Thermador T36BT820NS, T36BT810NS Installation Guide
T36BT810NS
T36BT820NS
9000650369
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................... 4
INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION............................................................................ 24
INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN......................................................................... 44
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ............................. 5
Installation options .............................................. 6
Individual appliance .................................................. 6
Individual appliances with partition ........................ 6
Individual appliance at the end of the kitchen ..... 6
Installation ............................................................ 7
Installation room ........................................................ 7
Stable installation ...................................................... 7
Installation enclosure ................................................ 7
Furniture ...................................................................... 7
Floor ............................................................................. 7
Aligning the appliance .............................................. 7
Connecting the power ......................................... 8
Grounding instruction ............................................... 8
Additional grounding procedure ............................. 8
Connecting the water .......................................... 8
Installation dimensions ....................................... 9
Required accessories and tools ......................... 10
Supplied accessories ............................................... 10
Optional accessories ................................................ 10
1. Attaching the anti-tip-brackets .......... 14
2. Attaching an alternative
anti-tip-device ........................................ 15
3. Attaching an edge protection ........... 15
4. Remove the frame .............................. 16
5. Pushing the appliance into
the installation enclosure .................... 17
1. Aligning the appliance in
the installation enclosure ................... 19
2. Attaching the appliance to the
top of the installation enclosure ........ 20
3. Attaching the appliance to the
side of the installation enclosure ...... 20
4. Attaching the toe kick panel ............. 21
5. Aligning the base panel ..................... 21
6. Attaching stainless steel front
panel to the drawer.............................. 22
7. Attaching the strips ............................. 22
8. Adjusting the door spring .................. 22
Special installation .............................................. 23
Preparing to connect the water ................ 23
Connecting the water to the appliance .. 23
Adjusting the door opening angle ........... 23
Other required accessories ..................................... 10
Other ............................................................................ 10
Tools ............................................................................ 10
Installation instructions ...................................... 11
1. Checking the installation
enclosure............................................... 11
2. Removing the packaging .................. 11
3. Transport of the appliance ................ 12
4. Installation preparation ...................... 13
5. Special installation .............................. 13
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Important Safety Instructions
, WARNING
These appliances are top-heavy and must be
secured to prevent the possibility of tipping forward.
Anti-tip protection is required.
Keep doors closed until the appliance is completely
installed and secured per installation instructions.
Due to the weight and size of this appliance, and to
reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
product – TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED FOR
PROPER INSTALLATION.
This appliance must be properly grounded. See the
section on “Connecting the power”.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose.
Immediately repair or replace electric service cords
that become frayed or damaged.
Unplug the appliance or switch off the fuse before
cleaning or making repairs.
Repairs should be made by a qualified service
technician.
NOTE
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.
General
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.
Note:
This is used to draw the user's attention to something in
particular.
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.
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Installation options
There are many different installation options.
These are limited only by the design of the kitchen.
See also “Kitchen Design Quick Reference”.
Individual appliance
Individual appliances with partition
Individual appliance at the end of the
kitchen
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 cabinet/fixtures before the appliance
is placed in the installation enclosure.
The dimensions of the side panel are taken from the
opposite installation enclosure wall. During installation
ensure that the installation enclosure is square and the
proper size.
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.
Use the Heater Kit for Side-by-Side installation if the
gap between the appliances is less
than 6" (160 mm).
See the section on “Required accessories and
tools/Optional accessories”.
Minimum thickness of the partition
5
/8" (16 mm).
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Installation
, WARNING:
Do not install the appliance:
outdoors,
in an environment with dripping water,
in rooms which are less than 32 °F (0 °C).
Appliance is very heavy:
BottomFreezer 36": Empty weight approx.
430 Ibs/195 kg
Installation room
The appliance should be installed in a dry, ventilated
room.
The ambient temperature should not drop below 55 °F
(13 °C) or rise above 110 °F (43 °C), otherwise
malfunctions may occur.
The installation location should not be exposed to direct
sunlight and not placed near a heat source, such as an
oven, radiator, etc. If installation next to a heat source is
unavoidable, use a suitable insulating plate or observe
the following minimum distances from the heat source:
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12" (300 mm) from a gas range.
/4" (30 mm) from an electric range,
Stable installation
The appliance is very heavy and has a tendency to tilt
forwards when the appliance door is opened.
Do not open the door until there is no possibility of the
appliance tilting over.
The safest method of installing the appliance in a stable
position is to use the supplied anti-tip devices.
If the installation enclosure is adequately stable and the
appliance can be attached securely to the upper and
side walls of the installation enclosure, this may provide
additional stability. A prerequisite for this is always a firm
connection between the installation enclosure and back
wall!
If in doubt, contact an architect or a building expert.
It is important to observe the specified dimensions of the
installation enclosure for a trouble-free installation of the
appliance.
