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Installation
• Freestanding design: This appliance is designed to be freestanding only, and should not be recessed
or built-in.
• Floor surface: This appliance must be properly positioned on a dry, sturdy, level surface that is strong
enough to support it when it is fully loaded.
• Ambient temperature: The ambient temperatures must correspond to the climate class (
T
) indicated
on the rating plate of the appliance: 16° C – 38° C
• Clearances: Ensure that air can circulate freely around the back of the cabinet, which is necessary to
cool the compressor and condenser. Allow at least 10cm clear space at the back and 30cm at the top of
the unit. If you are installing your bar fridge next to a fixed wall, leave sufficient space on the hinge side
to allow for the door to swing open.
Do NOT install/use the appliance in the following locations/situations:
• When selecting a position for your bar fridge you should make sure that the floor is level, and that the
room is well ventilated with an average room temperature of between 16° and 35°.
• Always avoid locating your bar fridge near a heat source, such as a heater.
• In moist areas or areas of high humidity.
• In a recreational vehicle, or for use with an inverter.
• In direct sunlight, near heat sources, next to an open flame, cooking or heating appliance, or near any
other source of high heat.
• Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase the unit’s power
consumption. For best energy efficiency install the appliance in the coolest area of the room.
• In an area with extreme cold ambient temperatures.
• In an area with excessive moisture and high humidity. Make sure it is protected from elements such as
wind, rain, water spray or drips.
• In an area where petrol or other explosive and/or flammable liquids or fumes are used or stored. The
fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
Electrical connection
WARNING
It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply;
the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation.
• Before plugging in your new bar fridge, let it stand upright for at least 1 hour. This will allow the
refrigerant gases to settle into the compressor and reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the
cooling system.
• The appliance must be earthed. The plug of the power supply cord is equipped with a contact for this
purpose. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (earth) prong from the power cord.
If the plug does not fit your outlet, consult a licensed electrician for advice to have the outlet changed.
• Plug the unit into a dedicated, properly earthed wall outlet. Ensure that your outlet voltage and circuit
frequency correspond to the voltage stated on the rating label.
• Secure the bar fridge’s supply cord behind the unit. Do not leave it exposed or dangling to prevent injury
and accidental disconnection from the power supply.
• Adjust the temperature control as described below.
• When first starting up, and after a period out of use, allow the unit to cool down for at least 2–3 hours
(4 hours if starting up during warm weather in summer) before placing food in the bar fridge.
