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Purchasing equipment is just the beginning. Further work is to be done on choosing a place, installing a refrigerator and connecting it. It’s good if the kitchen is free enough, but if the appliances have to be built in, the task becomes more complicated. How to install a refrigerator, which options you need to refuse, read our article.
Basic Rules. Location selection
The correct location and connection of the refrigerator is the key to its long and trouble-free operation. Therefore, it is important to take into account a number of rules and requirements of the manufacturer. First of all, refer to the instructions.
Where equipment should not be installed:
- Under the window (applies to small-sized equipment). This threatens with increased humidity, direct sunlight on the case, which leads to damage to the coating of the case.
- Near the battery, radiator, oven, stove. In this case, the unit overheats, increasing the risk of a quick breakdown.
- Sink. The device is powered by electricity, so this installation is unsafe. Humidity in the room should not exceed 80%.
When choosing a room to accommodate any brand – LG, Haier, Bosch, Indesit and others – pay attention to its climate class. It indicates the temperatures at which the unit can be operated. Often it is + 10-32 degrees.
It is desirable that the distance between the stove, sink and refrigerator be more than 50 cm. And when installing a Side by Side appliance, the dimensions of the swing doors should be taken into account.
It is important to ensure normal ventilation of parts, so the distance from the wall should be at least 7 cm. This also applies to a refrigerator built into a cabinet or niche: be sure to observe the gap between the walls of the case and the facade, otherwise the equipment will overheat and come out of standing.
If you have a small kitchen, and you have to put the refrigerator next to the stove or radiator, stick a special foil on the case, which will act as a reflective screen.
What else needs to be considered:
- Outlet location. The equipment must be connected to a grounded network. If the voltage is unstable, it is recommended to install stabilizer. It can protect simultaneously for several devices: for this you need to calculate their total power.
- The floor in the kitchen must be solid, even. You can use anti-slip stickers or pads on the feet of the appliance so that the case does not move.
Not enough space to accommodate in the kitchen? Then read our post: Is it possible to put a refrigerator on the balcony“. If you have an insulated loggia, you can put the device there.
How to install a refrigerator
First of all, you need to inspect the equipment after delivery. Remove the packaging, look at the case: there are no damages, dents. Inspect the integrity of the power cord and plug.
Attention! Do not connect the No Frost unit as soon as it is brought into the room. It must adapt to the temperature in the room. This takes 6 to 12 hours.
During transportation, the device is often turned upside down, tilted. Therefore, the oil in the compressor must drain to the designated place.
The unit must be installed level, clearly on the horizontal and vertical plane. But in order for the doors to close tightly, you need to adjust the front legs so that the body leans back a couple of degrees.
Attach the power cord to the condenser before moving the refrigerator to the installation site. Otherwise, it may bend or be crushed.
The cord must be freely, without kinks, connected to the outlet.
Before putting food into the chamber, it is advisable to wash the internal parts and parts, especially if you did not buy new equipment.
For the built-in refrigerator (Ariston, Liebherr, Samsung, Atlant), the installation rules do not differ. The only thing to consider is the canopy of the facade. A detailed diagram should be indicated in the instructions. Mounting hardware may also be included.
It remains to insert the plug into the socket. Check if the lighting in the chamber is working properly, set the temperature using the thermostat. If the panel has a display, then all settings are made using it.
Connecting refrigerators with an ice maker
Some models have ice makers. This is an additional device for creating food and technical ice.
They are divided by purpose:
- Professional produce ice for food.
- Brine freezes ice according to molds.
- Household can be used to make drinks.
- In the compressor room, ice is made using an evaporator.
The ice maker can produce ice of any shape and for all occasions: flake ice is used to decorate drinks, cubes and granules – for any occasion. Devices are divided into two main types:
- Bulk requires pouring water into a special tank yourself.
- Stationary needs to be connected to the water supply.
You can make the connection yourself. To do this, just connect the hose to the water supply and connect to the network.
What is the advantage of models with an ice maker:
- Continuous work. You will always have fresh ice.
- In units with touch control, the type of ice can be set.
- Some appliances are equipped with additional functions for making ice. As soon as the forms are empty, the sensor will signal a replenishment.
- More expensive units have a dosing function. You can pour cold liquid with ice cubes directly into the glass.
Do not be alarmed if you hear gurgling sounds after starting the refrigerator: this is the refrigerant circulating through the system. Check all the features that your model has to make sure they are working.
Watch the video for proper installation: