Bosch B36IT71SN/34 Installation Instruction

B36IT71SNS

B36IT71SN

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION

INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............	4
INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION..........	23
INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN ......	43

Content
Before you Begin ........................................................................................................................................		4
General .........................................................................................................................................................		4
Definitions .....................................................................................................................................................		4
Important information ....................................................................................................................................		4
Installation options .....................................................................................................................................		5
Individual unit ................................................................................................................................................		5
Individual appliances with partition ................................................................................................................		5
At the end of the kitchen units .......................................................................................................................		5
Installation location .....................................................................................................................................		6
Installation room ............................................................................................................................................		6
Installation cavity ...........................................................................................................................................		6
Furniture/fixtures ...........................................................................................................................................		6
Base .............................................................................................................................................................		6
Connecting the power ................................................................................................................................		7
Connecting the water .................................................................................................................................		7
Installation dimensions ...............................................................................................................................		8
Appliance dimensions ................................................................................................................................		9
Required accessories and tools ................................................................................................................		10
Supplied accessories ....................................................................................................................................		10
Optional accessories .....................................................................................................................................		10
Other required accessories from specialist outlets .........................................................................................		10
Tools .............................................................................................................................................................		10
Other ............................................................................................................................................................		10
Installation instructions ..............................................................................................................................		11
1.	Checking the installation cavity ..............................................................................................................	11
2.	Transport of the appliance .....................................................................................................................	11
3.	Removing the packaging .......................................................................................................................	12
4.	Installation preparation ...........................................................................................................................	13
5.	Preparing the installation cavity ..............................................................................................................	13
6.	Attaching an alternative anti-tip device ...................................................................................................	14
7.	Preparing to connect the water .............................................................................................................	15
8.	Attaching the edge protection ...............................................................................................................	15
9.	Pushing the appliance into the installation cavity ....................................................................................	16
10.	Removing stainless steel front panel from the freezer compartment drawer ...........................................	17
11.	Aligning the appliance ............................................................................................................................	17
12.	Attaching the appliance in the cavity ......................................................................................................	18
13.	Connecting the water to the appliance ..................................................................................................	19
14.	Attaching the toe kick panel ..................................................................................................................	19
15.	Attaching stainless steel front panel to the freezer compartment drawer ................................................	20
16.	Commissioning the appliance ................................................................................................................	21
17.	Attaching the covers ..............................................................................................................................	21
18.	Adjusting the door opening angle (refrigerator compartment door) .........................................................	21
19.	Changing the door spring ......................................................................................................................	22

Before you Begin

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

m WARNING

General

These appliances are top-heavy and must be secured to prevent the possibility of tipping forward. Anti-tip protection is required.

Keep doors closed until the appliance is completely installed and secured per installation instructions.

Due to the weight and size of this appliance, and to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the product – TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED FOR PROPER INSTALLATION.

This appliance must be properly grounded. See the section on “Connecting the power”.

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose.

Immediately repair or replace electric service cords that become frayed or damaged.

Unplug the appliance or switch off the fuse before cleaning or making repairs.

Repairs should be made by a qualified service technician.

m CAUTION

Skill - Level - Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical, carpentry and plumbing skills.

Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Appliance Warranty.

See the Owner's Manual for warranty information.

m IMPORTANT

Save these instructions for local inspector's use. Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.

Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions with your Owner's Manual for future reference.

These installation instructions are intended for use by qualified installers. All connections for water, electrical power and grounding must comply with local codes and ordinances and be made by licensed personnel when required.

In the absence of a local code:

–In the U.S.A., in accordance with the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA70 - latest edition/State and Municipal codes and/or local codes.

–In Canada, in accordance with the Canadian Electric Code C22.1 - latest edition/Provincial and Municipal codes and/or local codes.

Definitions
m	WARNING	m

WARNING – This indicates that death or serious injuries may occur as a result of not observing this warning.


m	CAUTION	m

CAUTION – This indicates that minor or moderate injuries or damage may occur as a result of not observing this warning.

NOTE

IMPORTANT NOTE / NOTE – This is used to draw the user's attention to something in particular.

Important information

The importance of complying with all regulations and instructions in this installation manual cannot be emphasised enough. The installation should be carried out by a qualified fitter.

Before starting the installation, always read this installation manual in full. It contains important details which the fitter must observe. Provided this manual is read thoroughly, the installation will be simple, trouble-free and,

most importantly, safe.

Installation options

The different installation options are limited only by the design of the kitchen and the function of the finger guard.

Individual unit

Individual appliances with partition

At the end of the kitchen units

If one side of the appliance is visible, a side panel must be used.

