[. . . ] Com 17 Before use, please read and follow the safety rules and operating instructions in this manual. Firstly, we would like to thank you for choosing our products and hope that this appliance will fully live up to your expectations. This appliance enables you to store your bottles or bring them to service temperature (depending on the bottles) thanks to its wide adjustment range. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For your own safety and for the proper utilization of the appliance, read this manual carefully, including the warnings and recommendations, before installing the appliance and using it for the first time. [. . . ] The refrigerating fluid type is specified on the power cabinet identification plate. Caution: Do not use electrical equipment in the compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer. TECHNICAL DATA Below is an example of the nameplate: The nameplate attached to the inside or rear of the appliance (depending on the model) includes the entire information specific to your appliance. We recommend that you make a note of its serial number in this booklet prior to installation, so that you can refer to it later (technical work, request for assistance, etc. Once the appliance is installed and loaded, access to it is not so easy. DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ 11 Front hinge LED light Fan base Cabinet Shelf Adjustable feet Door Door glass Handle Lower hinge Control panel 24 4. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before using this appliance ▪ ▪ Remove the exterior and interior packing. Before connecting the appliance to the power source, let it stand upright for approximately 24 hours. This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from handling during transportation. –ª ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth. When disposing your appliance, please choose an authorized disposal site. Place your wine cooler on a floor that is strong enough to support it when it is fully loaded. To level your Wine cooler, adjust the front leveling leg at the bottom of the wine cooler. This wine cellar is designed for free-standing Connect the cellar to a single socket, leaving a 30-mm gap between the back of the cellar and the wall. Be careful to support it, so that your wine cellar is perfectly level (use of a spirit level is recommended). This will prevent any movement due to instability, causing noise and vibration, and will ensure that the door seals perfectly. –ª ▪ This appliance is intended to be used exclusively for the storage of wine. caution ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Store wine in sealed bottles. Do not cover shelves with aluminum foil or any other shelf material which may prevent air circulation. Should the wine cooler be left empty for long periods it is suggested that the appliance is unplugged, and after careful cleaning, leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate inside the cabinet in order to avoid possible condensation, mold or odors forming. CAUTION: please keep the appliance away from substance, which can cause ignition. Ambient room temperature limits This appliance is designed to operate in ambient temperatures specified by its temperature class marked on the rating plate. [. . . ] Before contacting your retailer’s after-sales department, please check that: ▪ ▪ ▪ The appliance is properly plugged in There is not a power cut in progress The breakdown is not one of those described in the table at the end of this manual IMPORTANT: if the power cable supplied is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a service centre approved by the brand or the retailer. In all events, it must be replaced by qualified personnel in order to avoid any risk of injury. Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance or repair work. PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS You can solve many simple problems with your wine cooler yourself, thus avoiding having to contact your after- sales department. [. . . ]