ELECTROLUX AU860556I, AU860554I User Manual

211620028

AU 86055-6I

Built-In Freezer

Encastrement-Congélateurs intégrables

Einbau-Gefrierschrank integrierbar

Operating instructions

Notice d’utilisation

Gebrauchsanweisung

N/AE/UC/106. (09.)

Dear customer,

Before placing your new refrigerator/freezer into operation please read
these operating instructions carefully. They contain important information
for safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance.
Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on
to possible new owners of the appliance.

These operating instructions are for use with several technically comparable
models with varying accessories. Please observe the notes which apply to
your model.

Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper functioning of
the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and/ or with signal words
(Warning!, Caution!, Important!). Please observe the following carefully.

1. This symbol guides you step by step in the operation of the appliance.

2. ....

Supplementary information regarding operation and practical applications
of the appliance appear after this symbol.
Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use
of the appliance are marked with the cloverleaf.

Explanations of the technical terminology used in the operating instructions
can be found at the end in the section "Technical Terminology".
The operating instructions contain instructions for the correction of possible
malfunctions by the user in the section "What to do if ...". If these instruc­tions should not be sufficient, please contact your local Customer Care De­partment.

Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound processes

he who thinks ecologically acts accordingly...

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Contents

Safety 4

Intended use / Prior to initial start–up /Refrigerant
Safety of children 4
Daily Operation / In case of malfunction 5

Disposal 6

Appliance Packaging Information / Disposal of old Appliances 6

Remove transport packaging / Installation 7
Installation Location / Building-in /
Electrical connection 8

Before start-up / Control panel / Operation 9
Temperature regulation 10
Quick freezing 10
Warning light 11
Freezing calendar 11
Internal outfit 11
Ice-cube production 11
Drawers 12

Tips / Power saving tips 12

Freezing and storage 13

Maintenance and Cleaning 15

When the appliance is not in use / Internal cleaning 15

What to do if ... 16

Correcting Malfunctions 16

Noises during Operation 17

Regulations, Standards, Guidelines / Customer Service 18

Technical Terminology 19

Grid preparation 20

Reversing the door 21
Changing over the freezer compartment door (not on
all models) 22
Building the appliance in under a worktop 23
Fitting the plinth 29

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Safety

The safety of our refrigerators/freezers is in accordance with recognised te­chnological standards and appliance safety legislation. We nevertheless feel
that it is important to acquaint you with the following safety guidelines:

Intended use

• The freezer is intended for use in the home. It is suitable for the free­zing of fresh food and storing frozen food, as well as for making ice.
If the appliance is used for purposes other than those intended or used
incorrectly, no liability can be accepted by the manufacturer for any
damage that may be caused.

• Alterations or changes to the freezer are not permitted for reasons of safety.

• If you use the freezer in a commercial application or for purposes other
than the freezing or frozen storage of foods, the manufacturer accepts
no liability for any damages which may occur.

Prior to initial start–up

• Check the appliance for transport damage. Under no circumstance
should a damaged appliance be plugged in. In the event of damage,
please contact your supplier.

• Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
Important: if the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a
special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its Custo­mer Service.

Refrigerant

The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit
of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compa­tibility, which is nevertheless flammable.

• Warning - During transportation and installation of the appliance, be
certain that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become
damaged.

• If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:

– avoid open flames and sources of ignition;
– thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.

Safety of children

• Packaging (e.g. wraps, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children. There is a
risk of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from children!

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• Please make old appliances unusable prior to disposal. Pull out the mains
plug, cut off the mains cable, break or remove spring or boltcatches, if fitted.
By doing this you ensure that children cannot lock themselves in the ap­pliance when playing (there is risk of suffocation!) or get themselves into
other dangerous situations.

• Often children cannot recognise the hazards present in household appliances.
It is therefore important that you ensure adequate supervision and never let
children play with the appliance!

Daily Operation

• Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures.
There is a risk of an explosion! Do not store any containers with flammable
materials such as spray cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc in the re­frigerator/freezer.

• Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer. They can burst when the
contents freeze, high carbonate content drinks can even explode! Never store
lemonade, juices, beer, wine, sparkling wine etc. in the freezer. Exception:
high alcohol content spirits can be stored in the freezer.

• Do not put ice creams or ice cubes in the mouth immediately after removal from the
freezer . Very cold ice can freeze to the lips or tongue and cause injury.

• Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. Your hands could stick to the food
causing skin abrasions.

• Warning - Do not operate any electrical appliances in the refrigerator/ freezer
(e.g. electric ice cream makers, mixers etc.).

