Bosch B11CB81SSS Instructions for Use - Page 4

en-us , IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THIS INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Definition , WARNING: This indicates that death or serious injury may result due to non-observance of this warning. , CAUTION: This indicates that minor or moderately severe injury may result due to non-observance of this warning. Before you switch ON the appliance Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully. They contain important information on how to install, use and maintain the appliance. The manufacturer is not responsible if you fail to comply with the instructions and warnings. Retain all documents for subsequent use or for the next owner. Technical safety If damage has occurred ■ Keep naked flames and ignition sources away from the appliance, ■ ventilate the room thoroughly for several minutes, ■ switch off the appliance and pull out the power plug, ■ inform customer service. The more refrigerant there is in an appliance, the bigger the room must be in which the appliance is located. If rooms are too small, a leak may result in a flammable gas-air mixture. Per 8 g of coolant, the room must have at least 35 5/ 16 ft³ of space. The amount of refrigerant in your appliance is indicated on the rating plate inside the appliance. Flammable refrigerant is used. Risk of fire or explosion. This appliance may only be repaired by authorized specialist personnel. All safety precautions must be followed. Do not puncture refrigerant tubing. Follow the instructions carefully. Dispose of the appliance properly in accordance with the applicable federal or local regulations. If this appliance's power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, authorized service providers or similarly qualified persons. Improper installations and repairs may put the user at risk. Repairs may only be performed by the manufacturer, authorized service providers or similarly qualified persons. Only original parts supplied by the manufacturer may be used. Only for original parts does the manufacturer warrants that they satisfy the safety requirements. The ice maker may only be removed by the after-sales service. The appliance comes with a UL registered 3-wire power cord. Never sever or remove the third (earth) conductor from the power cord. The appliance requires a 3-pole socket. The socket may be connected by an electrician only. Where there is a 2-pole standard wall socket, it is the personal responsibility of the customer to have this socket replaced with a correctly grounded 3-pole wall socket. Do not use any adapter plugs. During use ■ Never use electrical equipment inside the appliance (e.g. heaters, electric ice makers, etc.). Explosion hazard! ■ Never defrost or clean the appliance with a steam cleaner! The steam can penetrate electrical parts and cause a short circuit. Risk of electric shock! ■ Do not use pointed or sharp-edged tools to remove frost or layers of ice. They could damage the refrigerant tubes. Leaking refrigerant can ignite or cause eye injuries. ■ Do not store products which contain flammable propellants (e.g. spray cans) and do not store any explosive substances. Explosion hazard! ■ Do not stand on or lean against base of appliance, drawers or doors, etc. ■ Before cleaning, unplug the appliance or switch off the circuit breaker. Pull on the plug, not on the cord. ■ Store high-proof alcohol tightly closed and standing up. ■ Keep plastic parts and the door seal free of oil and grease. The plastic parts and the door seal will otherwise become porous. ■ Never cover or block the appliance's ventilation openings. ■ Avoiding risks for children: Children may not use the appliance if unsupervised by an adult. Never allow children to play with the appliance. ■ In freezer compartments with automatic ice makers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the dispensing mechanism and the heating elements on the base of the ice maker. Do not touch the automatic ice maker with fingers or hands whilst the appliance is switched on. ■ Do not store bottled or canned liquids (especially carbonated drinks) in the freezer compartment. Bottles and cans may burst! ■ Never put frozen food straight from the freezer compartment into your mouth. Risk of low-temperature burns! ■ Avoid prolonged touching of frozen food, ice or the evaporator pipes, etc. Risk of low-temperature burns! 4