Liebherr 7080 359-02, C 16, CI 16 installation instructions Installation Guidelines

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

Area Requirements

Verify the following:

•Floors can support refrigerator’s weight plus approximately 1200 pounds (544 kg) of food weight.

•Finish kitchen floor height is level. Refrigerator must be shimmed to the floor level if the floor heights are not equal to make sure air vents are not obstructed.

•Remove anything attached to rear or side walls that can obstruct refrigerator opening.

•Cutout dimensions are accurate.

•Electrical outlet is in correct location.

Do not install this unit next to another refrigerator or freezer. This is important to prevent condensation or consequential damage from another unit.

Electrical Requirement

If codes require a separate grounding circuit to be used, have a qualified electrician install the circuit.

!WARNING

Do not ground to a gas pipe. Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the appliance is properly grounded. Do not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit.

!WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

•Electrically ground refrigerator.

•Do not use an extension cord.

•Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire or electrical shock.

!WARNING

ELECTROCUTION HAZARD

Electrical Grounding Required. This appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) polarized plug for your protection against possible shock hazards.

•DO NOT remove the round grounding prong from the plug.

•DO NOT use a two-prong grounding adapter.

•DO NOT use an extension cord to connect power to the unit.

Customer’s Responsibility

A 115 Volt, 60 Hz, 15 Amp (20 Amp for side-by-side installation) fused electrical supply is required. We recommend using a dedicated circuit for this appliance to prevent electrical overload. Follow the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances when installing the receptacle.

Blocking For Safety

The anti-tip brackets must be installed to prevent the unit from tipping after it is installed. Refer to Blocking For Safety.

Unit Venting

DO NOT restrict the air flow. Air flow must be provided for the unit to operate. The factory air vents provide 31 square inches (200 cm2) of air flow. If you are replacing the factory air vents with an overlay, the air flow must be the same or greater than the factory air vents.

Reversing the Door Hinges

If the hinges and door handles are reversed, you must obtain the Reverse Set. The Reverse Set is not included with the unit. Contact your Liebherr retailer, only for CI 16 unit. The door handles must be installed before the screw covers are installed. If you fail to install the handles before the screw covers, you can damage the covers. The screw covers are taped to the unit door during shipping. Use care when removing the covers.

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