Thermador T18ID80NLP/21, T18ID80NRP/01, T24ID80NRP/05, T24IF70NSP/99, T24IF70NSP/18 Installation Guide

INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

For Built-in Refrigerators,
Freezers and Wine units

INSTRUCTIONS
D'INSTALLATION

Pour r_frig6rateurs,

congelateurs et
caves 6 vin encastres

INSTRUCCIONES

s

DE INSTALACION

Single Door Models

Modeles A une porte
Modelos de una puerta

Para los refrigeradores,

congeladores y unidades
de vino empotrados

9000222885

Thermedor _

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Contents

Before you Begin ...........................................................................

Definitions ...............................................................................

Important information ......................................................................

Installation options ..........................................................................

Individual unit .............................................................................

Side-by-Side .............................................................................

Individual appliances with partition ...........................................................

At the end of the kitchen units ...............................................................

Installation location

Installation room
Installation cavity

Furniture/fixtures

Base ....................................................................................

Connecting the power .......................................................................

Additional grounding procedure .............................................................

Grounding instruction ......................................................................

Connecting the water .......................................................................

Installation dimensions ......................................................................

Single installation ..........................................................................

Side-by-Side installation ....................................................................

Water connection .........................................................................

Appliance dimensions .......................................................................

1. 18" Appliance (Freezer/Freezer with Ice and Water dispenser) .................................

2. 18" Appliance (Wine unit) ...............................................................

3. 24" Appliance (Refrigerator/Freezer/Freezer with Ice and Water dispenser) ......................

4. 24" Appliance (\Nine unit) ...............................................................

5. 30" Appliance (Refrigerator/Freezer/Freezer with Ice and Water dispenser) ......................

Required accessories and tools ..............................................................

1. Supplied accessories ...................................................................

2. Optional accessories ...................................................................

3. Other required accessories from specialist outlets ...........................................

4. Tools ................................................................................

5. Other ................................................................................

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Installation instructions ......................................................................

1. Checking the installation cavity ..........................................................

2.. Transoort of the appliance ..............................................................

3. Removing the packaging ...............................................................

4. Prepanng the appliance .................................................................

5. Changrng over the door hinges ..........................................................

6. Prepanng the installation cavity ..........................................................

7. Attaching an alternative anti-tip device ....................................................

8. Prepanng to connect the water ..........................................................

9. Attaching the edge protection ...........................................................

10.Side-by-Side installation .................................................................

11. Pushing the appliance into the installation cavity ............................................

12. Installing and aligning the appliance ......................................................

13. Attaching the appliance to the top of the cavity .............................................

14. Attaching the individual appliance to the side of the cavity ....................................

15. Connecting the water to the appliance ....................................................

16. Attaching the toe kick panel .............................................................

17. Commissioning the Appliance ...........................................................

18. Preparing the furniture doors ............................................................

19. Loading the appliance door .............................................................

20. Attaching the adjusting rail to the furniture door .............................................

21. Attaching and aligning the furniture door ..................................................

22. Attaching the furniture door .............................................................

23. Shorten the finger guard ................................................................

24. Attaching the finger guard ...............................................................

25. Attaching the covers ...................................................................

26. Aligning the ice-water dispenser .........................................................

27. Attaching the cover frame and the shelf ...................................................

28. Attaching the cover strips ...............................................................

29. Mounting of air separator ...............................................................

30. Adjusting the door opening angle ........................................................

31. Changing the door spring ...............................................................

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Before you Begin

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

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.

WARNING

This appliance must be properly grounded. See the
section on "Connecting the power" on page 8.

WARNING

__ hese appliances are top-heavy and must be

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.

secured to prevent the possibility of tipping

forward. Anti-tip protection is required.

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

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

warning.

CAUTION - This indicates that minor or moderate
injuries or damage may occur as a result of not

observing this warning.

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.

WARNING

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.

IT] This symbol 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.

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Installation options

There are many different installation options.
These are limited only by the design of the kitchen and

the function of the finger guard.