• Warning - In order not to impair the function of the appliance, never cover
or obstruct the ventilation openings.

• Warning - Do not damage the cooling circuit.

• Warning - Do not use any mechanical devices or other artificial means to
speed up defrosting unless they are recommended by the manufacturer.

• Before cleaning the appliance, always switch off the appliance and unplug it,
or disconnect from the electricity supply.

• When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not pull on
the cable.

In case of malfunction

• If a malfunction occurs on the appliance, please look first in the "What to do
if ..." section of these instructions. If the information given there does not

help, please do not perform any further repairs

yourself.

• Refrigerators/freezers may only be repaired by qualified service engineers. Im­proper repairs can give rise to significant hazards. If your appliance needs re­pairing, please contact your specialist dealer or our Customer Service.

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Disposal

Appliance Packaging Information

All materials are environmentally sound! They can be disposed of or
burned at an incinerating plant without danger.
About the materials: The plastics can be recycled and are identified as
follows:
>PE< for polyethylene, e.g. the outer covering and the bags in the in­terior.
>PS< for polystyrene foam, e.g. the pads, which are all free of chloro­fluorocarbon.
The carton parts are made from recycled paper and should be disposed
of at a waste-paper recycling collection location.

Disposal of old Appliances

For environmental reasons, refrigeration appliances must be disposed
of properly. This applies to your old appliance, and - at the end of its
service life - for your new appliance as well.
Warning! Before disposing of old appliances make them inoperable.
Remove plug from mains, sever the power cable, remove or destroy
any snap or latch closures. This ensures that playing children do not
lock themselves inside the appliance (danger of suffocation!) or place
themselves into other life-endangering situations.

Disposal:

• The appliance may not be disposed of with domestic waste or bulky

refuse.

• The refrigerant circuit, especially the heat exchanger at the back of

the appliance, must not be damaged.

• The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates

that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it
shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recy­cling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product
is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative con­sequences for the environment and human health, which could other­wise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For

more detailed information about recycling of this product, please
contact your local city office, your household waste disposal ser­vice or the shop where you purchased the product.

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Remove transport packaging

The appliance and the interior fittings are protected for transport.

1. Pull off the adhesive tape on the left and right side of the door.

2. Remove all adhesive tape and packing pieces from the interior of the
appliance.

Installation

Installation Location

The appliance should be set up in a well ventilated, dry room.
Energy use and efficient performance of the appliance is affected
by the ambient temperature.
The appliance should therefore
– not be exposed to direct sunlight;
– not be installed next to radiators, cookers or other sources of heat;
– only be installed at a location whose ambient temperature cor­responds to the climate classification, for which the appliance is
designed.
The climate classification can be found on the rating plate, which
is located at the left on the inside of the appliance.
The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct
for each climate classification:

Climate classification for an ambient temperature of

SN from + 10 at 32°C

N from+16at32°C

ST from + 18 at 38°C

T

Installation directly under a hob is not allowed. The temperatures of
the hob, which in part are quite high, may damage the appliance. If a
hob is installed near the appliance, the corresponding installation and
safety instructions must be adhered to. Considering the numerous in­stallation conditions which are possible, there is no way of providing
detailed information here.It is necessary to avoid overheating of the
appliance by maintaining adequate distances from heat sources and by
the use of a suitable thermal insulation plate. Proper ventilation of
the appliance must also be ensured.

from + 18 at 43°C

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Building-in

See installation instructions supplied.
Please check whether, after installing your appliance and spe­cially after rehingeing the door, the door seal seals right round.
An untight door seal may lead to heavy frosting and thereby to
a higher power consumption (see also „What to do if...“).

Electrical connection

A correctly installed, earthed socket is required for the electrical
supply.
The supply must have a fuse rating of at least 10 Amps. If the
socket is not accessible once the appliance is built in, the electri­cal installation must include suitable means of isolating the ap­pliance from the mains (e.g. a fused spur).
Before initial start-up, refer to the appliance rating plate to
ascertain if supply voltage and current values correspond with
those of the mains at the installation location.

e.g.: AC 220 ... 240 V 50 Hz or
220 ... 240 V ~50 Hz

(i.e. 220 to 240 volts alternating current, 50 Hertz)
The rating plate is inside the appliance on the left.

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Before start-up

Let the appliance in a vertical position for at least 2 hours before ope­rating it so that oil will flow into the compressor.

• Before connecting and using the appliance, wash the interior with lu­kewarm water and some mild soap so as to remove the typical smell of
a brand-new product, then dry thoroughly.

Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.

• Remove any tape and buffers used for transport purposes.

Control panel

1 Pilot light (green)
2 Thermostat
3 Quick-freeze light (yellow)
4 Quick-freeze switch
5 Warning light (red)

Operation

• Insert the plug into the wall socket and turn the thermostat knob (2)
clockwise after the position ´-16°C. Thermostat knob is on freezer work
surface.

• The pilot lights (1), (3) and (5) will light up.

After switch-on, the appliance electronic control automatically swit­ches off quick-freeze function after 5 hours (yellow light).

To stop operation, simply turn the thermostat knob (2) to position •.

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Temperature regulation

• The temperature inside the freezer is automatically adjusted to ensure
safe storage of the food.

• Turn knob (2) towards higher values to obtain lower temperatures and,
conversely, towards lower temperatures if a less cold temperature is re­quired.

• Set thermostat position according to required temperature.

• To safely store frozen and deep-frozen foods, the inner temperature of
the freezer must be at least

Therefore, we suggest you turn the knob (2) to -18° C.

• However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the
temperature inside the appliance depends on:

• room temperature;

• how often the door is opened;

• the quantity of food stored;

• location of appliance.

Quick freezing

Press button (4) for about 1 second. The light (3) will then light up
(SUPER control on). The SUPER or quick-freezing function can be
ended manually at any time by pressing the button (4) again. The yel­low light (3) goes out.
If the SUPER function is not ended manually, the appliance switches
it off after 48 hours.

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Warning light

This light (5) indicates when the temperature inside the appliance has
increased so much as to jeopardize the preservation of food in the
compartment (warmer than -12°C). When the appliance is switched
on or when food is placed in the compartment for freezing, this light
stays on until the temperature has reached the level required for cor­rect storage.

Freezing calendar

The symbols on the drawers/doors show different types of frozen goods.
The numbers indicate storage time in months for the appropriate types
of frozen goods. Whether the upper or lower value of the indicated
storage time is valid depends on the quality of the food and pre-trea­ting before freezing.

Internal outfit

Ice-cube production

This appliance is equipped with one or more trays for the production
of ice-cubes. Fill these trays with drinkable water, then put them in
the freezer.

Do not use metallic instruments to remove the trays from the free­zer.

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Drawers

Drawers feature a protection
against tipping over and limit
stop. This ensures safe and
comfortable storage and remo­val of frozen products.
To remove the drawers, proceed
as follows: pull the drawer out
until it comes to a stop, then
tilt it upwards (see figure).

Tips

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Power saving tips

• The appliance should be installed well away from sources of heat such
as stoves, radiators, etc. If ambient temperature is high, the compressor
activates more often and for longer. See ìInstallationî section.

• Keep door open only as much as necessary.

• Do not put hot foods or beverages in the appliance, allow them to cool
down first.

‚• To thaw out frozen food, set it in the fridge. In this way frozen food

cold temperature is exploited to keep the fridge cool.

• Clean the condenser and motor-driven compressor located on ap­pliance rear panel using a brush or a vacuum cleaner.

Freezing and storage

• To quick-freeze foods when the appliance has not been in use, switch

on the freezer and let it run on the quick-freeze setting for at least
three hours before putting the food to be frozen in the compartment.

• If instead the appliance is already in operation, it should run on the

quick-freeze setting for at least 24 hours before the food is put in the
freezer.

• Once the food has been placed in the freezer, the freezing operation

can be considered to be complete 24 hours later. Once freezing is
complete, the freezer should be reset to normal storage use.

• Food to be frozen has to be placed in the appliance's lower compar-

tment.

• The maximum amount of food which is freezable in 24 hours is in-

dicated on the rating plate.

• Thanks to the NO FROST technology, freezing is quicker and this allows

thawed food to keep their original features, vitamin content and fla­vour unaltered.

• Split food into small portions to speed up freezing and avoid having to

thaw more food than you require.

• Wrap the foods in foil or polythene film, ensuring that the wrapping

adheres closely to the food and is well sealed.

• You should never freeze all at once a greater quantity of foods than the

maximum indicated on the applianceís rating plate.

• During the freezing process, do not add further food for freezing and

do not open the freezer door.

• The food for freezing should not be placed in contact with already fro-

zen food. This will prevent the temperature of already frozen food from
rising.

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• A temperature increase of the frozen food during defrosting shortens

its safe storage period.

• A word of warning about ice lollies: they should not be eaten straight

out of the freezer as this might cause cold burns.

• It is a good idea to mark the packs with the date on which freezing

started so that you can keep a check on storage periods.

• Never put fizzy drinks in the freezer as they might well burst.

• To ensure optimum results, it is necessary to use all available compar-

tments.

• Ensure that there is only a very short time between when you purchase

the products and when you put them in the freezer.

• Avoid opening the door too frequently and when you do open it, leave

it open only for as long as is strictly necessary.

• After thawing out, food deteriorates in a short time and could not be

frozen again.

To ensure appliance correct operation do not put frozen food directly
against the fan located on the freezer back panel.

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Maintenance and Cleaning

Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out, DISCON­NECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply.

Important

This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit maintenance
and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorised te­chnicians.

When the appliance is not in use

When the appliance is not in use for long periods, disconnect
from the electricity supply, empty all foods and clean the appliance,
leaving the door ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.

Internal cleaning

Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate
of soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water). Rinse and dry thoroughly.
NEVER USE DETERGENTS, ABRASIVE POWDERS, HIGHLY PERFUMED
CLEANING PRODUCTS OR WAX POLISHES, TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR
AS THESE WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE AND LEAVE A STRONG
SMELL.

Important

Do not use abrasive products.

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What to do if ...

Correcting Malfunctions

A malfunction may be caused by only a minor fault that you can rectify
yourself using the following instructions. Do not perform any other
work on the appliance if the following information does not provide
assistance in your specific case.
Important! Repairs to refrigerators/freezers may only be performed by­competent service engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to signifi­cant hazards for the user. If your appliance needs repairing, please
contact your specialist dealer or our local Customer Service.

Symptom Possible Cause Remedy

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Appliance does not work.

Appliance works , green light
blinks

Green light does not light up,
yellow light lights up when
the fast freeze function is ac-
tivated.

Yellow light does not light
up, when the fast freeze
function is activated, ap­pliance is on.

The compressor runs conti­nuously

Heavy build up of frost, pos­sibly also on the door seal.

Appliance does not
work.

Mains plug is not
plugged in or is loose.

Fuse has blown or is
defective

Socket is defective.

Technical Problem

Green light faulty.

Yellow light faulty.

Temperature is set too
cold.

Door seal is not airtight
(possibly after reversing
the door).

Switch on the appliance

Insert mains plug

Check fuse, replace if nece­sary

Mains malfunctions are to
be corrected by an electrician.

Please inform your cu­stomer service

Please inform your local
Customer Care Service
Centre.

Please inform your local
Customer Care Service
Centre.

Turn the thermostat con­trol knob to a warmer set­ting temporarily.

Carefully warm the leaking
sections of the door seal witha
hair dryer (on a cool setting).
At the same time shape the
warmed door seal by hand
such that it sits correctly.

Symptom Possible Cause Remedy

The freezer temperature is
not sufficient, red light
blinks, temperature alarm si­gnal sounds.

The compressor does not start
immediately after changing
the temperature setting.

Temperature is not
properly adjusted.

Door was open for an
extended period.

A large quantity of
warm food placed in
the appliance within
the last 24 hours.

The appliance is near a
heat source.

This is normal, no error
has occurred.

Please look in the “Initial
Start Up” section.

Do not leave the door open
any longer than necessary.
Press the fast freeze switch.

Press the fast freeze switch.

Please look in the “Instal­lation Location” section.

The compressor starts after
a period of time.

Important: regularly check on the red temperature pilot light and thermo­meter to establish that the storage temperature is being maintained.

Noises during Operation

The following noises are characteristic of refrigeration appliances:

• Clicks
Whenever the compressor switches on or off, a click can be heard.

• Humming

As soon as the compressor is in operation, you can hear it humming.

• Bubbling/Splashing

When refrigerant flows into thin tubes, you can hear bubbling or spla­shing noises. Even after the compressor has been switched off,
this noise can be heard for a short time.

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Regulations, Standards, Guidelines

This appliance was designed for household use and was manufactured
in accordance with the appropriate standards. The necessary measures
in accordance with appliance safety legislation regulations (GSG), ac­cident prevention regulations for refrigeration appliances (VBG 20)
and the regulations of the German Society of Electrical Engineers (VDE)
were observed in the manufacture of this appliance.
The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks.

This appliance is in accordance with the following EU guidelines:
– 73/23/EWG dated 19 February 1973 - low voltage guidelines.
– 89/336/EWG dated 3 May 1989
(including guideline change notice 92/31/EWG) - EMV guideline
– 94/2/EG dated 21.01.1994 - Directive on Energy Labelling
– 96/57 EG dated 3.9.1996 - Energy Efficiency Requirements of
Household Electric Refrigerators, Freezers and Combinations Thereof.

