This article covers the safety guidelines for the BKI 178 by Boretti.
General warnings
⚠ WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction. WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer. WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer. WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. WARNING: In order to avoid any hazards resulting from the instability of the appliance, it must be fixed in accor- dance with the following instructions: WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged. WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket-out- lets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appli- ance Symbol ISO 7010 W021 Warning; Risk of fire / flammable materials • If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant (this information will be provided on the label of the cooler) you should take care during transportation and installation to prevent the cooler elements from being damaged. R600a is an environmentally friendly and natural gas, but it is explosive. In the event of a leak due to damage of the cooler elements, move your fridge away from open flames or heat sources and ventilate the room where the appliance is located for a few minutes. • While carrying and positioning the fridge, do not damage the cooler gas circuit. • Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance. • This appliance is intended to be used in household and domestic applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other work- ing environments.
- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments.
- bed and breakfast type environments;
- catering and similar non-retail applications. • If the socket does not match the refrigerator plug, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. • A specially grounded plug has been connected to the power cable of your refrigerator. This plug should be used with a specially grounded socket of 13 amperes. If there is no such socket in your house, please have one installed by an authorised electrician. • This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. • If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, an authorised service agent or similar qualified persons, in order to avoid a hazard. • This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes exceeding 2000 m. Old and out-of-order fridges or freezers • If your old fridge has a lock, break or remove the lock before discarding it, because children may get trapped inside it and may cause an accident. • Old fridges and freezers may contain isolation material and refrigerant with CFC or HFC. Therefore, take care not to harm environment when you are discarding your old fridges. Please ask your municipal authority about the disposal of the WEEE reuse, recycle and recovery purposes. Notes: • Please read the instruction manual carefully before installing and using your appliance. We are not responsible for the damage occurred due to misuse. • Follow all instructions on your appliance and instruction manual, and keep this manual in a safe place to resolve the problems that may occur in the future. • This appliance is produced to be used in homes and it can only be used in domestic environments and for the specified purposes. It is not suitable for commercial or common use. Such use will cause the guarantee of the appliance to be cancelled and our company will not be responsible for losses incurred. • This appliance is produced to be used in houses and it is only suitable for cooling / storing food. It is not suitable for commercial or common use and/or for storing substances except for food. Our company is not responsible for losses to be incurred in the contrary case. Safety warnings • Do not use multiple receptacles or extension cord. • Do not plug in damaged, torn or old plugs. • Do not pull, bend or damage the cord. • This appliance is designed for use by adults, do not allow children to play with the appliance or let them to hang over the door. • Do not plug-in or out the plug from the receptacle with wet hands to prevent electrocution! • Do not place explosive or flammable material in your fridge for your safety. Place drinks with higher alcohol amount vertically and by closing their necks tightly in the fridge. • Do not cover the body or top of fridge with lace. This affects the performance of your fridge. • Fix the accessories in the fridge during transportation to prevent damage to accessories. • Do not use plug adapter.