Smeg American Style Fridge Freezer FA550X - Manual (Page 3)

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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
• Your new appliance is designed
exclusively for domestic use
To get the most out of your new
appliance, read the user handbook
thoroughly. The handbook contains a
description of the appliance and useful
tips for storing food.
Keep this handbook for future
consultation.
1. After unpacking, make sure that the
appliance is undamaged and that the door
closes properly. Any damage must be
reported to your dealer within 24 hours
after delivery of the appliance.
2. Wait at least two hours before switching
the appliance on in order to ensure the
refrigerant circuit is fully efficient.
3. Installation of the appliance and electrical
connections must be carried out by a
qualified electrician, in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and local
safety regulations
4. Clean the inside of the appliance before
using it.
1. Packing
The packaging material is entirely
recyclable, and marked with the recycling
symbol. Follow local regulations for
scrapping. Keep the packaging materials
(plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out of
reach of children, as they are potentially
dangerous.
2. Scrapping
The appliance is manufactured using
recyclable material.
This appliance is marked according to the
European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of this product.
The symbol
on the product, or on the
documents accompanying the product,
indicates that this appliance may not be
treated as household waste. Instead it shall
be handed over to the applicable collection
point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment.
Before scrapping, make the appliance
unusable by cutting off the power cable and
removing the doors and shelves so that
children cannot easily climb inside the
appliance.
Disposal must be carried out in accordance
with local environmental regulations for
waste disposal. Deliver the appliance
immediately to an authorized dump; do not
leave it unattended even for a few days,
since it is potentially dangerous for children.
For more detailed information about
treatment, recovery and recycling of this
product, please contact your local city office,
your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
Information:
This appliance does not contain CFCs
(replaced with R134a) or HFCs (replaced
with R600a).
Appliances with Isobutane (R600a):
isobutane is a naturally occurring, low
environmental impact gas. Caution is
required, however, because isobutane is
flammable. Therefore, it is essential to ensure
that refrigerant pipelines are not damaged.
Declaration of conformity
• This appliance is designed to store food
and is manufactured in conformity with
EEC directives No. 90/128/EEC,
02/72/EEC and European regulation
EC 1935/2004.
• This appliance is designed,
manufactured, and retailed in compliance
with:
- the safety objectives of the Low Voltage
Directive 73/23/EEC;
- the protection requirements of the “EMC”
Directive 89/336/EEC, amended by Directive
93/68/EEC;
• The electrical safety of the appliance can
only be guaranteed if the product is
connected to an approved earth
connection.
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