Individual unit

Side-by-Side

Individual

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Note
When dimensioning the partition for model 4, note

the thickness of the furniture fronts to prevent
damage if the doors are opened at the same time.

appliances with partition

* Partition required!
IT] When 2 appliances are installed Side-by-Side,

the Basic Combination Side-by-Side Sealing kit
must be used to ensure a stable connection.

See the section on "Optional accessories" on
page 17.

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" on
page 17.

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

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.

Installation location

r_The side walls of the cavity must be flush.

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:
Refrigerator 24"

Refrigerator 30"
Freezer 18"

Freezer 24"
Freezer 30"

Wine unit 18"
Wine unit 24"

(* without Water Dispenser)

approx. 310 Ibs / 140 kg
approx. 350 Ibs / 158 kg

approx. 255 Ibs / 115 kg*
approx. 300 Ibs / 135 kg*
approx. 335 Ibs / 150 kg*

approx. 300 Ibs / 135 kg
approx. 360 Ibs / 160 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.

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-Y4" (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

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

Refrigerator 24"
Refrigerator 30"

Freezer 18"
Freezer 24"

Freezer 30"
Wine unit 18"

Wine unit 24"
(* without Water Dispenser)

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.

approx. 890 Ibs / 400 kg
approx. 1110 Ibs / 500 kg

approx. 560
approx. 780
approx. 950

approx. 550 Ibs 245 kg
approx. 694 Ibs 310 kg

Ibs 250 kg*
Ibs 350 kg*
Ibs 425 kg*

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.

[-i-] In particular ensure that the cavity is square.
Squareness can be checked by suitable means,

e.g. spirit level, diagonal measurements, etc.

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.

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Connecting the power

Electrical Shock Hazard

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.

- 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 receptacle must be fitted with a 10A fuse or higher.

Please observe in this coherence the following table:

Appliance

Refrigerat0r24"

Refrigerator30"

Freezer18"(incl,IceMaker)

Freezer24" (incl,IceMaker)

Freezer30" (incl,IceMaker)

Orient ground prong to the bottom as shown in the

pictures.

For the installation position of the receptacle see

"Installation dimensions", page 8.

Maximumloadat onetime
2 Ampere
2 Ampere

3,5 Ampere
4 Ampere

4,5 Ampere

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

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
shut-off 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", page 8.
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 the water pipe
(without fittings): 13/32" (10 mm).

Additional grounding procedure

Some local regulations may require a seperate ground.

In such cases, the required accesseory ground wire,

clamp and screw must be purchased seperately.

Never ground the appliance to plastic plumbing lines,

gas lines or water pipes.

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

90° 90_

iiil

(46)

X

Y

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31

(25)

25/16"

(59)

X

133/4"

X

(350)

Legend:
A Areafor installationofthewaterconnection

B Areafor installationofthe powerconnection
D Openingdepthof niche,dependingonkitchendesign

(seeDESIGNGUIDE)
D= 24" (610mm)minimum

NOTE: Cavitymustbesuare,

Sidewallofthecavitymustbeflush,

Appliance

18" 24" 30"

X

Y

18"(457mm) 24" (610mm) 30" (762mm)

9" (229mm) 12" (305mm) 15" (381mm)

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Side-by-Side installation

The cavity dimensions indicated above for the

respective appliance apply to a Side-by-Side installation

of two appliances.
The total width of the cavity results from the addition of

the cavity widths indicated for the two appliances.

Example:

Freezer 18" / Refrigerator 30"

(46)

! 8 (1219)

(457)

_. 30"

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L

1i8`¸'

(457)

Legend:
A Areafor installationofthewaterconnection

B Areafor installationofthe powerconnection

48" (762)

(12i9)

10

0 _f

1

@ @ @

0 ¸_i

(457} ._,

(1219}

D Openingdepthof niche,dependingonkitchendesign

(seeDESIGNGUIDE)
D= 24" (610mm)minimum

NOTE: Cavitymustbesuare,

Sidewallofthecavitymustbeflush,

(762)

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Water connection

The supply pipe can be located

a)

at the side on the right,
at the side on the left or

b)

underneath.

c)

3%2"

. 2 5/16"

H

_ max, 13/32 ,,

(1o)

(lO)

113/1" I

6 "?

(54}

L

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1....

