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Positioning Your Appliance
Choosing the right location
This appliance should be installed in a room, which is dry
and well ventilated.
In order to ensure adequate ventilation, the appliance should
be at least 1.5cm clear on all sides from kitchen cabinetry,
and any units placed above the appliance must be clear by
1.5cm – allowing adequate ventilation for the appliance. See
clearance diagram.
15mm
590mm
400mm
450mm
15mm
If located close to a corner adequate spacing must be left for
door opening and removal of shelves. Refer to diagram.
This appliance should be 10cm at least from any electric or
gas cooker and 30cm from any coal or oil stove. If this is not
possible, ensure that appropriate insulation is used.
Avoid exposing the appliance to direct sunlight, and sources
of heat (radiators, heaters, cookers etc.).
If this appliance is situated in a cold environment (shed, out
house, garage etc.) it will affect its performance. You may
find that the performance of the appliance is not consistent
and this may damage foods. Please ensure that the ambient
temperature does not drop below that specified by the
climate class and that temperatures are maintained as
consistently as possible.
Connection to the electricity supply
Connect the appliance to the electrical supply (220 – 240V ~
50Hz) with the plug and lead, which are fitted. Connections
to the mains supply should be in accordance with local
regulations.
This appliance will operate within a range
of 187-253V. Operation outside this range
may result in damage to the control
panel, thermostat or compressor, unless a
regulator with a capacity of 750W, or higher,
is installed.
The appliance must be plugged into an
earthed socket.
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Always make sure that the plug is accessible after the
appliance has been positioned.
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The refrigerator is supplied with a standard three-pin
plug, of which the one for grounding should never be
removed.
Care for the external cable
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Hold the plug, not the electrical cable, when
unplugging the refrigerator.
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Ensure that the refrigerator does not trap the electric
cable.
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Do not step on the cable.
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Avoid damage to the electric cable when moving the
refrigerator.
Damaged electrical cable
When the electrical cable is damaged or worn, turn off the
refrigerator and consult an authorized agent for replacement.
If inflammable gas leaks in the vicinity of the
refrigerator
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Turn off any leaking valve
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Open the doors and windows
DO NOT under any circumstances unplug
electrical appliances in the vicinity of the
leak.
Unplug the refrigerator when:
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Cleaning or maintenance
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Replacement of the lamp.
