User manual BARTSCHER 296430

[. . . ] Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance. The compressor and condenser give off heat and require good 3. Ensure the appliance is away from any sources of heat (direct sunlight, electric stove, etc. Electrical connections After the appliance has been transported, carefully place it vertically and wait at least 3 hours before connecting it to the electricity mains. [. . . ] These foods must be cooked and eaten (within 24 hours). €¢ Fresh food that needs to be frozen must not come into contact with food that has already been defrosted. Fresh food must be stored above the grill in the freezer compartment and if possible be in direct contact with the walls (side and rear), where the temperature drops below -18°C and guarantees rapid freezing. €¢ Do not place glass bottles which contain liquids, and which are corked or hermetically sealed in the freezer because they could break. €¢ The maximum quantity of food that may be frozen daily is indicated on the plate containing the technical properties located on the bottom left side of the refrigerator compartment (for example: Kg/24h: 4). €¢ In order to obtain a greater amount of space in the freezer compartment, you may remove the bins (except the lowest bin and the special COOL CARE ZONE bin, which has an adjustable temperature) and place the food directly onto the evaporator plates. If there is a power cut or malfunction, do not open the freezer door. This will help maintain the temperature inside the freezer, ensuring that foods are conserved for at least 9 -14 hours. If the room temperature drops below 14°C for an extended period of time, the ideal temperature will not be reached in the freezer compartment and food preservation will be reduced. Butter and margarine On the shelf provided Bottles, drinks, milk On the shelf provided 12 Maintenance and care Switching the appliance off During cleaning and maintenance it is necessary to disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply. It is not sufficient to set the temperature adjustment knobs on 0 (appliance off) to eliminate all electrical contact. The appliance was designed and manufactured in compliance with international safety standards. The following warnings are provided for safety reasons and must be read carefully. This appliance complies with the following Community Directives: - 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and subsequent amendments; -89/336/EEC of 03. Disposal • Observe local environmental standards when disposing packaging material for recycling purposes. €¢ The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the 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 your obligation, that when you dispose of the appliance it must be separately collected. Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance. General safety • The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the home and is not intended for commercial or industrial use. €¢ The appliance must be used to store and freeze food products by adults only and according to the instructions in this manual. €¢ The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in covered areas. [. . . ] 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. Respecting and conserving the environment • Install the appliance in a fresh and well-ventilated room. [. . . ]