The side panel must be connected firmly to the wall, the floor and overhead furniture/fixtures before the appliance is placed in the cavity.

The dimensions of the side panel are taken from the opposite cavity wall. During installation ensure that the cavity is square and the exact size.

–When dimensioning the partition for model 2, note the thickness of the furniture fronts to prevent damage if the doors are opened at the same time.

–Use the Extreme Combination Side-by-Side Heating kit if the gap between the appliances is less than 6"

(160 mm).

See the section on “Optional accessories”.

–Minimum thickness of the partition 5/8" (16 mm).

Installation location
m	WARNING	m

Do not install the appliance:

–outdoors,

–in an environment with dripping water,

–in rooms which are at risk of frost.

Appliance is very heavy – for empty weight see the following table:

BM (Bottom Mount) 36" approx. 430 Ibs / 195 kg

Installation room

The appliance should be installed in a dry, ventilated room.

The ambient temperature should not drop below

55 °F (13 °C) or rise above 110 °F (43 °C), otherwise malfunctions may occur.

The installation location should not be exposed to direct sunlight and not placed near a heat source, such as an oven, radiator, etc. If installation next to a heat source is unavoidable, use a suitable insulating plate or observe the following minimum distances from the heat source:

–11/4" (30 mm) from an electric cooker,

–12" (300 mm) from an oil or solid-fuel cooker.

Installation cavity

It is important to observe the specified dimensions of the installation cavity for a trouble-free installation of the appliance and for the subsequent general view of the furniture front.

In particular ensure that the cavity is square.

Squareness can be checked by suitable means, e.g. spirit level, diagonal measurements, etc..

The side walls of the cavity must be flush.

The minimum thickness of side walls and the top wall must be 5/8" (16 mm).

The minimum thickness of toe kick panel must be 1/2" (13 mm).

A thickness of 3/4" (19 mm) is recommended.

Furniture/fixtures

The new appliance is screwed securely to adjacent and overhead furniture/fixtures.

For this reason it is essential that all attachable furniture/ fixtures are connected securely to the base or the wall by suitable means.

Base
m	WARNING	m

A fully-load appliance is very heavy – for the loadbearing capacity at least see the following table:

BM (Bottom Mount) 36" approx. 1200 Ibs / 540 kg

To ensure that the appliance is installed securely and functions properly, the base must be flat and level.

The base must be made of a hard, rigid material.

The installation area must be the same height as the rest of the room.

On account of the heavy weight of a fully loaded appliance, a load-bearing base is required. If in doubt, contact an architect or a building expert.

Connecting the power
m	WARNING	m

Electrical Shock Hazard

–Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

–Do not remove ground prong.

–Do not use an adapter.

–Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

The appliance comes with a 3-wire power supply cord, UL listed in the USA.

The appliance requires a 3-wire receptacle.

The receptacle must be installed by a licensed electrician only.

The socket must be fused with a 10 to 16 A fuse. Please observe in this coherence the following table:

Appliance	Maximum load at one time

Bottom Freezer 36“	6.0 Ampere

Orient ground prong to the bottom as shown in the pictures.

For the installation position of the receptacle see “Installation dimensions”.

Additional grounding procedure

Some local regulations may require a separate ground. In such cases, the required accessory ground wire, clamp and screw must be purchased separately.

Never ground the appliance to plastic plumbing lines, gas lines or water pipes.

Grounding instruction

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of

a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for the electric current.


m	WARNING	m

Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor may result in electric shock. Have the appliance checked by a qualified electrician or service technician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance has been properly grounded.

Connecting the water
m	CAUTION	m

Only connect the appliance to drinking water!

A cold water connection is required for operation of the automatic ice maker. The water pressure must be between 25 and 120 p.s.i. (1.72–8.25 bar). The installation must comply with local plumbing regulations.

A separate shut-off valve must be installed for the appliance water connection.

The shut-off valve for the water connection must not be behind the appliance. It is recommended to place the shutoff valve directly next to the appliance (base unit) or in another easily accessible location.

When installing the water connection, observe the permitted installation areas for the pipe. For the permitted installation areas and dimensions see “Installation dimensions”.

The supply pipe can be located at the side on the right (a), at the side on the left (b) or underneath (c).

Maximum outer diameter of	13/ " (10 mm).
the water pipe (without fittings):	13/ " (10 mm).
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Attach a separate shut-off valve for the water connection in a suitable, easily accessible location.

Do not use a self-piercing valve!

