Haier HRF-370F User Manual - Page 20

English BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME It is very important that you keep this user manual with the appliance for future consultation. Should you sell the appliance, be sure to give the buyer the user manual too, so that he can read the documentation relating to appliance operation and the various warnings. These warnings are provided for your safety: we therefore advise you to read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. • To avoid injury to persons or animals or damage to property, the appliance should be unpacked and manoeuvred into its installation position by two people. If the appliance is transported in a horizontal position, the oil contained in the compressor may flow into the refrigerant circuit. We therefore advise you leave the appliance standing in an upright position for at least 2 hours before connecting to the power supply, in order to allow the oil to flow back into the compressor. to ensure that the appliance is handled carefully, without jerking or bumping it. WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. Failure to observe these procedures could result in irreparable damage to the appliance; furthermore, in the presence of R600a, any damage to the refrigerant circuit could produce a risk of explosion caused by external sparks or flames. Do not, under any circumstances, switch on the appliance if it appears to be damaged. In the event of damage, contact the Aftersales Service, air the room in which the appliance is installed, avoid flames and do not interfere with the appliance yourself. WARNING: to avoid risks arising from an unstable appliance, ensure the appliance is positioned or secured in place as specified in the user manual. • Before installation, check that the appliance is not damaged in any way. In the event of damage, contact your dealer. Never attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Any repairs carried out by unauthorized persons can damage the appliance and render the warranty null and void. Contact your nearest Aftersales Service for repairs and insist on original spare parts. • After the product has been installed, check that it is not resting on the power supply cable and that the power plug is easily accessible once inserted into the socket. WARNING: if the power supply cable is damaged, have it replaced with another cable or assembly available from the manufacturer or the After-sales Service. • In order to protect finished surfaces, the sides and doors of the appliance may have a transparent protective film, ensuring it reaches you in pristine condition, free from scratches and marks; remove this film before installing the appliance; to remove the film, peel it off with your hands, without using tools. The film is made of recyclable plastic and should be disposed of accordingly. • This appliance is designed to be used by adults only. It is exclusively for domestic use, specifically for storing and/or freezing food. Take care, therefore, to ensure that chil- dren do not attempt to play with the appliance, sit on the dra- wers or lean on the appliance doors. • This appliance contains ISOBUTANE (R600a). In any case, the label affixed to the compressor and the data plate inside the appliance both specify the type of refrigerant used. Great care must be taken during transport and installation in order • Any changes that have to be made to the house- hold electrical system in order to install the appliance, must be carried out by a qualified electrician. IMPORTANT WARNINGS RELATING TO THE USE OF THIS APPLIANCE • Unplug the appliance from the mains before any cleaning and/or maintenance operations, (also before repla- cing the bulb). Be careful not to pull the power supply cable when unplugging the appliance. • During normal operation, both the condenser and the compressor, housed at the rear of the appliance, heat up considerably. Especially in the presence of high ambient temperatures, avoid touching the pipes and metallic surfaces at the rear of the appliance: risk of burns! Make sure, moreover, that installation is carried out as described in this user manual. This free-standing appliance is not designed to be fitted into a housing unit or cabinet; WARNING - Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction. Insufficient ventilation is guaranteed to result in poor performance and damage to the appliance. - 2 -