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Installation and connection
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Saving energy
If you follow the instructions below, your appliance will use less power.
Note:
The arrangement of the fittings does not affect the energy consumption of the appliance.
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Installing the appliance
Keep the appliance out of direct sunlight.
The appliance needs to cool less frequently at low ambient tempera-
tures and therefore consumes less power.
Install the appliance as far away as possible from heating elements,
cooker and other heat sources:
At least 1¼” (3 cm) from electric or gas cookers.
At least 11¾" (30 cm) from oil or solid-fuel cookers.
Select an installation location at a room temperature of approx. 68 °F
(20 °C).
Do not cover or block the ventilation openings.
The appliance needs to cool less frequently if the warm air can
escape and therefore consumes less power.
Ventilate the room daily.
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 utilize the low
temperature of the frozen food.
Always leave a space between the food and the back panel.
The air can circulate and the humidity will remain constant.The appli-
ance needs to cool less frequently and therefore consumes less
power.
Pack food airtight.
Do not cover or block the ventilation openings.
The appliance consumes less power if the warm air can escape.
Vacuum the ventilation openings once a year.
