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CAUTION
Risks from refrigerants!
Do not damage the refrigerant
■
circuit, e.g. by piercing the
refrigerant
channels
evaporator with sharp objects,
bending pipes, etc.
Escaping
refrigerant
■
flammable and can cause eye
damage. In this case, flush the
eyes with cold water and consult
a physician immediately.
NOTE
Risk of damage! The improper
handling of the appliance may
cause damage.
Wherever possible, do not tilt the
■
refrigerator into a horizontal
position.
After
transporting
■
refrigerator, allow it to stand in its
normal position for approx. 2
hours before connecting it.
Do not use any sharp or pointed
■
objects to unpack the appliance.
• Use a trolley or seek the assistance of a
second person when transporting the
appliance.
• Unpack the appliance and carefully
remove all packaging parts, plastic
profiles, adhesive strips, protective film
and foam padding on the inside, outside
and on the back of the appliance.
Selecting a suitable location
NOTE
Risk of damage!
The appliance may not function
of
the
properly if it is exposed to an
excessively
temperature for a long period. This
is
may
increase in the interior.
Ensure
■
ambient temperature is complied
with (see "Climate class" on
page 53).
To prevent an ignitable gas/air mixture in the
event of a leak of the refrigerant circuit, the
installation room must have a minimum size
of 1 m³ per 8 g of refrigerant according to
DIN standard EN 378. For this appliance,
this results in a minimum room size of 8 m³.
Suitable locations are dry, well ventilated
the
and, if possible, cool rooms.
Unsuitable locations are those situated
directly in the sunlight or immediately next to
a stove, oven or heater.
low
result in a temperature
that
the
prescribed
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