Thermador T36IB Installation Instructions
T36IB..
9000 491 277
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............ 4
INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION.......... 38
INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN ...... 72
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Table of Contents
Before you Begin................................................... 5
Installation options ............................................... 6
Individual unit .......................................................... 6
Side-by-Side ........................................................... 6
Individual appliances with partition .......................... 6
At the end of the kitchen units ................................ 6
Installation ............................................................. 7
Installation room ..................................................... 7
Installation cavity ..................................................... 7
Furniture/fixtures ..................................................... 7
Base ....................................................................... 7
Connecting the power .......................................... 8
onnecting the water .............................................. 8
Installation dimensions ......................................... 9
Single installation .................................................... 9
Side-by-Side installation .......................................... 10
Water connection ................................................... 11
Appliance dimensions .......................................... 12
Required accessories and tools .......................... 13
Supplied accessories .............................................. 13
Optional accessories .............................................. 13
Other required accessories from specialist outlets .. 13
Tools ...................................................................... 13
12. Installing and aligning the appliance ... 22
13. Attaching the appliance to the top
of the cavity ....................................... 23
14. Attaching the individual appliance
to the side of the cavity ...................... 24
15. Checking that the finger guard
moves easily ...................................... 25
16. Connecting the water to the appliance 25
17. Attaching the toe kick panel .............. 26
18. Commissioning the Appliance ........... 27
19. Preparing the furniture doors ............. 27
20. Loading the appliance door ............... 28
21. Attaching the adjusting rail to the furniture
door (refrigerator compartment) ............ 28
22. Attaching and aligning the furniture door
(refrigerator compartment) ................. 29
23. Attaching the adjusting rail to the furniture
door (freezer compartment) ................... 30
24. Attaching and aligning the furniture door
(freezer compartment) ....................... 31
25. Attaching the furniture door
(refrigerator compartment) ................. 32
26. Attaching the furniture door
(freezer compartment) ....................... 33
27. Attaching the lower bracket ............... 34
Other ...................................................................... 13
Installation Instructions ........................................ 14
1. Checking the installation cavity .......... 14
2. Transport of the appliance ................. 14
3. Removing the packaging ................... 15
4. Installation preparation ....................... 15
5. Changing over the door hinges .......... 16
6. Preparing the installation cavity .......... 18
7. Attaching an alternative anti-tip device 19
8. Preparing to connect the water .......... 20
9. Attaching the edge protection ............ 20
10. Side-by-Side installation ..................... 20
11. Pushing the appliance into the
installation cavity ................................ 21
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28. Attaching the finger guard ................ 35
29. Attaching the covers .......................... 35
30. Mounting of air separator ................... 37
31. Adjusting the door opening angle ...... 37
32. Changing the door spring .................. 37
Before you Begin
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
m 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” on page 8.
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.
m 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.
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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.
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WARNING – This indicates that death or serious injuries may occur as a result of not observing this
warning.
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CAUTION – This indicates that minor or moderate injuries or damage may occur as a result of not observing
this warning.
WARNING
CAUTION
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NOTE
IMPORTANT NOTE / 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 and the
function of the finger guard.
Individual unit
Side-by-Side
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 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 13.
– Minimum thickness of the partition 5/8" (16 mm).
* Partition required!
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 13.
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.
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Installation
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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:
BottomFreezer 36" approx. 430 Ibs / 195 kg
WARNING
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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:
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
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A fully-load appliance is very heavy - for the load-bearing capacity at least see the following table:
BottomFreezer 36" approx. 1200 Ibs / 540 kg
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.
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.
WARNING
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–11/4" (30 mm) from an electric cooker,
– 12" (300 mm) from an oil or solid-fuel cooker.
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.
In particular ensure that the cavity is square.
Squareness can be checked by suitable means, e.g. spirit
level, diagonal measurements, etc
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 3/4" (19 mm) is recommended.
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Connecting the power
Connecting the water
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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.
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 socket must be fused with a 10 to 16 A fuse. Please
observe in this coherence the following table:
Appliance MAX load at one time
BottomFreezer 36" 6.0 Ampere
Orient ground prong to the bottom as shown in the pictures.
For the installation position of the receptacle see “Installation
dimensions", page 9.
WARNING
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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 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 shutoff 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 9.
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).
Attach a separate shut-off valve for the water connection
in a suitable, easily accessible location.
