Instructions

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33. If you decommission your appliance (even temporarily), ensure

that children cannot get into the appliance. Strictly observe the

corresponding safety instructions numbers. 1 and 4, chapter

DECOMMISSIONING, ultimate

34. Strictly observe the instructions in chapter INSTALLATION.

1. The condenser and the compressor, located at the rear of the

appliance, can reach high temperatures during ordinary operation.

Carry out the installation according to this manual. An insufficient

ventilation of the appliance will impair its operation and will damage

the appliance. Do not cover or block the ventilation slats at any time.

2. Do not store any bottled or canned beverages (neither still nor

carbonated) in the freezer compartment as their containers could

explode.

3. Do not touch the extremely cooled surfaces with wet or damp hands,

because your skin may stick on these surfaces.

4. Never stow food and / or storage containers, especially containers

made of metal, in the freezer while your hands are damp or wet.

Ensure that your hands are always dry. RISK OF FROSTBITE!

1. Do not store dry ice in the appliance.

2. 1- (*), 2- (**), and 3-stars (***) freezers are not suitable for freezing

fresh food (see also chapter MEANING OF THE *-LABELLING OF

FREEZERS).

3. When you move the appliance, hold it at its base and lift it carefully.

Keep the appliance in an upright position.

4. When you move the appliance using the rollers (depending on

model), only move it forwards or backwards as the rollers are not

pivotable and do not allow any lateral motion. Lateral motion can

damage the appliance and floor seriously.

5. Do not tilt the appliance more than 45

6. If the appliance is transported in a horizontal position, some oil may

flow from the compressor into the refrigerant circuit.

7. Leave the appliance in an upright position for 4 - 6 hours before you

switch it on to ensure, that the oil has flowed back into the

compressor.

8. If you use the appliance for the first time or the appliance has been

disconnected from the mains for a longer period of time, allow the

appliance to cool down for 3 until 4 hours on medium temperature

setting before you place any fresh or frozen food in the appliance. If

CAUTION!

NOTICE!