7
Installation
Installation location
Install the appliance in a dry, well
ventilated room. The installation
location should neither be exposed
to direct sunlight nor near a heat
source, e.g. a cooker, radiator, etc.
If installation next to a heat source is
unavoidable, use a suitable
insulating plate or observe the
following minimum distances to
a heat source:
– 1
1
/
4
”
(
3 cm) to electric or gas
cookers.
– from an oil or solid-fuel cooker
11
3
/
16
"
(
30 cm).
If installing the appliance next to
another refrigerator or freezer,
there must be a minimum gap of
1"
(25 mm) between the appliances
in order to prevent condensation.
If a panel or cupboard is installed
above the appliance, ensure that
a gap of 1
1
/
4
"
(
30 mm) is left so that
the appliance can be pulled out of
the recess if required.
The air heated on the rear side of the
appliance must be allowed to
escape unhindered.
Subsurface
The appliance is very heavy – empty
weight of appliance with dispenser:
317 Ibs / 143 kg.
The floor on which the appliance is
to be installed must be rigid.
If required, reinforce the floor.
To ensure that the doors can open
all the way, observe lateral minimum
distances when installing the
appliance in a corner or recess
(see section on “Dimensions of the
Installation Niche”).
If the depth of the adjacent
kitchen equipment is more than
22
3
/
8
"
(
60 cm), observe lateral
minimum distances in order to utilise
the full door opening angle (see
section “Door opening angle”).
Observe ambient
temperature and
ventilation
Room temperature
The climatic class can be found on
the rating plate. It states the room
temperature within which the
appliance can be operated.
Ventilation
Never cover the ventilation openings
in the base panel.
Otherwise the refrigerating unit must
work harder, increasing the power
consumption.
Place the enclosed spacers in the
designated holders on the back of
the appliance. This ensures that
there is a minimum distance
between the appliance and the wall.
Electrical requirements
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15- or
20-amp fused, grounded electrical
supply is required.
The appliance comes with an UL
listed, 3-wire power supply cord.
The appliance requires a 3-wire
receptacle. Use an receptacle that
cannot be turned off by a switch.
The receptacle must be installed by
a licensed electrician only.
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WARNING
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Excessive Weight!
– Keep doors taped closed until
refrigerator is completely
installed.
– Use two or more people to
move and install refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death
or serious injury.
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WARNING
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Do not install the appliance:
– outdoors,
– in an environment with dripping
water,
– in rooms which are at risk of
frost.
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WARNING
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Explosion Hazard
Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
Failure to do so can result in
death, explosion or fire.
Climatic
class
Permitted ambient
temperature
SN
+50 °F to 89.6 °F
(+10 °C to 32 °C)
N
+60.8 °F to 89.6 °F
(+16 °C to 32 °C)
ST
+60.8 °F to 100.4 °F
(+16 °C to 38 °C)
T
+60.8 °F to 109.4 °F
(+16 °C to 43 °C)
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WARNING
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Avoid Electrical Shock Hazard
– Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
– Do not remove ground prong.
– Do not use an adapter.
– Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.
Improper connection of the
equipment grounding conductor
may result in electric shock.
Have the appliance checked by
a qualified electrician or service
technician if you are in doubt as
to whether the appliance has been
properly grounded.
