Safety and warning information, Before you switch on the appliance, Technical safety – Siemens KA62DV71 User Manual
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Congratulations
With the purchase of your new
fridgeĆfreezer you have opted for
a modern, highĆquality domestic
appliance.
Your fridgeĆfreezer is distinguished by
its economical energy consumption.
Each appliance which leaves our
factory is inspected thoroughly to
ensure that it functions properly and
is in perfect condition.
If you have any questions ć particularly
concerning installation and connection
of the appliance ć please do not
hesitate to contact our customer
service.
Further information and a selection
of our products can be found on
our home page.
Safety and warning
information
Before you switch ON
the appliance
Please read the operating and
installation instructions carefully.
They contain important information
on how to install, use and maintain
the appliance.
Keep all documentation for subsequent
use or for the next owner.
Technical safety
!
Warning
S This appliance contains a small
quantity of environmentallyĆfriendly
but flammable R600a refrigerant.
Ensure that the tubing of the
refrigerant circuit is not damaged
during transportation and installation.
Leaking refrigerant may cause eye
injuries or ignite.
If damage has occurred
- Keep naked flames and/or ignition
sources away from the appliance.
- Switch off the appliance and pull
out the mains plug.
- Thoroughly ventilate the room
for several minutes.
- Notify customer service.
The more refrigerant an appliance
contains, the larger the room must
be. Leaking refrigerant can form
a flammable gasĆair mixture in rooms
which are too small.
The room must be at least 1 m
3
per
8 g of refrigerant. The amount of
refrigerant in your appliance is
indicated on the rating plate inside
the appliance.
S Only customer service may change
the power cord and carry out any
other repairs. Improper installations
and repairs may put the user at
considerable risk.
S Only original parts supplied by the
manufacturer may be used.
The manufacturer guarantees that
only these parts satisfy the safety
requirements.
Important information
when using the appliance
S Never use electrical appliances inside
the appliance (e. g. heaters, electric
ice makers, etc.). Risk of explosion!
S Never use a steam cleaner to defrost
or clean the appliance! Steam may
come into contact with electrical
components and cause
a shortĆcircuit or an electric shock.
S Do not store products which contain
flammable propellants (e. g. spray
cans) or explosive substances in the
appliance. Risk of explosion!
S Do not stand or support yourself
on the base, drawers or doors, etc.
S To clean the appliance, pull out the
mains plug or switch off the fuse!
Do not pull out the mains plug by
tugging the cable.
S Bottles which contain a high
percentage of alcohol must be sealed
and stored in an upright position.
S Keep plastic parts and the door seal
free of oil and grease. Otherwise,
parts and door seal will become
porous.
S Never cover or block the ventilation
openings for the appliance.
S People who have limited physical,
sensory or mental abilities or
inadequate knowledge must not
use this appliance unless they are
supervised or given meticulous
instructions.
S Do not store bottled or canned drinks
(especially carbonated drinks) in the
freezer compartment. Bottles and
cans may explode!
S Do not put an ice lolly or ice cube
directly from the freezer compartment
into your mouth. Risk of burns from
very low temperatures!
S Never touch frozen food with wet
hands. Your hands could freeze
to the food. Risk of injury!
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