Safeguarding The Environment - Whirlpool 6th sense Guía De Consulta Rápida

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
INSTALLATION
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The appliance must be handled and installed by two or more
persons.
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Be careful not to damage the floors (e.g. parquet) when moving
the appliance.
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During installation, make sure the appliance does not damage
the power cable.
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Make sure the appliance is not near a heat source.
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To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a space on both sides
and above the appliance and follow the installation instructions.
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Keep the appliance ventilation openings free.
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Do not damage the appliance refrigerant circuit pipes.
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Install and level the appliance on a floor strong enough to take its
weight and in a place suitable for its size and use.
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Install the appliance in a dry and well-ventilated place. The
appliance is arranged for operation in places where the
temperature comes within the following ranges, according to the
climatic class given on the rating plate. The appliance may not
work properly if it is left for a long time at a temperature outside
the specified range.
Climatic
Amb. T. (°C)
Class
SN From 10 to 32
N From 16 to 32
ST From 16 to 38
T From 16 to 43
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Make sure the voltage specified on the rating plate corresponds
to that of your home.
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Do not use single/multi adapters or extension cords.
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For the water connection, use the pipe supplied with the new
appliance; do not reuse that of the previous appliance.
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Power cable modification or replacement must only be carried
out by qualified personnel.
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It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the power
supply by unplugging it or by means of a mains two-pole switch
installed upstream of the socket.
SAFETY
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Do not store or use petrol, flammable liquids or gas in the vicinity
of this or other electrical appliances. The fumes can cause fires
or explosions.
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Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical means other than
those recommended by the Manufacturer to speed up the defrost
process.
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Do not use or place electrical devices inside the appliance
compartments if they are not of the type expressly authorised by
the Manufacturer.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
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To avoid the risk of children becoming trapped and suffocating,
do not allow them to play or hide inside the appliance.
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Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the ice packs (in some
models).
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Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking them
out of the freezer since they may cause cold burns.
USE
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Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning operation,
unplug the appliance or disconnect it from the power supply.
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All appliances equipped with an automatic ice-maker and water
dispenser must be connected to a water supply that only delivers
drinking water (with mains water pressure of between 0.17 and
0.81 Mpa (1.7 and 8.1 bar)). Automatic ice-makers and/or water
dispensers not directly connected to the water supply must be
filled with drinking water only.
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Use the refrigerator compartment only for storing fresh food and
the freezer compartment only for storing frozen food, freezing
fresh food and making ice cubes.
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Do not store glass containers with liquids in the freezer since
they may burst.
The Manufacturer declines any liability if the above advice and
precautions are not respected.
Amb. T. (°F)
From 50 to 90
From 61 to 90
From 61 to 100
From 61 to 110

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Packing
The packing material is 100% recyclable and bears the recycling
symbol. For disposal, comply with the local regulations. Keep the
packing materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out of the reach
of children, as they are a potential source of danger.
2. Scrapping/Disposal
The appliance is manufactured using recyclable material.
This appliance is marked in compliance with European Directive
2004/108/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By
ensuring the correct disposal of this appliance, you can help prevent
potentially negative consequences for the environment and the health of
persons.
The symbol on the appliance, or on the accompanying documents,
indicates that this appliance should not be treated as domestic waste
but must be taken to a special collection centre for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
When scrapping the appliance, make it unusable by cutting off the
power cable and removing the doors and shelves so that children
cannot easily climb inside and become trapped.
Scrap the appliance in compliance with local regulations on waste
disposal, taking it to a special collection centre; do not leave the
appliance unattended even for a few days, since it is a potential source
of danger for children.
For further information on the treatment, recovery and recycling of this
product, contact your competent local office, the household waste
collection service or the shop where you purchased the appliance.
Information:
This appliance does not contain CFCs. The refrigerant circuit contains
R134a (HFC) or R600a (HC) (see the rating plate inside the appliance).
Appliances with Isobutane (R600a): isobutane is a natural gas without
environmental impact, but is flammable. Therefore, make sure the
refrigerant circuit pipes are not damaged.
This product may contain Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases covered by
the Kyoto Protocol; the refrigerant gas is inside a hermetically sealed
system.
Refrigerant gas: R134a has a Global Warming Potential of (GWP) 1300.
Declaration of conformity
• This appliance has been designed for preserving food and is
manufactured in compliance with Regulation (CE) No. 1935/2004.
• This appliance has been designed, manufactured and marketed in
compliance with:
- safety objectives of the "Low Voltage" Directive 2006/95/CE (which
replaces 73/23/CEE and subsequent amendments);
- the protection requirements of Directive "EMC" 2004/108/EEC.
Electrical safety of the appliance can only be guaranteed if it is correctly
connected to an approved earth system.
Printed in Italy 10/08