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4 GENERAL WARNINGS
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 220-240V, 50Hz AC 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.
• Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure
or in the built-in structure clear of obstruction.
• When installed correctly, your refrigerator should:
– Have adequate space at the back and sides for
air circulation (refer to page 5).
– Be vertically aligned to the surrounding cupboards.
– Have doors that will self-close from a partially
open position.
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.
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