Bosch B21CL80SNS Instructions for Use - Page 4

en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Definitions WARNING This indicates that death or serious injuries may occur as a result of not observing this warning. CAUTION This indicates that minor to moderate injuries may occur as a result of not observing this warning. NOTICE This indicates that damage to appliance or property may occur as a result of not observing this warning. WARNING: Before you turn on the appliance Please read the Operating and Installation Instructions carefully, including the following. They contain important safety information and instructions for installation, use and maintenance of 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 Improper installations and repairs may put the user at risk. Repairs must be performed by an authorized service provider. Only use original parts supplied by the manufacturer. Only original manufacturer supplied parts satisfy safety requirements. If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by an authorized servicer. The appliance comes with a UL listed 3-wire Power Cord. Never sever or remove the third (ground) conductor from the power cord. The appliance requires a 3-wire receptacle. The receptacle must be installed by a licensed electrician only. Comply with local codes. Where there is a 2-wire standard wall receptacle, it is the responsibility of the customer to have this receptacle replaced with a correctly grounded 3-wire wall receptacle. Do not use any adapter plugs. Important information when using the appliance n Never use electrical devices inside the appliance. Risk of explosion! n Never use a steam cleaner to defrost or clean the appliance. The steam may penetrate electrical parts and cause a short-circuit. Risk of electric shock! n Do not use pointed or sharp-edged objects to remove frost or layers of ice. You could damage the refrigerant tubes. Leaking refrigerant may ignite or cause eye injuries. n Do not store products that contain flammable propellants (e.g. spray cans) or explosive substances in the appliance. Risk of explosion! n Do not stand or support yourself on the base, drawers or doors or other parts of the appliance. You could damage the appliance or be injured. n To clean the appliance, pull out the power cord plug or switch off the electrical breaker or fuse! Do not pull out the power cord plug by tugging the cable. n Bottles that contain a high percentage of alcohol must be sealed and stored in an upright position. n Keep plastic parts and the door seals free of oil and grease. Otherwise, plastic parts and door seal will become porous. n Never cover or block the ventilation openings for the appliance. This forces the appliance to work harder, increasing its power consumption. n This appliance must not be used by children without adult supervision or by disabled persons without assistance. n Do not store bottled or canned drinks (especially carbonated drinks) in the freezer compartment. Bottles and cans may explode! n Do not place popsicles or ice cubes straight from the freezer compartment into your mouth. Risk of low-temperature burns! n Do not touch frozen surfaces or food in the freezer with wet hands. Skin may adhere to these extremely cold surfaces. Risk of injury! n Do not scrape off frost or stuck frozen food with a knife or pointed object. You could damage the appliance or be injured. 4