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Information concerning
disposal
* Disposal of packaging
The packaging protects your appliance from damage
during transit. All utilized materials are environmentally
safe and recyclable Please help us by disposing the
packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.
Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local authority
about current means of disposal.
* Disposal of your old appliance
Old appliances are not worthless rubbish! Valuable raw
materials can be reclaimed by recycling old appliances.
, WARNING:
Redundant appliances
1.
Pull out the mains plug.
2.
Cut off the power cord and discard with
the mains plug.
3.
Do not take out the trays and receptacles:
children are therefore prevented from climbing
in!
4.
Do not allow children to play with
the appliance once it has spent it´s useful life.
Danger of suffocation!
Refrigerators contain refrigerant and gases in
the insulation. Refrigerant and gases must be disposed
of professionally. Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant
circuit is not damaged prior to proper disposal.
Installing the appliance
Have a technician install and connect the appliance
according to the enclosed installation instructions.
, WARNING:
Do not install this appliance:
■ outdoors,
■ in an environment with dripping water,
■ in rooms where there is a risk of frost.
Transporting
The appliances are heavy and must be secured during
transportation and installation.
Because of the weight/dimensions of the appliance
and to minimise the risk of injuries and damage
to the appliance at least two persons are necessary
to set-up the appliance securely.
Installation location
A dry, well ventilated room is suitable as an installation
location. The installation location should not be
exposed to direct sunlight and not placed near a heat
source, e.g. a cooker, radiator, etc. If installation next to
a heat source is unavoidable, use a suitable insulating
plate or observe the following minimum distances from
the heat source:
■ to electric or gas cookers 1
1
/
4
” (3 cm).
■ to an oil or coal-fired cooker 11
13
/
16
” (30 cm).
The floor of the installation location must not give way;
if required, reinforce floor. To ensure that the ice maker
functions correctly, the appliance must be upright.
Ventilation
The refrigeration unit is ventilated only via
the ventilation grille in the base. Never cover
the ventilation grille or place anything in front of it.
Otherwise the refrigeration unit must work harder,
increasing the power consumption.
Connecting the appliance
After installing the appliance, wait at least 1 hour until
the appliance starts up. During transportation the oil in
the compressor may have flowed into the refrigeration
system.
Before switching on the appliance 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.
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 25 and 120 p.s.i. (1,72 and 8,25 bar). The
installation must correspond to the local plumbing
regulations.
A separate shut-off valve should be installed in
the cold-water inflow.
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 which is easily accessible.
When installing the water connection, pay attention to
the permissible installation area for the water mains.
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.