Kelvinator refrigerator Use & Care Manual - page 3
Please read the user manual carefully and store in a handy
place for later reference.
The symbols you will see in this booklet have these meanings:
warning
Thissymbolindicatesinformationconcerningyour
personal safety
caution
Thissymbolindicatesinformationonhowtoavoid
damaging the appliance
tips and information
Thissymbolindicatestipsandinformationabout
use of the appliance
environmental tip
Thissymbolindicatestipsandinformationabout
economical and ecological use of the appliance
Meanings of symbols used in this manual are shown below:
Thissymbolindicatesnevertodothis
Thissymbolindicatesalwaysdothis
warning
•Ifpressurisedaerosolcontainersbearthe
word‘flammable’and/orasmallflame
symbol,donotstoretheminsideany
refrigeratororfreezer.Ifyoudosoyou
may cause an explosion.
•Thisapplianceisnotintendedforusebypersons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
ormentalcapabilities,orlackofexperienceand
knowledge,unlesstheyhavebeengivensupervision
orinstructionconcerninguseoftheapplianceby
apersonresponsiblefortheirsafety.
•Childrenshouldbesupervisedtoensurethatthey
do not play with the appliance.
•Whenyoudisposeofyouroldrefrigeratorsand
freezers,removeanydoors.Childrencansuffocate
if they get trapped inside.
•Thisappliancecontainsinsulationformedwith
flammableblowinggases.Avoidsafetyhazards
bycarefullydisposingofthisappliance.
Important safety instructions
warning
Theappliancemustbepluggedintoitsown
dedicated220-240V,50HzACelectricaloutlet.
Ensurethattheelectricoutletisproperlyearthed
toground.Consultaqualifiedelectricianifyou
are unsure.
Theplugmustbeaccessiblewhenthe
appliance is in position.
Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug.
If the power cord is damaged, it should
bereplacedbyaservicetechnicianor
aqualifiedperson.
Unplugtheappliancebeforecleaningand
beforechangingthelightbulbtoavoid
electricshock.
Neverunplugtheappliancebypullingonthe
powercord.Alwaysgriptheplugfirmly,and
pull straight out of the receptacle to prevent
damaging the power cord.
Choose a location that is not too cold –
thetemperatureshouldbeabove10°C.
Put the appliance in a dry place, avoiding areas
of high moisture or humidity.
Don’tputtheapplianceinfrostyorunprotected
areas, for example in a garage or on a verandah.
Don’tputtheapplianceindirectsunlight.
Don’tputtheappliancenearstoves,fires
or heaters.
Do not use mechanical devices or other means
to accelerate the defrosting process, other than
thoserecommendedbythemanufacturer.
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
Do not use electrical appliances inside the
food storage compartments of the appliance,
unlesstheyareofthetyperecommendedby
the manufacturer.
When correctly installed, your appliance should:
• have adequate clearance to the back and sides
for air circulation (refer to page 4).
• be aligned to the surrounding cupboards.
• have doors that will self-close from a partially
open position.
warning
• Have the stability foot in place (see diagrams on
pages 4 and 5) to prevent the appliance falling
forward when a door with heavy food load is opened.
Kelvinator Refrigeration Important safety instructions
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