Installation instructions
The following installation instructions describe the installation steps for various appliance types.
Therefore the diagrams may be a general representation of your appliance.
Particular reference is made to special installation steps for individual appliance types..
1.Check the installation niche
ãCAUTION
Use the following check list for a safe and trouble free installation.
1.Check the floor.
See section on “Installing the appliance/Floor”.
2.Check the dimensions of the installation niche, see “Dimensions of the installation niche”.
3.Check that the installation niche is square.
4.Check location of the socket.
See section on “Electrical connection” and in the section on “Dimensions of the installation niche”.
5.Check location of the water connection (only for appliances with ice maker).
See section on “Water connection” and in the section on “Dimensions of the installation niche”.
6.Check attachment of the adjacent cabinet/fixtures. All cabinet parts in the vicinity of the appliance must be connected securely to the wall.
7.Check that adjacent cabinet/fixtures have adequate clearance (door opening angle).
2.Removing the packaging
ãWARNING
Risk of personal injury and damage to the appliance!
–The appliance could tilt over when unpacking.
–The appliance could tilt over when the appliance door is opened.
–The appliance is very heavy.
Data relating to the weight when empty is found in the following table:
Appliance width | Weight (empty) |
| approx. |
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Refrigerator 24" (60.3 cm) | 291 lbs (131 kg) |
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Refrigerator 30" (75.6 cm) | 322 lbs (145 kg) |
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Freezer 18" (45.1 cm) * | 242 lbs (109 kg) |
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Freezer 24" (60.3 cm) * | 291 lbs (131 kg) |
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Appliance width | Weight (empty) |
| approx. |
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Freezer 30" (75.6 cm) * | 322 lbs (145 kg) |
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Wine storage cabinet 18" (45.1 cm) | 242 lbs (109 kg) |
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Wine storage cabinet 24" (60.3 cm) | 291 lbs (131 kg) |
*without water and ice dispenser
Note:
Check appliance for damage in transit.
Do not install the appliance if it is visibly damaged. If in doubt, contact your dealer.
To avoid floor damage:
1.Remove the packaging carton and be careful not to damage the surface of appliance.
2.Place packaging cardboard or plywood under the appliance.
3.Remove accessories from the outside of the appliance.
Save adhesive tape which was used to attach the supplied accessories to the appliance.
It can be used subsequently for attaching an edge protection to the installation niche walls (see section on “A / 3. Attaching the edge protectors”).
4.Remove transportation protection devices (a) and lift appliance off the pallet – appliance is very heavy!
5.Carefully open the appliance – risk of tipping over – and remove accessories and installation materials from inside the appliance. Close the door again.
Note:
Do not remove transportation safety devices which protect the shelves and storage compartments inside the appliance until the installation is complete, otherwise the parts may be damaged.
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