(46} 2

2 it8°'

(54)

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Appliance dimensions

1. 18" Appliance (Freezer/Freezer with Ice and

1_" e) b)

(457) (610)

Frontview
(withoutdoorpanel)

i15/16"

(287,4)

24"

T

14_ 6"

(360)

14_5"

14_6"

(36O)

_ii_!__iiii_iiii_ : ___

115't6"

(287,4)

Water dispenser)

b) f) a)

797/8" 84"

(2029} (2i33,6)

T

131/8"

e)

8

24"e_

(6io)

c)

(451,2)

f)

Legend:
a) Adjustmentin levellinglegs+13/8" (35mm)/ 1/2"(13 mm).

b) Dimensionsmayvary.
c) Thicknessofdoorpanelmayvary.

d) Thisdimensionmayvarydependingon installation,panelthickness

and kitchenhardware.

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c)

.... (71 _7 - 106,7)

24"

(510)e)

e) Unitdimensions

Note:
Onedesignof thewoodenpaneldisplayed.Forfurther informationabout

thedifferentstylescheckthe DESIGNGUIDE.

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2. 18" Appliance (Wine unit)

Frontview
(withoutdoorpanel)

e)

1i8¸'`

(457)

e)

24"

(81_o)

b)

b) f) a)

797/8" 84"

(2029) (2i33,6)

i!iii_!_!_:i!_ii_i!!i:!;_i:il;;_¸!_i_iii!!iii

131/8"

e)

c)

(451,2)

i)

c)

Legend:
a) Adjustmentin levellinglegs+13/8" (35mm)/ 1/2"(13 mm).

b) Dimensionsmayvary.
c) Thicknessofdoorpanelmayvary.

d) Thisdimensionmayvarydependingon installation,panelthickness

and kitchenhardware.

e) Unitdimensions

71/8a\

(18_) /

(71,7 - 106,7)

24"

(510)e)

2o22132"

,6) c)

Note:
Onedesignof thewoodenpaneldisplayed,Forfurther informationabout

thedifferentstylescheckthe DESIGNGUIDE,

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3. 24" Appliance (Refrigerator/Freezer/Freezer with Ice
and Water dispenser)

Frontview
(withoutdoorpanel)

b) f) a)

84"

(2133,61

115/16"

(287,41

138

(291

e)

c)

(_91 233/4°

(603,6)

f)

Legend:
a) Adjustmentin levellinglegs+13/8" (35mm)/ 1/2"(13 mm).

b) Dimensionsmayvary.
c) Thicknessofdoorpanelmayvary.
d) Thisdimensionmayvarydependingon installation,panelthickness

and kitchenhardware.

e) Unitdimensions

2621/32"

(677)

d)

c)

c)

Note:

Onedesignof thewoodenpaneldisplayed,Forfurther informationabout
thedifferentstylescheckthe DESIGNGUIDE,

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4. 24" Appliance (Wine unit)

Frontview
(withoutdoorpanel)

i15/16"

(2874)

(360)

115/16"

(287,4)

e)

24"

b)

1/8"¸

b) f) a)

797;8" 84"

(2029) (213&6}

(29)

e)

24

c)

3/4°

(_9) 23%°

(60&6)

f)

Legend:
a) Adjustmentin levellinglegs+13/8" (35mm)/ 1/2"(13 mm).

b) Dimensionsmayvary.
c) Thicknessofdoorpanelmayvary.
d) Thisdimensionmayvarydependingon installation,panelthickness

and kitchenhardware.

e) Unitdimensions

2621/32" 90°

115 °

c)

c)

Note:

Onedesignof thewoodenpaneldisplayed,Forfurther informationabout
thedifferentstylescheckthe DESIGNGUIDE,

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5. 30" Appliance (Refrigerator/Freezer/Freezer with Ice
and Water dispenser)

e) e) b)

30 '_ 24'

(762) " (610) _" 1/8"

Frontview
(withoutdoorpanel)

11N6"

(287,4)

b) f) a)

797/8,, 84,_

(2029) (2133,6)

14_6"

(360}

i¸ i_

115h6"

(287,4)

i3i/8

c)

c)

