Start-up
Page EN-28
Suitable locations are dry, well-ventilated ar-
eas that are cool if possible.
Unsuitable locations are ones with direct sun-
light or which are directly next to an oven, hob
or radiator.
The following minimum distances must be
maintained:
– from electrical hobs
10 cm
– from oil and coal burning stoves
30 cm
– from other cooling appliances
10 cm
– from washing machines/
dishwashers
10 cm
If you would like to reduce these distances,
you can fit an insulation plate between the
appliances.
If underfloor heating is installed at the set-up
location, place the cooling appliance on an
insulation plate made from solid material.
The use of energy depends on the appliance
location selected. The use of energy can in-
crease if the temperature is higher or lower
than the prescribed room temperature.
Setting up and aligning the
appliance
1. Place the appliance on as flat and as firm
a base as possible.
2. To ensure adequate air circulation,
– maintain a minimum distance of 10 cm
to the rear wall.
– maintain a distance of 10 cm on the
sides.
– free an area of at least 30 cm above the
appliance.
3. Check the position with a spirit level.
About climate category
• Always ensure the prescribed ambient temperature is maintained (see "Intended use" on
page EN-4).
Climate category means that the appliance is intended for operation at the specified ambient
temperature.
Zone description
Code Definition
extended temperate zone
SN
This refrigerator is designed for use in an ambient tem-
perature of +10 °C to +32 °C.
temperate zone
N
This refrigerator is designed for use in an ambient tem-
perature of 16 °C to +32 °C.
subtropical zone
ST
This refrigerator is designed for use in an ambient tem-
perature of +16 °C to +38 °C.
tropical zone
T
This refrigerator is designed for use in an ambient tem-
perature of +16 °C to +43 °C.
If the room temperature drops significantly below this, the unit will not switch on as often. This
indicates that an unwelcome increase in temperature may occur.