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erant in compliance with the EN 378
standard. The amount of refrigerant
contained in your appliance can be
found on the data sheet (see "Techni-
cal specifications“ on page EN-42).
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Refrigerant is flammable when spurt-
ing out and can damage the eyes. In
this case, rinse your eyes in clean wa-
ter and seek medical assistance im-
mediately.
To prevent the formation of a flammable gas-
air mixture in the event of a leakage in the
refrigeration circuit, the appliance must be
installed in a space measuring at least 9 m³.
Information about the amount of refrigerant
contained in the appliance can be found in
the technical specifications on page EN-42.
Suitable locations are dry, well-ventilated ar-
eas that are cool if possible. Unsuitable loca-
tions are ones with direct sunlight or which
are directly next to an oven, hob or radiator.
The following minimum distances must be
maintained:
– from electrical hobs
10cm
– from oil and coal burning stoves
10 cm
– from other cooling appliances
10 cm
– from washing machines/dishwashers
10cm
If underfloor heating is installed at the set-up
location, place the cooling appliance on an
insulation plate made from solid material.
The use of energy depends on the appliance
location selected. The use of energy can in-
crease if the temperature is higher or lower
than the prescribed room temperature.
About climate categories
• Always ensure the prescribed ambient temperature is maintained (see "Intended use“ on
page EN-6).
Climate category means that the appliance is intended for operation at the specified ambient
temperature.
Zone description
Code Definition
Extended temperate zone
SN
This refrigerator is designed for use at ambient temper-
atures of +10 °C to +32 °C.
Temperate zone
N
This refrigerator is designed for use at ambient temper-
atures of +16 °C to +32 °C.
Subtropical zone
ST
This refrigerator is designed for use at ambient temper-
atures of +16 °C to +38 °C.
Tropical zone
T
This refrigerator is designed for use at ambient temper-
atures of +16 °C to +43 °C.
If the room temperature drops significantly below this, the unit will not switch on as often. This
indicates that an unwelcome increase in temperature may occur.