Legend:
a) Adjustmentin levellinglegs+13/8" (35mm)/ 1/2"(13 mm).

b) Dimensionsmayvary.
c) Thicknessofdoorpanelmayvary.
d) Thisdimensionmayvarydependingon installation,panelthickness

and kitchenhardware.

e) Unitdimensions

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Note:

Onedesignof thewoodenpaneldisplayed,Forfurther informationabout
thedifferentstylescheckthe DESIGNGUIDE,

Required accessories and

tools

1. Supplied accessories

- Installation instructions

- Operating instructions

- Installation kit

2. Optional accessories

Basic Combination Side-by-Side Sealing kit
For permanent connection of two individual appliances,

e. g. Freezer next to Refrigerator.

Extreme Combination Side-by-Side Heating kit
If the gap between the appliances is less than

6" (160 mm).

Extra long finger protection part
Panel unification part (Metal strip)
For connection of two furniture doors. Can be used

for standard height furniture doors without further

preliminary work.

3. Other required accessories

from specialist outlets

Ice maker installation kit 1/_,,OD copper line
For connecting appliances which require water, e.g. for

an ice maker.

IT] Maximum outer diameter of the water pipe

(without fittings): 13/32" (10 mm).

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

5. 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") 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

4. Tools

- Cordless screwdriverT20

- 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

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Installation instructions

The following installation instructions describe
the installation steps for various appliance types:

- Refrigerator units

- Freezer units

- Freezer units with ice maker

- Freezer units with ice-water dispenser

- Wine storage units
Therefore the diagrams may not be a true

representation of your appliance.
Particular reference is made to special installation

steps for individual appliance types.

1. Checking the installation cavity

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
trouble-free installation.

Q Checkthe base.

Follow the instructions in the section on "Installation
location" on page 7.

Q Check the dimensions of the cavity.
Q Check that the cavity is square.
Q Check location of the socket.

Also follow the instructions in the section on
"Connecting the power" on page 8 and in the

section on "Installation dimensions" on page 9.

Q Check location of the water connection.

(only for appliances with ice maker)
Also follow the instructions in the section on
"Connecting the water" on page 8.

Q Check attachment of the adjacent furniture/fixtures.

All furniture parts in the vicinity of the appliance
must be connected securely to the wall.

Q Check that adjacent furniture/fixtures do not collide

(door opening angle).

2.. Transport of the appliance

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

Q Transport the appliance to a suitable installation

location with suitable means of transportation
(trolley, lifting truck or hand-driven truck).

Q Secure the appliance during transportation to

prevent it from overturning.

The appliance is 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:

Appliancewidth Erectionvia Erectionvia

appliancerear appliancesidepanel

18"/ 457 mm 853/4" / 2180 mm
24"/ 610 mm 871/4"/ 2215 mm
30"/ 762 mm 89"/ 2260 mm

36"/914 mm 911/4"/2315 mm

86" / 2185 mm
86" / 2185 mm

86" / 2185 mm
86" / 2185 mm

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3. Removing the packaging

- 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:
I_ Attach a residual piece of carpet, lino, etc. to the

floor with adhesive tape in front of the intended
installation location.

B

Preparing the appliance

(3

Remove the side brackets and fixing plates which
attach the furniture fronts.

To do this, loosen the fastening screws and remove
the stop parts.

-i-] Store the stop parts in suitable receptacles,
otherwise they may get lost.

I_ Move the appliance with a hand truck securely.
I_ Remove transportation packaging:

- Remove the cartoon. Use the cutter securely to
protect the surface of appliance.

- Take supplied accessories out of protection
parts of packaging.

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.

(3

Check appliance for damage in transit.
Do not install the appliance if it is visibly damaged.

If in doubt, contact your dealer.

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5. Changing over the door hinges

Before working on the hinge, release the spring -
risk of injury[

The door hinges may have to be changed over
depending on the installation situation.

IT]If it is not necessary to change over the door hinges,

continue with the next installation step.

Q Unscrewthe door.

Release the spring on the hinge. Loosen the screw
from I to 0.

Q Remove the hinge box covers.

I_ Remove the hinges.