In particular ensure that the installation enclosure is
square.
Squareness can be checked by suitable means,
e.g. level, diagonal measurements, etc.
Furniture
The new appliance must be screwed securely to
adjacent and overhead furniture.
For this reason it is essential that all attachable furniture
are connected securely to the floor or the wall by suitable
means.
Floor
WARNING:
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A fully-loaded appliance is very heavy – for the
loadbearing capacity minimum see the following:
BottomFreezer 36" approx. 1200 Ibs/540 kg
To ensure that the appliance is installed securely and
functions properly, the floor must be flat and level.
The floor must be made of a hard, rigid material.
The floor in the installation area must be at the same
level as the rest of the room (no step up or down).
On account of the heavy weight of a fully loaded
appliance, a load-bearing floor is required. If in doubt,
contact an architect or a building expert.
Aligning the appliance
To ensure that the appliance functions correctly, it must
be levelled properly.
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.
Installation enclosure
Note:
It is strongly recommended the top panel of the niche be
of solid material at least
If, for some reasons, a seperate niche cabinet is created,
make sure that the furniture return area is at least
4" (100 mm) deep.
5
/8" (16 mm) thickness.
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Connecting the power
Connecting the water
, WARNING:
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
Follow all state and local codes or NEC.
The appliance comes with a UL listed 3 wire power
supply cord.
The appliance requires a 3-wire receptacle.
The receptacle must be installed by a licensed
electrician only.
The receptacle must be a 15 A breaker or fuse.
Appliance Maximal load at one time
BottomFreezer 36" 6.0 Ampere
For the installation position of the receptacle see
“Installation dimensions”.
, CAUTION:
Only connect the appliance to drinking water!
A cold water connection is required for operation
of the automatic ice maker. The water pressure must
be between 25 and 120 psi. (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.
Do not use a self-piercing valve!
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 or in another
easily accessible location.
When installing the water connection, observe the
permitted installation areas for the pipe. For the
permitted installation areas and dimensions see
“Installation dimensions”.
The supply pipe can be located at the side on the right
(a), at the side on the left (b) or underneath (c).
Maximum outer diameter of the water pipe
(without fittings):
3
/8" (9.5 mm).
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.
, WARNING:
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.
Additional grounding procedure
Some local regulations may require a seperate ground.
In such cases, the required ground wire, clamp and
screw are available as a separate accessory and must
be purchased seperately.
Never ground the appliance to plastic plumbing lines,
gas lines or water pipes.
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Installation dimensions
IMPORTANT !
It is strongly recommended the top
panel of the enclosure be of solid
material at least
5
/8" (16 mm)
thickness.
IMPORTANT !
The side walls of the enclosure
must be perfectly straight.
The furniture return area has to be
at least 4" (100 mm) deep.
Legend:
A Area for installation of the water connection
It is recommended the water-box be placed adjacent to the installation enclosure, so that it can be accessed for
service without uninstalling the appliance. If this is not possible, place the recessed water box within the shaded
area.
B Area for installation of the power connection
C Opening depth of enclosure, depending on kitchen design
C = 24" (610 mm) minimum
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Required accessories and tools
Supplied accessories
Installation instructions
Operating instructions
Installation kit
Optional accessories
Heater Kit for Side-by-Side installation XHEATKIT10
If the gap between the appliances is less than 6" (160 mm).
Other required accessories
Ice maker installation kit 1/4" OD copper line
For connecting appliances which require water,
e.g. for an ice maker.
Maximum outer diameter of the water pipe
(without fittings):
3
/8" (9.5 mm).
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.
protect the floor from damage (e.g. lino)
Suitable material for covering and protecting
furniture (e.g. protective sheets)
Adhesive tape
Note:
Before using, check whether the removed adhesive
tape leaves adhesive residue on the work surfaces!
Otherwise do not use on high-quality work surfaces.
1
/16" (1.5 mm)), suitable material to
Tools
Cordless screwdriver
Torx bit T20 and T30 +
magnetic holder
Torx screwdriver T20
5
/16" (8 mm) hex nut driver
Wood drills in different sizes
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Open end wrench
(Width across flats 13 mm)
Multigrip pliers
Adjustable wrench
Cutter with adjustable blade
Metal tape measure,
folding rule
Square
/2"
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Level, length 2' (60 cm) and
4' (1,2 m)
Installation instructions
The following installation instructions describe the
installation steps for various appliance types.
Therefore the diagrams may be a general representation
of your appliance.
Particular reference is made to special installation steps
for individual appliance types.
1. Checking the installation enclosure
, CAUTION:
Use the following check list for a safe and trouble
free installation.
1. Check the floor.
See section on “Installation/Floor”.
2. Check the dimensions of the installation enclosure,
see “Installation dimensions”.
