Freezers need to be installed only when you do not have enough freezer volume available for you to store food at sub-zero temperatures in the refrigerator. At the moment, there is a wide range of household freezers on the market, they are of two types, ordinary, free-standing and built-in under the countertop. In this article, we will help you figure out how to properly install and connect the freezer with your own hands, without calling a specialist.
Installation requirements
- The first step is to carefully read the requirements for installing a freezer and connecting it to the apartment's electrical network. In order for everything to go well, you need to follow some simple tips.
- Regardless of where you will install the device, whether it is a wall or a kitchen table, one important requirement must be met, namely the presence of an air gap necessary for the device. It should be about 5 centimeters minimum and be secured on all sides of the household appliance. The bottom gap should be about 8 centimeters in order for the freezer to cool properly.
- It is strictly forbidden to install a built-in freezer under a gas or electric stove. If you still want to place the freezer in such a place, you must install it on the opposite side of the stove.
- Unlike a refrigerator, the freezer can be installed in a cold room. However, before installing the freezer in unheated rooms, such as an attic or balcony, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the technical documentation, which specifies the permissible operating temperature of the device, the so-called climatic class.
- Before installing the freezer, you need to make sure that the wiring can withstand the loads on it with the device turned on. Most often, in old houses and apartments, the wiring is quite old, and rarely anyone thinks about changing it. In order for the device not to fail, it is necessary to use powerful wiring with a ground loop. In some cases, it may be necessary to replace the wiring.
- If your device does not have an automatic door closing function, you can resort to a little trick. Unscrew the two rear legs, due to the slight distortion of the case, the door will not open by itself if you have not closed it completely.
- In the event that the cord of the device does not reach the outlet, it is forbidden to use such a device as a surge protector, in the common people called a carrier. It is necessary to transfer the outlet with your own hands in order to connect the freezer to the network directly.
In this article, we told you how to install and connect the freezer with your own hands, clarified some points that can make your life easier in using the freezer.
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