Installation
Instructions
For Fully Integrated NoFrost
Combined Refrigerator-Freezers
Instructions
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Pour le réfrigérateurs-congélateurs
combinés NoFrost encastrés,
pour une utilisation intégrée
Instrucciones
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Para combinados frigorífico-
congelador NoFrost incorporados,
para uso integrado
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HC 20
7081 403-00
IMPORTANT
PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW
THESE INSTRUCTIONS
These instructions contain Warning and Caution
statements. This information is important for safe
and efficient installation.
Always read and follow all Warning and Caution
statements!
Warning indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT
This highlights information that is especially
relevant to a problem-free installation.
Make sure incoming voltage is the same as the unit
rating.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal
injury, installation work and electrical wiring must
be done by a qualified electrician in accordance
with all applicable codes and standards, including
fire-rated construction.
TO THE INSTALLER
It is very important that the guidelines and
instructions are followed in the manual to ensure
proper installation and operation of the unit. The
Installation Guidelines section contains important
information for making sure the installation is
correct. Read and understand all the information
in the Installation Guidelines, and in this manual
before the unit is installed.
Always wear protective devices such
as protective gloves and eye shields
when installing the appliance. Also use
hearing protection when drilling holes into
concrete floors.
Contents Page
Planning Information
Unit dimensions .............................................. 4
Unit Venting ..................................................... 4
Cabinet opening dimensions .......................... 5
Framed cabinet ............................................... 6
Panel Dimensions -
Framed Cabinet Design .................................. 7
Frameless cabinet ........................................... 8
Panel Dimensions -
Frameless Cabinet Design ............................. 9
Blocking For Safety
Mounting the anti - tipping device on concrete
floors ............................................................. 10
Mounting the anti - tipping device on wooden
floors ............................................................. 11
Mounting the anti tipping device at cabinets
deeper than 24" ............................................ 11
Ice Maker
Safety instructions and warnings .................. 12
Water connection .......................................... 12
Cover strips ................................................... 12
Connection to the water supply .................... 13
Installation
Leveling the Refrigerator .............................. 14
Fasten the appliance in the recess
Before mounting the door panels ................. 14
Mounting the attachment brackets
onto the door panels
Mounting the freezer drawer panels ............. 16
Mounting the refrigerator door panels
Mounting the ventilation grille ....................... 18
..................................... 15
............... 14
...... 16-18
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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
Area Requirements
Verify the following:
• Floors can support refrigerator’s weight plus
approximately 1200 pounds (544 kg) of food
weight.
• Finished kitchen floor height is level. Refrigerator
must be adjusted 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 refrigerator-freezer next to any
other refrigerator. Installing this refrigerator-freezer
next to any other refrigerator or freezer can cause
condensation or cause damage to the appliance.
Electrical Requirement
If codes require a separate grounding circuit to be
used, have a qualified electrician install the circuit.
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.
To protect the refrigerator from possible
damage, allow the appliance to stand 1/2 to
1 hour in place before turning the electricity
on. This allows the refrigerant and system
lubrication to reach equilibrium.
Customer’s Responsibility
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz, 15 Amp 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.
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.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
• Electrically ground refrigerator.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Failure to follow these instructions
could result in fire or electrical shock.
Blocking For Safety
The anti-tip bracket 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.
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PLANNING INFORMATION
Unit Dimensions - Figure 1
A = 3" (76 mm)
B = 79-13/16" (2027 mm)
Figure 1
C = 35-13/16" (910 mm)
D = 3" (76 mm)
E = 24" (610 mm)
G = 42-7/16" (1078 mm)
H = 37-1/8" (943 mm)
Unit Venting - Figure 3
HC 20 appliances do not require any ventilation
openings in the cabinet. The required airflow is
directed through the toe kick area.
Door swing clearence - Figure 2
Please allow for door swing clearance at locations
next to a wall.
The illustrated measurement is without mounted
front panels. Be sure to add your panel thickness
and handle depth to this measurement in order to
avoid interferences.
