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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
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CAUTION:
Connect the appliance to a drinking water line
only:
Minimum pressure: 0.2 MPa (2 bar)
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Maximum pressure: 0.8 MPa (8 bar)
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Pressure over 0.8 MPa (8 bar): install
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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.
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Electrical Connection
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WARNING:
Avoid the risk of an electric shock!
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WARNING:
Insert into a grounded 3-wire receptacle. Never
remove grounding phase. Do not use any
adapters. Do not use any extension cords.
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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.
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.
Do not use extensions or distributors.
Please see the following table:
Appliance
Maximum Simultaneous Load
Freezer 18"
3.5 amps
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".
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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.