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Gaggenau
en Installation instruction
RC 462/472
RF 411/413
RF 461/463
RF 471
RW 414/
464
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Table of Content
Safety and warning information ........................... 4
Installation possibilities ........................................ 5
Stand alone appliance ............................................ 5
Side-by-Side set up ................................................ 5
Stand alone appliance with dividing wall ................. 5
Stand alone appliance as an end section
to a row of kitchen units .......................................... 5
Installing the appliance ........................................ 6
Installation location ................................................. 6
Atmosphere grades ................................................ 6
Stable installation .................................................... 6
Installation niche ..................................................... 6
Neighbouring kitchen furniture ................................ 6
Subsurface ............................................................. 6
Aligning the appliance ............................................. 7
Electrical connection ............................................ 7
1. Sliding the appliance into the
installation niche .................................... 14
2. Adjusting the appliance
in the niche ............................................ 15
3. Fastening the appliance to the
niche ceiling ........................................... 15
4. Fastening the appliance to the side wall
of the installation niche .......................... 16
5. Checking that the finger guard
moves easily .......................................... 16
1. Fastening the plinth strip ........................ 18
2. Aligning the base cover ......................... 18
3. Switching the appliance on for
the first time ........................................... 19
4. Preparing the furniture doors ................. 19
5. Loading the appliance door ................... 19
6. Removing positioning aids ..................... 20
7. Fastening the adjusting rib to the
furniture door ......................................... 20
8. Fastening the fixing rib to the
furniture door ......................................... 20
Water connection ................................................. 7
Dimensions of the installation niche .................... 8
Tools and accessories which are needed ........... 9
Scope of delivery .................................................... 9
Additional accessories ............................................ 9
Miscellaneous ......................................................... 9
Tools ...................................................................... 9
Installation manual ............................................... 10
1. Check the installation niche ................... 10
2. Removing the packaging ....................... 10
3. Transporting the appliance .................... 11
4. Installation preparation ........................... 11
5. Special installation steps ........................ 11
1. Attaching the anti-tipping brackets
to the wall .............................................. 12
2. Attaching alternative anti-tilt device ........ 13
9. Mounting the furniture door ................... 21
10. Screw on the lower fixing angle ............. 22
1. Fasten the finger protector .................... 23
2. Attaching the covers .............................. 23
3. Mounting the air seperator ..................... 24
4. Tensioning the hinge springs ................. 25
Special installation steps ..................................... 26
Changing over the door hinges ................. 26
Removing/changing the sealing mat ......... 28
Side-by-Side set up .................................. 29
Preparing the water connection ................ 31
Connecting the appliance to the
water supply ............................................. 31
Aligning ice and water dispenser .............. 32
Attaching covering strips .......................... 33
Setting the door opening angle ................. 34
3. Attaching the edge protectors ............... 13
4. Attaching the fastening sheets (lateral) ... 13
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Safety and warning information
These mounting instructions are designed to help you
install your new appliance.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for mounting which
has been improperly carried out. We recommend that you
allow a qualified specialist to set up and switch the
appliance on for the first time.
Following all information and keeping to the instructions are
preconditions for mounting and switching the appliance on
safely for the first time.
Keep the mounting instructions safe for use later on.
Before setting up and switching the appliance on for the
first time, read the mounting instructions fully and
thoroughly.
ã Warning
The appliances are very heavy and must be secured
from tipping when transporting, when mounting and
when operating. It is absolutely necessary to fit an antitip device.
Keep the doors closed until the appliance has been
mounted completely and secured according to the
instructions in these mounting instructions.
Because of the weight / dimensions of the appliance
and to minimise the risk of injuries and damage to the
appliance at least two persons are necessary to set-up
the appliance securely.
Use the appliances according to the prescribed
application.
Pull out the plug or remove the fuse before
commencing work on the appliance.
Only customer service may change the power cord
and carry out any other repairs. Improper installations
and repairs may put the user at considerable risk.
Apart from statutory national regulations, you should
stick to the connection terms relating to the local
electricity and water companies.
ã Caution
Setting up and mounting this appliance requires
extensive expertise in various trades (mechanics,
carpentry, plumbing, electrics).
It is the duty of the person setting the appliance up to
guarantee that it is set up and commissioned securely.
Mistakes in setting the appliance up and damage
resulting from this do not come under the warranty of
the manufacturer. Terms of guarantee are found in the
operating instructions of the appliances.
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Installation possibilities
Various installation possibilities are available.
These are only limited by the kitchen design and the finger
protector function.
Stand alone appliance
Side-by-Side set up
Stand alone appliance with dividing
wall
– When measuring the dividing wall for model 4, pay
attention to the thickness of the furniture front to be
mounted in order to avoid damage when opening
doors at the same time.
– If the distance between the appliances is less than
160 mm, the auxiliary side heater must be used.
