Operation Manual
15
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL 
RECOMMENDATIONS
• Use the refrigerator compartment only for 
storing fresh food and beverages and use the 
freezer compartment only for storing frozen 
food, freezing fresh food and making ice 
cubes.
• After installation, make sure that the 
appliance is not standing on the power supply 
cable.
• Do not store glass containers with liquids in 
the freezer since they may burst.
• Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately 
after taking them out of the freezer since they 
may cause cold burns.
• Before carrying out any maintenance or 
cleaning, always unplug the appliance or 
disconnect the power supply.
• Make sure that your appliance is not near a 
heat source.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other 
flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of 
this or any other appliance. The fumes can 
create a fire hazard or explosion.
• To ensure proper ventilation leave a 1 cm 
space on both sides and above the appliance.
• Ensure that the vent outlets on the appliance 
casing or housing unit are unobstructed in 
order to allow correct air circulation.
• All appliances equipped with an ice maker or 
water dispenser must be connected to a 
mains water supply that delivers potable 
water only (with water pressure between 1.7 
and 8.1 bar (25 and 117 PSI)). Ice makers and/ 
or water dispensers not directly connected to 
a mains water supply must be filled with 
potable water only.
• Install and level the appliance on a floor strong 
enough to take its weight and in an area 
suitable for its size and use.
• Install the appliance in a dry and well-
ventilated place The appliance is set for 
operation at specific ambient temperature 
ranges, according to the climatic class 
indicated on the data plate: The appliance may 
not work properly if it is left for a long period 
at a temperature above or below the 
indicated range.
• Be careful not to damage the floors when you 
move the appliance (e.g. parquet flooring).
• Do not use mechanical devices or any means 
other than those recommended by the 
manufacturer to speed up the defrosting 
process.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the 
freezer compartments, unless such appliances 
are specifically recommended by the 
manufacturer.
• This appliance is not designed for use by 
young children or the infirm.
• To avoid the risk of children being trapped 
and therefore suffocating, do not allow them 
to play or hide inside the appliance.
• The power cable may only be replaced by an 
authorized person.
• Do not use extension leads or adapters.
• It must be possible to disconnect the 
appliance from the mains by unplugging it or 
by means of a two-pole switch fitted upline of 
the socket.
• Ensure that the voltage indicated on the 
appliance data plate corresponds to the 
domestic supply voltage
• Do not ingest the contents (non-toxic) of the 
ice packs (if provided).
Climatic class Amb. T. (°C) Amb. T. (°F)
SN From 10 to 32 From 50 to 90
N From 16 to 32 From 61 to 90
ST From 18 to 38 From 64 to 100
T From 18 to 43 From 64 to 110










