Have you just bought a new fridge freezer and now you’re wondering how to install it? Or maybe you do know how to install it, but still, you wonder if there is something important you should know prior to putting it to use?
First, you are a responsible homeowner for thinking like this. And second, don’t worry, installing a fridge freezer is just as easy as you might think. The Fantastic Services’ team is here to answer a few of your questions regarding your new appliance. Starting with the most imperative one – how to install a fridge freezer?
This article is for all of you who:
Time needed: 30 minutes.
So, let’s assume your new fridge freezer has just been delivered and is currently standing on your doorstep. Now what? In short, do as you would with any other appliance.
Get a cutting knife, or a nice pair of scissors and dispose of all the packaging. You’ll have to remove the cardboard box, the styrofoam and any nylon around your fridge freezer. Don’t forget to remove the sticky tape on the inside. It’s been put there to keep the inner panels in place during transportation, and now that the appliance is at its destination, you don’t need it anymore.
The plug of your new fridge freezer would be neatly packed at the back of the fridge. Unwrap it, so it is ready to be plugged into the socket. You could pull the cord and tape it to the side of the fridge, so it’s unwrapped, but also doesn’t dangle to the side and no one could trip on it.
Now it’s time to place the fridge on its designated spot in the kitchen (or any other room of your choosing). You will need a helper to safely move it. It’s not difficult to simply slide the fridge on the floor. If the fridge is supposed to go up or down the stairs, you and your helper will need working gloves or and lifting straps. Moving a heavy appliance up or downstairs is dangerous, and not recommended to be done by anyone. Instead, leave this job to the delivery team if possible.
Once the refrigerator is at its designated spot, it’s time to balance the feet, so it’s nice and level. Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the levelling feet slot and turn clockwise for raising and counterclockwise for lowering the refrigerator. Remember, the front should be half a centimetre higher than the rear.
Finally, if your refrigerator has a water dispenser, you’ll have to fill it with water before it can dispense through the door. The reservoir is located behind your meat pan in the refrigerator compartment.
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And, here are the most common questions our professional team has been asked regarding the installation of a new fridge freezer.
Every refrigerator is full of fluid, which cools the compartments. When in transit, your appliance gets shaken around and the fluid needs some time to settle after the installation. How long it takes before you can use your fridge will depend on how it’s been transported. If the fridge freezer was transported upright, it might need to rest for an hour. If it was transported on its side, it might need up to four hours. Ask your delivery person about it.
Every fridge is different. Some models need no more than 2 hours until they reach the right temperature for food storing, while others might need a whole day. Find information about this in your manufacturer’s manual. It’s recommended to follow the instructions and not to store food until the appropriate time has passed.
Once the appropriate time for settling has passed (4 hours if the fridge was transported on its side, or one hour if it’s been transported upright), and you had your fridge turned on between 2 and 24 hours, you can store food. According to research, a refrigerator is ready for use once the interior has reached 4 degrees C and the freezer is at -18 degrees C.
Now you know how to install a fridge freezer all by yourself. It’s not that difficult, is it? All you need is a good friend to help with moving it and you’re done. Refrigerators usually have up to 10 years of warranty, so you probably won’t have a problem with your new appliance for a long time.
Getting a new fridge is wonderful, but what happened to your old one? Was it too old, or did it stop working all of a sudden? If you’re experiencing issues with your refrigerator, you could always call up a reliable fridge freezer repairman with Fantastic Services. You’ll even get priceless maintenance tips that would extend the lifespan of your appliance.
Visit the main website for price rates for our professional fridge and freezer repairmen!
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