Gaggenau RF411304 User Manual

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7Installation and connection enTips for saving energyIf you follow the instructions below, your appliance will use less power.Note: The arrangement of the features does not affect the energy consumption of the appliance.--------Installing the applianceKeep the appliance out of direct sunlight. The appliance needs to cool less frequently at low ambienttemperatures and therefore consumes less power.Install the appliance as far away as possible from heating ele-ments, cookers and other heat sources:At least 1¼" (3 cm) from electric or gas cookers.At least 11¾" (30 cm) from oil or solid-fuel cookers.Select an installation location with a room temperature ofapprox. 20°C.Do not cover or block the ventilation openings. If the warm air can escape, the appliance needs to cool lessfrequently and therefore consumes less power.Ventilate the room daily.Using the applianceOpen the appliance door only briefly. The air in the appliance will not warm up as much. The appli-ance will need to cool less frequently, and therefore consumeless power.Transport purchased food in a cool bag and place in theappliance quickly.Allow warm food and beverages to cool down before placingin the appliance.Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator compartment to utilisethe low temperature of the frozen food.Always leave a space between the food and the back wall. The air can then circulate and the humidity will remain con-stant.The appliance will need to cool less frequently, andtherefore consume less power.Pack food airtight.Do not cover or block the ventilation openings. The appliance consumes less power if warm air can escape.Vacuum the ventilation openings once a year.