3 - Installation
4. Check the alignment of the refrigerator to the
Installing your new refrigerator.
surrounding cupboards. The top of the refrigerator should
be level from side to side (see Diagram 3). If you need to
The refrigerator should
adjust the level, use the adjustable rollers as discussed in
arrive with the front
Step 3.
adjustable rollers wound
down to tilt the top of the
5. If the refrigerator now rocks from one corner to the
refrigerator backwards
opposite rear corner, this means that the floor is uneven;
by about 10-15mm from
you will need to put some packing under one of the rear
upright (See Diagram 1).
rollers.You could use thin pieces of solid material, such as
The stability foot should
thin board, vinyl floor tiles or laminate. Place the packing
also be wound fully up so
so that it will sit under one of the rear rollers when the
it will not interfere with the
refrigerator is rolled into position.
operation of the rollers
(See Diagram 2).
Diagram 1
6.You may now need to fine-tune the installation by
repeating Steps 3, 4 and 5.
1. Roll the refrigerator into its final position.
7. When you have the refrigerator in final position wind the
WARNING: The rollers are designed for forward or
stabilising foot down until it just makes contact with the
backward movement only. They are not castors. Moving
floor (see Diagram 4). Whenever you need to move the
the refrigerator sideways may damage your floor and
refrigerator, be sure to wind the foot back up so that the
the rollers.
refrigerator can roll freely.
2. The top of the refrigerator should be tilted back by
approximately 10-15mm. This will allow the doors to self-
close providing a consistent door seal. (See Diagram 1)
It is normal for the freezer door to momentarily open and
re-close when the food compartment door is closed firmly.
If the freezer stays open you will need to tilt the refrigerator
backwards a little further.
Diagram 4
8. Clean your refrigerator thoroughly following the
instructions on page 15 and wipe off any dust that has
accumulated during shipping.
9. Plug the refrigerator into the power point. Dont use a
Diagram 2
double adaptor. If you need to roll the refrigerator out to get
at the power point, remember to raise the stabilizing foot
3. If the refrigerator is not tilted back, you can adjust the
before you do so.
two front rollers by turning the large, plastic roller nut (See
Diagram 2). This will increase the height of the rollers. One
10.We recommend that you let your refrigerator run for two
turn of the nut will tilt the refrigerator back approximately
to three hours before you put any food in it. This will allow
10mm. If you have difficulty turning the roller nut you can
you to check that it is operating properly and that enough
have someone tilt the refrigerator back, so that you have
cool air is going to the freezer.
better access. Alternatively, you can access the rollers from
the side, using a flat screwdriver to help you turn the nut
Congratulations! You have successfully installed your
(see Diagram 2).
refrigerator.
Diagram 3
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