5
Installation
1. The appliance should only be transported in the upright position.
Transporting your appliance
2. The packaging as supplied must remain intact during transportation.
3. If the unit has been transported or carried in the horizontal position, it may only
be plugged in after standing in the vertical position for 4 hours. Plugging in the
appliance any sooner may result in damage to the refrigerator-freezer and
affect your warranty.
•
Do not operate your appliance in a room where the temperature is likely to fall
below 10
°
C (50
°
F) at night and especially in winter. At lower temperatures the
appliance may not operate, resulting in a reduction in the storage life of the
food.
Setting up the appliance
•
The climate class rating of your appliance is given on the rating label located
inside the appliance. It specifies the appropriate operating ambient
temperatures as shown below:
Climatic class
Ambient temperatures
SN
+10
°
C to +32
°
C (50.0
°
F to 89.6
°
F)
N
+16
°
C to +32
°
C (60.8
°
F to 89.6
°
F)
ST
+16
°
C to +38
°
C (60.8
°
F to 100.4
°
F)
T
+16
°
C to +43
°
C (60.8
°
F to 109.4
°
F)
This appliance performs well from conditions
N
to
T
, but may not work properly
if it is left for a longer period at a temperature above or below the indicated
range.
•
Before using this appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal
accessories with a dilute solution of lukewarm water and mild dishwashing
liquid in order to remove the typical smell of a brand new product, then dry
thoroughly.
•
The unit should be placed in a dry room which can be aired.
Location
•
Avoid direct sunlight or direct heat sources such as a stove or radiator.
•
To make sure that sufficient room is provided around the appliance to ensure
free air circulation, allow at least 3” at the back, and 4” at the top and sides.
•
Allow enough space in front of the unit for the doors to swing open160
°
.
•
The appliance should be located on a smooth surface. The two leveling legs at
the front corners of the appliance can be adjusted as required.
