User manual ARTHUR MARTIN ALM4500XX

[. . . ] For the safety of life and property keep the precautions of these user's instructions as the manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission. During manufacture, this appliance has been built in accordance with the standards, directives and/or regulations applying to its use on French territory. For the safety of person and property, as well as out of respect for the environment, you should first read carefully the following recommendations before making any use of your appliance. To avoid any risk of damage to the appliance, transport it in its operating position and with its packing blocks in place (depending on the model). [. . . ] If the drain is blocked, water will collect in the bottom of the appliance. For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs. ⷠUnpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it. It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor. ⷠAdequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to overheating. Wherever possible the back of the product should be against a wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent possible burn. ⷠThe appliance must not be located close to radiators or cookers. ⷠMake sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance. Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. ⷠThis product must be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts must be used. Environment Protection This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. Each time the temperature controller is adjusted, wait for the temperature inside the appliance to stabilise before checking whether another adjustment is required. Only adjust the controller gradually and wait at least 12 hours before checking and perhaps adjusting it again. Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible. Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door. Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator. This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians. periodic cleaning The equipment has to be cleaned regularly: · Clean the inside and accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap. ⷠRegularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris. Do not pull, move or damage any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet. Never use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products or wax polishes to clean the interior as this will damage the surface and leave a strong odour. Clean the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a brush or a vacuum cleaner. [. . . ] Use a power supply socket that has an earth connection and this must be connected in conformance with the standard 15100 and the requirements of the supplier of electrical energy. This power supply socket must be 10mm 12 electrolux accessible. If the mains supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a certified supply cable. This must be done only by a skilled person, the seller or the manufacturer. [. . . ]