Figure 3
It is important to use the provided cover grille for
the ventilation opening. This opening must not be
covered with a cabinet base.
Figure 2
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PLANNING INFORMATION
Cabinet Opening Dimensions - Figure 4
Cabinet
Height C
80" 24 3/4" 24"
84" 24 3/4" 24"
Framed cabinet
Depth B
Frameless cabinet
Depth B
A = 36" (914 mm)
IMPORTANT
Do not install the shut-off valve
behind the appliance.
Electrical outlet
IMPORTANT
At 24" cabinets, the water line opening must be in the
location as shown in Figure 4.
At cabinets deeper than 24" there is room to fit the
pipe behind the appliance and the wall so there are no
requirements for the water line lead out position.
Water line opening
Water supply line
Figure 4
IMPORTANT
The free length of the water supply line must be at least
31 - 1/2" (800 mm) when the tube comes out of the
prescribed opening.
PLANNING INFORMATION
Framed Cabinet - Figure 5
Figure 5
Cabinet frame.
At Framed Cabinets the panel front is
in line with the Cabinet frame.
IMPORTANT
Please note the cabinet depth of 24-3/4" (629 mm) only
at framed cabinet design.
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PLANNING INFORMATION
Panel Dimensions - Framed Cabinet Design - Figure 6
The panels should be at least 5/8 inch (16 mm) thick to allow
the connecting rails to be fastened to them.
IMPORTANT
The maximum panel thickness is 3/4" (19 mm).
Cabinet Opening A Refrigerator door panel B
80" (2032 mm) 45 - 9/32" (1150 mm)
84" (2134 mm) 49 - 9/32" (1252 mm)
Figure 6
Cabinet Opening
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PLANNING INFORMATION
Frameless Cabinet - Figure 7
Figure 7
At Frameless Cabinets the panels are
in front of the Cabinet frame.
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PLANNING INFORMATION
Panel Dimensions - Frameless Cabinet Design - Figure 8
The gap between all panels at frameless cabinet design is 1/4"
(6 mm). The panels should be at least 5/8 inch (16 mm) thick to
allow the connecting rails to be fastened to them.
IMPORTANT
The maximum panel thickness is 3/4" (19 mm).
Cabinet Opening C Refrigerator door panel D
80" (2032 mm) 45 - 3/4" (1162 mm)
84" (2134 mm) 49 - 3/4" (1264 mm)
Figure 8
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Cabinet Opening
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BLOCKING FOR SAFETY
Mounting the anti tipping device
on concrete floors - Figure 9 - 10
Secure the appliance in place so it does not tip forward when the fully stocked doors are opened.
anti tipping bracket is provided with the appliance.
1. Mark the center line of the appliance on the back
wall. Align the anti tipping bracket center to this
line.
Be sure that there is no plumbing or
electrical wiring located in this area which
screws or drills could damage.
2. Drill a 3/8" diameter hole in any position as
shown in Figure 9 using a carbide drill bit.
The depth of the holes must exceed the overall
length of the anchors provided.
The
Wall Plate
Wall
Figure 8
Clean the holes after drilling.
3. Attach washer and screw on hex nut to the end
of each anchor.
Drive in all 3 anchors.
Align the bracket center to the center line on the
back wall again.
Fasten the anchors by turning the hex nut.
4. Fasten bracket with 3 screws (1/4" x 2-1/8") into
the wall plate (Figure 10).
Wall
Wall Plate
Figure 9
BLOCKING FOR SAFETY
Mounting the anti tipping device
on wooden floors - Figure 11
1. Mark the center line of the appliance on the back
wall. Align the anti tipping bracket center to this
line.
Be sure that there is no plumbing or
electrical wiring located in this area which
screws or drills could damage.
2. Fasten bracket to the wooden floor using 5
screws (1/4" x 2-1/8"). Drill pilot holes if necessary.
