BOSCH KFN91 Series French Door Bottom Freezer Installation Guide
- August 12, 2024
- Bosch
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BOSCH KFN91 Series French Door Bottom Freezer
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Observe the following safety instructions.
WARNING
The heavy weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted.
- Do not lift the appliance on your own.
WARNING
Incorrect installation is dangerous.
- Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifica-tions on the rating plate.
- Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating current only via a correctly installed socket outlet with grounding.
- The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical installation must be properly installed.
- Never equip the appliance with an external switching device, e.g. a timer or remote control.
- When the appliance is installed, the mains plug of the power cord must be freely accessible. If free access is not possible, an isolating switch must be integrated into the permanent electrical installation according to the installation regulations.
- When installing the appliance, check that the power cord is not trapped or damaged.
If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, that can be dangerous.
- Never let the power cord come into contact with heat sources.
WARNING
If the appliance’s ventilation openings are closed off, a leak in the
refrigeration circuit may result in a flammable mixture of gas and air.
- Keep ventilation openings in the appliance casing or the integrated casing clear of obstruction.
WARNING
It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non-approved adapters.
- Do not use extension cords or multiple socket strips.
- Only use adapters and power cords approved by the manufacturer.
- If the power cord is too short and a longer one is not available, please contact an electrician to have the domestic installation adapted.
Portable multiple socket strips or portable power supply units may overheat and cause a fire.
- Do not place portable multiple socket strips or power supply units on the back of the appliance.
Preventing material damage
NOTICE
The high weight of the appliance may damage the floor when it is moved.
- Use a hand cart and floor protection when moving the appliance.
When the appliance door is closed, the mullion rail should be closed (flush with the door edge) or damage may occur.
- Never open the mullion rail manually.
- If the mullion rail has been opened, rotate it closed (flush with the door edge) before clos-ing the appliance door.
Using the base, runners, or appliance doors as a seat or climbing surface may damage the appliance.
- Do not stand or lean on the base, runners, or doors.
If the water pressure is too high or too low, this may impair the functioning of the appliance.
- Make sure that the water pressure in the water supply system is at least 29 psi (200 kPa)and max. 116 psi (800 kPa).
- If the water pressure exceeds the maximum value specified, a pressure-reducing valve must be installed between the drinking water connection and the hose set of the appli-ance.
Modified or damaged water hoses may result in material damage and damage to the appli-ance.
- Never kink, crush, modify, or cut through water hoses.
- Never reuse water hoses that have been used before.
- Never pull on the water hose on the rear panel of the appliance.