Installation
Installation
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Installation
Choosing the Location
Place the refrigerator close to a grounded outlet. Do not use any adaptor or
extension.
Install the refrigerator in a well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight and
from heat sources, such as ovens and burners, from inflammable materials, and
from areas where water is frequently used, such as sinks.
For a better performance, install the refrigerator in a room with temperature
between 10ºF(-12ºC) to 110ºF(43ºC). The freezer was designed to keep it intern
temperature between this range.
In order to ensure that heat dissipates rapidly and that the refrigerator operates
efficiently, with low energy consumption, we recommend leaving the following
minimum distances between the refrigerator and the walls and ceiling:
Top: 30cm
Sides: 6cm
Back: 6cm
Check to be sure that there is enough space in front of the refrigerator to open
the door (160°).
The exterior walls can warm up due to the compressor and transfer the
temperature inside. So you can feel temperature 30ºF (17ºC) higher than the
room temperature. For this reason it is important to keep enough space around
the refrigerator to allow air circulation.
Do not install the refrigerator outdoors.
Leveling the Refrigerator
Install the refrigerator on a completely level and solid surface. The door must be
closed when leveling the refrigerator Use a level with glass-enclosed bubble to
verify whether the refrigerator is properly leveled, with the four feet firmly on the
floor. If the refrigerator needs to be adjusted, carefully lean it and turn the front
adjustable leveling feet until it is firmly installed.
Proper leveling prevents movement, vibration and other problems.
Do not substitute the original refrigerator feet.
Wait at least 2 hours before plugging the refrigerator in this will prevent operating
problems.
Leveling your refrigerator:
After discarding crating screws and wood base, use a carpenter’s level to level the
refrigerator from front-to-back. Adjust the plastic leveling feet in front, ½ bubble
higher, so that the door closes easily when left halfway open.
Electrical Installation
Before turning on the refrigerator, check to see if the voltage of the outlet to be
used is the same as that indicated on the tag located close to the plug (along the
power cord) or on the refrigerator's identification label.
Check to see that the refrigerator’s plug is not connected on top of the power
cord.
Connect the refrigerator to its own outlet. Do not use an extension cord or
adaptor plug.
For your safety, ask an electrician to verify the condition of the electric wiring in
the area where the refrigerator will be installed. The wires leading to the outlet
into which the refrigerator will be plugged should be made of copper and be at
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least 2.5 mm wide.
For greater safety, consult the legislation on electrical installations in your country.
Grounding
The power cord has a three-pronged grounded plug for your personal safety. It
must be connected to a grounding type wall receptacle, in accordance with the
legislation governing electric installations in your country, as well as any local
regulations. Do not remove the grounding prong, do not use a two pronged
adaptor, and never make a connection to the schematic. Use the cord supplied
with the equipment (do not change it). If the cord is damaged, it must be
immediately replaced by specialized personnel.
For your safety, installation must be grounded. If it is not grounded, it must
be adapted for a specialized personnel.
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