Indesit IN CH 310 AA VE I: Precautions and tips

Precautions and tips

Disposal

! The appliance was designed and manufactured in

GB

compliance with international safety standards. The

 Observe local environmental standards when

following warnings are provided for safety reasons and

disposing packaging material for recycling purposes.

must be read carefully.

 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

retailer for information concerning the correct disposal

the home and is not intended for commercial or

of their old appliance.

industrial use.

 The appliance must be used to store and freeze food

products by adults only and according to the

Respecting and conserving the

instructions 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

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

and do 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

 When unplugging the appliance always pull the plug

energy.

from the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.

 Before cleaning and maintenance, always switch off the

 Do not fill the appliance with too much food:

appliance and disconnect it from the electrical supply. It

cold air must circulate freely for food to be preserved

is not sufficient to set the

FREEZER OPERATION and

properly. If circulation is impeded, the compressor will

APPLIANCE ON/OFF Knob

on OFF (appliance off) to

work continuously.

eliminate all electrical contact.

 In the case of a malfunction, under no circumstances

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

should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself.

internal temperature will increase and force the

Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may

compressor to work harder and will consume more

cause injury or further malfunctioning of the appliance.

energy.

 Do not use any sharp or pointed utensils or electrical

equipment - other than the type recommended by the

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

manufacturer - inside the frozen food storage

A thick layer of ice makes cold transference to food

compartments.

products more difficult and results in increased

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

energy consumption.

your mouth.

 This appliance is not intended for use by persons

 Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or

ensure they are free of debris and to prevent cold air

lack of experience and knowledge unless they have

from escaping (see Maintenance).

been given supervision or instruction concerning use

of the appliance by a person responsible for their

safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that

they do not play with the appliance.

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

can become a choking or suffocation hazard.

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