en Preventing material damage Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material Sort the individual components by type and dispose of them separ- ately. damage ATTENTION If not rolling freely, the appliance's castors may damage the floor when the appliance is moved. 3.2 Saving energy If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use less power. Transport the appliance using a sack truck. Use floor protection when moving the appliance, and do not move it in a zigzag fashion. Using the appliance, base, runners or doors as a seat or climbing surface may damage the appliance. Selecting the installation location Keep the appliance out of direct sunlight.
Install the appliance as far away as possible from heating elements, cookers and other heat sources: – Maintain a 30 mm clearance to Do not stand or lean on the appli- ance, base, runners or doors. Contamination with oil or fat may cause plastic parts and door seals to become porous. electric or gas cookers. – Maintain a 300 mm clearance to oil or solid-fuel cookers. Make sure there is a small gap between the side wall and the ap- pliance. Never cover or block the external ventilation openings. Keep plastic parts and door seals free of oil and grease. Metal or metal-style parts in the appli- ance may contain aluminium.
When aluminium comes into contact with acidic foods, it corrodes and discol- ours. Saving energy during use Note: The arrangement of the fittings does not affect the energy consump- tion of the appliance. Only store packaged food in the appliance. If you clean fittings and accessories in the dishwasher, this may cause them to become deformed or discol- our. Open the appliance only briefly and then close it carefully. Never cover or block the interior ventilation openings or the exterior ventilation openings. Transport purchased food in a cool bag and place in the appli- ance quickly. Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before storing them.
Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator compartment to utilise the low tem- perature of the food. Always leave some space between the food and to the back panel. Never clean fittings and accessory in the dishwasher. Environmental protection and saving energy 3 Environmental protec- tion and saving energy 3.1 Disposing of packaging The packaging materials are environ- mentally compatible and can be re- cycled. 10