User manual SEVERIN KB 8872

[. . . ] Dear Customer, Before using the appliance, read the following instructions carefully and keep this manual for future reference. The appliance must only be used by persons familiar with these instructions. Connection to the mains supply The appliance should only be connected to an earthed socket installed in accordance with the regulations. Make sure that the supply voltage corresponds with the voltage marked on the rating label. [. . . ] When the unit is first switched on, a slight `new' smell may be noticed. Installation The appliance should be set up in a well-ventilated, dry room. It should be operated in conditions where the relative humidity is no more than 70 %. The product data sheet at the end of this manual Contains details of the ambient temperature range suitable for this appliance. Ensure that the plug is accessible and can be removed from the wall socket at any time. Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight, and do not position it next to any heat sources (radiators, cookers etc). If this cannot be avoided, however, a suitable insulation must be in installed between the heat source and the unit. The unit must not be installed inside a cabinet, nor directly below a hanging cupboard, shelf or similar object . Do not place any objects on top of the unit, and do not otherwise cover it. If the floor is uneven, the height-adjustable feet at the front of the unit can be used to compensate and ensure optimum stability. Ventilation Ensure that there is enough space around the unit so that the air circulation round and behind it is not obstructed. Warning: Always disconnect the unit from the mains before any maintenance or repair work is carried out. Use a suitable socket spanner to remove the three Screws holding the upper hinge to the housing, and then lift off the hinge. Carefully lift up the door and place it on a soft surface to protect it from scratches. Remove the three blind covers for the hinge mounting holes on the opposite side and fit them in the corresponding place on the other side. Remove the two screws on the lower hinge plate and take the plate off. Remove the hinge-pin from the hinge plate, turn the plate through 180° and put back the hinge-pin. Install the hinge plate with the hinge pin facing up on the other side. Ensure that the hinge pin is inserted into the guide bushing (hole) on the lower part of the door. Ensure that the hinge pin is inserted into the guide bushing (hole) on the upper part of the door. Adjust the closed door to its proper position and tighten the screws of the upper and lower hinge plates. Put the unit back in its intended position and wait for about four hours before connecting it to the mains. [. . . ] After removing the plug from the wall socket, the unit should be rendered unusable by cutting off the power cord before Disposing of it through special waste collection points in accordance with local regulations. The refrigerant and the chemical agent in the insulation foam must be disposed of through a competent agency. Take special care not to damage the cooling circuit before the unit is handed over for such disposal. Guarantee This product is guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. [. . . ]