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Precautions and tips, General safety, Disposal – Hotpoint Refridgerator/Freezer Combination FFp187MG User Manual

Page 8: Respecting and conserving the environment

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Precautions and tips

! The appliance was designed and manufactured in

compliance with international safety standards. The

following warnings are provided for safety reasons and

must be read carefully.

This appliance complies with the following

Community Directives:

- 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and

subsequent amendments;

-89/336/EEC of 03.05.89 (Electromagnetic

Compatibility) and subsequent amendments;

- 2002/96/CE.

General safety

• The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the

home and is not intended for commercial or industrial use.

• The appliance must be used to store and freeze food

products by adults only and according to the instructions

in this manual.

• The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in

covered areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave the

appliance exposed to rain and storms.

• Do not touch the appliance with bare feet or with wet or

moist hands and feet.

• Do not touch the cooling surfaces:

this could cause

skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.

• When unplugging the appliance always pull the plug

from the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.

• Before cleaning and maintenance, always switch off the

appliance and disconnect it from the electrical supply. It

is not sufficient to set the temperature adjustment knob

on OFF (appliance off) to eliminate all electrical contact.

• In the case of a malfunction, under no circumstances

should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself.

Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may

cause injury or further malfunctioning of the appliance.

• Warning: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. Do not

use electrical devices or other tools inside the

compartments.

• Do not use a mercury filled thermometer as breakage

would cause a health hazard.

• Do not put ice cubes taken directly from the freezer into

your mouth.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory 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.

• Keep packaging material out of the reach of children! It

can cause choking or be a suffocation hazard.

Disposal

• Observe local environmental standards when

disposing of packaging material for recycling

purposes.

• The European Directive 2002/96/CE on Waste

Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) requires

that old household electrical appliances must not be

disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste

stream. Old appliances must be collected separately

in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the

materials they contain and reduce the impact on

human health and the environment. The crossed out

wheeled bin

symbol on the product reminds you of

your obligation, that when you dispose of the

appliance it must be separately collected. Consumers

should contact their local authority or retailer for

information concerning the correct disposal of their

old appliance.

Respecting and conserving the

environment

• Install the appliance in a fresh and well-ventilated

room. Ensure that it is protected from direct sunlight

and do not place it near heat sources.

• Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods or

opening the door too frequently in order to conserve

energy.

• Do not fill the appliance with too much food: cold air

must circulate freely for food to be preserved properly.

If circulation is impeded, the compressor will work

continuously.

• Do not place hot food directly into the refrigerator. The

internal temperature will increase and force the

compressor to work harder and will consume more

energy.

• Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to

ensure they are free of debris and to prevent cold air

from escaping (see Maintenance and Care).