Refrigerator installation steps
1. Determine the installation location of the refrigerator
(1) The refrigerator is an electrical appliance that cannot be exposed to moisture or heat , When installing, it should keep a certain distance from the sink and gas stove, and the general distance is about 900cm to 1m. Considering the problem of heat dissipation, it is necessary to leave more than 10cm of heat dissipation space around the refrigerator.
(2) If the kitchen is spacious enough, it is recommended to install the refrigerator on the same side of the cabinet, which will make it look neater. If the refrigerator is placed on a flat and solid floor, if it is to be elevated, it must be a hard, stable, non-combustible pad to avoid shaking and affect normal use.
(3) If it is a double-door refrigerator with an ice maker, it is recommended to install it near the faucet, and it is recommended to install the horizontal freezer in a place where it is more convenient to take and place food. There are various styles of refrigerators, and the choice of installation location is also different. For the overall cabinet, if the refrigerator is located in the middle, it is necessary to reserve space for heat dissipation and voltage sockets. Sockets, the above types must ensure that the door is open without obstruction.
2. Leveling position
After unpacking the refrigerator, first place it and then level it. By adjusting the position of the refrigerator, observe the water line in the inner cup of the refrigerator The way is generally level, which can effectively place the refrigerator to vibrate. It is recommended that the installation of the refrigerator should not be close to the wall, and generally requires a distance of about 10cm.
3. Clean the refrigerator
After placing the refrigerator, it needs to be cleaned. You can first remove the fixed adhesive strips, and then clean the interior of the refrigerator, freezer drawers and other spaces to ensure that the inside is clean and odor-free.
4. Check the voltage and wiring
After the basic work is done, it is necessary to check whether the refrigerator can be powered on. Voltage and grounding work to prevent electric shock hazard.
Refrigerator Installation Precautions
1. Do not turn on the electricity when the new refrigerator you just bought is delivered to your home, and give the refrigerator a buffer time, because the refrigerator is a refrigeration equipment, It has experienced bumps during transportation. If it is delivered to the home and immediately powered on, it will affect the service life of the refrigerator. Generally, you need to keep the refrigerator still for 2 hours, if you are not in a hurry, it can be longer.
2. When carrying the refrigerator, do not hold the door handle, nor apply force on the countertop and the condenser, nor drag it directly on the ground.
3. The refrigerator should be placed in a well-ventilated position, avoid direct sunlight, and not too close to the wall. The back and sides should be kept about 10 cm away, and the top of the refrigerator should be left with a height of 30 cm. space to ensure air circulation.
4. When placing the refrigerator, do not place it horizontally or upside down, and the inclination angle should not be greater than 45°, so as not to damage the compressor or make the refrigeration oil in the compressor flow into the refrigeration pipeline and affect the refrigeration effect.
5. The refrigerator should use a single-phase three-hole socket for separate wiring. If there is no grounding device, a grounding wire must be installed. Remember not to use tap water or gas pipes as the ground wire, let alone connect to telephone lines and lightning rods.
6. Before storing food in the refrigerator, it should be run for a period of time without load, until the temperature in the refrigerator is lowered before putting in food. It is not advisable to place too many items in the refrigerator during the initial use, so as not to affect the use of the refrigerator life.
