To ensure optimum cooling performance, minimum energy consumption and a long lifespan, the minibar must have sufficient ventilation to prevent build-up of hot air at the back of the unit.

• The minibar must be placed on a stable surface that is level in both directions.
• The refrigerator must be level in both directions and there should be 20 mm clearance to the wall.
• For RH models, free ventilation space for incoming and outgoing air should be at least 31 in² / 200 cm² each.
• Ventilation must be provided in a chimney-like flow of air; the air inlet should be below the unit and the air outlet above, not on the sides.
• The ventilation duct must at least measure 105 mm × the width of the refrigerator.
• Only the entire cooling unit should project into the ventilation duct.
• Air passing through the duct must not be preheated or warmed by any source of heat.
• Ventilation grills, if used, must have openings of at least 200 cm² each for RH models.
• At the rear of the fridge, leave a minimum 20 mm distance between the cooling unit and the furniture wall.
• The outflow air vent must exit into free space in the room and must not vent into an enclosed space such as a cupboard, case good or ceiling void.
• Never cover ventilation grills or slots and do not place the fridge in direct sunlight or next to a heating radiator, window or curtains.
• The mains plug/socket must be freely accessible once the fridge has been installed.

As a guideline for built-in versions, adding 15 mm to the height, 30 mm to the width and 20 mm to the depth provides cavity dimensions that take account of ventilation requirements.