Each appliance that leaves our factory is carefully checked to ensure that it functions correctly and is in perfect condition. If you have any questions, in particular with regard to settingupandconnecting the appliance, our aftersales service will be happy to help. You can find further information anda selection of our products on our website. Read these usage and assembly instructions, and all other information provided with the appliance, and act accordingly. Retain all documents for later use or for subsequent owners. Safety and warning notes Before you put the appliance into operation Read the usage and assembly instructions carefully. They contain important information on settingup, using and maintaining the appliance. Retain all documents for later use or for subsequent owners. Technical safety Power cord changes and other repairs must be performed only by the aftersales service. Incorrect installations andrepairs can pose significant risk to the user. dThe appliance contains a small quantity of the environmentallyfriendly, though flammable, refrigerant R600a. Make sure that the pipes of the refrigerant circuit are not damaged during transport or installation. If refrigerant sprays out, it can cause eye injuries or ignite. In the event of damage D Keep open flames or sources of ignition away from the appliance D Unplug appliance plug D Ventilate the room well for a few minutes D Inform the aftersales service The more refrigerant an appliance contains, the larger the room must be in which it stands. If there is a leak and the room is too small, a flammable gasair mixture may form. The room must be at least 1m3in size for each 8 g of refrigerant. The amount of refrigerant in your appliance is listed on the rating plate inside the appliance. During use Children in the household D Never use electrical appliances inside the freezer (e.g.heaters, electric ice makers, etc.). Risk of explosion. D Never defrost or clean the appliance with a steam cleaning device. The steam may reach electrical parts and trigger a short circuit or cause an electric shock. Risk of electric shock. D Do not store products with flammable propellant gases (e.g. spray cans) or explosive substances inside the appliance. Risk of explosion. D Do not misuse the base, rails, doors etc. as a step or support. D For defrostingand cleaning, unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the fuse. Pull on the mains plug, not on the connecting cable. Caution: If the appliance is switched off at the control panel, the power supply is not interrupted. D Only store high proof alcohol tightly sealed and in an upright position. D Do not contaminate plastic parts or door seals with oil or grease. Plastic parts and door seals will otherwise become porous. D Never cover or block ventilation openings for the appliance. D Do not store liquids in bottles or tins in the freezer compartment (in particular carbonated drinks). Bottles and tins may burst. D Never eat frozen foods immediately after they have been taken out of the freezer compartment. Risk of freeze burn. D Never touch frozen foods with wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the foods. Risk of injury. D Do not scrape off the frost layer or food that has frozen solid usinga knife or sharp object. You could damage the refrigerant pipes. If refrigerant sprays out, it can ignite or cause eye injuries. D Persons with limited physical, sensory or psychological capacities or those without sufficient knowledge must only use this appliance under supervision or with detailed instructions. D The appliance is not a child’s toy. D For appliances with a door lock: Keep the key out of the reach of children. General requirements The appliance is suitable for freezingand storing food, as well as for making ice. The appliance is only intended for use in the household. The appliance is interferencesuppressed in line with EUdirective 89/336/EEC. The refrigeration circuit has been checked for leak tightness. This appliance corresponds to the relevant safety requirements for electrical appliances (EN60335/2/24). x Notes on disposal Disposing of packaging The packaging protects your appliance from damage during transport. All of the materials used are environmentally friendly andcan be recycled. Please help bydisposing of the packaging in an environmentallyresponsible manner. You can obtain information about current disposal routes from your specialist dealer or local council. dDo not give packagingor packaging parts to children. Danger of suffocation from cardboard boxes and films. Disposing of your old appliance Old appliances are not valueless waste. Valuable raw materials can be recouped from environmentallyresponsible disposal. This appliance is marked in accordance with European directive 2002/96/EC regarding old electric and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment . WEEE). The directive specifies the framework for EUwide return and reuse of old appliances. dFor wornout appliances: D Cu...