#2 Can I put the back of this fridge freezer flush against the wall as it is a bit deeper than the 21 year old Bosch unit it replaces. I worry about air circulation.
The air on the rear panel and on the side panels of the appliance heats up. Conduction of the heated air must not be obstructed. Otherwise, the refrigerating unit must work harder. This increases power consumption. Therefore: Never cover or block the ventilation openings. We recommend to use the spacers included or leave a 3cm gap at the rear to allow ventilation to flow.