Positioning the fridge freezer
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- 1.
Ensure that the rear fan grills are not obstructed. Leave at least 100mm space from the back of the fridge freezer to the wall.
- 2.
Place the fridge freezer in a well ventilated room with an ambient room temperature of 10°c or above.
- 3. Keeping your fridge freezer in an unheated room that is likely to fall below 10°C (such as a garage), may cause the fridge freezer to malfunction and food to thaw.
- 4. Keeping your fridge freezer in an unheated room that is likely to fall below 10°C (such as a garage), may cause the fridge freezer to malfunction if moisture reaches the electronic components.
- 5. Ensure there is at least 50mm space each side of the fridge freezer.
- 6.
Ensure there is at least 150mm space above the fridge freezer and any other surface.
- 7.
Ensure the fridge freezer is at least 500mm away from stoves, gas ovens and heaters.
- 8.
Ensure the fridge freezer is at least 50mm away from electric ovens.
- 9.
If the fridge freezer is installed next to a deep freezer ensure there is at least 20mm distance between the appliances to prevent humidity forming on the outer surface.
- 10.
Keep the fridge freezer out of direct sunlight and any other heat sources.
- 11.
For correct levelling and air circulating underneath the fridge freezer, the front feet may be adjusted.
For more information, see the Adjusting the feet topic.
- 12.
To allow the doors to self-close if they are not shut correctly, tilt the fridge freezer back about 10mm by turning the adjustable feet.
For more information, see the Adjusting the feet topic.
- 13. The installation instructions for fitting into a kitchen unit are included in the separate installation instructions in the user manual.