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Placing and Installation
CHOOSING THE RIGHT PLACE
Place the appliance in a dry and regularly ventilated room. Never place the appliance near heat
emitting devices (e.g. cooking appliances, radiators, water heaters or similar devices) and do not
expose to direct sunlight.
The appliance should be positioned at least 2 inches away from electric or gas cooking appliances
and at least 12 inches away from oil or coal fired stoves. If this is not possible, use an appropriate
insulation barrier.
Behind the appliance there should be a free space of at least 3 inches. Kitchen units (cupboards)
should be at least 2 inches away from the appliance in order to assure adequate ventilation. There
should be 4 inches between both sides of the cooler and other article.
INSTALLATION
Place the appliance firmly on a solid base. The unit has adjustable feet on the front side; use them to
level the appliance.
WARNING
Instructions to avoid to the risk of fire, electric shock , or injury to persons.
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric
current. This appliance is equipped with a power cord plus an grounding conductor. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate wall outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all existing
local codes and ordinances. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the wiring instruction are
not clearly understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
CONNECTION TO POWER SUPPLY
Connect the appliance power cord and plug to a properly grounded wall outlet. The required nominal
voltage and frequency are indicated on the rating plate (inside the unit or on the exterior rear wall of
the unit).
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