Hotpoint FF47MX - Manual (Page 10)

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Precautions and tips
! The appliance was designed and manufactured in
compliance with international safety standards. The
following warnings are provided for safety reasons and
must be read carefully.
This appliance complies with the following
European Community Directives:
- 73/23/EEC dated 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and
subsequent amendments;
-89/336/EEC dated 03.05.89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) and subsequent amendments;
- 2002/96/CE.
General safety
• The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the
home and is not intended for commercial or industrial
use.
• The appliance must be used by adults only to store and
freeze food products according to the instructions in
this manual.
• The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in
covered areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave the
appliance exposed to rain and storms.
• Do not touch the appliance when barefoot or with wet
or damp hands and feet.
• Do not touch the internal cooling elements: this could
cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
• When unplugging the appliance always pull the plug from
the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.
• Always switch the appliance off and disconnect it from
the electrical supply before cleaning it or carrying out
maintenance work. It is NOT sufficient to hold the ON/
OFF button down for more than two seconds to
eliminate all electrical contact.
• In case of malfunction, under no circumstances should
you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs
carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
further malfunctioning of the appliance.
• Do not use utensils other than the scraper provided, or
electrical equipment which is not of the type specified
by the manufacturer, inside the frozen food storage
compartments.
• Do not put ice cubes taken directly from the freezer into
your mouth.
• Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play
with the appliance. Under no circumstances should they
be allowed to sit on the bins or to hang from the door.
• Keep packaging material out of reach of children.
Disposal
• Observe local environmental standards when disposing
of packaging material as some of this material may be
recycled.
• The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old
household electrical appliances must not be disposed of
in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old
appliances must be collected separately in order to
optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they
contain and reduce the impact on human health and the
environment. The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on
the product reminds you of your obligation, that when
you dispose of the appliance it must be separately
collected.
Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer
for information concerning the correct disposal of their
old appliance.
Respecting and conserving the
environment
• Install the appliance in a cool, well-ventilated room.
Ensure that it is protected from direct sunlight and do
not place it near sources of heat.
• Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods.
A significant amount of energy is used every time the
door is opened.
• Do not over-fill the appliance: cold air must circulate
freely for food to be preserved properly. If air circulation
is impeded, the compressor will work continuously.
• Do not place hot food in the refrigerator. The internal
temperature will increase, forcing the compressor to
work harder and consume more energy.
• Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure
they are free of debris and to prevent cold air from
escaping (see Maintenance).