safety information _WARNINGWARNINGsafety informationsafEty inforMation• Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughlyand retain it for your reference.• Because these following operating instructions cover various models,the characteristics of your refrigerator may differ slightly from thosedescribed in this manual.CAUTION/WARNING SYMBOLS USEDWARNINGIndicates that a danger of death or serious injury exists.CAUTIONIndicates that a risk of personal injury or material damage exists.OTHER SYMBOLS USEDRepresents something you must NOT do.Represents something you must NOT disassemble.Represents something you must NOT touch.Represents something you must follow.Indicates that you must disconnect the power plug from the socket.Represents a ground is needed to prevent electric shock.It is recommended that this symbol be handled by service man.These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.Please follow them explicitly.After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.• This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with themanual before it is used.• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this instructionmanual.• We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.• R600a or R134a can be used as a refrigerant. Check the compressor label on therear of the appliance and the rating label inside the fridge to see which refrigerant isused for the refrigerator.• In case of R600a refrigerant, this gas is natural gas with high environmentalcompatibility that is, however, also combustible. When transporting and installingthe appliance, care should be taken to ensure that no parts of the refrigeratingcircuit are damaged.• Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause an eye injury. If a leak isdetected, avoid any naked flames or potential sources of ignition and air the roomin which the appliance is standing for several minutes.