Do not use a self-piercing valve!
CAUTION
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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.
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
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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.
WARNING
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Installation dimensions
Single installation
Legend:
A Area for installation of the water connection
It is recommended the water-box be placed adjacent to
the installation cavity, so that it can be accessed for
service without uninstalling the appliance. If this is not
possible, place the recessed water box adjacent to the
power supply socket elevated at the heights as
referenced in areas A+B.
IMPORTANT !
It is strongly recommended the top panel boundary of
the niche be of solid material (5/8" thickness). Make sure
that the upper boundary is completely flush for a depth
of at least 4".
IMPORTANT !
Make sure that the side walls of the niche are completely
flush ! If, for some reasons, a seperate niche cabinet is
created, make sure that the furniture return area is at
least 4" deep.
B Area for installation of the power connection
C Opening depth of niche, depending on kitchen design
C = 24" (610 mm) minimum
NOTE:
Cavity must be square. Side wall of the cavity must be flush.
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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" / BottomFreezer 36"
Legend:
A Area for installation of the water connection
It is recommended the water-box be placed adjacent to
the installation cavity, so that it can be accessed for
service without uninstalling the appliance. If this is not
possible, place the recessed water box adjacent to the
power supply socket elevated at the heights as
referenced in areas A+B.
IMPORTANT !
It is strongly recommended the top panel boundary of the niche
be of solid material (5/8" thickness). Make sure that the upper
boundary is completely flush for a depth of at least 4".
IMPORTANT !
Make sure that the side walls of the niche are completely flush
! If, for some reasons, a seperate niche cabinet is created, make
sure that the furniture return area is at least 4" deep.
B Area for installation of the power connection
C Opening depth of niche, depending on kitchen design
C = 24" (610 mm) minimum
NOTE:
Cavity must be square. Side wall of the cavity must be flush.
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Water connection
The supply pipe can be located
a) at the side on the right,
b) at the side on the left or
c) underneath.
Legend:
A Area for installation of the water connection
B Area for installation of the power connection
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Appliance dimensions
Legend:
a) Adjustment in levelling legs +13/8" (35 mm) / –1/2" (13 mm).
b) Dimensions may vary.
c) Thickness of door panel may vary.
d) This dimension may vary depending on installation, panel
thickness and kitchen hardware.
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e) Unit dimensions
f) Wooden door panel dimension
Note:
One design of the wooden panel displayed.
Required accessories and tools
Supplied accessories
– Installation instructions
– Operating instructions
– Installation kit
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).
Panel unification part (Metal strip)
For connection of two furniture doors. Can be used for
standard height furniture doors without further preliminary
work.
Other required accessories from
specialist outlets
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): 13/32" (10 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.
Tools
– Cordless screwdriver T20
– 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
– 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
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Installation instructions
The following installation instructions describe the installation
steps for various appliance types.
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
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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.
Check the base.
Follow the instructions in the section on “Installation
location” on page 7.
Check the dimensions of the cavity.
Check that the cavity is square.
Check location of the socket.
CAUTION
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2. Transport of the appliance
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The appliance is very heavy.
Be careful, otherwise people who are helping may be
injured or the appliance may be damaged.
Transport the appliance to a suitable installation location
with suitable means of transportation (trolley, lifting truck
or hand-driven truck).
Secure the appliance during transportation to prevent it
from overturning.
The appliance is 8321/32" (2125 mm) tall. If the appliance
cannot be transported in an upright position due to the
structural conditions, the appliance can be transported
horizontally.
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Do not erect the appliance via the side panels.
Risk of damage to the appliance!
When erecting the appliance, observe the required minimum
height at the installation location according to the following
table:
Erection via
appliance rear
WARNING
CAUTION
Erection via
appliance side panel
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Also follow the instructions in the section on
“Connecting the power” on page 8 and in the section on
“Installation dimensions” on page 9.
Check location of the water connection
(only for appliances with ice maker).
Also follow the instructions in the the section on
“Connecting the water” on page 8.
Check attachment of the adjacent furniture/fixtures.
All furniture parts in the vicinity of the appliance must be
connected securely to the wall.
Check that adjacent furniture/fixtures do not collide
(door opening angle).
Minimum height
86" / 2185 mm
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Always place the means of transport centrally on the
rear side of the appliance. Never push it in from the
front or from the side under the appliance.
Risk of damage to the appliance!
CAUTION
Do not erect the
appliance via the side
panels!
