
18 Installing your chest freezer
Installing your chest freezer
Bringing it all together
Electrical connection
Any electrical workthat is requiredto
install this applianceMUST be carried
out by aqualified electrician.
Warning: THIS APPLIANCEMUST BE
EARTHED
Before making any electrical connections,
ensure that:
.Electrical safetyis only guaranteed when the
earth systemof your houseis in accordance
with the relatedlocal regulations.
.Do not damagethe chest freezer circuit.
.Do not bend,stretch or pull the supply cable to
avoid electric shock.
.Do not useelectrical appliances insidethe food
storage compartmentsof the appliance,unless
they are ofthe type recommendedby the
manufacturer.
.Ensure the powersocket is suitable for the
maximum power ofthe machine (fusesin the
power circuit must be 13amp).
.The supply voltage should bethe same asthat
indicated in thetechnical specificationsand the
appliance ratingplate.
.The appliance shouldbe earthed andin
compliance with theapplicable law.
.When installed, thepower socketmust be within
easy reach.
.If the socket outlets inyour home arenot suitable
for the plugsupplied with thisunit check witha
qualified electrician forreplacement.
.The use ofadapters, multiple connectors or
extension cablesare not recommended.
.The appliance mustbe connected toa 220-240
volt 50Hz ACsupply by meansof a threepin
socket, suitablyearthed and protected by a13
amp fuse.
.Should the fuseneed to bereplaced, a 13amp
fuse approved to BS1362 mustbe used.
.The plug containsa removable fuse cover that
must be refitted when thefuse is replaced.If the
fuse cover islost or damaged,the plug mustnot
be used untila replacement cover has beenfitted
or the plugis replaced.
.A damaged plugshould be cutoff as closeto the
plug body aspossible, the fuseshould be removed
and the plugdisposed of safely.
Plug replacement (UK& Ireland only)
Should you needto replace theplug; the wires
in the powercable are coloured in the
following way:
Blue Neutral 'N'
Brown Live 'L'
Green & Yellow Earth 'E'
As the coloursof the wiresin the powercable
may not correspond with thecoloured
markings identifying theterminals in your
plug, and proceedas follows:
The green &yellow wire must be connectedto
the terminal inthe plug thatis marked withthe
letter E orby the earthsymbol.
The blue wiremust be connected to the
terminal that ismarked with theletter N.
The brown wire must beconnected to the
terminal that ismarked with theletter L.
If the powersupply cord isdamaged, it must
be replaced bythe manufacturer orits service
agent or asimilar qualified personin order to
avoid a hazard.