User manual HOTPOINT T 16 A1 D HA.2 & T 16 A1 D/HA,MV

[. . . ] Positioning or fixing of the appliance must be done in accordance with the manufacturer instructions. WARNING: keep the appliance ventilation openings clear of obstruction. WARNING: Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical means other than those recommended by the Manufacturer to speed up the defrost process. WARNING: Do not use or place electrical devices inside the appliance compartments if they are not of the type expressly authorised by the Manufacturer. [. . . ] Declaration of conformity • This appliance has been designed for preserving food and is manufactured in compliance with Regulation (CE) No. € This appliance has been designed, manufactured and marketed in compliance with: - safety objectives of the “Low Voltage” Directive 2006/95/CE (which replaces 73/23/CEE and subsequent amendments); - the protection requirements of Directive “EMC” 2004/108/EC. BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE To ensure best use of your appliance, carefully read the operating instructions which contain a description of the product and useful advice. After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is not damaged and that the door closes properly. Any damage must be reported to the dealer within 24 hours of delivery of the appliance. Wait at least two hours before switching the appliance on, to ensure that the refrigerant circuit is fully efficient. 5 PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS INSTALLATION • Be careful not to damage the floors (e. € Install and level the appliance on a floor strong enough to take its weight and in a place suitable for its size and use. € The appliance is arranged for operation in places where the temperature comes within the following ranges, according to the climatic class given on the rating plate. The appliance may not work properly if it is left for a long time at a temperature outside the specified range. (°C) SN From 10 to 32 N From 16 to 32 ST From 16 to 38 T From 16 to 43 • Make sure the voltage specified on the rating plate corresponds to that of your home. SAFE USE • Do not store or use petrol, flammable liquids or gas in the vicinity of this or other electrical appliances. € Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the ice packs (in some models). € Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking them out of the freezer since they may cause cold burns. € For products designed to use an air filter inside an accessible fan cover, the filter shall be always in position when the refrigerator is in function. € Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning operation, unplug the appliance or disconnect it from the power supply. € Use the refrigerator compartment only for storing fresh food and the freezer compartment only for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food and making ice cubes. € Do not store glass containers with liquids in the freezer compartment since they may break. € Avoid storing unwrapped food in direct contact with internal surfaces of the refrigerator or freezer compartments. € “The bulb used inside the appliance is specifically designed for domestic appliances and is not suitable for general room lighting within the home (EC Regulation 244/2009)”. The Manufacturer declines any liability for injury to persons or animals or damage to property if the above advice and precautions are not respected. 6 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND ONLY Warning - this appliance must be earthed Fuse replacement If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A 13amp fused plug, to change a fuse in this type of plug use an A. [. . . ] € Positioning of the shelves in the refrigerator has no impact on the efficient usage of energy. Food should be placed on the shelves in such way to ensure proper air circulation (food should not touch each other and distance between food and rear wall should be kept). € You can increase storage capacity of frozen food by removing baskets and, if present, Stop Frost shelve, maintaining an equivalent energy consumption. € High energy class products are fitted with highefficiency motors that remain operational for longer, but have a low power consumption. [. . . ]