service Centre. Unautho-
rised servicing can be dangerous.
• This appliance is to be used by adults only; keep children away from it.
• Always ground the appliance. Have the electrical system checked by a qualified electrician.
• Avoid using extension leads with the unit.
• Before cleaning or maintenance operations, always unplug the unit from the socket.
• Do not pull on or place strain on the power cable when moving the appliance.
• The appliance should not be installed where the atmosphere may contain combustible gases,
oil or sulphur, or near heat sources.
• If the appliance is utilised in areas where there is no ventilation of air, it is necessary to take pre-
cautions to avoid that the refrigerant gases that may leak from the appliance do not remain
in the room, thereby causing a fire hazard.
• This appliance must be utilised and installed only in rooms with a total volume of 15 cubic
metres or greater (31m
• Do not rest hot or heavy objects onto the appliance.
• Clean the anti-bacterial filters at least once a week.
• Avoid using heaters near the unit.
• The unit should be transported in a vertical position. If this is not possible secure the unit at an
angle, do not lie horizontally. Before transporting the unit drain the condensation collecting-
tray and tank. Avoid transportation, wait at least 1 hour before switching on the unit.
• The packaging materials can be recycled. You are therefore recommended to place them in
the special containers for differentiated waste collection.
• Keep the unit at least 50 cm away from inflammable substances (alcohol etc) or pressurised
containers (eg. aerosol cans).
• The appliance must be used only as indicated in this manual. These instructions are not inten-
ded to cover as many as possible conditions and situations which may arise. As with all hou-
sehold appliances installation, operation and conservation should be carried out prudently
and following common sense.
• In the case that the power cable becomes damaged, this must be substituted only by spe-
cialised personnel authorised by the manufacturer.
• Do not cover this appliance with bags when is not in use.
• R290 is a refrigerant complying with european directives relative to the enviroment. Do not
perforate any component of the refrigerating circuit.
• Unventilated area where the appilance using flammable refrigerants is installed shall be so
constructed that any leaked refrigerants will not stagnate so as to cause a fire or an explosion
hazard caussed by igniting stagnant refrigerants from other source such as electric heater,
stove and similar home applications.
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