• Do not use water spray and steam to clean theappliance.• Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only useneutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products,abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosolcans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced bythe manufacturer, its service agent or similarlyqualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS2.1 InstallationWARNING!Only a qualified person mustinstall this appliance.• Remove all the packaging.• Do not install or use a damagedappliance.• Obey the installation instructionsupplied with the appliance.• Always be careful when you move theappliance because it is heavy. Alwayswear safety gloves.• Make sure the air can circulate aroundthe appliance.• Wait at least 4 hours beforeconnecting the appliance to thepower supply. This is to allow the oilto flow back in the compressor.• Do not install the appliance close toradiators or cookers, oven or hobs.• The rear of the appliance must standagainst the wall.• Do not install the appliance wherethere is direct sunlight.• Do not install this appliance in areasthat are too humid or too colds, suchas the construction appendices,garages or wine cellars.• When you move the appliance, lift itby the front edge to avoid scratchingthe floor.2.2 Electrical connectionWARNING!Risk of fire and electricalshock.• The appliance must be earthed.• All electrical connections should bemade by a qualified electrician.• Make sure that the electricalinformation on the rating plate agreeswith the power supply. If not contactan electrician.• Always use a correctly installedshockproof socket.• Do not use multi-plug adapters andextension cables.• Make sure not to cause damage tothe electrical components (e.g. mainsplug, mains cable, compressor).Contact the Service or an electricianto change the electrical components.• The mains cable must stay below thelevel of the mains plug.• Connect the mains plug to the mainssocket only at the end of theinstallation. Make sure that there isaccess to the mains plug after theinstallation.• Do not pull the mains cable todisconnect the appliance. Always pullthe mains plug.www.aeg.com4