5Ambient temperatureand ventilationThe climate class can be found on the rating plate.The climate class indicates within which ambienttemperatures the appliance can be operated.NoteThe appliance is fully functional within the roomtemperature limits of the indicated climatic class.If an appliance of climatic class SN is operated atcolder room temperatures, the appliance will not bedamaged up to a temperature of +5 °C.VentilationThe air on the rear panel of the appliance heats up.This area needs to be well ventilated.Otherwise, the refrigeration unit will work harder, thisincreases energy consumption.Therefore: Never cover or block the ventilationopenings!We recommend a distance of 70 mm from the backwall.Installing the applianceInstall the appliance in a dry, well ventilated room.The installation location should neither be exposedto direct sunlight nor near a heat source, e.g.a cooker, radiator, etc. If installation next to a heatsource is unavoidable, use a suitable insulating plateor observe the following minimum distances to a heatsource:▯ 3 cm to electric or gas cookers.▯ 30 cm to an oil or coal-fired cooker.The floor of the installation location must not give way.If required, reinforce floor.The appliance must be perpendiclar.Distance from wallIf appliances feature a glass front, the hinge side mustbe at least 55 mm from the wall to ensure that thedoors can be opened by 90°.Climate class Permitted ambienttemperatureSN +10 °C to 32 °CN +16 °C to 32 °CST +16 °C to 38 °CT +16 °C to 43 °C