Hotpoint-Ariston MBL 1913 F/HA: Precautions and tips

Precautions and tips

! The appliance was designed and manufactured in

Disposal

GB

compliance with international safety standards. The

following warnings are provided for safety reasons and

 Observe local environmental standards when

must be read carefully.

disposing packaging material for recycling purposes.

 The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste

This appliance complies with the following

Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires

Community Directives:

that old household electrical appliances must not be

- 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and

disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste

subsequent amendments;

stream. Old appliances must be collected separately

-89/336/EEC of 03.05.89 (Electromagnetic

in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the

Compatibility) and subsequent amendments;

materials they contain and reduce the impact on

- 2002/96/CE..

human health and the environment. The crossed out

wheeled bin symbol on the product reminds you of

your obligation, that when you dispose of the

General safety

appliance it must be separately collected.

Consumers should contact their local authority or

 The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the

retailer for information concerning the correct disposal

home and is not intended for commercial or industrial

use.

of their old appliance.

 The appliance must be used to store and freeze food

products by adults only and according to the instructions

Respecting and conserving the

in this manual.

environment

 The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in

covered areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave the

 Install the appliance in a fresh and well-ventilated

appliance exposed to rain and storms.

room. Ensure that it is protected from direct sunlight

and do not place it near heat sources.

 Do not touch the appliance with bare feet or with wet or

moist hands and feet.

 Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods or

opening the door too frequently in order to conserve

 Do not touch the internal cooling elements: this

energy.

could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.

 When unplugging the appliance always pull the plug from

 Do not fill the appliance with too much food: cold air

the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.

must circulate freely for food to be preserved properly.

If circulation is impeded, the compressor will work

 Before cleaning and maintenance, always switch off the

continuously.

appliance and disconnect it from the electrical supply. It

is not sufficient to set the temperature adjustment knobs

 Do not place hot food directly into the refrigerator. The

on OFF (appliance off) to eliminate all electrical contact.

internal temperature will increase and force the

compressor to work harder and will consume more

 In the case of a malfunction, under no circumstances

energy.

should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself.

Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause

 Defrost the appliance if ice forms (see Maintenance).

injury or further malfunctioning of the appliance.

A thick layer of ice makes cold transference to food

 Do not use any sharp or pointed utensils or electrical

products more difficult and results in increased energy

equipment - other than the type recommended by the

consumption.

manufacturer - inside the frozen food storage

 Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to

compartments.

ensure they are free of debris and to prevent cold air

 Do not put ice cubes taken directly from the freezer into

from escaping (see Maintenance).

your mouth.

 Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play

with the appliance. Under no circumstance should they

be allowed to sit on the bins or to hang from the door.

 Keep packaging material out of the reach of children! It

can become a choking or suffocation hazard.

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