Beko GN1416231JX Manuel D'utilisation 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
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Refrigerator / User Manual