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2. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ATTENTION
If
the
appliance
is
transported
in
a
horizontal
position,
the
oil
from
the
compressor
may
leak
into
the
cooling
circuit.
For
this
reason,
allow
the
appliance
to
rest
in
a
vertical
position
for
12
hours
before
turning
it
on,
so
that
the
oil
flows
back
into
the
compressor.
Remove
the
external
packaging,
remove
the
protective
plastic
film
from
the
surface
of
the
appliance
(if
used)
and
clean
the
external
parts
of
the
appliance
with
a
cleaner
designed
for
this
purpose.
Do
not
use
steel
wool
or
any
coarse
agents,
which
could
irreparably
damage
the
surface
of
the
appliance.
IMPORTANT
This
unit
can
be
installed
as
either
built
‐
in
or
free
‐
standing
unit.
For
free
‐
standing
installation,
allow
at
least
4”
of
clearance
at
the
back,
sides
and
top
of
the
unit
to
permit
the
proper
air
circulation
to
cool
the
compressor
and
condenser.
For
built
‐
in
installation,
certain
clearances
are
necessary
for
optimal
operation.
In
this
case,
allow
3/16”
on
both
sides,
2”
at
the
rear
and
1/16”
at
the
top
to
ensure
proper
ventilation.
Take
care
that
the
air
vent
at
the
front
of
the
appliance
is
never
covered
or
blocked
in
any
way.
BEFORE
INSTALLATING
OF
YOUR
APPLIANCE
The
placement
of
the
appliance
must
meet
the
requirements
in
the
section
operating
conditions
and
must
include
a
stable
floor
with
a
load
‐
bearing
capacity
corresponding
to
the
weight
of
the
appliance.
Level
the
appliance
using
the
adjustable
feet.
Ensure
there
is
a
gap
between
the
bottom
edge
of
the
appliance
and
the
ground,
so
that
there
is
sufficient
circulation
of
air.
This
will
ensure
the
optimal
performance
of
the
cooling
system.
Check
whether
any
coolant
circulation
pipes
have
been
damaged
during
the
installation.
Use
the
appliance
only
for
the
purposes
for
which
it
has
been
designed.
The
appliance
must
be
located
on
a
rigid
and
even
surface.
In
this
way
you
will
ensure
free
circulation
of
the
coolant
and
effective
operation
of
your
appliance.
If
possible,
place
the
appliance
in
a
cool,
well
ventilated
and
dry
room.
Do
not
locate
the
appliance
in
direct
sunlight
or
in
a
room
with
a
high
ambient
temperature,
or
in
the
vicinity
of
any
sources
of
direct
heat,
such
as
a
radiator
or
oven.
This
would
cause
the
compressor
to
work
harder,
resulting
in
a
substantially
higher
power
consumption
level.
