Buying equipment is only the initial stage. Further work on choosing a place, installing a refrigerator and connecting it is coming. It’s good if the kitchen is free enough, but if the equipment has to be built in, the task is complicated. How to install the refrigerator correctly, what options you need to refuse, read in our article.
Fundamental rules. Seat selection
The correct location and connection of the refrigerator is the key to its long and trouble-free operation. Therefore, it is important to consider a number of rules and requirements of the manufacturer. First of all, refer to the instructions.
Where you can not install the equipment:
- Under the window (applies to small appliances). This threatens to increase 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, the risk of rapid breakdown increases.
- The 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 this is + 10-32 degrees.
It is advisable that the distance between the stove, sink and refrigerator be more than 50 cm. And when installing a device such as Side by Side, the dimensions of the swing doors should be taken into account.
It is important to ensure proper ventilation of the parts, so the distance from the wall should be from 7 cm. This also applies to a refrigerator built into a cabinet or a niche: be sure to observe the gap between the walls of the case and the facade, otherwise the equipment will overheat and exit standing up.
If you have a small kitchen, and you have to put the refrigerator next to the stove or battery, stick a special foil on the body that will act as a reflective screen.
What else needs to be provided:
- Location of the outlet. Equipment must be connected to a grounded network. If the voltage is unstable, it is recommended to install a stabilizer. He can protect at the same time for several devices: for this you need to calculate their total power.
- The floor in the kitchen should be strong, even. You can use anti-slip stickers or pads on the legs of the device so that the case does not move.
Not enough space to fit in the kitchen? Then read our publication: "Is it possible to put a refrigerator on the balcony." If you have a heated 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: for damage, dents. Inspect the integrity of the power cord and plug.
Attention! Do not connect the Nou Frost unit as soon as you bring it into the room. It must adapt to the temperature in the room. It takes from 6 to 12 hours.
During transportation, the device is often turned over, tilted. Therefore, the oil in the compressor should drain to the designated place.
The unit must be installed in level, clearly in the horizontal and vertical plane. But for the doors to close tightly, you need to adjust the front legs so that the body deviates back a couple of degrees.
Before moving the refrigerator to the installation site, fasten the power cord to the condenser. Otherwise, it may be bent or transmitted.
The cord must be connected freely, without kinks to the outlet.
Before putting products into the chamber, it is advisable to wash the internal parts and details, especially if you bought not new equipment.
For the built-in refrigerator (Ariston, Liebher, 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. Also included are fasteners.
It remains to insert the plug into the outlet. Check if the lighting in the chamber is working properly, set the temperature using the thermostat. If there is a display on the panel, then all settings are carried out using it.
Connection of refrigerators with an ice maker
Some models include ice makers. This is an additional device for creating food and industrial ice.
They are divided by purpose:
- Professional make ice for food.
- Brine freezes ice in forms.
- Household can be used for making drinks.
- The compressor ice is made using an evaporator.
An ice maker can produce ice of any shape and for all occasions: flake is used to decorate drinks, cubes and granules - for any reason. Devices are divided into two main types:
- Bulk requires pouring water into a special tank on your own.
- The stationary one 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 it to the network.
What is the advantage of models with an ice machine:
- Continuous work. You will always have fresh ice.
- In units with touch control, you can set the type of ice.
- Some units are equipped with additional features for making ice. As soon as the molds are empty, the sensor will signal a recharge.
- More expensive units have a dosage function. You can pour cold liquid with ice cubes directly into a glass.
Do not be alarmed if you hear gurgling sounds after starting the refrigerator: this refrigerant circulates through the system. Check all the functions that are in your model to make sure they are working.
Watch the video about the correct installation: