Gaggenau RF 461 Use And Care Manual

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9InstallationInstallation roomInstall the appliance in a dry, well ventilated room.The installation location should neither be exposed to directsunlight nor near a heat source, e.g. a cooker, radiator, etc.If installation next to a heat source is unavoidable,use a suitable insulating plate or observe the followingminimum distances to a heat source:– 11/4” (3 cm) to electric or gas cookers.– from an oil or solid-fuel cooker 1113/16" (30 cm).Ambient temperatureThe climatic class can be found on the rating plate. It statesthe room temperature within which the appliance can beoperated.VentilationNever cover the ventilation openings in the base panel.The cooling motor otherwise has to increase ist output,and this increases the electricity consumption.Installation cavityIt is important to observe the specified dimensionsof the installation cavity for a trouble-free installationof the appliance and for the subsequent general viewof the furniture front.In particular ensure that the cavity is square.Squareness can be checked by suitable means,e.g. spirit level, diagonal measurements, etc.Furniture/FixturesThe new appliance will be mounted securely to adjacent andoverhead furniture/fixtures.For this reason it is essential that all attachable furniture/fixtures are connected securely to the base or the wallby suitable means. If making structural changes fix theappliance in place again corresponding to the the installationinstructions.BaseTo ensure that the appliance is installed securely andfunctions properly, the base must be flat and level.The base must be made of hard, rigid material.The installation area must be the same height as the restof the room.On account of the heavy weight of a fully loaded appliance,a load-bearing base is required. For the fully-loaded weightsee the following table:– Freezer 18" 560 Ibs/250 kg– Freezer 24" 780 Ibs/350 kg– Freezer 30" 950 Ibs/425 kgIf in doubt, contact an architect or a building expert.m WARNING mDo not install the appliance:– outdoors,– in an environment with dripping water,– in rooms which are at risk of frost.The appliance is very heavy – for empty weight seethe following table:Freezer 18" 255 Ibs/115 kgFreezer 24" 300 Ibs/135 kgFreezer 30" 335 Ibs/150 kgClimatic class Permitted ambient temperatureSN +50 °F to 89.6 °F(+10 °C to 32 °C)N +60.8 °F to 89.6 °F(+16 °C to 32 °C)ST +60.8 °F to 100.4 °F(+16 °C to 38 °C)T +60.8 °F to 109.4 °F(+16 °C to 43 °C)