22en Installation and connectionBefore using your appliance for thefirst time1 Remove leaflets, adhesive tape and protective film.2 Clean the appliance.~ "Cleaning" on page 29Electrical connectionCaution!Do not connect the appliance to electronic energy saverplugs.Note: You can connect the appliance to mains-controlled and sine-controlled inverters.Mains-controlled inverters are used for photovoltaicsystems which are connected directly to the nationalgrid. Sine-controlled inverters must be used for isolatedapplications. Isolated applications, e.g. on ships or inmountain lodges, which are not connected directly tothe national grid.1 After installing the appliance, wait at least 1 hourbefore connecting it to prevent damaging thecompressor.2 Connect the appliance via a correctly installedsocket.The socket must comply with the following data:Outside Europe: Check whether the indicatedcurrent type of the appliance corresponds with thevalues of your power supply. Appliancespecifications are on the rating plate.~ "Getting to know your appliance"on page 233 Connect the appliance to a socket near theappliance.The socket must be freely accessible even after theappliance has been installed.Socket with 220 V ... 240 VConductor 50 HzFuse 10 A ... 16 A