3. Fasten bracket with 3 screws (1/4" x 2-1/8") into
the wall plate.
Mounting the anti tipping device
in cabinets deeper than 24" -
Figure 12 - 13
To ensure the compressor mounting plate reaches
the anti tipping bracket at cabinets deeper than
24", a wooden spacer must be mounted between
the appliance back and the wall. The anti tipping
bracket will be fastened to the floor downwards and
to the spacer backwards.
Be sure the wooden spacer is fastened
securely to the floor.
Measuring for mounting the wooden spacer
at framed kitchen cabinets - Figure 12
Depth of spacer depending on
clearence between appliance and wall.
Wall
Wall Plate
Panel thickness
Figure 12
Measuring for mounting the wooden spacer
at frameless kitchen cabinets - Figure 13
Figure 11
Depth of spacer depending on
clearence between appliance and wall.
Figure 13
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ICEMAKER
IceMaker
The icemaker for a combined refrigerator-freezer
is located in the freezer compartment. It must be
connected to the water supply to function properly.
These instructions only refer to the installation of
the icemaker. Please refer to the Use and Care
Manual provided with the appliance for operation
instructions. The combined refrigerator-freezer must
be level for the icemaker to function properly.
Safety Instructions and Warnings
• Do not install the water connection while the
combined refrigerator-freezer is connected to an
electrical outlet.
• The connection to the water supply may only be
made by a trained and licensed plumber.
• The water quality must comply with the drinking water regulations for the geographical area
where the appliance is located.
Water Connection
• The water pressure must be between 21.8-87.0
psi (1.5-6 bar).
• If you have hard water, we recommend you install
a water softener. Also, a filter must be installed if
the water contains solids such as sand.
• All equipment and devices used to supply the
water to the appliance must comply with the current regulations for your geographical area.
Cover strips - Figure 15
Before connection to the water supply, the cover
strips provided must be fitted to the appliance. It is
necessary because the appliance will be moved
into its recess.
• Remove the cover band from the strips and stick
them to the left and right front edge of the appliance housing (Figure 15).
• Use a 1/4" OD copper line to connect the water
supply to the solenoid valve. This is not sup-
plied with the refrigerator (Figure 14).
• A shut-off valve, such as the saddle valve illustrated here, must be installed between the hose
line and the main water supply so the water supply can be stopped if necessary.
Do not install the shut-off valve behind the
refrigeration unit.
Figure 15
Figure 14
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Connection to the Water Supply
1. Install the shut-off valve, water filter and automatic shut-off device as required.
2. The solenoid valve has a Metric R3/4 male connector. A R3/4 (metric) to a 1/4" OD adapter is
supplied with the icemaker.
3. Move the appliance towards the final position
and leave a gap of approx. 30" behind.
4. Insert the water supply line into its intended
opening at the back of the appliance (Figure
16).
5. Move the power supply line to the area of the
electrical outlet.
Do not connect to the electrical outlet
before the installation is completed
and the water line is connected to the
solenoid valve.
ICEMAKER
Figure 16
Wall
Appliance
6. Push the appliance slowly to the back wall until
the compressor mounting plate makes contact
with the anti-tipping bracket (Figure 17).
To prevent the appliance from tipping
forward the compressor mounting plate
must have contact with the anti tipping
bracket (Figure 17).
7. The water line is visible at the front of the appliance. Screw the OD adapter onto the solenoid
valve and connect the water line with the adapter (Figure 18).
8. Open the shut-off valve for the water supply and
check the entire water system for leaks.
Anti - tipping bracket
Compressor mounting
plate
Figure 17
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Figure 18
INSTALLATION
Leveling the appliance - Figure 19
1. The height can be adjusted in front by twisting
the leveling feet 1.
2. Twist the adjusting bolt 2 to set up the back of
the appliance.
3. Rotate leveling feet 1until firmly in place
against the floor.
To prevent the appliance from tipping
forward the leveling feet 1 (Figure 19)
must have contact with the floor.
