Panasonic NRBN31AS1 - Manual (Page 4)

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Safety instructions
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Ensure that the refrigerator is plugged into an earthed mains socket. DO NOT plug into an unearthed mains
socket.
‡ A short circuit could cause an electrical shock.
Make sure the mains lead and plug are not squashed or damaged.
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in order to avoid a hazard.
‡ DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPLACE IT YOURSELF.
Remove any dirt or dust from the mains plug’s pins before connecting to the power supply.
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Plug your appliance into the socket, making sure the connection is secure.
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Install the refrigerator in a well-ventilated area.
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explosion. As a guide, for every 8
g of coolant, you’ll need at least 1 cubic metre of space in the room. The data plate
inside the appliance tells you how much refrigerant your refrigerator contains.
The refrigerant (R600a) used in the refrigerator and the gases in the insulation material (cyclopentane) are both
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Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and servicing.
‡ Failure to do this can cause electric shock.
If you smell burning or see smoke coming from the refrigerator, disconnect the power immediately and please
consult authorized service centre.
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-WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
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CAUTION
Indicates risk of injury or damage to property.
Do not put glass bottles or containers in the freezer.
‡ When the contents freeze, the glass may break.
Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or items stored in the freezer with wet hands.
‡ Your skin can become frozen onto the interior wall, or items stored in the freezer.
Do not open or close the doors by taking hold of the door handles with both hands.
‡ This may cause personal injury.
If there’s a power cut, avoid opening the refrigerator frequently or putting unchilled
food in it.
‡ This can cause the temperature in the refrigerator to rise and spoil food stored inside.
If you’re not going to use the refrigerator for a long time, unplug it from the mains.
Also, be careful of the gap between the fridge and freezer doors, especially if they are
both open at the same time.
‡ This may cause personal injury.
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areas. In particular, when opening the fridge door, be careful to avoid the potential
pinch point between the fridge and freezer doors.
‡ This can cause personal injury.
Potential pinch point