Franke FCB 3401 NS, Instructions For Use Manual

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5. INSTALLATION
Transport and unpacking
If the appliance is in a horizontal position during transport. The
oil in the compressor may flow out into the refrigerating circuit.
We therefore advise you to leave the appliance in a vertical
position for 2 hours before start-up, to enable oil to flow into
the compressor.
Remove the external packing, remove the protective film,
where present, from the surfaces of the appliance, clean the
outside of the appliance with specific products. Do not use
scrapers or abrasive fabrics which could damage the surfaces
beyond repair.
Carefully remove all sheets and adhesive tape from the
appliance and door and any parts in polystyrene.
Take out the documents and existing accessories from inside
the appliance.
The packing material is recyclable and is marked with
the recycling symbol.
For disposal, follow the local regulations. Packing
material (plastic bags, parts in polystyrene, etc...) must
kept out of reach of children as it is a potential source
of danger.
Control the appliance carefully: if you notice any faults, do not
install the appliance and follow the procedure indicated in chap.
“After-sales assistance”.
Positioning
The place chosen for positioning must satisfy the indications
supplied in parag.
“Operating conditions” , and must have a
stable floor of sufficient capacity for the appliance’s weight.
Furthermore, you must take into account the distances to be
respected for correct operation of the appliance and for its
dimensions:
1) top part (at least 20 cm)
2) back part (at least 10 cm)
3) wall on door opening side (at least 30 cm).
Level the appliance with its feet: keep the appliance slightly
above the floor to encourage good air circulation on the
condenser. In these conditions, you will obtain excellent
operation of the refrigerant circuit.
10 cm
20 cm
30 cm