4. Align appliance with sides of kitchen cabinets by
adjusting leveling feet and the supports.
Fasten the appliance in the
recess - Figure 20
Fasten the appliance in the recess through the
upper and lower hinges of the refrigerator doors.
Use 2 screws for each hinge (Figure 20).
screws
ø = 5/32" (4 mm)
length = 5/8" (16 mm)
Figure 20
5 mm socket
27 mm wrench
Figure 19
Before mounting the door panels
- Figure 21
Unscrew the upper attachment brackets of both
refrigerator doors (Figure 21).
Unscrew the hex nuts and remove the brackets.
These brackets will be mounted onto the
refrigerator door panels.
Figure 21
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INSTALLATION
Mounting the attachment brackets onto the door panels - Figure 22
Fasten the dismounted brackets of the refrigerator doors onto the refrigerator door panels using four
screws (4 x 16 mm) for each bracket.
Fasten the brackets provided onto the freezer drawer panels using three screws (4 x 16 mm) for each
bracket.
The measures for bracket attachment are the same at framed and frameless cabinets because the height
of the freezer panels is the same at both designs.
Figure 22
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INSTALLATION
Mounting the freezer drawer
panels - Figure 23
The panels can be attached to the appliance now.
The upper drawer panel must be mounted first.
1. Pull out the upper freezer drawer and screw on
the panel with three screws at left and right hand
side using the screws as shown in Figure 23.
2. Close the drawer and check the position to the
surrounding cabinet panels. Align the panel in
vertical direction by loosening the screws left
and right. Finally fasten the screws.
To avoid damage to the screws use
the correct screwdriver only. Do not
overtighten.
3. Pull out the lower freezer drawer and fasten the
lower panel in the same way. Align to the upper
drawer panel before fastening the screws finally.
Mounting the refrigerator door
panels - Figures 24 - 31
1. Open the left refrigerator door and hang the
panel on the adjusting bolts (Figure 24).
2. Screw on the hex nuts to the adjusting bolts and
fasten temporarily (Figure 24).
Screw 3.5 x 13 mm
Figure 23
Figure 24
3. Loosen the four cross-head screws of the
bracket and move the panel to the left until it
makes contact with the center rail (Figure 25).
4. Fasten the four cross-head screws (Figure 25).
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Figure 25
INSTALLATION
5. Close the door and check the height of the
panel.
6. Align the panel in its vertical position if
necessary. Loosen the hex nuts and turn the
adusting bolts using a screwdriver for slotted
screws (Figure 26).
7. Check the vertical position of the panel again
and fasten the hex nuts finally.
Figure 26
9. Grasp the soft-stop cylinder and pull down
(Figure 28).
The soft-stop cylinder retracts in the
detached state.
Figure 28
To make it possible to fasten the refrigerator
panel at the bottom the soft-stop cylinder must be
dismantled.
8. Stick a small screwdriver under the retaining
clamp and lever out (Figure 27).
Figure 27
10. Fasten the refrigerator panel with three screws
(4 x 16 mm) at the bottom (Figure 29).
Figure 29
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INSTALLATION
11. Extend the soft-stop cylinder and connect with
the ball stud (Figure 30).
Figure 30
Mounting the ventilation grille -
Figure 32, 33
1. Pull out the bottom freezer drawer.
2. Remove the blue protection film from the dust
filter provided and insert the filter into its opening
in the toe kick area as shown in Figure 32.
Figure 32
12. Attach the retaining clamp to the ball housing of
the soft-stop cylinder (Figure 31).
To avoid injury or damage, do not forget
to secure the soft-stop device with the
retaining clamp.
Figure 31
3. Mount the ventilation grille as shown in Figure 33.
IMPORTANT
Only use the ventilation grille provided with
the appliance. This grille is required for proper
operation of the appliance.
The ventilation opening must not be covered
with a cabinet base.
Failure to use the supplied grille can result in
product failure and will void the warranty.
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Figure 33
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