REFRIGERATOR SAFETY

Safety First
• • When buying a new refrigerator, always buy from a
reputable dealer, and follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
• • Always register a new refrigerator with the
manufacturer. That way you can be contacted easily if
a safety recall is required. While the chances of a faulty
product causing serious damage are small, the risk is
still there and returning a faulty product or ordering its
repair is very easy to do. To register all your
appliances, regardless of age, visit our Product
Registration page.
• Use our free online Product Recall checker to see if your
refrigerator or any other electrical items have been
recalled.
• Check that your refrigerator has a UK plug, but if it
doesn't, do not use a UK travel adaptor, but rather have the
retailer fit the refrigerator with a UK plug.
• Do regular checks of the plug and socket for burn marks,
sounds of 'arcing' (buzzing or crackling), fuses blowing,
circuit-breakers tripping or if it feels too hot to touch.
• Ensure your home is fully protected by an RCD or
residual current device, which can be found in your fuse
box (also known as a consumer unit).
• An RCD is a life-saving device that protects against dangerous
electric shock and reduces the risk of electrical fires.
• If you don't have RCD protection on your sockets, consider
using an RCD plug, which can prevent serious appliance faults
that pose threats to you and your property.
• • Sometimes, appliance fires are caused by something beyond
your control. Smoke alarms are essential in keeping you safe
in the event of a fire. There should be a minimum of one smoke
alarm per floor and fit enough alarms to cover all areas where
a fire could start, and make sure hey are tested regularly.
• • If a fire does start, don't try to fight the fire. Get out and call
999 immediately.
Safe use
• • Always ensure that the area you are placing the refrigerator is free of
paper or other flammable materials, and make sure there is enough room
behind
• the refrigerator for air to circulate freely
• Don't connect a fridge to the electricity supply until all packaging has been
removed.
• • Never block the interior or exterior ventilation openings of the refrigerator.
• • Make sure you don't trap the
• mains cable beneath the fridge when putting it in position.
• • Don't use the fridge outdoors or anywhere it is likely to come into contact
with the elements.
• • Don't place a refrigerator near cookers, radiators, or in direct sunlight, as
this will result in it having to work harder to maintain the required internal
temperature.
• Defrost your fridge at least once a year to ensure these
appliances continue to work properly. Clean behind
your fridge and freezer regularly to keep lint and dust
from building up. Do not use a heater to defrost the
inside of the fridge.
COFFEE MACHINE
SAFETY
• Use our free online checker to see if you have any recalled
electrical items.
• • Check that your coffee machine has a UK plug, but if it
doesn't, do not use a UK travel adaptor. Seek advice from the
retailer or manufacturer.
• • Do regular checks of the plug and socket for burn marks,
sounds of 'arcing' (buzzing or crackling) or if it feels too hot to
touch.
• • Ensure your home is fully protected by an RCD (residual
current device), which can generally be found in your fuse box
(also known as a consumer unit). An RCD is a life-saving
device that protects against dangerous electric shock and
reduces the risk of electrical fires.
• If you don't have RCD protection in your fusebox for your
sockets, consider installing an RCD socket or use an RCD
plug to protect you and your property from serious appliance
faults.
• • Sometimes, appliance fires are caused by something
beyond your control. Smoke alarms and heat detectors are
essential in keeping you safe by raising the alarm in the
event of a fire. There should be a minimum of one
alarm/detector per floor and fit enough to cover all areas
where a fire could start, and make sure they are tested
regularly.
• If a fire does start, don't try to fight the fire. Get out and call
999 immediately.
Using your coffee machine
safely
• • Make sure you follow the manufacturer's instructions.
• • The coffee machine must only be used by or under the
supervision of a responsible adult. Use and store the coffee
machine out of reach of children
• Always be careful when pouring water in or out of the coffee
machine so that the power cord and socket stays dry.
• • If you notice an odd smell or any sparking, unplug the coffee
machine immediately and contact the retailer and/or manufacturer
• Make sure the coffee machine is switched off and
unplugged before cleaning. Ensure the appliance is dry
before being used again. Do not immerse the coffee
machine in water for cleaning.
• • Removable components such as filter baskets and
carafes should be washed in line with the manufacturer's
instructions.
