4.2 Installing the appliance
WARNING
Fire hazard due to dampness!
If live parts or the mains lead become damp this may cause
short circuits.
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The appliance is designed for use in enclosed areas. Do not
operate the appliance outdoors or in areas where it is
exposed to splash water or damp conditions.
WARNING
Risk of fire due to short circuit!
If the mains cable/connector of the appliance or of another
appliance touch the rear of the appliance, the mains cable/
connector may be damaged by the appliance vibrations,
leading to a short circuit.
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Stand the appliance so that it is not touched by connectors
or main cables.
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Do not plug the appliance or any others into sockets located
near the rear of the appliance.
WARNING
Fire hazard due to refrigerant!
The refrigerant R 600a is environmentally friendly but flam-
mable. Escaping refrigerant may ignite.
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Do not damage the piping of the refrigeration circuit.
WARNING
Fire hazard and danger of damage!
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Do not place appliances emitting heat e.g. microwaves,
toasters etc. on the appliance!
WARNING
Blocked ventilation openings pose a risk of fire and damage!
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Always keep the ventilation openings clear. Always ensure
that the appliance is properly ventilated!
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In the event that the appliance is damaged, contact the
supplier immediately before connecting to the mains.
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The floor at the site must be flat and level.
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Do not install the appliance in a location where it is exposed
to direct radiation of the sun, next to a cooker, heater and
similar.
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The ideal installation site is a dry, well ventilated room.
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Always stand the appliance with its back directly to the wall.
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The appliance may be moved only when it is empty.
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The surface supporting the appliance must be at the same
level as the surrounding floor.
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Do not install the appliance without assistance.
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The more R 600a refrigerant there is in the appliance, the
larger the room in which the appliance is standing needs to
be. In rooms that are too small, a flammable mix of gas and
air may be created if there is a leak. According to the EN 378
standard, every 11 g of R 600a refrigerant requires at least
1 m
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space in the room for the appliance. The amount of
refrigerant in your appliance is on the type plate inside the
appliance.
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Detach the connecting cable from the rear of the appliance,
removing the cable holder at the same time because other-
wise there will be vibratory noise!
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Remove the protective film from the outside of the appli-
ance.*
NOTICE
The stainless steel doors are provided with a high-quality
surface coating and must not be treated using the accompa-
nying care product.
Otherwise the surface coating will be affected.
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Wipe the coated door surfaces using a soft, clean cloth
only.
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Apply a stainless steel cleaner only to the stainless steel
side walls evenly, wiping with the grain. Subsequent
cleaning becomes easier as a result.
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Wipe side walls with a paint finish using a soft, clean
cloth only.
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Remove all transit supports.
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Dispose of packaging material (see 4.5) .
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Align the appliance so that it
stands firmly and on a level by
applying the accompanying
spanner to the adjustable-
height feet (A) and using a
spirit level.
When a Side-by-Side appliance (S…) is fitted together with
a second appliance (as a SBS combination):
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Proceed according to the Side-by-Side combined fridge-
freezer installation instructions. (Accessories bag of the SBS
freezer/appliance with freezer compartment)
Note
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Clean the appliance (see 6.2) .
If the appliance is installed in a very damp environment,
condensate may form on the outside of the appliance.
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Always see to good ventilation at the installation site.
4.3 Changing over the door hinges
You can change over the door hinges if necessary.
NOTICE
Risk of damage to side-by-side appliances due to condensa-
tion!
When a side-by-side appliance (S…) is fitted together with a
second appliance (as a SBS combination), the door hinges
must remain as delivered.
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Do not change over the door hinges.
Ensure that the following tools are to hand:
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Torx® 25
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Torx® 15
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Screwdriver
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Battery-powered screwdriver, if necessary
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Second person for fitting work, if needed
Putting into operation
* Depending on model and options
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