Gaggenau RF 411, RF 461, RF 463 Connecting the Appliance, Water Connection, Electrical Connection

Connecting the Appliance

Have a technician install and connect the appliance according to the enclosed Installation Instructions.

Do not remove the transportation protection devices from the shelves and storage compartments until the appliance has been installed.

Always connect the water before the power.

Apart from statutory national regulations, you should comply with all applicable local electricity and water companies codes and requirements.

After installing the appliance, wait at least 1 hour before switching the appliance On. During transportation the oil in the compressor may have flowed into the refrigeration system.

Before switching the appliance On for the first time, clean the interior of the appliance (see chapter “Cleaning the Appliance”).

Water Connection

,CAUTION:

Connect the appliance to a drinking water line only:

▯Minimum pressure: 0.2 Mpa (2 bar)

▯Maximum pressure: 0.8 Mpa (8 bar)

▯Pressure over 0.8 MPa (8 bar): install a pressure

limiter between drinking water connection and hose set:

The water may be connected only by a competent fitter according to the local regulations of the appropriate Water Supply company.

A cold water connection is necessary for operating the automatic Ice Maker. The water pressure must be between 29 and 116 p.s.i. (2.0 and 8.0 bar). The installation must correspond to the local plumbing regulations.

Install a separate shut-off valve in the cold water supply line.

The Shut-Off-Valve should not be located behind the appliance. It is recommended that you mount the Shut-Off-Valve directly next to the appliance or at another place that is easily accessible.

When installing the water connection, observe the permitted installation areas for the water line.

For connection to the drinking water mains use only water pipes which are suitable for drinking water. Observe national regulations and the connection conditions of the local Water Supply companies.

Electrical Connection

,WARNING:

Avoid the risk of an electric shock!

,WARNING:

Insert into a grounded 3-wire receptacle. Never remove grounding phase. Do not use any adapters. Do not use any extension cords.

,WARNING:

Non-compliance with these instructions may result in death, fire or an electric shock. Improper connection of the protective conductor may result in an electric shock. If you are in doubt whether

the appliance has been grounded properly, have the appliance tested by a qualified electrician or service technician.

Do not use extensions or distributors.

The receptacle must be installed according to the Installation Manual.

The appliance complies with protection class I. Connect the appliance to 115 V/60 Hz AC through

acorrectly installed 3-wire grounded receptacle. The receptacle must be protected with a 10 to 16 A fuse.

The appliance comes with a UL registered 3-wire Power Cord.

Please see the following table:

Appliance	Maximum Simultaneous Load
Freezer 18“	3.5 amps
Freezer 24“	4.0 amps
Freezer 30“	4.5 amps

Check on the Rating Plate whether the indicated voltage and current type correspond with the values of your power supply. The location of the Rating Plate can be found in the chapter “Customer Service”.

,WARNING:

Never connect the appliance to electronic energy saving devices.

Our appliances can be used with power line and sine- controlled inverters. Power line-controlled inverters are used for photovoltaic systems which

are connected directly to the national grid. Sine- controlled inverters must be used for isolated applications (e.g. on ships or in mountain lodges) which are not connected directly to the national grid.

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