Whirlpool WSN 5554 A+X: PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

INSTALLATION

SAFETY

• The appliance must be handled and installed by two

• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol

or more persons.

cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

• Be careful not to damage the floors (e.g. parquet)

• Do not store or use petrol, flammable liquids or gas in

when moving the appliance.

the vicinity of this or other electrical appliances. The

• During installation, make sure the appliance does not

fumes can cause fires or explosions.

damage the power cable.

• Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical means

• Make sure the appliance is not near a heat source.

other than those recommended by the Manufacturer

• To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a space on

to speed up the defrost process.

both sides and above the appliance and follow the

• Do not use or place electrical devices inside the

installation instructions.

appliance compartments if they are not of the type

• Keep the appliance ventilation openings free.

expressly authorised by the Manufacturer.

• Do not damage the appliance refrigerant circuit pipes.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons

• Install and level the appliance on a floor strong enough

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or

to take its weight and in a place suitable for its size

mental capabilities, or lack of experience and

and use.

knowledge, unless they have been given supervision

• Install the appliance in a dry and well-ventilated place.

or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a

The appliance is arranged for operation in places

person responsible for their safety.

where the temperature comes within the following

• To avoid the risk of children becoming trapped and

ranges, according to the climatic class given on the

suffocating, do not allow them to play or hide inside

rating plate. The appliance may not work properly if it

the appliance.

is left for a long time at a temperature outside the

• Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the ice

specified range.

packs (in some models).

• Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after

Climatic Class Amb. T. (°C) Amb. T. (°F)

taking them out of the freezer since they may cause

cold burns.

SN From 10 to 32 From 50 to 90

N From 16 to 32 From 61 to 90

USE

ST From 16 to 38 From 61 to 100

• Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning

T From 16 to 43 From 61 to 110

operation, unplug the appliance or disconnect it from

the power supply.

• Make sure the voltage specified on the rating plate

• All appliances equipped with an automatic ice-maker

corresponds to that of your home.

and water dispenser must be connected to a water

• Do not use single/multi adapters or extension cords.

supply that only delivers drinking water (with mains

• For the water connection, use the pipe supplied with

water pressure of between 0.17 and 0.81 Mpa (1.7

the new appliance; do not reuse that of the previous

and 8.1 bar)). Automatic ice-makers and/or water

appliance.

dispensers not directly connected to the water supply

• Power cable modification or replacement must only

must be filled with drinking water only.

be carried out by qualified personnel or by After-sales

• Use the refrigerator compartment only for storing

Service.

fresh food and the freezer compartment only for

• It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from

storing frozen food, freezing fresh food and making

the power supply by unplugging it or by means of a

ice cubes.

mains two-pole switch installed upstream of the

• Do not store glass containers with liquids in the

socket.

freezer since they may burst.

The Manufacturer declines any liability if the above

advice and precautions are not respected.

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