For further information see section “Tools and
Accessories which are needed”.
– The minimum thickness of the dividing walls is 16 mm.
Stand alone appliance as an end
section to a row of kitchen units
If a side of the appliance is visible, use a side covering.
The side covering must be connected firmly to the wall, the
floor and the upper cupboards before the appliance is slid
into the installation niche.
The dimensions of the side covering are governed by the
opposing niche wall. During installation, make sure that the
installation niche has right angles and has the exact size
necessary for the appliance(s).
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Installing the appliance
Installation location
ã Caution:
The appliance is very heavy. Data relating to the
weight when empty is found in the following table:
Appliance Weight (empty)
Refrigerator 60.3 cm approx. 131 kg
Refrigerator 75.6 cm approx. 145 kg
Freezer 45.1 cm * approx. 109 kg
Freezer 60.3 cm * approx. 131 kg
Freezer 75.6 cm * approx. 145 kg
Wine storage cabinet 45.1 cm approx. 109 kg
Wine storage cabinet 60.3 cm approx. 131 kg
* without water and ice dispenser
The appliance should be installed in a dry, well ventilated
space.
The location should not be exposed to the direct sunlight
and should not lie next to a source of heat such as a cooker
or a radiator etc. If installation next to a source of heat
cannot be avoided, either a suitable insulating plate should
be used or you should keep to the following minimum
distances:
– 3 cm to electric or gas cookers.
– 30 cm to an oil-fired or solid-fuel cooker.
The floor of the installation location must not give way;
if required, reinforce floor. To ensure that the ice maker
functions correctly, the appliance must be upright.
The safest method of installing the appliance in a stable
position is to use the supplied anti-tilt brackets.
If the installation cavity is adequately stable and the
appliance can be attached securely to the upper and side
walls of the cavity, it may be possible to dispense with the
anti-tilt brackets. A prerequisite for this is always a firm
connection between the cavity and back wall!
In the case of doubt, the help of architect or specialist
builder should be enlisted.
Installation niche
It is important to keep to the stated dimensions of the
installation niche with a view to trouble-free fitting, and the
subsequent appearance of the kitchen furniture frontage.
Special care should be taken that the niche has right
angles. The side walls should not exhibit areas that stick
out, projections or unevenness.
You should determine the right angles of the installation
niche with appropriate means, e.g. by measuring diagonally
and by using a spirit level.
The side walls and the upper end of the installation niche
must be at least 16 mm thick.
Neighbouring kitchen furniture
The new appliance is screwed down tightly using parts of
the cabinet and the upper cabinet.
Care should therefore be taken, that all upper cabinets to
which something has been fastened are securely
connected to the subsurface or wall by appropriate means.
The minimum thickness of the base should be a minimum
of 19 mm.
Subsurface
Atmosphere grades
The climate class can be found on the rating plate.
The climate class indicates within which ambient
temperatures the appliance can be operated.
Climate class Permitted ambient
temperature
SN +10 °C to 32 °C
N +16 °C to 32 °C
ST +16 °C to 38 °C
T +16 °C to 43 °C
Stable installation
The appliance is very heavy and has a tendency to tilt
forwards when the appliance door is opened.
The appliance must not be switched on until there
is no possibility of the appliance tilting over.
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ã Caution:
A fully laden appliance is heavy, data relating to the
weight is found in the following table:
Appliance Weight (laden)
Refrigerator 60.3 cm approx. 400 kg
Refrigerator 75.6 cm approx. 500 kg
Freezer 45.1 cm * approx. 250 kg
Freezer 60.3 cm * approx. 350 kg
Freezer 75.6 cm * approx. 425 kg
Wine storage cabinet 45.1 cm approx. 245 kg
Wine storage cabinet 60.3 cm approx. 310 kg
* without water and ice dispenser
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Water connection
The subsurface must be level and even in order to ensure
that the appliance is securely installed and works correctly.
The subsurface must be made from a hard, non-flexible
material.
The floor of the installation space must have the same
height as the rest of the space.
On account of the weight of a fully-laden appliance, it is
necessary to have a bearing subsurface. In the case of
doubt, the help of architect or specialist builder should be
enlisted.
Aligning the appliance
To ensure that the appliance functions correctly, it must be
set level with a spirit level.
If the appliance is not level, water may flow out of the ice
maker, ice cubes may be irregular or the doors may not
close properly.
Electrical connection
The socket must be near the appliance and also freely
accessible following installation of the appliance.
The appliance complies with the protection class I.
Connect the appliance to 220-240 V/50 Hz alternating
current via a correctly installed socket with protective
conductor. The socket must be fused with a 10 to 16 A
fuse.
For appliances operated in non-European countries, check
whether the stated voltage and current type match the
values of your mains supply match the values of the mains
supply. These specifications can be found on the rating
plate.
