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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of minor injury to persons, malfunction, or damage 
to the product or property when using this product, follow basic 
precautions, including the following:
Installation
• After unpacking, check the appliance for any damage that may have 
occurred during transit.
• Wait for at least 3 to 4 hours in order to ensure the refrigerant circuit 
is fully efficient.
• This appliance does not require changes in installation or use based 
on altitude.
Operation
• Do not touch frozen food or the metal parts in the freezer 
compartment with wet or damp hands. It may cause frostbite.
• Do not place glass containers, bottles or cans (especially those 
containing carbonated drinks) in the freezer compartment, shelves or 
ice bin that will be exposed to temperatures below freezing.
• The tempered glass on the front side of the appliance door or the 
shelves can be damaged by an impact. If it is broken, do not touch it 
with hands.
• Do not hang from the appliance doors, storage room, shelf or climb 
up into it.
• Do not store an excessive amount of water bottles or containers for 
side dishes on the door baskets.
• Do not open or close the appliance door with excessive force.
• If the hinge of the appliance door is damaged or operates 
improperly, stop using the appliance and contact an authorized 
service centre.
• Prevent animals from nibbling on the power cable or water hose.