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Ventilation
Observe the required minimum distances for proper ventilation.
A. Back
wall
min. 50 mm
B. Right / left
any piece of furniture / wall
min. 10 mm
Change of the hinge position
WARNING!
Switch off and unplug the appliance before changing the hinge position. RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK!
WARNING!
Unplug the appliance before you change the hinge position. Empty the
appliance. Carry out the change with at least 2 persons.
CAUTION!
The change of the position must be carried out by at least two persons; otherwise
you may hurt yourself or damage the appliance.
NOTICE!
You should contact a qualified technician if you want to have the door swing reversed.
Only try to carry out the steps described below when you believe that you are qualified to do so.
NOTICE!
Adjust the doors properly before you finally tighten the screws of the hinges. The seals
must close properly.
NOTICE!
Do not tilt the appliance more than 45°.
Preparatory measures:
Empty the appliance.
Tools required: Cross slot screwdriver, flathead screwdriver, hexagonal spanner.
Set the adjustable feet to their highest position.
You must tilt the appliance backwards to remove the door. Lean the appliance against a solid
construction and block it, so the appliance cannot slide away while you are working.
The appliance must not tip over or lie on one of its sides. Otherwise you may cause serious
damage to the cooling system. Keep all de-installed parts in a safe place.
How to change the hinge position:
1. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply (unplug).
2. Remove the screws and hinge bracket on the base.
3. Let the door slide down. Remove the door.
4. Remove the top hinge pin (inside the door) and refit it on the opposite side.
You have to turn the hinge sheet and to convert the hinge pin before.
5. Place the door on top hinge. Install bottom hinge on the opposite side.
6. Check proper horizontal and vertical adjustment of the door and perfect fit of the door seal
before you tighten bottom hinge.
7. Check again that the door is adjusted properly so you can open/close the door smoothly.
