Blomberg KQD 1253 XN-KQD1254XN User Manual page 5

Important instructions regarding safety and environment
1.3 Electrical safety
The product shall not be plugged
into the outlet during installation,
maintenance, cleaning, repair, and
transportation operations.
If the power the cord is damaged, it
shall be replaced by authorized service
only to avoid any risk that may occur.
Do not tuck the power cord under the
product or to the rear of the product.
Do not put heavy items on the power
cord. The power cord should not be
bent, crushed, and come into contact
with any heat source.
Do not use an extension cord, multi-
plug or adaptor to operate your
product.
Portable multi sockets or portable
power supplies may overheat and
cause fire. Thus, do not have a multi-
plug behind or in the vicinity of the
product.
The plug shall be easily accessible. If
this is not possible, a mechanism that
meets the electrical legislation and
that disconnects all terminals from
the mains (fuse, switch, main switch,
etc.) shall be available on the electrical
installation.
Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
When unplugging the appliance, don't
hold the power cord, but the plug.
1.4 Handling Safety
This product is heavy, do not handle it
by yourself.
Do not hold the product from its door
while handling the product.
Be careful not to damage the cooling
system and the pipes while handling
the product. Do not operate the
product if the pipes are damaged, and
contact an authorized service.
1.5 Installation Safety
Contact the Authorized Service for
the product's installation. To prepare
the product for installation, see the
information in the user guide and make
sure the electric and water utilities
are as required. If the installation is
not suitable, call a qualified electrician
and plumber to have them make the
necessary arrangements. Otherwise,
electric shock, fire, issues with the
product or injuries may occur.
Check for any damage on the product
before installing it. Do not have the
product installed if it is damaged.
Place the product on a level and hard
surface and balance with the adjustable
legs. Otherwise, the refrigerator may
tip over and cause injuries.
The product shall be installed in a
dry and ventilated environment.
Do not keep carpets, rugs or similar
floor covers under the product. This
may cause risk of fire as a result of
inadequate ventilation!
Do not block or cover ventilation holes.
Otherwise, power consumption may be
increased and damage to your product
may occur.
Do not connect the product to supply
systems such as solar power supplies.
Otherwise, damage to your product
may occur as a result of the abrupt
voltage fluctuations!
The more refrigerant a refrigerator
contains, the bigger its installation
room shall be. In very small rooms, a
flammable gas-air mixture may occur in
case of a gas leak in the cooling system.
At least 1 m3 of volume is required
for each 8 grams of refrigerant. The
amount of the refrigerant available in
your product is specified in the Type
Label.
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