Gaggenau RF 461 Refrigerator User Manual


 
7
Connecting the Appliance
Have a technician install and connect the appliance
according to the enclosed Installation Instructions.
Do not remove the transportation protection devices
from the shelves and storage compartments until
the appliance has been installed.
Always connect the water before the power.
Apart from statutory national regulations, you should
comply with all applicable local electricity and water
companies codes and requirements.
After installing the appliance, wait at least 1 hour
before switching the appliance On. During
transportation the oil in the compressor may have
flowed into the refrigeration system.
Before switching the appliance On for the first time,
clean the interior of the appliance (see chapter
“Cleaning the Appliance”).
Water Connection
,
CAUTION:
Connect the appliance to a drinking water line only:
Minimum pressure: 0.2 Mpa (2 bar)
Maximum pressure: 0.8 Mpa (8 bar)
Pressure over 0.8 MPa (8 bar): install a pressure
limiter between drinking water connection and
hose set:
The water may be connected only by a competent fitter
according to the local regulations of the appropriate
Water Supply company.
A cold water connection is necessary for operating
the automatic Ice Maker. The water pressure must be
between 29 and 116 p.s.i. (2.0 and 8.0 bar). The
installation must correspond to the local plumbing
regulations.
Install a separate shut-off valve in the cold water
supply line.
The Shut-Off-Valve should not be located behind
the appliance. It is recommended that you mount
the Shut-Off-Valve directly next to the appliance or at
another place that is easily accessible.
When installing the water connection, observe the
permitted installation areas for the water line.
For connection to the drinking water mains use only
water pipes which are suitable for drinking water.
Observe national regulations and the connection
conditions of the local Water Supply companies.
Electrical Connection
, WARNING:
Avoid the risk of an electric shock!
, WARNING:
Insert into a grounded 3-wire receptacle. Never
remove grounding phase. Do not use any adapters. Do
not use any extension cords.
, WARNING:
Non-compliance with these instructions may result
in death, fire or an electric shock. Improper
connection of the protective conductor may result in
an electric shock. If you are in doubt whether
the appliance has been grounded properly, have
the appliance tested by a qualified electrician or
service technician.
Do not use extensions or distributors.
The receptacle must be installed according to the
Installation Manual.
The appliance complies with protection class I.
Connect the appliance to 115 V/60 Hz AC through
a correctly installed 3-wire grounded receptacle.
The receptacle must be protected with a 10 to 16 A
fuse.
The appliance comes with a UL registered 3-wire
Power Cord.
Please see the following table:
Check on the Rating Plate whether the indicated
voltage and current type correspond with the values of
your power supply. The location of the Rating Plate
can be found in the chapter “Customer Service”.
, WARNING:
Never connect the appliance to electronic energy
saving devices.
Our appliances can be used with power line and sine-
controlled inverters. Power line-controlled inverters
are used for photovoltaic systems which
are connected directly to the national grid. Sine-
controlled inverters must be used for isolated
applications (e.g. on ships or in mountain lodges)
which are not connected directly to the national grid.
Appliance Maximum Simultaneous Load
Freezer 18“ 3.5 amps
Freezer 24“ 4.0 amps
Freezer 30“ 4.5 amps