2O

I_ Remove the parts of grill.
IT]It will used new parts.

I_ Change over the hinge angle.

i

I_ Fix the hinges on the appliance. Change the hinges

crosswise!

I_ Fit the plastic part of the grill.
I_ Mount the grill completely.

I_ Change over the fixation parts on the door.

I_ Fixthe door.

I_ Span the spring on the hinge. Tighten the screw

from 0 to I.

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Q Fix the hinge box cover.

Preparing the installation cavity

2 anti-tip-brackets are required for each appliance
or appliance combination (Side-by-Side).

Q

Specify the attachment points of the
anti-tip-brackets.
Specify the detailed dimensions according to the
section on "Installation dimensions" starting on
page 9.

Assure that there are no electrical wires or plumbing
in the area which the screws could penetrate - risk of
injury and damage!

Q Change the attachment plates crosswise.

D=24-25 !/2"
(609,6-647,7)

Q

If the installation cavity is deeper than the appliance,
place a solid wooden beam behind the
anti-tip-brackets and attach securely to the base or

the wall.
The length of the wooden beam is equal to the

width of the installation cavity!

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

In some installations the sub-flooring or finished floor
may necessitate angling the wood screws used to
fasten the anti-tip-brackets to the back wall.

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Important information for secure attachment of the
anti-tip brackets:

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

If the supplied fastening screws do not permit
secure attachment of the anti-tip brackets and
therefore the appliance, another method must
be used to attach the anti-tip brackets securely.

Wood floor application

Use the wooden screws provided, see overview diagram
"Use the screws in the screws set".

Q Drill pilot holes:

1/s" (3 ram) for the (5 x 60 ram) wooden screws

5/G4" (2 ram) for the (4 x 15 ram) wooden screws
Being certain the screws penetrate through

the flooring and into the wall plate a minimum
of 3/4" (19 mm).

a_

b_

C_

Q Attach the anti-tip-bracket completely. Be sure

screws hold tight.

Concrete floor applications

Q

Manually insert the screw into the wall plug until the
screw begins to resist.

Q

Knock the wall plug and screw into the hole until the
screw head is approx. 1/2"(13 mm) from the anti-tip

bracket.

Q Tighten the screw.

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.

Use concrete anchor M8 and M8 srew. Additional use

the wooden screws provided, see overview diagram

"Use the screws in the screws set".

Q

Drill a 10 mm diameter hole any depth exceeding
the minimum embedment. Use the provided drill.

Q Clean hole or continue drilling additional depth.

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7. Attaching an alternative anti-tip
device

If possible, always screw the wooden beam to

existing studs on the rear panel of the cavity.

13 Locate wall studs near the rear panel of the cavity

and mark drill holes in the beam.

13 Predrill the wooden beam.
13 Attach the wooden beam to the rear panel of the

cavity.

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.
13 Saw the wooden beam (cross section min. 3" x 4")

to the required length.
Length is equal to the width of the installation cavity!

IT] 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).

8. Preparing to connect the water

(only for appliances which require a water connection)

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

13

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

13

Install the connecting pipe. Always observe the

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

13

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

13

Select screws according to the thickness of the
wooden beam: length -- min. 2.5 x beam thickness,

diameter #12 or #14.

IT] Specify the number of screws according to the

cavity width, thereby ensuring that the beam can
be attached securely.

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13 Attach the connecting pipe to the floor with

adhesive tape.

9. Attaching the edge protection 10.Side-by-Side installation

IT]If a side-by-side installation is intended,

now connect the two appliances together.
See the Installation Manual for the Side-by-Side kits.

Q To protect the corners of the installation cavity,

attach the supplied protective brackets with
adhesive tape.

11. Pushing the appliance into the installation cavity

IT] When the floor or the appliance is tilted in

comparison to the installation cavity adjust height
Caution when pushing the appliance into the
installation cavity. Do not damage the water pipe
or power cord attached to the floor.

adjustable wheels before you move the appliance

into the installation cavity.

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I_ Put the mains plug into the socket.
IT]In the case of Side-by-Side appliances a separate

socket must be used for each appliance.

I_ 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.

