E521TRT3 Operating Instructions - Appliances Online

2 Safety and warnings
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons read the IMPORTANT SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS before operating this appliance.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this User Guide.
Important safety precautions
Warning
When using this appliance always exercise basic safety precautions including the following:
Danger
■■ This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
■■ Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
■■ Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:
– Take off the doors
– Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
■■ The manufacturer’s installation instructions for product and cabinetry ventilation must be
followed when installing the appliance.
■■ Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.
■■ Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than
those recommended by the manufacturer.
■■ Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
Disposal
■■ Extreme care must be taken when disposing of your old appliance to avoid hazards. The
refrigerant gas must be safely removed and for the safety of young children, remove doors.
■■ Your Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer will be able to give advice on environmentally friendly
methods of disposing of your old refrigerator or freezer.
Electrical
■■ Your new appliance must be properly installed in accordance with the installation instructions
before it is used.
■■ Never unplug your refrigerator or freezer by pulling on the power cord.
■■ Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
■■ Do not plug in any other appliance at the same power point as your refrigerator or freezer or use
extension cords or double adapters.
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■ Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise
damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion along its length or at either the plug
or appliance end.
If the power supply cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by your Fisher & Paykel Authorised
Repairer because special purpose tools are required.