Installing Your New Appliance - Electrolux EMT5704 User Manual

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5. INSTALLING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE

Unpacking
ENVIRONMENT
Most of the packing materials are
recyclable. Please dispose of those
materials through your local recycling
depot or by placing them in appropriate
collection containers.
Important – check for any damages or marks. If
you find the refrigerator is damaged or marked,
you must report it within 7 days should you
wish to claim for damage/ marks under the
manufacturers warranty. This does not affect
your statutory rights.
Clean your refrigerator thoroughly following
the instructions in the "Cleaning" section and
wipe off any dust that has accumulated during
shipping.
Locating the refrigerator
CAUTION
Automatic aerosol systems (such as
insect control) should not be located
adjacent to the product as the spray
may cause long term damage to the
external plastics of he appliance.
Do not put the refrigerator in a location that
is too cold or is unprotected, for example
in a garage or on a veranda. The ambient
temperature should be above 10°C.
Put the refrigerator in a dry place avoiding
areas of high moisture or humidity.
Ensure the refrigerator is located on an even
surface.
Adequate ventilation around your refrigerator
The diagram below shows the recommended
airspace to allow for ventilation of your
refrigerator.
50mm
Recommended
air space
CABINET DOOR
If you have a cupboard above the refrigerator
with a rear gap of less than 100 mm (Y),
recommended clearance at the top of the
refrigerator increases from 50mm to 90mm (X)
minimum.
minimum
minimum
When positioned in a corner area, spacing of
at least 350mm (300mm for multi-door models)
on the hinge side will allow the doors to open
enough to enable the removal of bins and
shelves.
NOTE: Doors are designed to sit proud of
cabinetry (not flush). The clearances shown
above are the recommended minimum
clearances.
The clearance at the rear should not exceed
75mm.
Installing your refrigerator
1. Roll the refrigerator into place.
The rollers are designed for forward or
backward movement only. They are not
castors. Moving the refrigerator sideways
may damage your floor and the rollers.
Before moving your refrigerator ensure
height adjusting nut and the stability foot
are fully wound up off the floor.
2. Wind the large height adjusting nutunder
door hinge down until the refrigerator is
tilted back by 10mm (see diagram).
nut
3. Wind the large height adjusting nut on the
nut
handle side down until the refrigerator is
level and stable. If you have difficulty
winding the nut or height adjusting foot
down, have someone tilt the refrigerator
back so you have better access.
4. Check the alignment of the refrigerator to
the surrounding cupboards to see if it is
level. You can adjust the level as detailed in
step 2 and 3.