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Installation instructions
The following installation instructions describe the
installation steps for various appliance types:
Refrigerator units
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Freezer units
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Freezer units with ice maker
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Therefore the diagrams may be a general
representation of your appliance.
Particular reference is made to special installation steps
for individual appliance types.
1.
Checking the installation niche
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CAUTION:
Use the following check list for a safe and
trouble free installation.
1.
Check the floor.
See chapter "Installation", section "Floor".
2.
Check the dimensions of the installation niche,
see chapter "Dimensions of the installation niche".
3.
Check that the installation niche is square.
4.
Check location of the socket.
See chapter "Connecting the power" and
chapter "Dimensions of the installation niche".
5.
Check location of the water connection
(only for appliances with ice maker).
See chapter "Connecting the water" and
chapter "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).
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2.
Removing the packaging
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WARNING:
Be careful, otherwise people who are helping
may be injured or the appliance may be
damaged!
The appliance may tip over while it is being
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unpacked or if the doors are opened.
The appliance is very heavy.
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Data relating to the weight when empty is
found in the following table:
Refrigerator 30"
Freezer 18"
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
chapter "A / 3. Attaching an edge protection").
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.
approx. 350 Ibs/158 kg
approx. 255 Ibs/115 kg