Freezers need to be installed only in the case when you lack the volume of the freezer compartment you have, for storing food, at minus temperature in the refrigerator. At this point in time, a wide range of household freezers is on the market, they are of two types, ordinary, detached and recessed under the countertop. In this article we will help you understand the question of how to properly install and connect the freezer with your own hands, without calling a specialist.
Installation Requirements
- The first step is to thoroughly familiarize yourself with the requirements for installing the freezer and connecting it to the apartment’s electrical network. In order for everything to be successful, you must adhere to some simple tips.
- Regardless of where you will install the device, whether it be a wall or a kitchen table, one important requirement must be met, namely, the air gap required by the device. It should be about 5 centimeters minimum and be provided on all sides of the household appliance. The bottom gap should be about 8 centimeters in order for the freezer to cool properly.
- Installation of the built-in freezer under gas or electric stove is strictly prohibited. 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, a freezer is allowed to be installed in a cold room. However, before you install the freezer in unheated rooms, such as a loft or a balcony, you must be familiar with the technical documentation, in which the temperature of operation of the device, the so-called climate class, is stated.
- Before installing the freezer, you need to make sure that the wiring can withstand the load on it with the device turned on. Most often in old houses and apartments wiring is quite old, and rarely anyone thinks about changing it. In order for the device to fail, it is necessary to use high-power 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 a small skew of the case, the door will not open itself, in the event that you did not close it to the end.
- In the event that the device cord does not reach the outlet, it is forbidden to use such a device as a surge protector, commonly referred to as carrying. It is necessary to transfer the socket with your own hands in order to connect the freezer to the network on a straight line.
In this article we told you how to install and connect the freezer with your own hands, clarified some points that can simplify your life in using the freezer.