ã Warning:
Never connect the appliance to electronic energy
saver plugs. Our appliances can be used with mains
and sine-controlled inverters.
Mains-controlled inverters are used for photovoltaic
systems which are connected directly to the power
supply system.
Sine-controlled inverters must be used for isolated
applications (e.g. on ships or in mountain lodges)
which are not connected directly to the national grid.
The water may be connected only by a competent fitter
according to the local regulations of the appropriate water
supply company.
The tap must be near the appliance and also freely
accessible following installation of the appliance.
The enclosed hose set is 2 metres long.
ã Caution:
Use only the enclosed hose set or a hose set purchased
from customer service for connection to the drinking water
mains.
Do not use existing or already used hose sets.
Connect the appliance to a drinking water line only:
– Minimum pressure: 0.2 Mpa (2 bar)
– Maximum pressure: 0.8 Mpa (8 bar)
– If the pressure is above 0.8 MPa (8 bar): install
a pressure limiter between drinking water connection
and hose set.
A separate shut-off valve should be installed in the coldwater inflow. The shut-off valve should not be located
behind the appliance. It is recommended that you mount
the shut-off valve directly next to the appliance or at another
place which is easily accessible.
When installing the water connection, pay attention to the
permissible installation area for the water mains. For more
information concerning the permissible installation areas,
see the section “Dimensions of the Installation Niche”.
For connection to the drinking water mains use only water
pipes which are suitable for drinking water. Observe
national regulations and the connection conditions of the
local water supply companies.
Note:
The maximum outside diameter of the water mains
(without connecting pieces) is 10 mm.
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Dimensions of the installation niche
Important:
The lateral niche walls must be
completely even and free from bumps.
If the niche is formed as a separate part,
the side walls must be completely even
up to a depth of at least 100 mm and
free from bumps.
Appliance X
451 mm 457 mm
603 mm 610 mm
756 mm 762 mm
Key:
A Area for installation of the water connection
B Area for installation of the electric current
C Depth of the installation niche, depending on the kitchen design
C = 610 mm minimum!
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Tools and accessories
which are needed
Scope of delivery
– Installation manual
– Operating instructions
– Installation accessories
Additional accessories
Installation accessories for side-by-side installation
For permanent connection of two appliances, e.g. a freezer
next to a refrigerator.
Lateral additional heating
Necessary when the distance between two appliances is
less than 160 mm.
Connecting element for furniture doors
For connecting two furniture doors (see explanation in
Section “4. Preparing the furniture doors”). It can be used
for standard height furniture doors without any preparation
work.
Miscellaneous
–Step ladder
– Trolley, wheelbarrow or sack barrow
– Hammer drill for drilling holes into the wall and floor
– Various size drills for various materials
– Wood plank, (min. 8 x 10 cm) as an alternative anti-tip
device. Length should correspond to the width of the
installation niche.
– Various size wood screws
– Screw (M8, at least 80 mm long), nut
– Thin (1.5 mm), material suitable for protecting the floor
against damage (e.g. linoleum)
– Suitable material for covering and protecting the
cabinets (e.g. protective film)
– 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.
Tools
Rechargeable screwdriver
T20 Torx-bit + magnetic
holder
T20 Torx screwdriver
8 mm socket wrench
Various size drills
Fixed spanner SW 13 mm
Water pump pliers
Adjustable spanner
Knife with an adjustable
blade
Metal tape measure, folding
ruler
Angle of contact
60 cm and 120 cm spirit
levels
Level, min. 120 cm long
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Installation manual
The following mounting instructions describe mounting
steps for various appliance models.
Therefore, deviations may occur from that shown in the
diagrams.
Reference is made to specific mounting steps for individual
appliances.
1. Check the installation niche
Caution:
Before starting the installation, check carefully that
the installation cavity meets the require-ments for
a secure and trouble-free installation:
1. Check the subsurface.
Follow the notes in the section “Installing the
appliance”.
2. Check the dimensions of the niche.
3. Re-examine whether the niche has right angles.
4. Re-examine
Additionally follow the instructions in the sections
“Electrical connection” and “Dimensions of the
installation niche”.
5. Check the positioning of the water connection
(for appliances with ice maker)
Additionally follow the instructions in the sections
“Water connection” and “Dimensions of the installation
niche”.
6. Re-examine the stability and fastening of the
neighbouring cabinet parts. All cabinet parts in the
vicinity of the appliance have to be firmly connected to
the wall.
7. Re-examine that when opening the appliance door,
it does
(for door opening angle).
the
positioning of the plug.
not collide with
neighbouring kitchen parts
2. Removing the packaging
Warning:
– The appliance could tip over when unpacking.
– The appliance could tip over when the appliance
door is opened.
– The appliance is very heavy.
Risk of personal injury and damage to the appliance!
