DE DIETRICH DRF312JE1 - Manual (Page 17)

Important Safety Instructions
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General Safety
¥ This appliance is designed to be operated by
adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper
with the controls or play with the product.
¥ It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify
this product in any way.
¥ Before any cleaning or maintenance work is carried
out, be sure to switch off and unplug the appliance.
¥ This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving it.
¥ Ice follies can cause frost burns if consumed
straight from the appliance.
¥ Take utmost care when handling your
appliance so as not to cause any damages to
the cooling unit with consequent possible fluid
leakages.
¥ The appliance must not be located close to
radiators or gas cookers.
¥ Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to
direct sunlight.
¥ There must be adequate ventilation round the
back of the appliance and any damage to the
refrigerant circuit must be avoided.
¥ For freezers only (except built-in models): an
ideal location is the cellar or basement.
¥ Do not use other electrical appliances (such as
ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating
appliances.
Service / Repair
¥ Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
¥ This appliance should be serviced by an authorised
Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts
should be used.
¥ Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
more serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local
Service Centre, and always insist on genuine spare
parts.
¥ This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling
unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore
only be carried out by authorised technicians.
Use
¥ The domestic refrigerators and freezers are
designed to be used specifically for the storage of
edible foodstuffs only.
¥ Warning: when the ambient temperature is not
included within the range indicated for the class of
this appliance, the following instructions must be
observed: when the ambient temperature drops
below the minimum level, the storage temperature
in the freezer compartment cannot be guaranteed;
therefore it is advisable to use the food stored as
soon as possible.
¥ Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been
thawed out.
¥ ManufacturersÕ storage recommendations should
be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions.
¥ The inner lining of the appliance consists of
channels through which the refrigerant passes. If
these should be punctured this would damage the
appliance beyond repair and cause food loss. DO
NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off
frost or ice. Frost may be removed by using a
scraper. Under no circumstances should solid ice
be forced off the liner. Solid ice should be allowed
to thaw when defrosting the appliance. See defrost
instructions.
¥ Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
freezer as it creates pressure on the container,
which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage
to the appliance. Do not use a mechanical device
or any artificial means to speed up the thawing
process other than those recommended by the
manufacturer. Never use metal objects for cleaning
your appliance as it may get damaged.
Installation
¥ Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
Important: if the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by a special cord or assembly
available from the manufacturer or its service
agent.
¥ During normal operation, the condenser and
compressor at the back of the appliance heat up
considerably. For safety reasons, minimum
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It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future
reference.
Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the
appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can
be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You must read them carefully before installing or
using the appliance.