Customer Service

If you cannot find the remedy for a malfunction in these operating
instructions, please contact your dealer or our customer service
department. Addresses and telephone numbers are listed in the ac­companying
booklet "Guarantee Conditions/Customer Service Locations".
Selective ordering of replacement parts can save unnecessary travel
and costs. For this reason always provide the following appliance
information:

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• Model Name

• Model Number (PNC)

• Serial Number (S-No.)

This information can be found on the serial plate in the interior at the
left of the appliance. We recommend that you enter this information
here, so that it is handy if needed.
Note: The customer bears the costs of unjustified customer service
calls even during the guarantee period.

Technical Terminology

• Refrigerant

Liquids that can be used to a generate a cooling effect are known
as refrigerants. They have a relatively low boiling-point, indeed so
low, that the warmth from the food stored in the fridge or freezer
can cause the refrigerant to boil and vaporise.

• Refrigerant Circuit

Closed circulation system that contains the refrigerant. The refri­gerant circuit comprises primarily of an evaporator, a compressor, a
condenser and pipe work.

• Evaporator

The refrigerant is evaporated in the evaporator. Similar to all other
liquids, refrigerant requires heat to evaporate. This heat is removed
from the interior of the appliance, as a result the interior is cooled.
The evaporator is therefore located inside the appliance or placed
in foam immediately behind the inner wall and thus not visible.

• Compressor

The compressor looks like a small drum. It is driven by a built-in
electric motor and is mounted on the base of the appliance at the
rear. The task of the compressor is to draw in vaporised refrigerant
from the evaporator, to compress it, and to pass it on to the con­denser.

• Condenser
The condenser normally has the form of a grid. The refrigerant com­pressed in the compressor is liquefied in the condenser. During this
process, heat is released to the surrounding air at the surface of the
condenser. The condenser is mounted on the base of the appliance.

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Grid preparation

When changing the side at which the door opens, remove plug from the
mains.

Left door opening:

Remove the left side (A) of the
grid cutting it from the rear (see
figure).

Right door opening:

Remove the right side (B) of
the grid cutting it from the
rear (see figure).

Re-install the grid to the base
of the appliance by pushing on
to the clasps (a) until they click.

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Reversing the door

The side at which the door opens can be changed from the right side
(as supplied) to the left side, if the installation site requires.

To reverse the opening direc­tion of the door, proceed as
shown in the figures:

Attention!

After completion of the door
reversing operation, check that
the door gasket adheres to the
cabinet. If the ambient tempera­ture is 13 cold (i.e. in Win­ter), the gasket may not fit
perfectly to the cabinet. In that
case, wait for the natural fitting
of the gasket or accelerate this
process by heating up the part
involved with a normal hairdryer
on a low setting.

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Changing over the freezer compartment door

(not on all models)

1. Open the freezer compartment
door a little way.

2. Using a small screwdriver, press
the spring in the opening of the
lower door bearing slightly upwards
and take the door bearing out com­plete with the door.

3. Position the covering cap (M) on the opposite side.

4. Turn the freezer compartment door through 180 and fit the lower door
bearing into the lower bearing cavity
of the freezer compartment door.

5. Lift the freezer compartment door
a little way upwards, fit it into the
upper door bearing, and at the same
time insert the lower door bearing
into the square hole. Small upwards
and downwards adjustments of the
freezer compartment door will make
fitting easier.

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Building the appliance in under a worktop

The dimensions of the recessed in­stallation area must correspond with
those indicated in the figure.

Installation kit

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Two cabinet securing brackets are supplied with the installation pack. They
need to be assembled onto the cabinet prior to cabinet being pushed into
the Kitchen aperture.

1. To fit these brackets remove the
two screws at the top left and right
hand front corners of the cabinet.

2. Position the two brackets
as shown in the figure and re­place the two securing
screws.

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3. Push the appliance
into place. The plug soc­ket necessary for con­nection of the appliance
to the electricity supply
should be positioned, so
that the plug is not pla­ced in the recess.

4. To adjust the height
proceed as follows:
Loosen or tighten the
two front feet.
The rear feet are adjusted by
turning the screw in the front kick plate to the left or right.

5. The joint cover (B) is to be as­sembled after having installed the
appliance in the recess.

Screw appliance into place

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Mounting furniture door

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