Note:
Check the appliance for damage. Do not install the
appliance if there is visible damage. If there are queries,
please contact the dealer.
To protect the subsurface from damage whilst installing:
1. Place cardboard or plywood under the appliance.
2. Remove packaging
knife so as not to damage the surface of the appliance.
3. 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
“B / 1. Sliding the appliance into the installation
niche”).
4. Remove transportation protection devices (a) and lift
appliance off the pallet – appliance is very heavy!
rton. Be careful when using the
ca
a
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5. Carefully open the appliance – risk of tipping over –
and r
emove
accessories and installation materials from
inside the appliance. Close the door again.
Note:
Only remove the transporting securing units with which
the slide-in bases and the storage compartments in
the appliance are protected after completing the
installation as otherwise, parts could be damaged.
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3. Transporting the appliance
4. Installation preparation
ã Warning:
The appliance is very heavy. Handle it carefully, as
otherwise people helping to lift it could be hurt or the
appliance could be damaged.
The appliance has a height of 212.6 cm. If it is not possible
to support the appliance in a vertical position because of
the structure of the building, the appliance can be
transported on its side.
Note:
Never put the appliance up via its side! Risk of damage to
the appliance.
When putting the appliance up, pay attention to the
minimum height that is required at the assembly location
according to the following table.
Putting the appliance
up on via its back side
Minimum height
218.5 cm
Note:
Never push means of transportation under the front of the
appliance. Risk of damage to the appliance
Putting the appliance up
via its side wall
Never put the appliance
up via its side!
Unpack installation materials and accessories.
To simplify installation, the packages are identified with
labels A, B, C and D corresponding with the manual
sections.
5. Special installation steps
This symbol indicates that additional steps need to be
taken before proceeding to the next chapter.
Special installation steps are described after section D.
– Exchanging the door hinges see
“Changing over the door hinges”.
– Sealing mat, see “Removing/changing
the sealing mat”.
– Side-by-Side set up see “Side-by-Side
set up”.
– Water connection see “Preparing the
water connection“ and „Connecting
the appliance to the water supply”.
– Ice water dispenser, see “Aligning ice
and water dispenser”.
– Cover strips for the wine cooler, see
“Attaching covering strips”
– Door opening angle see “Setting the
door opening angle”.
1. Transport the appliance with an aid to transport which
is suitable (sack barrow, trolley or wheelbarrow).
2. When transporting, secure the appliance from being
tipped.
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1. Attaching the anti-tipping brackets
to the wall
ã Warning:
Ensure that in the wall area there are no electrical
wires or pipes which could be damaged by pipes.
Risk of injury or damage!
ã Warning:
When installing or working with floor anchors always
use protective glasses and other protective
equipment or protective clothing – risk of injury!
Notes:
– Each appliance requires 2 anti-tilt brackets.
– The set supplied, contains fastening screws for various
subsurfaces. Select the fastening screws
corresponding to the local conditions.
– A total of 2 anti-tilt brackets are used for a side-by-side
installation.
– If the anti-tilt brackets, and therefore the appliance,
cannot be securely attached with the supplied
fastening screws, another suitable method must be
used to attach the appliance securely.
– If a side-by-side set up of two appliances is envisaged,
the anti-tilt brackets are needed as installation aid.
Connect the appliances before the anti-tilt brackets
are fixed to the wall, see “Side-by-Side set up”.
The anti-tilt brackets (a) must overlap the appliance by at
least 105 mm to ensure that the appliance is stable.
If the minimum overlap cannot be observed due to
structural conditions, these can be overcome by the
attachment of a suitable device, e.g. an adequately
dimensioned beam (b) behind the brackets.
The length of the plank should correspond to the width of
the installation niche!
Important information concerning attachment with wall
plugs and screws:
– Not suitable for use in light-weight masonry such as
hollow blocks or tiles!
– Never use in fresh concrete which has not yet
hardened.
– Do not use spiral-flute counterbores (countersinking
tool) to drill the holes.
1. Determine the fastening points of the anti-tilt ribs.
Determine the actual dimensions according to the
section “Dimensions of the installation niche”.
2. Screw on the anti-tilt brackets tightly. Re-examine to
make sure that the screws are firmly tightened.
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2. Attaching alternative anti-tilt device
3. Attaching the edge protectors
Important note:
If the anti-tilt brackets cannot be securely attached,
a wooden beam can be used above the appliance as an
alternative anti-tilt device. Care should be taken that there
is not a gap between the appliance and the wooden beam.
As far as possible, always screw the wooden plank to the
rear wall of the niche.
1. Cut the wooden plank to the required length (cross
section min. 8 x 10 cm). The length should correspond
to the width of the installation niche!
Notes:
– If the installation niche is deeper than the appliance,
select a stronger beam or use two, one behind the
other.
– The plank must overlap the appliance by at least
50 mm.
