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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 temperatures and therefore consumes less
power.
Install the appliance as far away as possible from heat-
ing 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 there-
fore 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 appliance.
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 con-
stant.The appliance 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.
