Important Safety Instructions - Electrolux TM Series User Manual

1 important safety instructions electrolux refrigeration

Important safety instructions

Please read the user manual carefully and store in a handy
place for later reference.
The symbols you will see in this booklet have these meanings:
v
warning
This symbol indicates information concerning your
personal safety
caution
This symbol indicates information on how to avoid
damaging the appliance
tips and information
This symbol indicates tips and information about use
of the appliance
environmental tip
This symbol indicates tips and information about
economical and ecological use of the appliance
Meanings of symbols used in this manual are shown below:
This symbol indicates never to do this
This symbol indicates always do this
warning
Stability foot
When your refrigerator is in place, wind down the
stability foot to the floor to stabilise it. Lift the front
of the refrigerator to take the weight off the stability
foot, then turn it ¼ turn further to ensure firm
contact with the floor. If you do move the refrigerator,
remember to wind it back up, to allow the refrigerator
to roll. Remember to reset it when reinstalling.
side view
Stabilising foot
wound down
front view
warning
This appliance is not intended for use 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 should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
• I f pressurised aerosol containers bear the word
'flammable' and/or a small flame symbol,
do not store them inside any refrigerator
or freezer. If you do so you may cause an explosion.
• W hen you dispose of your old refrigerators and
freezers, remove any doors. Children can suffocate
if they get trapped inside.
• T his appliance contains insulation formed with
flammable blowing gases. Avoid safety hazards
by carefully disposing of this appliance.
• D on't use a steam cleaner. If live components come
into contact with condensing steam, they may short-
circuit or cause an electric shock.
¼ turn
R600a refrigerant warning
This appliance contains a small quantity of environmentally
friendly, but flammable, non-synthetic R600a refrigerant:
• E nsure that the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not
damaged during transportation and installation.
• L eaking refrigerant may cause eye injuries or ignite.
• T he room for installing appliance must be at least 1m
per 8g of refrigerant. The amount of refrigerant in the
appliance can be found on the rating plate inside the
appliance.
warning
The refrigerator must be plugged into its own
dedicated 220-240V, 50Hz AC electrical outlet.
The plug must be accessible when the refrigerator is in
position.
It is essential the power point 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 power cord is damaged, have it replaced by a
qualified service technician.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning it, or changing
the light bulb 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.
Keep the refrigerator out of direct sunlight.
Don't locate the refrigerator near stoves, fires or
heaters.
When installed correctly, your refrigerator should:
– Have adequate space at the back and sides for air
circulation (refer to page 2).
– Be aligned to the surrounding cupboards.
– Have doors that will self-close from a partially open position.
Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure
or in the built-in structure clear of obstruction.
When transporting and installing the refrigerator,
care should be taken to ensure that no parts of the
refrigerating circuit are damaged.
warning
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