To protect the edges of the installation cavity, it is
recommended to attach edge protection made of
a suitable material.
Attach the edge protection with the adhesive tape which
was used to attach the accessories to the appliance.
4. Attaching the fastening sheets
(lateral)
Attach the fastening sheets (lateral) to the appliance.
2. Mark the installation height (underside edge of the
plank) on the rear wall of the niche.
3. Select the screws according to the thickness of the
wooden plank: Length min. 2.5 x wood thickness,
diameter 12 or 14 mm.
Note:
Select the number of screws corresponding to the
niche width so that you ensure that the plank can be
securely mounted.
According to the subsurface:
4. Look for the supports on the rear wall of the niche and
mark the drill holes on the plank corresponding to the
position of the support.
or
5. Fasten suitable dowel into the rear wall.
6. Pre-drill.
7. Screw the plank onto the rear wall of the niche.
These are special installation steps.
Instructions are provided after section D.
– Exchanging the door hinges see
“Changing over the door hinges”.
– Sealing mat, see “Removing/changing
the sealing mat”.
– Side-by-Side set up see “Side-by-Side
set up”.
– Water connection see “Preparing the
water connection”.
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1. Sliding the appliance into the installation niche
ã Caution:
Be careful when sliding the appliance into the
installation niche. Do not damage the water
connection or power cord.
Note:
If the floor or appliance is skew in relation to the installation
niche, the height-adjustable wheels should be
correspondingly adjusted before sliding the appliance into
the niche.
1. Remove the base panelling.
2. Unscrew the height-adjustable feet at the back of the
appliance by approx. 10 mm.
3. Insert water connection line into the protective pipe on
the rear of the appliance.
ã Warning:
The appliance may tilt when the water connection
line is inserted into the protective pipe (a)!
4. Connect the power cord to the appliance.
5. Protect the mains lead from getting wedged under or
behind the appliance.
Recommended procedure:
a) Tie a piece of string onto the power cord and guide
the string forwards over the appliance. When
pushing the appliance into the cavity, pull the cable
with the string forward.
or
b) Fasten the power cord onto the backside and the
top of the appliance with adhesive tape.
6. Slide the appliance carefully into the niche.
7. Plug the mains plug into the socket.
8. Remove edge protection from the installation cavity
(if previously attached).
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2. Adjusting the appliance in the niche
Notes:
– To ensure that the appliance functions correctly,
it must be set level with a spirit level.
– Do not tip the appliance in the niche! When screwing
down the height adjustable feet, proceed step by step.
Lower by alternating left to right.
– The rear feet can be set easier when the appliance is
not loaded on the rear.
– When using a wooden plank as an alternative anti-tilt
mechanism of these mounting instructions, turn the
appliance as far as it will go against the wooden plank.
Do not bend against the wooden plank.
The positioning supports are set out for the following overall
strengths of the furniture doors to be mounted.
–19 mm
–38 mm
Re-examine the actual thickness of the doors to be
mounted in order where necessary, to be able to
compensate possible digressions.
1. Adjust the appliance to the existing furniture.
Keep the straight edge on the door, above the
positioning supports.
2. Unscrew the height-adjustable feet at the front of the
appliance until the mark on the base has reached the
indicated height (32 mm).
3. Align the appliance vertically using the feet at the back.
Use spirit level.
The height-adjustable feet on the front and rear can all be
adjusted from the front.
Front: with a fixed spanner SW 13 mm
Rear: with a 8 mm socket spanner with flexible
shaft. Use cordless screwdriver.
A mark (a) is made on the base of the appliance which
serves as a standard measurement for setting the height.
When setting the height, raise the mark to 32 mm above
the ground. This dimension is very important for the
subsequent adjustment of the cabinet frontage.
The assembly gauge (b) is used to set this
height correctly. The upper edge of the
gauge must be in alignment with the mark
on the appliance.
3. Fastening the appliance to the
niche ceiling
Note:
It is essential to attach the appliance to the ceiling of the
cavity.
1. Screw on the front bars of the fastening sheets (above)
with the upper cabinets.
2. If there is a large crack available above the appliance,
integrate a wooden plank above the appliance and pay
attention that the crack is completely filled.
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3. If there enough room on the top of the appliance fix the
the lateral bars of the fastening sheets (above) to the
side of the niche.
Shorten the fitting strip (a) to fill the gap.
4.
Note: The appliance will be damaged if the fitting strip
is too long.
.
5. Press connection ribs (a) into the covering ribs.
6. Attach the covering ribs (b) onto the fastening sheets
(above),
Note:
If the installation is side-by-side, connect the cover rails of
both appliances using the bolt from the installation
accessories for side-by-side installation.
4. Fastening the appliance to the side
wall of the installation niche
Screw on the bars of the fastening sheets (lateral) with the
cabinet parts located next to them.
