This article covers the safety guidelines for the BVI 178 by Boretti.
⚠ 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 accordance 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 freezer 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 freezer, 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 working 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 freezer 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 freezer. This plug should be used with a specially grounded socket of 16 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 or freezer 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 or freezers. 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 connect your Freezer to the mains electricity supply using an extension lead. • 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 hang off the door. • Never touch the power cord/plug with wet hands as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. • Do not place glass bottles or beverage cans in the ice-making compartment as they can burst as the contents freeze. • Do not place explosive or flammable material in your freezer. Place drinks with high alcohol content vertically in the frezer compartment and make sure that their tops are tightly closed. • When removing ice from the ice-making compartment, do not touch it. Ice may cause frost burns and/or cuts. • Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands! Do not eat ice-cream and ice cubes immediately after you have taken them out of the freezer! • Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Do not eat ice-cream or ice cubes immediately after you have taken them out of the ice-making compartment. • Do not cover the body or top of freezer with lace. This affects the performance of your freezer. • Secure any accessories in the freezer during transportation to prevent damage to the accessories. Installing and operating your freezer Before starting to use your freezer, you should pay attention to the following points: • The operating voltage for your freezer is 220-240 V at 50Hz. • The plug must be accessible after installation. • Do not use plug adapter. • The appliance must be connected with a properly installed fused socket. Power supply (AC) and voltage at the operating point must match with the details on the name plate of the appliance (name plate is located on the inside left of the appliance). • Your freezer may have a smell when it is operated for the first time. This is normal and the smell will fade away when your freezer starts to cool. Before connecting your freezer, ensure that the information on the data plate (voltage and connected load) matches that of the mains electricity supply. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician. Insert the plug into a socket with an efficient ground connection. If the socket has no ground contact or the plug does not match, we recommend that you consult a qualified electrician for assistance. • We do not accept responsibility for any damages that occur due to ungrounded usage. • Place your freezer where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight. • Your freezer should never be used outdoors or exposed to rain. • Your appliance should be at least 50 cm away from stoves, gas ovens and heater cores, and at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens. • When your freezer is placed next to a deep freezer, there should be at least 2 cm between them to prevent humidity forming on the outer surface. • Do not place heavy items on the appliance. • Clean the appliance thoroughly, especially the interior, before use (see Cleaning and Maintenance). • The installation procedure into the kitchen unit is given in the Installation Manual. This product is intended to be used in proper kitchen units only. • Before using your freezer, wipe all parts with a solution of warm water and a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate, then rinse with clean water and dry. Place all parts in the freezer after cleaning. Before using your freezer • When using your freezer for the first time, or after transportation, keep it in an upright position for at least 3 hours before plugging into the mains. This allows efficient operation and prevents damage to the compressor. • Your freezer may have a smell when it is operated for the first time. This is normal and the smell will fade away when your freezer starts to cool. Information on No-Frost technology No-frost freezers differ from other static freezers in their operating principle. In normal freezers, the humidity entering the freezer due to opening the door and the humidity inherent in the food causes freezing in the freezer compartment. To defrost the frost and ice in the freezer compartment, you are periodically required to turn off the freezer, place the food that needs to be kept frozen in a separately cooled container and remove the ice gathered in the freezer compartment. The situation is completely different in no-frost freezers. Dry and cold air is blown into the fridge and freezer compartments homogeneously and evenly from several points via a blower fan. Cold air dispersed homogeneously and evenly between the shelves cools all of your food equally and uniformly, thus preventing humidity and freezing. Therefore your no-frost freezer allows you ease of use, in addition to its huge capacity and stylish appearance.