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Keep adhesive tape which was used to attach
the supplied accessories to the appliance.
It is used subsequently for attaching the edge
protection to the cavity walls (see Section 9.).
Carefully open the appliance – risk of tipping over – and
remove accessories and installation materials from
inside the appliance. Close the door again.
Move the appliance with a hand truck securely.
3. Removing the packaging
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– 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
WARNING
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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.
Check appliance for damage in transit.
Do not install the appliance if it is visibly damaged.
If in doubt, contact your dealer.
CAUTION
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4. Installation preparation
Unpack installation materials and accessories.
To improve allocation to the work steps, the packages are
identified differently.
To do this, comply with the overview sheet attached to the
appliance!
To protect the base from damage during installation:
Attach a residual piece of carpet, lino, etc. to the floor
with adhesive tape in front of the intended installation
location.
Remove transportation packaging:
Remove the cartoon. Use the cutter securely to protect
the surface of appliance.
Remove packaging material.
Attach the power cord to the back of the appliance with
a piece of adhesive tape.
Remove transportation protection devices and lift
appliance off the pallet – appliance is very heavy!
Remove accessories from the outside of the appliance.
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5. Changing over the door hinges
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Before working on the hinge, release the spring.
Risk of injury!
WARNING
NOTE
– If it is not necessary to change over the door hinges,
continue with the next installation step.
– The door hinges cannot be exchanged in the case of
freezers with ice and water dispensers.
Release the spring
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Unscrew the door.
Release the spring on the hinge. Loosen the screw from
I to 0.
Exchanging the door hinges
Remove the hinge box covers.
Remove the hinges.
Change over the fixation parts on the door.
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Fix the hinges on the appliance. Change the hinges
crosswise!
Fix the door.
Fix the hinge box cover.
Unscrew the fixing angle from the appliance.
From the set kit, fasten a new angle to the other side of
the appliance.
Span the spring on the hinge. Tighten the screw from
0 to I.
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6. Preparing the installation cavity
Fastening with wood screws
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Assure that there are no electrical wires or plumbing in
the area which the screws could penetrate.
Risk of injury and damage!
WARNING
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NOTE
– 2 anti-tip-angless are required for each appliance or
appliance combination (Side-by-Side).
– 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.
Fastening with dowels and screws
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Always wear safety glasses and other necessary protective devices or apparel when installing or working
with anchors.
Risk of injury!
CAUTION
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The anti-tip-angles must have a minimum length of 41/8”
(105 mm) over the appliance to ensure a secure stand of the
appliance.
If this minimum length cannot be observed for structural
conditions it is possible to do this by fastening a spacer
behind the anti-tip angle, e. g. a sufficiently dimensioned
wood plank.
The length of the plank should correspond to the width of the
installation niche!
Specify the attachment points of the anti-tip-angles.
Specify the detailed dimensions according to the
section on “Installation dimensions”.
Attach the anti-tip-angles completely. Be sure screws
hold tight.
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.
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7. Attaching an alternative anti-tip
device
Select screws according to the thickness of the wooden
beam: length = min. 2.5 x beam thickness, diameter
#12 or #14.
IMPORTANT NOTE
If the anti-tip-angles 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 cavity.
Saw the wooden beam (cross section min. 3" x 4")
to the required length.
Length is equal to the width of the installation cavity!
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).
NOTE
Specify the number of screws according to the
cavity width, thereby ensuring that the beam can be
attached securely.
According to the subsurface:
Locate wall studs near the rear panel of the cavity and
mark drill holes in the beam
or
Fasten suitable dowel into the rear wall.
Predrill the wooden beam.
Attach the wooden beam to the rear panel of the cavity.
Mark the installation height (lower edge of the beam) on
the rear panel of the cavity.
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8. Preparing to connect the water
10. Side-by-Side installation
(only for appliances which require a water connection)
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Turn off the main water tap to prevent damage caused
by leaking water.
Attach the connecting pipe to the shut-off valve
according to the instructions supplied by the
manufacturer of the ice maker installation kit.
Install the connecting pipe.
Always observe the indicated gap dimensions to
prevent damage to the connecting pipe when pushing
in the appliance.
CAUTION
If a side-by-side installation is intended, now connect the
two appliances together.
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Detailed information on installation can be found in
the separate installation instructions for the sealing kit
for side-by-side installation.