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Note:
In the case of a Side-by-Side in
step is not possible. These parts have bee
stallation this installation
n removed.
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5. Checking that the finger guard
moves easily
It is now essential to check that the finger guard moves
easily. At a later time any required corrections will be more
difficult.
Notes:
– The supplied finger protector can be used for both
sides of the hinges.
– Because of different installation possibilities, the finger
protector has to be shortened to the required length.
1. Shorten the finger protector at the upper side above
the covering strip by 55 mm (1.).
2. Push the cut-off remnant on the hinge side into the gap
between the appliance and cavity wall.
The part must be easy to push in and pull out (2.)!
These is a special installation step.
Instructions are provided after section D.
– Water connection see “Connecting the
appliance to the water supply”.
3. Ensure smooth running at all positions of the door (3.).
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1. Fastening the plinth strip
2. Aligning the base cover
Note:
Never cover the ventilation cracks in the base panelling.
Risk of damage to the appliance.
Nominal dimensions to be observed:
1. Where necessary, cut the base strip to the required
length.
2. Place base cover on the appliance (do not screw on).
1. Place base cover on the appliance (do not screw on).
2. Measure the difference in depth A between the base
panelling and the base strip of the adjacent lower
cabinets.
3. Remove the base panelling again.
4. Adjust the brackets (a) to the dimensions A and
tighten.
3. Take the protective film off from the adhesive pads on
the Velcro strip.
4. Put the base strip onto the base panelling and push
firmly.
5. Base strip can be screwed to the base cover from
behind. There are holes in the base cover for this
purpose.
5. Fasten the base panelling.
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3. Switching the appliance on for the
first time
The appliance should now be switched on for the first time
in order to ensure the accuracy of the following mounting
steps and with it, the appearance of the entire kitchen
frontage.
1. Open the appliance door.
2. Actuate the appliance’s On/Off button.
Only for appliances with a water connection:
In the case of possible damage of the water mains, keep
the shut-off tap closed in order to avoid the risk of damage
from water coming out.
4. Preparing the furniture doors
Important note:
When working on the furniture doors, care should be taken
to the following:
– Always carry out screwing job s o n the most s t a ble p a r t
of the furniture door. Never screw into fillings or similar
areas.
– Always selects screws with a length smaller than the
thickness of the cabinet front.
– Protect the surfaces of the furniture doors during
installation against damage.
The overall weight of the furniture door including the handle
should not exceed the following values:
Appliance width Overall width of the furniture door
45.1 cm 20 kg (8.5 kg *)
60.3 cm 25 kg (14.5 kg *)
75.6 cm 29 kg
This metal strip is available from your dealer as an
installation accessory (Connection element for furniture
doors). For further information see section “Tools and
Accessories which are needed”.
Note:
The instructions for carrying out this work step can be
found in the separate installation instructions for this
accessory.
Important information for furniture doors with cutout
(appliances with ice and water dispenser, wine storage
cabinets):
The cut edges of the door cutout must be protected before
humidity penetrates. To do this, use the means suitable
for the material and the shape of the furniture door
(e.g. edge veneer, edge sealant).
5. Loading the appliance door
When attaching the furniture doors it is recommended to
load the storage sections in the door with weights in order
to ensure that the when adjusting crack dimensions turn
out to be as precise as possible.
Loading recommendations:
* Wine storage compartment
Instead of one large door, two furniture doors can be
mounted next to each other in the case of appliances with
a width of 76 and 91 cm. These furniture doors are then
connected using a metal strip on the rear.
Appliance width Loading of the appliance door
45.1 cm 10 kg
60.3 cm 15 kg
75.6 cm 20 kg
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6. Removing positioning aids
Unscrew the positioning aids from the appliance door.
Note:
The positioning aids will still be needed in the course of
mounting.
7. Tightly screw the adjusting rib.
The minimum number of screws required for this
depends on the width of the furniture door.
7. Fastening the adjusting rib to the
furniture door
1. Measure distance A between the adjusting rail and the
furniture parts above.
Notes:
– One screw should be screwed in under the threaded
rod in each case.
– The adjusting rib has a various holes for different
furniture door design variations. Always carry out
screwing jobs on the most stable part of the furniture
door.
8. Fastening the fixing rib to the
furniture door
1. Hang the furniture door on the threaded rod (a).
2. Adjust the furniture door using the threaded rod (Torx
screwdriver)
Re-examine the dimensions of the crack continuously.
To do this, use the assembly gauge (b).
2. Loosen the two nuts (a) and remove the adjusting rib
(b).
3. Mark this value A on the rear side of the furniture door.
4. Determine the middle of the door and label it.
5. Rest the adjusting rib on the furniture door and align to
the markings. Mark the drill holes.
6. Pre-drill the holes.
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3. Transfer the position of the fastening screws on the
outer edge of the appliance door to the furniture door
and mark.