Installation dimensions

Single installation

Legend:

AArea for installation of the power connection

BArea for installation of the water connection

DOpening depth of niche, depending on kitchen design D = 24" (610 mm) minimum

NOTE: Cavity must be suare.

Side wall of the cavity must be flush

Appliance dimensions

Legend:		e)	Unit dimensions
a)	Adjustment in levelling legs +13/8" (35 mm) / –1/2" (13 mm).	f)	Wooden door panel dimensions
b)	Dimensions may vary.
d)	This dimension may vary depending on installation, panel
	thickness and kitchen hardware.

Required accessories and tools

Supplied accessories

–Installation instructions

–Operating instructions

–Installation kit

Optional accessories

Extreme Combination Side-by-Side Heating kit

If the gap between the appliances is less than 6" (160 mm).

Other required accessories from specialist outlets

Ice maker installation kit 1/4" OD copper line

For connecting appliances which require water, e.g. for an ice maker.

Maximum outer diameter of the water pipe

(without fittings):	13/ " (10 mm).
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Tools

–Cordless screwdriver T20

–Torx screwdriver T20

–Torx bit T20 + magnetic holder

–5/16" (8 mm) hex nut driver

–Wood drills in different sizes

–Open end wrench 1/2" (SW 13 mm)

–Multigrip pliers

–Adjustable wrench

–Cutter with adjustable blade

–Metal tape measure

–Square

–Spirit level length 2' (60 cm) and 4' (1,2 m)

–Marking-out level, length at least 4' (1.2 m) for individual appliances or 7' (2.0 m) for Side-by-Side installation

Other

–Stepladder

–Dolly, hand truck

–Hammer drill for drilling holes in wall or floor

–Bits according suitable for material and in different sizes

–Wooden beam (cross section min. 3" x 4"

(75 x 100 mm²) as an alternative tilt protection, length according to the width of the installation cavity

–Wooden screws in different sizes

–Thin (max. 1/16" (1.5 mm)), suitable material to protect the floor from damage (e.g. lino)

–Suitable material for covering and protecting furniture (e.g. protective sheets)

–Adhesive tape

NOTE

Before using, check whether the removed adhesive tape leaves adhesive residue on the work surfaces! Otherwise do not use on high-quality work surfaces.

Installation instructions

1.Checking the installation cavity

m CAUTION m

To ensure a safe, trouble-free installation and an optimum overall view of the subsequent furniture front, thoroughly check that the installation cavity complies with the installation requirements.

Before starting the installation, check that the installation cavity complies with all requirements for a safe and troublefree installation.

Check the base.

Follow the instructions in the section on “Installation location”.

Check the dimensions of the cavity.

Check that the cavity is square.

Check location of the socket.

Also follow the instructions in the section on “Connecting the power” and in the section on “Installation dimensions”.

Check location of the water connection (only for appliances with ice maker).

Also follow the instructions in the section on “Connecting the water”.

Check attachment of the adjacent furniture/fixtures. All furniture parts in the vicinity of the appliance must be connected securely to the wall.

Check that adjacent furniture/fixtures do not collide (door opening angle).”

2.Transport of the appliance

m CAUTION m

The appliance is very heavy. Be careful, otherwise people who are helping may be injured or the appliance may be damaged.

Transport the appliance to a suitable installation location with suitable means of transportation (trolley, lifting truck or hand-driven truck).

Secure the appliance during transportation to prevent it from overturning.

The appliance is 84“ (2134 mm) tall. If the appliance cannot be transported in an upright position due to the structural conditions, the appliance can be transported horizontally.

When erecting the appliance, observe the required minimum height at the installation location according to the following table:

Erection via appliance rear Erection via appliance side panel

86“ / 2185 mm

Never put the appliance up via its side!

3.Removing the packaging


m	WARNING	m

–The appliance may tip over while it is being unpacked.

–The appliance is very heavy.

–When opening the appliance door, the appliance may tip forwards.

Be careful, otherwise people who are helping may be injured or the appliance may be damaged.

To protect the base from damage during installation:

Attach a residual piece of carpet, lino, etc. to the floor with adhesive tape in front of the intended installation location.

Move the appliance with a hand truck securely.

Remove transportation packaging:

–Using adhesive tape, attach the power cord to the back of the appliance.

–Remove transportation protection devices and lift appliance off the pallet – appliance is very heavy!

–Remove accessories from the outside of the appliance.

–Keep adhesive tape which was used to attach the supplied accessories to the appliance.

It is used subsequently for attaching the edge protection to the cavity walls (see Section 8.).

–Carefully open the appliance – risk of tipping over – and remove accessories and installation materials from inside the appliance. Close doors again!


m	CAUTION	m

Do not remove transportation protection device (A) from the underside of the freezer compartment drawer.

