safety information _safety informationsafEty inforMation• Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for yourreference.• Because these following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of yourrefrigerator may differ slightly from those described in this manual.CAUTION/WARNING SYMBOLS USEDOTHER SYMBOLS USEDIndicates that a danger of death or serious injury exists.Indicates that a risk of personal injury or material damage exists.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 the manualbefore it is used.• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this instruction manual.• 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 the rear ofthe appliance and the rating label inside the fridge to see which refrigerant is used for therefrigerator.• In case of R600a refrigerant, this gas is natural gas with high environmentalcompatibility that is, however, also combustible. When transporting and installing theappliance, care should be taken to ensure that no parts of the refrigerating circuit aredamaged.• 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 room inwhich the appliance is standing for several minutes.Represents 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.WARNINGWARNINGWARNINGCAUTION