READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USINGSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONGROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSThis appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electri-cal short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electricalshock by providing an escape wire for the electricalcurrent.This appliance is equipped with a cord having a groundingwire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into anoutlet that is properly installed and grounded.DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORDUse an exclusive wall outlet. Do not connect your refrigeratorto extension cords or together with any other appliance in thesame wall outlet. Do not splice the cord.IMPORTANT WARNING: An empty refrigerator is a verydangerous attraction to children. Remove either the gasket,latches, lids or doors from unused appliances, or take someother action that will guarantee it harmless.DANGER: Risk of Child Entrapment! Before you throwaway your old refrigerator/freezer:• Take off the doors.• Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easilyclimb inside.DON’T WAIT! DO IT NOW!Before connecting the appliance to an electrical powersupply, let it stand for about 2 hours, which will reduce thepossibility of malfunctions in the cooling system due to trans-port handling.Clean the appliance thoroughly, especially in the interior (SeeCare and Maintenance section).INSTRUCTIONS FOR USEThese instructions for use are intended for the user. Theydescribe the appliance and the correct operating proceduresfor safe use.BEFORE FIRST USETry not to open the door too often, especially when theweather is hot and humid. Once you open the door, close itas soon as possible.Every now and then check if the appliance is sufficiently ven-tilated (adequate air circulation behind the appliance).Set the thermostat from cooler to warmer settings as soon aspossible (depends on how loaded the appliance is, ambienttemperatures etc.)Before loading the appliance with packages of fresh foods,make sure that they are cooled to ambient temperature.(excluding soups)Ice and frost layers increase energy consumption, so cleanthe appliance as soon as the frost layer is 3-5mm thick.If the gasket is damaged or the door seal is poor, energyconsumption is substantially higher. To restore efficiency,replace the gasket.Always consider instructions stated in sections Positioningand Energy Saving Tips, otherwise the energy consumptionis substantially higher.ENERGY SAVING TIPSWARNING:Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a riskof electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician orserviceman if the grounding instructions are not com-pletely understood or if doubt exists as to whether theappliance is properly grounded.1