[. . . ] Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal. Deliver the appliance immediately to an authorized dump; do not leave it unattended even for a few days, since it is potentially dangerous for children. For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Information: This appliance does not contain CFCs (replaced with R134a) or HFCs (replaced with R600a). [. . . ] Declaration of conformity • This appliance is designed to store food and is manufactured in conformity with EEC directive No. • This appliance is designed, manufactured, and retailed in compliance with: - the safety objectives of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC; - the protection requirements of the "EMC" Directive 89/336/EEC amended by Directive 93/68/EEC; • the electrical safety of the appliance can only be guaranteed if the product is connected to an approved earth connection. 13 60833048GB. fm Page 14 Thursday, March 24, 2005 9:10 AM PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS • Use the refrigerator compartment only for storing fresh food and beverages and use the freezer compartment only for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food and making ice cubes. • After installation, make sure that the appliance is not standing on the power supply cable. • Do not store glass containers with liquids in the freezer since they may burst. • Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking them out of the freezer since they may cause cold burns. • Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning, always unplug the appliance or disconnect the power supply. • Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. • To ensure proper ventilation leave a 1 cm space on both sides and above the refrigerator. • Ensure that the vent outlets on the appliance casing or housing unit are unobstructed in order to allow correct air circulation. • All appliances equipped with an ice maker or water dispenser must be connected to a mains water supply that delivers potable water only (with water pressure between 1. 7 and 8. 1 bar (25 and 117 PSI)). Ice makers and/ or water dispensers not directly connected to a mains water supply must be filled with potable water only. If the package is swollen or has damp patches, it may not have been stored under optimal conditions and defrosting may have already begun. • When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and transport the products in a thermally insulated cool bag. • Place the items in the low temperature compartment as soon as you get home. Making ice cubes • Fill the ice-tray 3/4 full of water and place it in the bottom of the low temperaturecompartment. If the ice-tray sticks to the bottom, do not use pointed or sharp instruments to detach it. HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE LOW TEMPERATURE COMPARTMENT For optimum performance, we recommend to defrost the low temperature compartment twice a year, or when the ice on the walls reaches a thickness of about 3 mm If possible, defrost the freezer when it is nearly empty. Remove the food from the freezer, wrap in newspaper and group together in a cool place or in a portable cooler. Clean the freezer compartment using a sponge dampened in a solution of warm water and neutral detergent. • Note: Do not use sharp or pointed metal instruments to scrape off ice; do not heat the low temperature compartment artificially. 16 60833048GB. fm Page 17 Thursday, March 24, 2005 9:10 AM HOW TO CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT Periodically clean the inside of the refrigerator compartment. Droplets of water on the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment indicate that the periodic automatic defrost cycle is in progress. The defrost water is automatically routed to a drain outlet and into a container from which it evaporates. Clean the defrost water drain outlet regularly using the tool supplied with the appliance in order to ensure defrost water is removed correctly. [. . . ] Do not use abrasive products. CARE AND MAINTENANCE • Periodically clean air vents and the condenser at the rear of the appliance with a vacuum cleaner or a brush • Clean the outside using a soft cloth Long vacation 1. Defrost the low temperature compartment, clean and dry both compartments. Leave the doors open to prevent formation of unpleasant odours. ENERGY SAVING TIPS • Do not expose the appliance to heat sources, direct sunlight, etc. , since this will increase energy consumption. • When thawing food items, place them in the refrigerator compartment to make use of the low temperature. [. . . ]