Installation And Operating Conditions; Preparing The Appliance For Operation - Whirlpool ADN 231 Instruction Manual

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE, BASIC PARTS
See fig. 1, page 1
On/ off switch for interior light
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I -(ON) O –(OFF)
2 Thermostat knob
3 Thermostat indicator
4 Electricity supply indicator *
5 Interior light block (LED)
* When the appliance is connected to the electricity supply, the green indicator light is
illuminated.
Keys you will find on the shelf of the appliance.

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS

Positioning:
The appliance operates properly at the ambient temperature (see product fiche). Do not use it
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in the cellar, unheated summer cottage during autumn and winter. Place the appliance in a
dry, well ventilated room.
WARNING! The appliance should not be operated in an unheated room or
porch. Place the appliance away from heat sources such as kitchen
stove/oven, radiators, or direct sunlight. The appliance must not touch any
pipes for heating, gas or water supply or any other electrical devices.
Minimum distances from the heat sources:
- from the electric gas and other ovens - 30 mm,
- from oil or coal fired ovens - 300 mm,
- from built-in ovens - 50 mm
If there is no possibility of ensuring the above- mentioned distances, provide an appropriate
insulation board.
Do not cover the ventilation holes at the top of the appliances – it must be a good air
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circulation around the appliance. There should be a gap of at least 10 cm between the top of
the appliance body and any furniture that may be above it. If this requirement is not
followed, the appliance consumes more electrical energy and its compressor may overheat.
If the appliance is placed in a corner, a gap of at least 1 cm must be left between the
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appliance body and the wall (see fig. 3, page 1).
The appliance must stand on a level surface and must not touch the wall. If necessary,
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regulate the height of the appliance by adjusting the levelling feet: by turning them clockwise
– the front of the appliance rises, by turning them counter clockwise – it comes down. If the
appliance is tilted slightly backward – the doors will close by themselves.

Preparing the appliance for operation:

It is recommended to prepare the appliance for operation with a helper.
Remove package. Lift the appliance away from foamed polystyrene base. When placing,
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moving, lifting the appliance, do not hold the door handles, do not pull the
condenser at the rear part of the refrigerator and do not touch the compressor
unit. Therefore take out adhesive tapes from sides and simply lift the appliance up and
7 Adjustable height shelves
8 Thaw water channel cleaner
9 Condenser
10 Compressor
11 Carbon filter
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