When the appliance is empty for long period, switch it off,
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defrost, clean, dry and leave the door open to prevent
mould from developing within the appliance.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans
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with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
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manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
WARNING!
Only a qualified person must install this
appliance.
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Do not use the appliance before installing
it in the built-in structure due to safety
manner.
• Follow the separate instructions for the
appliance installation and door reversing
available on our website.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety
gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Make sure the air can circulate around the
appliance.
• At first installation or after reversing the
door wait at least 4 hours before
connecting the appliance to the power
supply. This is to allow the oil to flow back
in the compressor.
• Before carrying out any operations on the
appliance (e.g. reversing the door),
remove the plug from the power socket.
• Do not install the appliance close to
radiators or cookers, ovens, or hobs,
unless otherwise specified in the
installation instructions.
• Do not expose the appliance to the rain.
• Do not install the appliance where there is
direct sunlight.
• Do not install this appliance in areas that
are too humid or too cold.
• When you move the appliance, lift it by the
front edge to avoid scratching the floor.
• Protect the floor from scratches when
reversing the appliance door.
• The appliance contains a bag of
desiccant. This is not a toy. This is not
food. Please dispose of it immediately.
2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric shock.
WARNING!
When positioning the appliance, ensure
the supply cord is not trapped or
damaged.
WARNING!
Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the
electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• If the domestic power supply socket is not
earthed, connect the appliance to a
separate earth in compliance with current
regulations, consulting a qualified
electrician.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the
electrical components (e.g. mains plug,
mains cable, compressor). Contact the
Authorised Service Centre or an
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