Putting into operation

WARNING

Fire hazard and danger of damage!

u Do not place appliances emitting heat e.g. microwaves, toasters etc. on the appliance!

WARNING

Blocked ventilation openings pose a risk of fire and damage! u Always keep the ventilation openings clear. Always ensure

that the appliance is properly ventilated!

u Detach the connecting cable from the rear of the appliance, removing the cable holder at the same time because other- wise there will be vibratory noise!

u Remove the protective film from the outside of the appli- ance.*

NOTICE

The stainless steel doors are provided with a high-quality surface coating and must not be treated using the accompa- nying care product.

Otherwise the surface coating will be affected.

u Wipe the coated door surfaces using a soft, clean cloth only.

u Apply a stainless steel cleaner only to the stainless steel side walls evenly, wiping with the grain. Subsequent cleaning becomes easier as a result.

u Wipe side walls with a paint finish using a soft, clean cloth only.

uRemove all transit supports.

uDispose of packaging material (see 4.5) .

NOTICE

Risk of damage due to condensate!

If your appliance is not a Side-by-Side (SBS) appliance:

u do not install the appliance directly alongside a further refrig- erator/freezer.

u Align the appliance so that it stands firmly and on a level by applying the accompanying spanner to the adjustable- height feet (A) and using a spirit level.

When a Side-by-Side appliance (S…) is fitted together with a second appliance (as a SBS combination):

u Proceed according to the Side-by-Side combined fridge- freezer installation instructions. (Accessories bag of the SBS freezer/appliance with freezer compartment)

Note

u Clean the appliance (see 6.2) .

If the appliance is installed in a very damp environment, condensate may form on the outside of the appliance.

u Always see to good ventilation at the installation site.

4.3 Changing over the door hinges

You can change over the door hinges if necessary.

NOTICE

Risk of damage to side-by-side appliances due to condensa- tion!

When a side-by-side appliance (S…) is fitted together with a second appliance (as a SBS combination), the door hinges must remain as delivered.

u Do not change over the door hinges.

Ensure that the following tools are to hand: q Torx® 25

q Torx® 15 q Screwdriver

q Cordless screwdriver, if necessary

q Second person for fitting work, if needed q Accompanying Allen key size 2*

4.3.1 Detaching the door

Fig. 4

uClose the door.

uPull off the cover Fig. 4 (10) forwards and upwards.

uLift off the cover Fig. 4 (11).

CAUTION

Risk of injury if the door tips! u Take good hold of the door. u Set down the door carefully.

u Unscrew the upper turn hinge Fig. 4 (12)(2x Torx® 25) Fig. 4 (13) and lift it off.

u Lift off the door and set it aside.

4.3.2 Distinguishing between bearing elements

Some appliances are height-adjustable, as can be noted from the bearing pin in the lower turn hinge:

u For appliances without

height adjustment,

continue with item (see 4.3.3) .

u For appliances with

height adjustment continue with item . (see 4.3.4)