Thermador T36BT820NS, T36BT810NS Installation Guide

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T36BT810NS

T36BT820NS

9000650369

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................................

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INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION............................................................................

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INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN.........................................................................

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Table of Contents

 

Important Safety Instructions .............................

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

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Individual appliance ..................................................

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

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Individual appliance at the end of the kitchen .....

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Installation ............................................................

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Installation room ........................................................

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Stable installation ......................................................

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Installation enclosure ................................................

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Furniture ......................................................................

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Floor .............................................................................

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Aligning the appliance ..............................................

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Supplied accessories ...............................................

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Optional accessories ................................................

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Other required accessories .....................................

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Other ............................................................................

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Tools ............................................................................

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

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1.Checking the installation

 

enclosure...............................................

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2.

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

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3.

Transport of the appliance ................

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4.

Installation preparation ......................

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5.

Special installation ..............................

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1.

Attaching the anti-tip-brackets ..........

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2.

Attaching an alternative

 

 

anti-tip-device ........................................

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3.

Attaching an edge protection ...........

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4.

Remove the frame ..............................

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5.

Pushing the appliance into

 

 

the installation enclosure ....................

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1. Aligning the appliance in

 

 

the installation enclosure ...................

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2.

Attaching the appliance to the

 

 

top of the installation enclosure ........

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3.

Attaching the appliance to the

 

 

side of the installation enclosure ......

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4.

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

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5.

Aligning the base panel .....................

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6.

Attaching stainless steel front

 

 

panel to the drawer..............................

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Attaching the strips .............................

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Adjusting the door spring ..................

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Special installation ..............................................

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Preparing to connect the water ................

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Connecting the water to the appliance ..

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

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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.

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.

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.

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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

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).

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.

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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:

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

12" (300 mm) from a gas 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.

Installation enclosure

Note:

It is strongly recommended the top panel of the niche be of solid material at least 5/8" (16 mm) thickness.

If, for some reasons, a seperate niche cabinet is created, make sure that the furniture return area is at least

4" (100 mm) deep.

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:

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.

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Connecting the power

,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”.

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.

Connecting the water

,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).

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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:

AArea 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.

BArea for installation of the power connection

COpening depth of enclosure, depending on kitchen design C = 24" (610 mm) minimum

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Required accessories and tools

Supplied accessories Tools

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

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

Adhesive tape

Note:

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

Cordless screwdriver

Torx bit T20 and T30 + magnetic holder

Torx screwdriver T20

5/16" (8 mm) hex nut driver

Wood drills in different sizes

Open end wrench 1/2" (Width across flats 13 mm)

Multigrip pliers

Adjustable wrench

Cutter with adjustable blade

Metal tape measure, folding rule

Square

Level, length 2' (60 cm) and 4' (1,2 m)

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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

Do not raise up from

appliance rear

appliance side

 

 

 

 

Minimum height

Do not raise up the appliance

86"/2185 mm

via the side panels!

 

 

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!

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.

The appliance is 83 1/8" (2126 mm) tall. If the appliance 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!

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

Unpack installation materials and accessories.

To simplify installation, the packages are identified with labels A and B corresponding with the manual sections.

5.Special installation

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 21/8” (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.

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.

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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).

2.Mark the installation height (lower edge of the beam) 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.

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.

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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:

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.

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!

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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 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/ " (8 mm) hex nut driver via flexible

 

shaft.

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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 11/2" (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).

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.

3.If there enough room on the top of the appliance fix the attachment plate side lugs (top) to the side of the enclosure.

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.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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