Or

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 until
the height-adjustable wheel interlock with the
anti-tip brackets.

12.

Installing and
appliance

aligning the

I_ Remove edge protection.

Align the appliance with the furniture fronts.

Place marking-out level over the installation aid

parts on the door.

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The installation aid parts on the door have been

designed for the following total thickness of furniture

doors:

_ 3A,,(19 mm)

- 11/2"(38 mm)

Always take account of the possible differing

thickness of the furniture fronts which are to be

fitted subsequently.

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The height-adjustable feet at the front and rear can all

be adjusted from the front.
Front: with open-ended wrench 1/2" (SW13)

Rear: with 5/16" (8 mm) hex nut driver

via flexible shaft.

%

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.
Never use a cordless screwdriver!

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 1V4"(32 mm)
above the floor.

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.

13,

Attaching the appliance to the
top of the cavity

(32 mm)

Q Unscrew the height-adjustable feet until the mark

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

IT]It is very important to comply with this dimension for

the subsequent alignment of the furniture fronts.

Q Align the furniture fronts with the spirit level.

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Screw the attachment plate lugs (top) to the

overhead furniture/fixtures.

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(3

Fix the attachment plate side lugs (top) depending
on the installation situation. If there is no gap or only
a slight gap, it is not necessary to fix the side lugs.

(3

If there is a fairly large gap above the appliance, fit a
wooden beam above the appliance, ensuring that
the wooden beam fits the gap exactly.

14.

Attaching the individual

appliance to the side of

the cavity

(3

Screw the attachment plate lugs (side) to the
adjacent furniture/fixtures (individual appliances
only).

I_ Attach the cover strip to the attachment plate (top).

Shorten the fitting strip to the required height!

15. Connecting the water to the

appliance

IT] 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.

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

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Q Remove the cap from the appliance connection (_!}.
Q Bend the water pipe according to the location of the

connection on the appliance _2}.

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

16. Attaching the toe kick pane[

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.

Q If required, cut the toe kick panel to the required

length.

Q Push the end of the water pipe into the appliance

connection and screw on the union nut _3}.
Tighten hand-tight.

Q Using the open-ended wrench, tighten the union

nut. Do not overturn[

Q

Open the shut-off valve and main water tap.
Check the connection on the shut-off valve and

on the appliance for leaks.

Q Attach the base panel to the appliance.

[

Q

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

Q

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

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(3

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.

(3

Remove the base panel.

(3

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

13 Pull out the brackets by the measured amount Y.

13 Attach the base panel.
[-i-] If required, the toe kick panel can be screwed to the

base panel. There are screw holes in the base panel
near the Velcro.

17. Commissioning the Appliance

To guarantee the accuracy of the following working
steps and thus the appearance of the overall kitchen
front later on, the appliance should now be operated.

13 Open the appliance door.
13 Press the POWER button.

Only for appliances with a water connection:

In order to avoid the risk of damage caused by
leaking water from damage possibly caused to the
water pipe feeding the appliance, keep the shut-off

valve closed.

13 Screw the brackets tightly.

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18. Preparing the furniture doors

When performing any work on the furniture doors,
always observe the following:

- Always screw into the best load-bearing material
of the furniture door.

- Never screw into fillers, decorative strips or similar.

- Select a screw length which is always shorter than
the thickness of the furniture front.

- To prevent damage, protect surfaces of the
furniture doors during installation.

The total weight of the furniture front must not
exceed the following values:

18" 37 Ibs / 17 kg
24" 50 Ibs / 23 kg
30" 64 Ibs / 29 kg

The furniture fronts are attached to the appliance door

by means of fitting parts on the appliance. These fitting
parts allow the furniture door to be adjusted precisely

and attached securely to the appliance.

Function of different parts:

1. Double threaded bolt on the adjusting rail:
for vertical adjustment of the furniture door.

2. Side brackets:
for adjusting the depth of the furniture front.

3. Nuts on the double threaded bolt:
for securing the furniture front to prevent lateral

movement.

4. Lower brackets:
for securing the furniture front to prevent lateral

movement.

