Start-up Page EN-21Setting up and aligning theappliance1. Place the appliance on as flat and as firma base as possible.2. Check the position with a spirit level.(5)3. Level out any unevenness on the groundusing the two front appliance feet (5).4. Close the doors.5. Tilt the appliance slightly back and screwin/unscrew the appliance feet.6. Stand the appliance back up again andcheck the alignment with a spirit level.Repeat the process until the applianceis standing up vertically. The applianceshould not move when opening the doors.Cleaning before useIn order to remove the odour which is presentin all new appliances, wipe down the fridgeand freezer compartment prior to first usewith a solution made of 100 ml vinegar and200 ml water. Then wipe it out with clean wa-ter and dry all of the parts off afterwards.Minimum distances and room sizea abcaa = 5 cmb = 112 cmc = 90 cmTo prevent the formation of a flammable gas-air mixture in the event of a leakage in the re-frigeration circuit, the installation space musthave a minimum size of 1 m3 per 8 g of refrig-erant in compliance with the EN 378 stand-ard. The amount of refrigerant contained inyour appliance can be found on the type labeland the data sheet page EN-31.– Suitable locations are dry, well-ventilatedareas that are cool if possible.– Unsuitable locations are ones with directsunlight or which are directly next to anoven, hob or radiator.– If underfloor heating is installed at the set-up location, place the cooling appliance onan insulation plate made from solid mate-rial.