Do not damage finger guard (B) while performing the following steps.

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.

B B

Check appliance for damage in transit.

Do not install the appliance if it is visibly damaged. If in doubt, contact your dealer.


m	CAUTION	m

Care should be taken when closing the door. The folding rail attached to the door of the refrigerator compartment has to be folded if the door are closed.

Risk of damage!

4.Installation preparation

Unpack installation materials and accessories.

To improve allocation to the work steps, the packages are identified differently.

To do this, comply with the overview sheet attached to the appliance!

5.Preparing the installation cavity


m	WARNING	m

Assure that there are no electrical wires or plumbing in the area which the screws could penetrate.

Risk of injury and damage!

NOTE

–2 anti-tip-angles are required for each appliance.

–The supplied set contains fastening screws for various applications. Select the fastening screws according to the local conditions.

The anti-tip-angles must have a minimum length of 41/8” (105 mm) over the appliance to ensure a secure stand of the appliance.

If this minimum length cannot be observed for structural conditions it is possible to do this by fastening a spacer behind the anti-tip angle, e. g. a sufficiently dimensioned wood plank.

The length of the plank should correspond to the width of the installation niche!

Specify the attachment points of the anti-tip-angles.

Specify the detailed dimensions according to the section on “Installation dimensions”.

Attach the anti-tip-angles completely. Be sure screws hold tight.

Fastening with wood screws

Fastening with dowels and screws
m	CAUTION	m

Always wear safety glasses and other necessary protective devices or apparel when installing or working with anchors.

Risk of injury!

Not recommended for use in light-weight masonry material such as block or brick.

Not recommended for use in new concrete which has not had time to cure.

Do not use core drills to drill holes for this anchor.

6.Attaching an alternative anti-tip device

IMPORTANT NOTE

If the anti-tip brackets cannot be attached securely, an alternative anti-tip device can be attached. However, ensure that there is no play between the appliance and the anti-tip device.

If possible, always screw the wooden beam to existing studs on the rear panel of the cavity.

Saw the wooden beam (cross section min. 3" x 4") to the required length.

Length is equal to the width of the installation cavity!

NOTE

–If the installation cavity is deeper than the appliance, select a beam which has a larger cross section or attach 2 beams.

–The beam must cover the appliance by at least 2" (50.8 mm).

Mark the installation height (lower edge of the beam) on the rear panel of the cavity.

Select screws according to the thickness of the wooden beam: length = min. 2.5 x beam thickness, diameter #12 or #14.

NOTE

Specify the number of screws according to the cavity width, thereby ensuring that the beam can be attached securely.

According to the subsurface:

Locate wall studs near the rear panel of the cavity and mark drill holes in the beam

Fasten suitable dowel into the rear wall.

Predrill the wooden beam.

Attach the wooden beam to the rear panel of the cavity.

7.Preparing to connect the water

(only for appliances which require a water connection)


m	CAUTION	m

Turn off the main water tap to prevent damage caused by leaking water.

Attach the connecting pipe to the shut-off valve according to the instructions supplied by the manufacturer of the ice maker installation kit.

Install the connecting pipe.

Always observe the indicated gap dimensions to prevent damage to the connecting pipe when pushing in the appliance.

Attach the connecting pipe to the floor with adhesive tape.

8.Attaching the edge protection

To protect the corners of the installation cavity, attach the supplied protective brackets with adhesive tape.

9.Pushing the appliance into the installation cavity


m	CAUTION	m

Caution when pushing the appliance into the installation cavity.

–Do not damage the water pipe or power cord attached to the floor.

–Check finger guard on both sides when pushing the appliance into the cavity. Immediately after pushing the appliance into the cavity, check that it functions by opening and closing the doors.

NOTE

When the floor or the appliance is tilted in comparison to the installation cavity adjust height adjustable wheels before you move the appliance into the installation cavity.

Put the mains plug into the socket.

Prevent the power cord from becoming caught.

Tie a piece of string to the middle of the power cord and feed forwards under the appliance. When pushing in the appliance, pull the cable forwards.

Using adhesive tape, stick the power cord to the floor centrally behind the appliance approx. 15" (380 mm) away from the rear panel of the cavity.

Carefully push the appliance into the cavity. Insert appliance straight! Push in the appliance until the frame is situated on the cavity walls.

Remove the edge protection.

Remove transportation protection device from the underside of the freezer compartment drawer.

Check function of the finger guard.

Open and close both doors of the refrigerator compartment. The finger guard must slide smoothly in the gap between the appliance and cavity wall.

