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Martin Brown[_2_]

On 03/08/2020 12:14, wrote:
I know someone, not currently accessible, who has a tall
fridge/freezer and a short freezer. The first is at least 12 years
old, privately imported from a europlug country. The second is
recently acquired, I know not how. The installation instructions are
not likely to be found.

I think that the backs of them are too close to the wall.

There are usually a couple of stand offs to prevent the thing being put
too close to the wall and impacting the heat exchanger function. They
don't need much of a gap at the back to work perfectly well.

More of a problem is when they are fitted under a kitchen bench with a
matching front door in the style of the kitchen. Then there is very
restricted air circulation for cooling and efficiency suffers.

I found no guidance in the FAQ.

What would be a sensible separation to suggest?

50mm should be enough. There probably are a couple of spacer lugs on the
back or a grill for the top to stop things falling down the back.

Rating plate should show power consumption, working fluid and model no.

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Regards,
Martin Brown