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In the case of 30" and 36" wide appliances 2 adjacent

furniture doors can be attached instead of one large
door. These furniture doors must be connected to

a metal strip on the rear.
This metal strip can be purchased from customer

service as an optional accessory, see the section on

"Optional accessories" on page 17.

20. Attaching the adjusting rail
to the furniture door

[-i-] The adjusting rail is the most important means of

adjusting the furniture front.

When attaching the metal strip to the furniture doors,
observe the maximum possible length of the screws and
the position of the drill holes. Always screw into the best

load-bearing material of the furniture door.
Never screw into fillers, decorative strips or similar.

IT]If only one furniture door is to be attached to the

door of a 30" or 36" wide appliance, attach the
supplied sandwich plate to the adjusting rail and
lock into position.

19. Loading the appliance door

When attaching the furniture doors, it is recommended
to load the door storage compartments in the appliance

with weights in order to ensure that the gap width is as

precise as possible.
Recommendations:

18" Appliance 22 Ibs / 10 kg

Q Unscrew the installation support part from the

appliance door.

[-i-] Store the positioning aids, there will be used in

an installation step later.

24" Appliance 33 Ibs / 15 kg
30" Appliance 44 Ibs / 20 kg

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Q Measure the distance X between the adjusting rail

and the overhead furniture/fixtures.

21. Attaching and aligning

the furniture door

IT] The double threaded bolts are responsible for

adjusting the height of the furniture front.

4x15

Q Mark this amount X on the rear of the furniture door.
Q Determine and mark the centerline of the furniture

door.
Q Loosen the 2 nuts and remove the adjusting rail.
Q Put on the adjusting rail and align along the marks.

Mark the drill holes.
Q Drill the holes.

Q Hang the furniture door on the double threaded

bolt.

Q

Align the furniture door with the double threaded
bolts (Torx screwdriver).

Q Screw on the adjusting rail tightly.

IT] Note

- Attach the adjusting rail to the furniture door with at

least 6 screws. One screw should be inserted under

each double threaded bolt.

6x

4 4_

6x -k

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6x

10x

Wineunit

The adjusting rail features a variety of holes for the

many different design options of furniture doors.

Always screw into the best load-bearing material

of the furniture door.

Q

Transfer the middle drill holes along the outer edge
of the appliance door to the furniture front and mark.

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13 Remove the furniture door.

13

Using the positioning aid, set both longitudinal sides

of the furniture door parallel.
13

Using a square, extend the drill hole marks which

you have just made to the vertical marks.
13 Mark and drill the holes.

4x15

22. Attaching the furniture door

IT] Now fit the furniture handles which are screwed

from behind!

13

Hang the furniture door with adjusting rail over the
double threaded bolts.

13

Screw the nuts a little onto the double threaded
bolts. Do not tighten!

13

Precisely adjust the furniture door.
To do this, insert the bracket directly behind the
furniture handle into the associated fixing plate.

Slide the bracket onto the screw on the appliance
door and tighten.
Align the furniture door with the double threaded
bolts (Torx screwdriver). Then loosen the bracket
screw again.

13 Screw on the fixing plates (10x).

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After erecting the appliance, remove the fixing
plates again!

13

Align the furniture door, checking the clearance all
the way round. If required, move the adjusting rail to
the left or right.

I_ Attach the bracket:

Lift the furniture door slightly away from the
appliance door.

Push the side bracket ((_!}.)on the left and right
over the screws.

- Insert the side bracket ({2}.) on the left and right
into the fixing plate and slide over the screw.
Slowly lower the door.

Continue the process until the last side brackets
(_6}.)have been inserted into the fixing plates and
are positioned on the screws.

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The two upper brackets ((_!}.- on the left and right)
have no side piece for insertion into the fixing plate.

(3

Close the door and check that the depth of the
furniture front is aligned with the adjacent fronts.

If required, correct.

(3

Tighten the bracket screws to fix the depth
alignment.

(3

Close the door and check the side alignment.
Correct by gently tapping the edge of the open
furniture door with your hand.

(3

Tighten the nuts on the adjusting rail. This will fix the
side alignment of the door.

(3

Screw on the lower brackets (Installation kit).
Predrill holes in the furniture door!

The lower bracket fixes the side position of the door.

1. Loosen the screw.

2. Check the side position of the door.

3. Screw in the wooden screw.

4. Tighten the screw.

5. Put the cover on the brackets.

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1×

2x

]]]The number of lower brackets depends on the width

and the design of the furniture door.

24. Attaching the finger guard

23. Shorten the finger guard

The finger guard mLISt cover the entire height of the
door. If doors exceed the standard height, use the
extra long finger guard (see "Optional accessories").

Q Hold the finger guard at the side of the open door.

[_The recesses on the finger guard must be situated

exactly at the height of the brackets!

H×-I1×2 .....

Insert the finger guard into the gap between the

appliance and adjacent furniture (1.).

IZI Clamp the finger guard under the brackets (2.).

i

i 5×

X

F_I Transfer the door dimensions to the finger guard.
Q Using a knife and steel ruler, shorten the finger

guard to the required length.

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F_I Push the cap onto the bracket and screw tightly.

Q Attach the finger guard under the lower hinge with

the angle. Slide the cover on the angle.

25. Attaching the covers

Q Put the vertical cover strip on the finger guard.

Q Place the cover strips on the door.

Q Attach the light switch cover.
[-i-] The cover for 24", 30" and 36" appliances can be

screwed to the door.

[-i-] The side piece of the cover strip is shorter on the

side on which the finger guard has been attached.

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Side-by-Side installation only:

!i ¸

Q Insert the cover strip into the space between the

appliances.

Individual appliances only:

Q Insert the cover strip into the space between the

appliance and the wooden panel.

26. Aligning the ice-water
dispenser

(for freezer unit with ice-water dispenser only)
The depth of the ice-water dispenser can be aligned

inside the cutout of the furniture door. This allows the

dispenser to be aligned parallel to the furniture door in
order to obtain an optimum overall appearance.

Q Remove covers.
Q Loosen screws on the 4 clamps.

A Appliance

B Furniture

Q

Screw on the brackets (side) for holding the cover
strip.

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Q

Insert flat screwdriver into one of the 4 slots and

push the blocks sideways until the ice-water
dispenser are the same distance from the furniture

door.

Q Retighten the screws on the clamps.

Q Re-attach covers. Q Insert shelf.

27.

Attaching the cover frame and
the shelf

(for freezer unit with ice-water dispenser only)

(19 ram)

28. Attaching the cover strips

(for wine storage cupboard only)

Note:

For 3/4" / 19 mm thick furniture doors:

Q Slide cover frame onto the ice-water dispenser and

press in until the frame is flush with the door
surface.

For 11/2" / 38 mm thick furniture doors:

Q Press extension frame onto the cover frame.
Q Slide cover frame onto the ice-water dispenser and

press in until the frame is flush with the door
surface.

If the frame width is narrow, the cover strip side piece
may have to be shortened. To determine the required
length of the side piece, test pieces are enclosed with

the cover strip.

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Q

Push cover strips on the longitudinal side into the
gap between the furniture door and glass pane.

Q

Cut the cover strips on the short sides to the
required length.

29. Mounting of air separator

Screw the air separator to the furniture door in order to
separate the supply and waste air.

Q Shorten the air separator to the required length.

Q Slide cover strips in the gap between the furniture

door and glass pane.

Q Attach the air separator with the 2 clamps.

Align the air separator with the center line of the
door as illustrated in the diagram.

Q

Slowly close the door. Check whether the air
separator collides with parts of the ventilation grille.

If required, shorten the longitudinal side of the air

separator by approx. 6mm.

For appliances with ice-water dispenser:

Q The air separator must be cut out in the area of the

hose.

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30. Adjusting the door opening
angle

Depending on the installation situation, it may be
necessary to adjust the door opening angle. A door

opening angle of 115 ° has been set at the factory.
To adjust the door opening angle to 90°:
Q Open door to 90 ° .

31. Changing the door spring

To adjust the door spring:

Rotate the adjusting screw with a cross-head
screwdriver.

I-- maximum spring tension

0 -- no spring tension

I_i Insert the banking pin through the boreholes which

are now vertically aligned and drive in with
a hammer.

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