3. Check that the installation enclosure is square.
4. Check location of the socket.
See section on “Connecting the power” and in the
section on “Installation dimensions”.
5. Check location of the water connection
(only for appliances with ice maker).
See section on “Connecting the water” and in the
section on “Installation dimensions”.
6. Check attachment of the adjacent cabinet/fixtures.
All cabinet parts in the vicinity of the appliance must
be connected securely to the wall.
7. Check that adjacent cabinet/fixtures have adequate
clearance (door opening angle).
2. Removing the packaging
, WARNING:
Be careful, otherwise people who are helping may
be injured or the appliance may be damaged!
The appliance may tip over while it is being
unpacked.
The appliance is very heavy.
When opening the appliance door,
the appliance may tip forwards.
Note:
Check appliance for damage in transit.
Do not install the appliance if it is visibly damaged.
If in doubt, contact your dealer.
To avoid floor damage:
1. Remove the packaging carton and be careful not to
damage the surface of appliance.
2. Place packaging cardboard or plywood under the
appliance.
3. Remove accessories from the outside
of the appliance.
Save adhesive tape which was used to attach
the supplied accessories to the appliance.
It can be used subsequently for attaching an edge
protection to the installation enclosure walls
(see section on “A / 3. Attaching an edge
protection”).
Note:
Do not remove transportation protection device (a)
from the underside of the freezer compartment
drawer.
4. Remove transportation protection devices (b) and lift
appliance off the pallet – appliance is very heavy!
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5. Carefully open the appliance – risk of tipping over –
and remove accessories and installation materials
from inside the appliance. Close the door again.
Note:
Do not remove transportation safety devices
which protect the shelves and storage
compartments inside the appliance until the
installation is complete, otherwise the parts may
be damaged.
Care should be taken when closing the door.
The folding rail attached to the door of the
refrigerator compartment has to be folded if the
door are closed. Risk of damage!
When raising up the appliance, observe the required
minimum height at the installation location according to
the following table:
Raise up via
appliance rear
Minimum height
86"/2185 mm
Note:
Always use the appliance dolly from the rear side of the
appliance. Never push it in from the front under the
appliance. Risk of damage to the appliance!
Do not raise up from
appliance side
Do not raise up the appliance
via the side panels!
3. Transport of the appliance
, WARNING:
Be careful, otherwise people who are helping may
be injured or the appliance may be damaged!
The appliance is very heavy.
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The appliance is 83
cannot be transported in an upright position,
the appliance can be transported horizontally.
Note:
Do not raise up the appliance via the side panels.
Risk of damage to the appliance!
/8" (2126 mm) tall. If the appliance
1. Transport the appliance to a suitable installation
location with suitable means of transportation
(trolley, lifting truck or hand).
2. Secure the appliance during transportation to
prevent it from tipping.
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4. Installation preparation
5. Special installation
Unpack installation materials and accessories.
To simplify installation, the packages are identified with
labels A and B corresponding with the manual sections.
This symbol indicates that additional steps need to be
taken before proceeding to the next chapter.
Special installation steps are described after section B.
Connecting the water, see
“Preparing to connect the water” and
“Connecting the water to the
appliance”.
Door limitation pin, see “Adjusting the
door opening angle”.
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1. Attaching the anti-tip-brackets
, WARNING:
Risk of injury and damage!
Assure that there are no electrical wires or
plumbing in the area which the screws could
penetrate.
, CAUTION:
Risk of injury! Always wear safety glasses and
other necessary protective devices or apparel
when installing or working with dowels.
Note:
2 anti-tip-brackets are required for the appliance.
The supplied set contains fastening screws for
various applications. Select the fastening screws
according to the local conditions.
The anti-tip-brackets (a) must overlap a minimum of
1
2
/8” (54 mm) over the appliance to secure
the appliance.
If this minimum length cannot be observed for structural
conditions it is possible to do this by fastening
a spacer (b) behind the anti-tip angle, e.g. a sufficiently
dimensioned wood board.
The length of the plank should correspond to the width
of the installation niche!
1. Specify the attachment points of the anti-tip-brackets
according to the section on “Installation
dimensions”.
2. Attach the anti-tip-brackets completely.
Be sure screws hold tight.
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Important notes for fastening with dowels and screws:
Not recommended for use in light-weight masonry
material such as cinder block.
Not recommended for use in new concrete which has not
had time to cure.
2. Attaching an alternative anti-tip-
device
Important note:
If the anti-tip brackets cannot be attached securely,
an alternative anti-tip-device can be attached.
However, ensure that there is no play between the
appliance and the anti-tip-device. If possible, always
screw the wooden beam to existing studs on the rear
panel of the installation enclosure.
1. Saw the wooden beam (cross section min. 3" x 4")
to the required length.
Length is equal to the width of the installation
enclosure!
Note:
If the installation enclosure 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).
