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Place the appliance on a firm and flat surface (floor) so that it is stable, otherwise vibrations and noise may
occur. When placing the appliance on floor coverings such as carpets, straw mats or polyvinyl chloride (PVC),
place a solid sheet or cover under the appliance to prevent colour change due to heat dissipation.
4. Clean
Before putting the appliance into use, clean the interior and all associated accessories with lukewarm water and
neutral soap. Dry everything carefully. Do not use solvents or abrasive powders; these may damage the coating.
5. Wait
On first installation wait at least four hours before plugging in the appliance. This allows the oil to flow back into the
compressor.
6. Switch on
Before plugging in the power cable, check that the voltage and frequency of the type plate match your power
supply network. Only connect the appliance to an earthed power socket. After one hour, open the door of the
appliance. If the temperature in the appliance is noticeably lower, this indicates that the cooling system is operating
normally.
7. Storage basket
The freezer is delivered with a storage basket. Hang the basket from the top edge in the freezer.
8. Storing food
See Section 4 "Use".
4. USE
4.1 PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
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On first use or after a long period of downtime: run the appliance for at least four hours at position '6' before
placing products in the freezer. After 24 hours, set the temperature control between '4' and '5'.
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The appliance may not operate optimally (risk of thawing or too high a temperature in the freezer) if it is in a
place where the ambient temperature is below the minimum of the temperature range for which the appliance
is designed for a longer period of time. The information about the temperature range (climate type) of the
appliance is stated on the type plate, which is explained in section 1.3.
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The interior temperature may be affected by factors such as the location of the cooling unit, the ambient
temperature and the frequency with which the door is opened. Adjust the temperature setting if desired.
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If vibration noise occurs because the appliance is positioned against the wall or if the wall becomes black due
to air circulation around the compressor, you should place the appliance away from the wall.
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Do not place filled glass or can packages in the freezer to avoid breakage due to volume expansion.
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Do not place electrical appliances in the freezer (such as ice cream machines) unless they are of a type
expressly declared suitable by the manufacturer.
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Packaging with flammable gases or liquids may leak at low temperatures, do not store flammable gases or
liquids in the appliance.
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Do not store containers containing flammable materials, propellant or explosive substances such as aerosols,
refill cartridges for fire extinguishers, etc. in the appliance.
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Do not place carbonated or sparkling drinks in the freezer compartment.
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Do not use the appliance if any of its components are damaged or faulty. Replace a damaged or faulty
appliance immediately. Remove the plug from the earthed socket and contact customer service.
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Only use the power cable installed on the appliance from the factory. Do not change the power cable. The
power cable may only be replaced by an authorised service technician.
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Never use the appliance in a damp room, such as a bathroom, or in the vicinity of a bath, shower or swimming
pool.
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Before use, check that the voltage on the socket you want to use matches that on the type plate of the appliance
(220-240V~ 50Hz). Only connect the appliance to an earthed power socket. Damage caused by faulty voltage
is not covered by the guarantee.
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