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Installation
Space requirement
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Select a location without direct exposure to sunlight;
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Select a location with enough space for the refrigerator doors to open
easily;
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Select a location with level (or nearly level) flooring;
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Allow sufficient space to install the appliance on a flat surface;
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Allow clearance to the right, left, back and top when installing. This will
help reduce power consumption and keep your energy bills lower.
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It is advisable to keep at least 10mm gap on both sides.
Positioning
Install this appliance at a location where the ambient temperature
corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the
appliance:
for refrigerating appliances with climate class:
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extended temperate: this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at
ambient temperatures ranging from 10 °C to 32 °C (SN);
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temperate: this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient
temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 32 °C (N);
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subtropical: this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient
temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 38 °C (ST);
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tropical: this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient
temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 43 °C (T);
Location
The appliance should be installed well away from sources of heat such as
radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc. Ensure that air can circulate freely
around the back of the cabinet. To ensure best performance, if the appliance
is positioned below an overhanging wall unit, the minimum distance between
the top of the cabinet and the wall unit must be at least 50 mm. Ideally,
however, the appliance should not be positioned below overhanging wall
units. Accurate leveling is ensured by one or more adjustable feet at the base
of the cabinet.
This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance;
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