4. Depending to the subsurface:
Locate wall studs in the rear of the installation
enclosure and accordingly transfer their location to
the wooden beam
or
fasten suitable dowel into the rear wall.
5. Predrill the wooden beam.
6. Attach the wooden beam to the rear panel of the
installation enclosure.
3. Attaching an edge protection
To protect the edges of the installation enclosure,
it is recommended to attach edge protection
made of a suitable material.
2. Mark t he ins tal la tio n h ei ght (l ow er edg e of the be am)
on the rear panel of the installation enclosure.
3. Select screws according to the thickness of the
wooden beam: length = min. 2.5 x beam thickness,
diameter #12 or #14.
Note:
Choose the number of screws according to the
installation enclosure width, thereby ensuring that
the beam can be attached securely.
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4. Remove the frame
If the installation is desired without the frame parts, they
can be removed after loosing the screws.
It is also possible to attach the frame parts directly to the
installation enclosure.
Note:
The frame parts have different hole shapes. Use the
chamfering holes to attaching.
These is a special installation step.
Instructions are provided after section B.
Connecting the water, see
“Preparing to connect the water”.
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5. Pushing the appliance into the installation enclosure
, CAUTION:
Caution when pushing the appliance into the
installation enclosure. Do not damage the water
line or power cord.
Note:
When the floor or the appliance is not leveled in
comparison to the installation enclosure adjust height
adjustable wheels before you move the appliance into
the installation enclosure.
1. Put the mains plug into the socket.
2. Push the water line into the guard tube (a) at the rear
of the appliance.
, WARNING:
6. Loosen and unscrew nuts on the top of the drawer.
Note:
However, do not turn the threaded bolts, otherwise
the door will no longer be aligned.
7. Loosen the screws on the left and right fixing
brackets. Do not unscrew the screws!
Be careful, otherwise people who are helping may
be injured or the appliance may be damaged!
The appliance may tip over while the water line is
pushing into the guard tube (a).
3. To prevent the power cord from becoming caught,
tie a piece of string to the middle of the power cord
and feed forwards over the top of the appliance.
When pushing in the appliance, pull the cable
upwards. Take care not to pinch the power cord.
or
Using adhesive tape, tape the power cord to the
floor centrally behind the appliance approx.
15" (380 mm) away from the rear panel of
the installation enclosure.
4. Carefully push the appliance to the half into the
installation enclosure.
5. Remove transportation protection device from the
underside of the freezer compartment drawer.
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8. Pull the bottom of the stainless steel front panel
away from the door to remove the fixing brackets
from the screws. Then lift the door off the threaded
bolts.
9. Place fixing brackets only loosely into the plates.
Ensure that you do not lose them.
10. Remove base panel from the appliance.
11. Carefully push the appliance into the installation
enclosure.
Push in the appliance until the frame is situated on
the installation enclosure walls (if not demounted
before).
Pull the string to prevent the power cord from
becoming caught.
12. Remove edge protection (if attached).
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1. Aligning the appliance in the
installation enclosure
Note:
To ensure that the appliance functions correctly,
it must be set perfectly levelled.
Do not twist or jam the appliance inside the
installation enclosure! When adjusting the heightadjustable feet, proceed gradually: Always alternate
between left and right, etc.
For easier adjustment of the rear feet take the weight
off by slightly tilting the appliance forward.
Do not bend the appliance against the anti-tip-
brackets.
1. Align the appliance with the cabinet fronts.
The mark (a) attached at the appliance base is used as
a standard gage for height adjustment. When adjusting
the height, align this mark at a height of 1
1
/2" (32 mm)
above the floor. It is very important to comply with this
dimension for the subsequent alignment of the furniture
fronts.
The height adjustment 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.
2. Unscrew the feet at the front of the appliance
until the mark (a) on the appliance is in alignment
with the upper edge of the height adjustment
gauge (b).
The height-adjustable feet at the front and rear can all be
adjusted from the front.
Front: with open-ended wrench
1
/2"
(Width across flats 13 mm)
Rear: with
5
/16" (8 mm) hex nut driver via flexible
shaft.
3. Align the appliance vertically using the feet
at the back. Use a level!
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2. Attaching the appliance to the top
of the installation enclosure
Note:
It is essential to attach the appliance to the top of the
installation enclosure.
1. Screw the attachment plate lugs (top) to the
overhead furniture.
2. 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.
4. Shorten the fitting strip (a) to the required height to
fill the gap.
5. Press fitting strip (a) into the cover strip.
6. Attach the cover strip (b) to the attachment plate
(top).
3. If there enough room on the top of the appliance fix
the attachment plate side lugs (top) to the side of the
enclosure.
3. Attaching the appliance to the side
of the installation enclosure
1. Open the freezer compartment drawer.
2. Screw the fastening brackets to the sidewall of the
installation enclosure. Screws through the holes of
the frame.
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