02_ safety informationSAFETY INFORMATIONBefore operating the appliance, please•read this manual thoroughly and retain itfor your reference.Because these following operating•instructions cover various models, thecharacteristics of your refrigerator maydiffer slightly from those described in thismanual.CAUTION/WARNING SYMBOLS USEDWARNINGIndicates that a danger of death orserious injury exists.CAUTIONIndicates that a risk of personal injury ormaterial damage exists.OTHER SYMBOLS USEDRepresents something you must NOT do.Represents something you must NOTdisassemble.Represents something you must NOTtouch.Represents something you must follow.Indicates that you must disconnect thepower plug from the socket.Represents a ground is needed to preventelectric shock.It is recommended that this symbol behandled by service man.These warning signs are here to prevent injury to youand others.Please follow them explicitly.After reading this section, keep it in a safe place forfuture reference.CE NoticeThis product has been determined to be incompliance with the Low Voltage Directive(2006/95/EC), the Electromagnetic CompatibilityDirective (2004/108/EC) and the Eco-DesignDirective(2009/125/EC) implemented by Regulation(EC) No 643/2009 of the European Union.This refrigerator must be properly installed and•located in accordance with the manual before it isused.Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as•described in this instruction manual.We strongly recommend that any servicing be•performed by a qualifi ed individual.R600a or R134a can be used as a refrigerant.•Check the compressor label on the rear of theappliance and the rating label inside the fridge tosee which refrigerant is used for the refrigerator.In case of R600a refrigerant, this gas•is natural gas with high environmentalcompatibility that is, however, alsocombustible. When transporting andinstalling the appliance, care shouldbe taken to ensure that no parts of therefrigerating circuit are damaged.Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes could ignite•or cause an eye injury. If a leak is detected,avoid any naked fl ames or potential sources ofignition and air the room in which the appliance isstanding for several minutes.In order to avoid the creation of a flammable•gas-air mixture if a leak in the refrigeratingcircuit occurs, the size of the room inwhich the appliance may be sited dependson the amount of refrigerant used.Never start up an appliance showing any signs of•damage. If in doubt, consult your dealer.The room must be 1m3 in size for every 8g of•R600a refrigerant inside the appliance.The amount of refrigerant in your particular•appliance is shown on the identifi cation plateinside the appliance.Please dispose of the packaging material for this•product in an environmentally friendly manner.This appliance is not intended for use by persons•(including children) with reduced physical, sensoryor mental capabilities, or lack of experienceand knowledge, unless they have been givensupervision or instruction concerning use of theappliance by a person responsible for their safety.Children should be supervised to ensure that they•do not play with the appliance.safety informationWARNINGWARNINGWARNING