Specific information regarding appliances with R 290
refrigerant gas.
• Thoroughly read all of the warnings.
• When defrosting and cleaning the aplliance , do
not use any tools other than those recommended
by the manufacturing company.
• The appliance must be placed in an area without
any continuously sources of ignition (for example:
open flames , gas or electrical appliances in opera-
tion).
• Do not puncture and do not burn.
• This appliance contains Y g (see rating label back
of unit ) of R290 refrigerant gas.
• R290 is a refrigerant gas that complies with the
European directives on the environment. Do not
puncture any part of the refrigerant circuit. Be
aware the refrigerants may not contain an odour.
• If the appliance is installed, operated or stored in
a nonventilated area, the room must be designed
to prevent to the accumulation of refrigerant leaks
resulting in a risk of fire or explosion due to igni-
tion of the refrigerant caused by electric heaters,
stoves, or other sources of ignition.
• The appliance must be stored in such a way as to
prevent mechanical failure.
• Individuals who operate or work on the refriger-
ant circuit must have the appropriate certification
issued by an accredited organization that ensures
competence in handling refrigerants according to
a specific evaluation recognized by associations in
the industry.
• Repairs must be performed based on the recom-
mendation from the manufacturing company.
Maintenance and repairs that require the assis-
tance of other qualified personnel must be per-
formed under the supervision of an individual
specified in the use of flammable refrigerants.
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