4. Remove furniture door.
5. On both lengths of the furniture door, draw a parallel
with the help of the positioning aid.
9. Mounting the furniture door
Note:
Now attach the door handles which should have been
screwed from behind!
1. Remove fixing bracket (a) from the appliance door.
To do this, loosen the fastening screws (b) only.
2. Insert the removed fixing brackets (a) into the fixing ribs
(b) on the furniture door.
6. Lengthen the markings to the parallels using an angle
of contact.
7. Apply the fixing ribs (b) and mark out the holes.
8. Pre-drill the holes.
9. Screw on the fixing ribs (b).
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3. Open the appliance door.
4. Hang furniture door with the adjusting rail onto the
threaded rods (1.).
5. Lower furniture door and push the fixing brackets
down over the fastening screws on the appliance
door (2.).
6. Adjust the furniture door using the threaded rod (Torx
screwdriver) Re-examine the dimensions of the crack
continuously.
7. Close the door and re-examine to make sure that the
depth of the cabinet frontage corresponds with the
adjacent lying fronts. Correct if necessary.
8. Tighten the fixing anglescrews in order to fix the depth
adjustment.
9. Close the door and check the lateral adjustment.
Correct the adjustment by lightly banging on the edge
of the open door by hand.
10. Screw nuts onto the threaded rods of the adjusting rail
and tighten! This way, the lateral adjustment of the
door is fixed.
10. Screw on the lower fixing angle
The lateral adjustment of the door is fixed through the lower
fastening angles.
The number of the lower fastening angles depends on the
width and the design of the furniture door.
Screw on lower bracket. Pre-drill holes into the furniture
door!
1. Loosen screw.
2. Push bracket over the screw.
3. Check the lateral position of the door.
4. Screw in the wood screws.
5. Tighten the screws.
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6. Insert the coverings via the fixing angle.
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1. Fasten the finger protector
1. When positioning the finger protector at the door,
ensure that the fixing holes in the cover strip
correspond with the boreholes in the fixing brackets.
Mark now the bottom edge of the finger protector and
shorten accordingly.
4. Attach the finger protector with the screws on the
fixing brackets.
5. Test functioning and smooth running of the finger
protector by repeatedly opening and closing the door.
2. Push the finger protector into the gap between the
appliance and the niche wall (1.).
3. Press the cover strip of the finger protector from top to
bottom between the front of the furniture and the door
of the appliance (2.). Ensure that the fixing holes in the
cover strip correspond with the boreholes in the fixing
brackets (3.)!
2. Attaching the covers
1. Attach the cover rail.
2. Attach the light switch cover.
The light switch cover can be screwed to the door.
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Only in the case of individual appliances:
1. Screw on the angle (a) for fastening the cover ribs.
2. Attach the cover ribs (c) to the fastening sheets (b) and
the angles (a).
3. Mounting the air separator
Using the air separator, air which is supplied and drawn
from the appliance is fed separately, in order to avoid
reduced operating capacity.
Only in the case of a side-by-side set up:
Only in the case of freezers with ice and water
dispenser:
Insert the cover rib in the crack between the appliances.
The cover rail is included in the installation accessories for
side-by-side installation.
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4. Tensioning the hinge springs
Turn the setting screw with a cross head screwdriver.
I = Spring tensioned
0 = Spring released
These are special installation steps.
Instructions are provided after section D.
– Ice water dispenser, see “Aligning ice
and water dispenser”.
– Cover strips for the wine cooler, see
“Attaching covering strips”
– Door opening angle see “Setting the
door opening angle”.
Installation of the appliance is now complete.
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Special installation steps
Changing over the door hinges
ã Warning:
Before carrying out any work to the door hinges,
release the spring pressure – risk of injury!
Notes:
– The door hinges cannot be exchanged in the case of
freezers with ice and water dispensers.
– It is easier to change over the door hinges if the
appliance is placed on its back (place transport pallet
underneath).
1. Release the spring pressure on the hinge.
In addition, set the screw from I to 0.
3. Unscrew the door.
4. Remove the hinges.
2. Remove the hinge covering.
5. Remove ventilation grille.
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6. Re-attach ventilation grille for the changed door
hinges.
7. Swap the hinge angle to the other side.
8. Attach ventilation grille.
A replacement part for the ventilation grille is enclosed with
the appliance for adjustment to the changed door hinges.
9. Swap the fixing parts on the door to the other side.
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10. Attach the hinges to the appliance.
Exchange the hinges crosswise!
11. Screw the door to the hinges.
Removing/changing the sealing mat
Freezers are fitted with a sealing mat at the factory
for side-by-side installation.
If a single appliance is installed, the sealing mat is not
required and can be removed.
The sealing mat is essential for side-by-side installation.
If the door hinges were fitted to the other side of the door,
the sealing mat must be attached to the other appliance.
