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Installation and connection
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Before using the appliance for the first time
1.
Remove information material, adhesive tape and
protective film.
2.
Remove the mains cable from the appliance.
3.
Clean the appliance.
4.
Install the fittings.
Electrical connection
Caution!
Do not connect the appliance to electronic energy saver
plugs.
Note:
You can connect the appliance to mains-
controlled and sine-controlled inverters.
Mains-controlled inverters are used for photovoltaic
systems which are directly connected to the national
grid. Sine-controlled inverters must be used for isolated
applications.Isolated applications, e.g. on ships or in
mountain lodges, which are not directly connected to
the national grid.
1.
After installing the appliance, wait at least 1 hour
before connecting it to avoid damaging the
compressor.
2.
Insert the mains cable plug in the appliance.
3.
Connect the appliance to a correctly installed
socket.
The socket must comply with the following data:
Outside Europe: Check whether the indicated
current type of the appliance corresponds with the
values of your power supply. The appliance
specifications are specified on the rating plate.
"Getting to know your appliance" on page 13
4.
Connect the appliance to a socket near the
appliance.
The socket must also be freely accessible after
installation of the appliance.
:
Warning
Risk of electric shock!
If the length of the mains cable is insufficient, do
NOT use multi-outlet power strips or extension
leads.Instead, please contact Customer Service for
alternative solutions.
Using the appliance
Open the appliance door only briefly.
The air in the appliance does not warm up so intensely. The appliance
needs to cool less frequently and therefore consumes less power.
Transport purchased food in a cool bag and place in the appliance
quickly.
Allow warm food and drink to cool down before placing in the appli-
ance.
Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator compartment to utilise the low
temperature of the food.
Always leave a space between the food and the back wall.
The air can then circulate and the humidity will remain constant.The
appliance needs to cool less frequently and therefore consumes less
power.
Pack food airtight.
Vacuum the rear of the appliance once a year.
The air on the back wall of the appliance does not warm up so
intensely. The appliance consumes less power if the warm air can
escape.
Do not cover or block the ventilation openings.
Switching off the lighting
Set the brightness level 0.
"Setting the light" on page 20
Socket with
220 V ... 240 V
Protective conductor
50 Hz
Fuse
10 A ... 16 A
