▶ Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator
so that they do not touch or drip on other food.
▶ If the fridge/freezer is empty for an extended period of time,
switch off the appliance, defrost it, clean it and leave the door
open to prevent the formation of mould.
Metal or metal-style parts in the appliance may contain aluminium.
If acidic food comes into contact with aluminium in the appliance,
aluminium foil ions may pass into the food.
▶ Do not consume soiled food.
1.7 Damaged appliance
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.
▶ Never operate a damaged appliance.
▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always
unplug the appliance at the mains.
▶ If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately un-
plug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
▶ Call customer services. → Page 29
Improper repairs are dangerous.
▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained
specialist staff.
▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
▶ If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be re-
placed by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Ser-
vice or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.
WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!
If the tubes are damaged, flammable refrigerant and harmful
gases may escape and ignite.
▶ Keep naked flames and ignition sources away from the appli-
ance.
▶ Ventilate the room.
▶ Switch off the appliance. → Page 18
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