10.Removing stainless steel front panel from the freezer compartment drawer

Loosen and unscrew nuts on the top of the door.

However, do not turn the threaded bolts, otherwise the door will no longer be aligned.

Do not loosen the screws on the left and right fixing brackets. Do not unscrew the screws!

11.	Aligning the appliance

m	CAUTION	m

Never use a cordless screwdriver!

Risk of damage to the appliance.

NOTE

–Do not twist or jam the appliance inside the cavity! When unscrewing the height-adjustable feet, proceed gradually: Always alternate between left and right, left and right, etc..

–The adjustment of the rear feet is facilitated if the appliance is unloaded at the rear.

–If using a wooden beam as an alternative anti-tip device according to point 6 of this installation manual, rotate the appliance all the way towards the wooden beam.

Pull the bottom of the stainless steel front panel away from the door to remove the fixing brackets from the screws. Then lift the door off the threaded bolts.

Place fixing brackets only loosely into the plates.

Ensure that you do not lose them.

Remove base panel from the appliance.

Align the appliance with the furniture fronts.

The height-adjustable feet at the front and rear can all be adjusted from the front.

Front:	with open-ended wrench 1/ " (SW13)
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Rear:	with 5/ " (8 mm) hex nut driver via flexible shaft.
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A mark is attached to the appliance base and is used as a standard gage for height adjustment. When adjusting the height, align this mark at a height of 11/4" (32 mm) above the floor.

12. Attaching the appliance in the cavity

Unscrew the height-adjustable feet until the mark on

the base has reached the indicated guide dimension (11/4" / 32 mm).

NOTE

It is very important to comply with this dimension for the subsequent alignment of the furniture fronts.

Align the furniture fronts with the spirit level.

Before attaching the appliance in the cavity, check

–that the top and sides of the frame are situated on the cavity front,

–that the finger guard functions by opening and closing the two refrigerator compartment doors several times.

Open one door of the refrigerator compartment.

Pull finger guard all the way out of the gap between the appliance and cavity wall.

Screw the frame to the cavity wall through the gap between the door and carcass (3 screws).

Under the freezer compartment drawer screw the frame to the cavity wall (1 screw).

Open the other door of the refrigerator compartment and pull out the finger guard. Screw frame to the cavity wall (4 screws).

Push the finger guard through the frame recess into the gap between the appliance and cavity wall

13.Connecting the water to the appliance


m	CAUTION	m

When bending the water pipe, do not kink it, otherwise there is a risk of leaks and water damage.

NOTE

When connecting the water pipe to the solenoid valve of the appliance, follow the instructions supplied by the manufacturer of the ice maker installation kit enclosed with the installation manual.

Remove the cap from the appliance connection (1.).

Bend the water pipe according to the location of the connection on the appliance (2.).

Push the union nut and seal onto the water pipe.

Push the end of the water pipe into the appliance connection and screw on the union nut (3.). Tighten hand-tight.

Using the open-ended wrench, tighten the union nut. Do not overturn!

Open the shut-off valve and main water tap. Check the connection on the shut-off valve and on the appliance for leaks.

14. Attaching the toe kick panel


m	CAUTION	m

The maximum height of the toe kick panel is 4" from the top of the floor. Do not cover ventilation slots in the base panel. Risk of damage to the appliance.

If required, cut the toe kick panel to the required length.

Attach the base panel to the appliance.

Remove the protective film from the adhesive pads on the Velcro.

Fit the toe kick panel to the base panel and press firmly into place.

Remove base panel from the appliance.

Put on the base panel (do not screw on) and measure the difference in depth Y between the base panel and toe kick panel of the adjacent furniture.

Remove the base panel.

Loosen the brackets for attaching the base panel and push in all the way.

Bosch B36IT71SN/34 Installation Instruction

Pull out the brackets by the measured amount Y.

Screw the brackets tightly.

15.Attaching stainless steel front panel to the freezer compartment drawer

Hang stainless steel front panel over the threaded bolts.

Lift bottom of stainless steel front panel and push the fixing brackets down over the screws.

When the freezer compartment door is closed, check the depth of the stainless steel front panel with respect to the adjacent furniture front panels.

If the depth alignment is correct, tighten the screws on the fixing brackets.

Attach the base panel.

NOTE

If required, the toe kick panel can be screwed to the base panel. There are screw holes in the base panel near the Velcro.

 Screw nuts onto the threaded bolts on top of the door. Do not tighten yet.

 Check lateral alignment of the stainless steel front panel. If the lateral alignment is correct, tighten the nuts.

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