3, Safety and warning informationSafety an d warning info rmation . DefinitionBefore you switch ON the appliancePlease read the operating and installation instructionscarefully. They contain important information on howto install, use and maintain the appliance.The manufacturer is not liable if you fail to comply withthe instructions and warnings. Retain all documentsfor subsequent use or for the next owner.Technical safetyIf the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it mustbe replaced by the manufacturer, customer serviceor a similarly qualified person. Improper installationsand repairs may put the user at considerable risk.Repairs may be performed by the manufacturer,customer service or a similarly qualified person only.Only original parts supplied by the manufacturer maybe used. The manufacturer guarantees that only theseparts satisfy the safety requirements.A power cable extension may be purchased fromcustomer service only.The appliance comes with a UL registered 3-wirepower cord.Never sever or remove the third (earth) conductorfrom the power cord.The appliance requires a 3-pole socket. The socketmay be connected by an electrician only.Where there is a 2-pole standard wall socket, it is thepersonal responsibility and duty of the customer tohave this socket replaced with a correctly earthed 3-pole wall socket. Do not use any adapter plugs.Important information when usingthe appliance▯ Never use electrical appliances insidethe appliance (e.g. heater, electric ice maker,etc.). Risk of explosion!▯ Never use a steam cleaner to defrost or cleanthe appliance! The steam may penetrate electricalparts and cause a short-circuit. Risk of electricshock!▯ Do not use pointed and sharp-edged implementsto remove frost or layers of ice. You could damagethe refrigerant tubes. Leaking refrigerant mayignite or cause eye injuries.▯ Do not store products which contain flammablepropellants (e.g. spray cans) or explosivesubstances in the appliance. Risk of explosion!▯ Do not stand on or lean heavily against base ofappliance, drawers or doors, etc▯ To clean the appliance, pull out the mains plugor switch off the fuse! Do not pull out the mainsplug by tugging the cable.▯ Bottles which contain a high percentage ofalcohol must be sealed and stored in an uprightposition.▯ Keep plastic parts and the door seal free of oiland grease. Otherwise, parts and door seal willbecome porous.▯ Never cover or block the ventilation openings forthe appliance.▯ People (children incl.) who have limited physical,sensory or mental abilities or inadequateknowledge must not use this appliance unlessthey are supervised or given meticulousinstructions.▯ Do not store bottled or canned drinks (especiallycarbonated drinks) in the freezer compartment.Bottles and cans may explode!▯ Never put frozen food straight from the freezercompartment into your mouth.Risk of low-temperature burns!▯ Avoid prolonged touching of frozen food, iceor the evaporator pipes, etc.Risk of low-temperature burns!, WARNING:This indicates that death or serious injury mayresult due to non-observance of this warning., CAUTION:This indicates that minor or moderately severeinjury may result due to non-observance of thiswarning.