2It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for futurereference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house andleave the appliance, always ensure that the book is left with the appliance in order that the new ownercan get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant safety information.This information has been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read it carefully before installingor using the appliance.Installation• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken whenmoving it.• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attemptto modify this product in any way.• Care must be taken to ensure that the appliancedoes not stand on the electrical supply cable.Important: if the supply cable is damaged, it mustbe replaced by a special cable available from yourlocal Service Force Centre.• Any electrical work required to install this applianceshould be carried out by a qualified electrician orcompetent person.• Parts which heat up should not be exposed.The back of the appliance should be close to a solidwall but leaving the required distance for ventilationas stated in the installation instructions.• The appliance should be left for 2 hours afterinstallation before it is turned on, in order to allowthe refrigerant to settle.Child Safety• This appliance is not intended for use by persons(including children) with reduced physical, sensoryor mental capabilities, or lack of experience andknowledge, 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 theydo not play with the appliance.• Keep all packaging well away from children.General Safety• This appliance contains hydrocarbons in itscooling unit; maintenance and recharging musttherefore only be carried out by authorisedtechnicians.• Take utmost care when handling your applianceso as not to cause any damages to the coolingunit with consequent possible fluid leakages.• The appliance must not be located close tocookers, radiators or boilers.• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance todirect sunlight.• Do not use other electrical appliances (such asice cream makers) inside of refrigeratingappliances.During Use• This appliance is designed for domestic use only,specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs.• Frozen food must NOT be re-frozen once it hasthawed out.• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in thefreezer.• Do not remove items from the freezer if yourhands are damp/wet, as this could cause skinabrasions or frost/freezer burns.• Ice lollies can cause ‘frost/freezer burns’ ifconsumed straight from the freezer.• Manufacturers’ storage recommendations shouldbe strictly adhered to. Refer to relevantinstructions.• The cooling plate or refrigerated freezer shelvesin this appliance contain channels through whichthe refrigerant passes. If these are punctured thiswill cause substantial damage to the applianceand result in food loss. DO NOT USE SHARPINSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or ice. UnderNO circumstances should solid ice be forced offthe lining or shelves. Solid ice should be allowedto thaw, when defrosting the appliance. SeeDefrost Instructions.Maintenance and Cleaning• Switch off and unplug the appliance beforecarrying out any cleaning or maintenance work.Servicing• This product should be serviced by an authorisedengineer and only genuine spare parts should beused.• Under no circumstances should you attempt torepair the machine yourself. Repairs carried outby inexperienced persons may cause injury orserious malfunctioning. Refer to your localService Force Centre and always insist ongenuine spare parts.IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION