Hotpoint-Ariston MBL 1923 F: 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 disposing

must be read carefully.

packaging material for recycling purposes.

This appliance complies with the following

 The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste

Community Directives:

Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires

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

that old household electrical appliances must not be

subsequent amendments;

disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste

-89/336/EEC of 03.05.89 (Electromagnetic

stream. Old appliances must be collected separately in

Compatibility) and subsequent amendments;

order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the

- 2002/96/CE..

materials they contain and reduce the impact on

human health and the environment. The crossed out

wheeled bin symbol on the product reminds you of

General safety

your obligation, that when you dispose of the appliance

it must be separately collected.

 The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the

Consumers should contact their local authority or

home and is not intended for commercial or industrial use.

retailer for information concerning the correct disposal

of their old appliance.

 The appliance must be used to store and freeze food

products by adults only and according to the instructions

in this manual.

Respecting and conserving the

 The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in

environment

covered areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave the

appliance exposed to rain and storms.

 Install the appliance in a fresh and well-ventilated room.

Ensure that it is protected from direct sunlight and do

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

not place it near heat sources.

moist hands and feet.

 Do not touch the internal cooling elements: this could

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

cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.

opening the door too frequently in order to conserve

energy.

 When unplugging the appliance always pull the plug from

the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.

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

must circulate freely for food to be preserved properly.

 Before cleaning and maintenance, always switch off the

If circulation is impeded, the compressor will work

appliance and disconnect it from the electrical supply. It is

continuously.

not sufficient to set the temperature adjustment knobs on

OFF (appliance off) to eliminate all electrical contact.

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

 In the case of a malfunction, under no circumstances

internal temperature will increase and force the

should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself.

compressor to work harder and will consume more

Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause

energy.

injury or further malfunctioning of the appliance.

 Defrost the appliance if ice forms (see Maintenance). A

 Do not use any sharp or pointed utensils or electrical

thick layer of ice makes cold transference to food

equipment - other than the type recommended by the

products more difficult and results in increased energy

manufacturer - inside the frozen food storage

consumption.

compartments.

 Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to

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

ensure they are free of debris and to prevent cold air

your mouth.

from escaping (see Maintenance).

 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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