Important Safety Instructions - Kelvinator refrigerator Use & Care Manual

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:
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
• 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.
• T his 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.
• C hildren should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
• 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.
warning
T he appliance must be plugged into its own
dedicated 220-240V, 50Hz AC electrical outlet.
E nsure that the electric outlet is properly earthed
to ground. Consult a qualified electrician if you
are unsure.
The plug must be accessible when the
appliance is in position.
Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug.
If the power cord is damaged, it should
be replaced by a service technician or
a qualified person.
U nplug the appliance before cleaning and
before changing the light bulb to avoid
electric shock.
N ever unplug the appliance by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip the plug firmly, and
pull straight out of the receptacle to prevent
damaging the power cord.
Choose a location that is not too cold –
the temperature should be above 10°C.
Put the appliance in a dry place, avoiding areas
of high moisture or humidity.
D on't put the appliance in frosty or unprotected
areas, for example in a garage or on a verandah.
Don't put the appliance in direct sunlight.
D on't put the appliance near stoves, fires
or heaters.
Do not use mechanical devices or other means
to accelerate the defrosting process, other than
those recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
Do not use electrical appliances inside the
food storage compartments of the appliance,
unless they are of the type recommended by
the manufacturer.
When correctly installed, your appliance should:
• have adequate clearance to the back and sides
for air circulation (refer to page 4).
• be aligned to the surrounding cupboards.
• have doors that will self-close from a partially
open position.
warning
• Have the stability foot in place (see diagrams on
pages 4 and 5) to prevent the appliance falling
forward when a door with heavy food load is opened.
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