26en Installation and connectionPermitted room temperatureThe permitted room temperature depends on theclimatic class of the appliance.Information on the climatic class can be found on therating plate.~ "Getting to know your appliance" on page 28The appliance is fully functional within the permittedroom temperature.If an appliance of climatic class SN is operated atcolder room temperatures, the appliance will not bedamaged up to a room temperature of +5 °C.Cavity dimensionsCavity depthA cavity depth of 56 cm is recommendedfor the appliance. If the cavity depth is smaller – at least55 cm – the energy consumption increases slightly.Cavity widthAn inside cavity width of at least 56 cm is required forthe appliance. If this is not the case, problems mayoccur when installing the appliance.Tips for saving energyIf you follow the instructions below, your appliance will use less power.Note: The arrangement of the features does not affect the energy consumption of the appliance.Climatic category Permitted room temperatureSN +10 °C ... 32 °CN +16 °C ... 32 °CST +16 °C ... 38 °CT +16 °C ... 43 °CInstalling the applianceKeep the appliance out of direct sunlight. The appliance must cool less frequently at low ambient tem-peratures and therefore consumes less power.Install the appliance as far away as possible from heating ele-ments, cooker and other heat sources:3 cm to electric or gas cookers.30 cm to an oil or solid-fuel cooker.Note:If this is not possible, attach an insulating plate between theappliance and heat source.Select an installation location at a room temperature ofapprox. 20 °C.Use a cavity depth of 56 cm.Caution!Risk of burns!Individual parts of the appliance become hot during opera-tion. Touching these parts may result in burns.The air on the rear panel of the appliance does not warm upso intensely. The appliance consumes less power if the warmair can escape.Do not cover or block the ventilation openings.Ventilate the room daily.