1. SAFETY INFORMATIONBefore the installation and use of the appliance,carefully read the supplied instructions. Themanufacturer is not responsible if an incorrectinstallation and use causes injuries and damages. Alwayskeep the instructions with the appliance for futurereference.1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8years and above and persons with reduced physical,sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experienceand knowledge if they have been given supervision orinstruction concerning use of the appliance in a safeway and understand the hazards involved.• Do not let children play with the appliance.• Keep all packaging away from children.• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made bychildren without supervision.1.2 General Safety• This appliance is intended to be used in householdand similar applications such as:– Farm houses; staff kitchen areas in shops, officesand other working environments– By clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast andother residential type environments• Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosureor in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.• Do not use mechanical devices or other means toaccelerate the defrosting process, other than thoserecommended by the manufacturer.• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.• Do not use electrical appliances inside the foodstorage compartments of the appliance, unless theyare of the type recommended by the manufacturer.www.aeg.com20