Thermador T36BT820NS Use and Care Manual - Page 4

en-us , Safety and warning information Safety and warning information 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 liable if you fail to comply with the instructions and warnings. Retain all documents for subsequent use or for the next owner. Technical safety If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, customer service or a similarly qualified person. Improper installations and repairs may put the user at considerable risk. Repairs may be performed by the manufacturer, customer service or a similarly qualified person only. Only original parts supplied by the manufacturer may be used. The manufacturer guarantees that only these parts satisfy the safety requirements. A power cable extension may be purchased from customer service only. 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 and duty of the customer to have this socket replaced with a correctly earthed 3pole wall socket. Do not use any adapter plugs. Important information when using the appliance ■ Never use electrical appliances inside the appliance (e.g. heater, electric ice maker, etc.). Risk of explosion! ■ 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! ■ Do not use pointed and sharp-edged implements to remove frost or layers of ice. You could damage the refrigerant tubes. Leaking refrigerant may ignite or cause eye injuries. 4 ■ Do not store products which contain flammable propellants (e.g. spray cans) or explosive substances in the appliance. Risk of explosion! ■ Do not stand on or lean heavily against base of appliance, drawers or doors, etc ■ To clean the appliance, pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse! Do not pull out the mains plug by tugging the cable. ■ Bottles which contain a high percentage of alcohol must be sealed and stored in an upright position. ■ Keep plastic parts and the door seal free of oil and grease. Otherwise, parts and door seal will become porous. ■ Never cover or block the ventilation openings for the appliance. ■ People (children incl.) who have limited physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate knowledge must not use this appliance unless they are supervised or given meticulous instructions. ■ Do not store bottled or canned drinks (especially carbonated drinks) in the freezer compartment. Bottles and cans may explode! ■ 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! Children in the household ■ Keep children away from packaging and its parts. Danger of suffocation from folding cartons and cling wrap! ■ Do not allow children to play with the appliance! ■ If the appliance features a lock: keep the key out of the reach of children! General regulations The appliance is suitable ■ for refrigerating and freezing food, ■ for making ice, ■ for dispensing drinking water. This appliance is intended for use in the home and the home environment.