Installation And Operating Conditions; Preparing The Appliance For Operation - Whirlpool ADN 248FS Instruction Manual

The manufacturer guarantees reliable operation of the freezer when the relative air
humidity not greater than 70 per cent and the ambient temperature is:
+16 TO +32 DEGREES CELSIUS (Climate class N);
+16 TO +38 DEGREES CELSIUS (Climate class ST);
+16 TO +43 DEGREES CELSIUS (Climate class T).

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS

Positioning:
This appliance can be installed in a dry, well ventilated indoor where the ambient
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temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the
appliance. Do not use it in the cellar, unheated summer cottage during autumn and
winter.
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 (see fig. 2, page 1). 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 235 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.
themselves.

Preparing the appliance for operation:

It is recommended to prepare the appliance for operation with a helper.
The appliance must only be transported in its vertical position; do not tilt any more than
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30°.
Remove package. Lift the appliance away from foamed polystyrene base. When
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placing, moving, lifting the appliance, do not hold the door handles, do not
pull the condenser at the rear part of the freezer and do not touch the
compressor unit. Therefore, take out adhesive tapes from sides and simply lift the
appliance up and take out the board. Strip adhesive tapes off and open the door.
Remove the spacer above the door.
When positioning the appliance in chosen location, it will move more easily into position
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if you lift the front a little and incline it backward allowing it to roll on its casters.
If the appliance is tilted slightly backward – the doors will close by
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