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PECIFIC WARNINGS FOR APPLIANCES WITH R290* REFRIGERANT GAS
• Read the warnings carefully.
• When defrosting or cleaning, use only the implements recommended by the manufactu-
rer.
• The appliance must be placed in a room without continuously operating sources of ignition
(for example: open flames, an operating gas appliance or an operating electric heater).
• Do not pierce or burn.
• Refrigerant gas may be odourless.
• The appliance must be installed, used and stored in a room with a surface area greater
than 15 m
2
.
• This appliance contains about 300 g of R290 refrigerant gas.
• R290 refrigerant gas complies with European environmental directives. Do not perforate
any of the components in the refrigerant circuit.
• If the appliance is installed, used or stored in an unventilated room, the room must be such
as to prevent stagnation of possible leaks of refrigerant gas as there could be a danger of
fire or explosion hazard should the refrigerant come into contact with electric heaters, sto-
ves or other sources of ignition.
• The appliance must be stored in such a way as to prevent mechanical faults.
• Persons working on a refrigerant circuit must have the relative authorisation issued by an
accredited body certifying their competence to handle refrigerants in compliance with a
standard assessment recognised by sector associations.
• All repairs must be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Maintenance and repairs requiring the assistance of other qualified personnel must be car-
ried out under the supervision of specialists in the use of inflammable refrigerants.
* Verify the type of refrigerant gas used in your appliance on the rating plate.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE
2002/96/EC.
At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste.
It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre
or to a dealer providing this service.
Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative conse-
quences for the environment and health deriving from inappropriate disposal and
enables the constituent materials to be recovered to obtain significant savings in
energy and resources.As a reminder of the need to dispose of household appliances separa-
tely, the product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Before plugging the appliance into the mains socket, check that:
• the mains power supply corresponds to the value indicated on the rating plate on the back
of the appliance;
• the power socket and electrical circuit are adequate for the appliance.
• the mains socket matches the plug. If this is not the case, have the plug replaced;
• the mains socket is adequately earthed. Failure to follow these important safety instructions
absolves the manufacturer of all liability.