• • Always turn off the appliance when not in use.
WASHING MACHINE
SAFETY
Safety First
• • When buying a new washing machine, always buy from a
reputable dealer, and follow the manufacturer's instructions.
• • Always register a new washing machine with the
manufacturer.
• That way you can be contacted easily if a safety recall is
required. While the chances of a faulty product causing
serious damage are small, the risk is still there and returning
a faulty product or ordering its repair is very easy to do. To
register all your appliances, regardless of age.
• Use our free online Product Recall checker to see if
your washing machine or any other electrical items have
been recalled.
• • Check that your washing machine has a UK plug, but if
it doesn't, do not use a UK travel adaptor, but rather
have the retailer fit the washing machine with a UK plug.
• • Do regular checks of the plug and socket for burn
marks, sounds of 'arcing' (buzzing or crackling), fuses
blowing, circuit-breakers tripping or if it feels too hot to
touch.
• •
• Ensure your home is fully protected by an RCD or
residual current device, which can be found in your fuse
box (also known as a consumer unit). An RCD is a life-
saving device that protects against dangerous electric
schock and reduces the risk of electrical fires.
• If you don't have RCD protection on your sockets, consider
using an RCD plug, which can prevent serious appliance
faults that pose threats to you and your property.
• • Sometimes, appliance fires are caused by something
beyond your control. Smoke alarms are essential in keeping
you safe in the event of a fire. There should be a minimum of
one smoke alarm per floor and fit enough alarms to cover all
areas where a fire could start, and make sure they are tested
regularly.
• If a fire does start, don't try to fight the fire. Get out and call
999 immediately.
Safe use
• • When purchasing a washing machine, think about
how much it will be used. A large capacity washer
should be considered for frequent bigger loads.
• • Try to avoid leaving a washing machine running
during the night or when you are out, and as you can't
supervise it throughout the cycle, make sure you have
a working smoke detector.
• •
• Never overload - take large or bulky items such as
duvets to the dry-cleaners. Make sure to clean the filter
regularly. Empty pockets before washing items and keep
machine and door seal clear of items such as coins or
buckles, which can weaken door glass,items such as
coins or buckles, which can weaken door glass, leading to
them potentially shattering under constant heating up and
cooling down.
• Washing machines should be turned off when not in
use. If your washing machine begins making a strange
noise, don't ignore it. If you think there might be a
problem, always unplug it and contact the manufacturer
or a qualified repair technician.
 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Warning
• • Do not cover the lamp with paper or fabric, or place it
close to flammable objects while lit up. The heated bulb
will pose a fire hazard.
Caution
• • Do not drop the lamp, expose it to impact with hard objects,
handle it with force, or scratch the surface. The broken bulb
may cause injuries.
• • When replacing the bulb, check the rating (voltage and
wattage) and socket base design of the new bulb.
• Ensure the new bulb in positioned correctly and snap it firmly
into the socket. A loosely fitted bulb may come out of the
socket, or overheat.
• Do not touch the bulb with your bare
• hands and avoid direct contact with the skin while the lamp is
lit up or just after turning it off. The hot bulb may cause burns.
• •
• Before replacing the bulb, turn off the lamp, and let the
bulb cool down. The hot bulb may cause burns. After
replacing the bulb, check to ensure no portion of the light
fixtures or electric cord is touching the bulb. If this occurs,
the heated fixtures or cord may cause a fire.
• • Dispose of the used bulb on an as°is basis. If the bulb is
shattered, the broken pieces of glass may cause injuries.
• Keep the bulb out of reach of infants and small children.
They may swallow it.
Notes in use and design
• • Double check the rating (voltage and wattage) of the
lamp for applications other than in-vehicle use.
• • Never paint the lamp.
• • Avoid handling the lamp together with water or oil, or
with dirty hands or contaminated gloves.
• • Take sufficient consideration of the
• conditions of use when designing the lighting
equipment. The performance will be significantly
dependent on the operation status.
• Take sufficient consideration of the
• conditions of use when designing the
lighting equipment. The performance will be
significantly dependent on the operation
status.
• • Design the lighting equipment so that the
components are not splashed with water,
and free from condensation.
•THE END