Always attach sealing mat to the right side of the appliance
situated on the left.
12. Tighten the screw. In addition, set the screw
from I to 0.
13. Attach the hinge covers.
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Side-by-Side set up
If a side-by-side set up of two appliances is envisaged,
connect the two appliances to one another now.
1. Unpack the installation accessories for side-by-side
installation and check that none of the accessories
is missing.
Keep ready the anti-tilt brackets as an installation aid.
3. Unscrewing the base panelling.
Notes:
– Freezers are fitted with a sealing mat at the factory
for side-by-side installation.
In this case continue with Step 6.
– Always attach sealing mat to the right side of the
appliance situated on the left.
4. Place sealing mat on the appliance and secure with the
attachment pins.
2. Place appliances side-by-side in the planned
installation configuration.
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5. Screw the connection clamps from the installation
accessories for side-by-side installation to the side of
both appliances. Note the position of the clamps!
7. Push the appliances together until the angle brackets
interlock.
8. Insert pins through the angle brackets.
9. Push front of appliances completely together.
6. Screw the angle brackets from the installation
accessories for side-by-side installation to the handle
side of both appliances.
10. Unscrew screws from the top of the appliance and in
their place screw on the anti-tilt brackets as
installation aid.
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11. Press appliances completely together by gripping the
installation aids with water pump pliers.
12. When the appliances have been pushed completely
together, push the bar from above through the
connection clamps.
13. Press appliances completely together by gripping the
appliance base with water pump pliers.
14. When the appliances have been pushed completely
together, push the bar from the front through the
connection clamps. Use a suitable tool to insert the bar
all the way.
Preparing the water connection
(only for appliances which require a water connection)
Note:
Turn off the main water tap in order to avoid damage from
escaping water.
1. Insert filter screen into the filter housing.
2. Place seal in the filter housing and connect to the tap
(¾" threaded connection)
3. Using an open-end wrench, connect water supply
hose with seal to the filter housing.
15. Remove installation aids.
4. Lay the connection pipe. Always keep to the given
installed area in order to avoid damaging the
connection pipe when sliding the appliance in later.
Connecting the appliance to the water
supply
Note:
Do not kink the connection pipe when bending it, otherwise
there is a risk of leaks and water damage.
1. Remove the plugs from the appliance connection (1.).
2. Lay the water hose such that it ends at the appliance
connection (2.).
3. Slide the union nut and the sealing element onto the
water hose.
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4. Attach the water hose to the appliance connection and
screw on the union nut (3.). Screw tightly, using
manual force.
5. Screw the union nut tightly using the fixed spanner.
Do not over tighten!
6. Push water hose back as far as possible into the
protective pipe (4.).
Aligning ice and water dispenser
(only in the case of freezers with ice and water
dispenser)
Note:
Avoid misaligning the door while aligning the ice and water
dispenser!
The ice and water dispenser can be adjusted within the
section of the furniture door. In this way, it is possible to
undertake parallel adjustment to the furniture door in order
to achieve an optimal overall impression.
The gap must be exactly the same all the way round (a)
and
the front surface of the ice and water dispenser must be
aligned exactly parallel with the door front (b).
7. Turn the shut-off valve and the main water tap.
8. Re-examine the points of connection at the shut-off
valve and the appliance connection for leaks.
ã Warning
There must be no leaking water! If required, tighten the
threaded connections with a higher torque.
9. Close the shut-off valve.
Aligning ice and water dispenser:
1. Loosen the nuts on the 4 setting screws with
a wrench.
2. Use a Torx screwdriver to align the depth of the ice and
water dispenser on the setting screws.
Use a ruler as positioning aid.
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3. By moving by hand align the ice and water dispenser
exactly lateral and in the higth to ensure that the gap is
exactly the same all the way around.
4. Retighten the nuts on the setting screws to fix the
adjustment.
Attaching covering strips
(only for the wine storage cabinet)
1. In certain circumstances, if the frame width is narrow,
the side of the covering strip has to be shortened.
To determine the required length of the side, lay trial
pieces next to the covering strip.
2. Slide the covering strips on the longitudinal side into
the gap between the furniture door (a) and the glass
pane (b).
5. Slide in the covering frame provisionally to check the
adjustment.
The lateral spacing around the ice and water dispenser
must be exactly the same. Correct if necessary.
6. Slide in the covering frame and push firmly.
7. Insert the covers.
8. Insert the water capture bowl.
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3. Cut the covering strips of the shortest sides to the
required length.
4. Push cover strips into the gap between the furniture
door (a) and glass pane (b).
Setting the door opening angle
According to the set up conditions, it may be necessary to
limit the door opening angle. A door opening angle of 115°
is set at the factory.
To set the door opening angle to 90°:
1. Open the door to 90°.
2. Drive in the stop pin with a hammer.
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