The following work steps must be performed on two
interconnected appliances.
Attach the connecting pipe to the floor with adhesive
tape.
9. Attaching the edge protection
To protect the corners of the installation cavity, attach the
supplied protective brackets with adhesive tape.
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11. Pushing the appliance into the installation cavity
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Caution when pushing the appliance into the installation cavity. Do not damage the water pipe or power
cord attached to the floor.
CAUTION
NOTE
When the floor or the appliance is tilted in comparison
to the installation cavity adjust height adjustable wheels
before you move the appliance into the installation
cavity.
Put the mains plug into the socket.
NOTE
In the case of Side-by-Side appliances a separate
socket must be used for each appliance.
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.
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Carefully push the appliance into the cavity until the
height-adjustable wheel interlock with the anti-tip
brackets.
Remove edge protection.
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12. Installing and aligning the appliance
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Never use a cordless screwdriver!
Risk of damage to the appliance.
CAUTION
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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.
– Do not bend the appliance against the anti-tip-
angles.
The installation aid parts on the door have been designed for
the following total thickness of furniture doors:
3
/4" (19 mm)
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–11/2" (38 mm)
Always take account of the possible differing thickness of the
furniture fronts which are to be fitted subsequently.
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.
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 11/2" (32 mm) above
the floor.
Align the appliance with the furniture fronts.
Place marking-out level over the installation aid parts on
the door.
Unscrew the height-adjustable feet until the mark on
the base has reached the indicated guide dimension
(11/4" / 32 mm).
NOTE
It is very important to comply with this dimension for
the subsequent alignment of the furniture fronts.
Align the furniture fronts with the spirit level.
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13. Attaching the appliance to the top
of the cavity
Screw the attachment plate lugs (top) to the overhead
furniture/fixtures.
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.
Attach the cover strip to the attachment plate (top).
Shorten the fitting strip to the required height!
NOTE
Fix the attachment plate side lugs (top) depending on
the installation situation.
NOTE
If there is no gap or only a slight gap, it is not necessary to fix the side lugs.
In the case of a side-by-side installation connect
both cover rails to the bolt included in the installation
accessories for side-by-side installation
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14. Attaching the individual appliance
to the side of the cavity
To attach the appliance at the side, first take the drawers out of
the freezer compartment.
The upper drawer must first be removed before the door
drawer can be taken out.
Screw the closures by 90° on the pullout using
a screwdriver.
Screw on the bars of the fastening sheets (C) with
the cabinet parts located next to them.
Screw on the angle (D) for fastening the cover ribs.
Attach the cover ribs to the fastening plates
and the angles.
Re-insert drawers:
To place in, lift the front of the drawers slightly and place
into the chest of drawers.
Lower the drawer and slide it backwards.
Screw the closures by 90° on the pullout using
a screwdriver.
To take out, lift the drawers slightly and take out.
A Appliance
B Cabinet part
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15. Checking that the finger guard
moves easily
16. Connecting the water to the
appliance
It is now essential to check that the finger guard moves
easily. At a later time any required corrections will be more
difficult.
Push the finger guard on the hinge side into the gap
between the appliance and cavity wall.
It must be possible to push in and pull out the finger
guard easily!
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When bending the water pipe, do not kink it, otherwise
there is a risk of leaks and water damage.
CAUTION
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NOTE
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.
Remove the cap from the appliance connection (1.).
Bend the water pipe according to the location of the
connection on the appliance (2.).
Push the union nut and seal onto the water pipe.
Push the end of the water pipe into the appliance
connection and screw on the union nut (3.).
Tighten hand-tight.
Using the open-ended wrench, tighten the union nut.
Do not overturn!
Open the shut-off valve and main water tap.
Check the connection on the shut-off valve and on the
appliance for leaks.
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17. Attaching the toe kick panel
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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.
If required, cut the toe kick panel to the required length.
CAUTION
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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.
Remove the base panel.
Loosen the brackets for attaching the base panel and
push in all the way.
Attach the base panel to the appliance.
Remove the protective film from the adhesive pads on
the Velcro.
Fit the toe kick panel to the base panel and press firmly
into place.
Pull out the brackets by the measured amount Y.
Screw the brackets tightly
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Attach the base panel.
NOTE
If required, the toe kick panel can be screwed to the
base panel. There are screw holes in the base panel
near the Velcro.
19. Preparing the furniture doors
IMPORTANT NOTE
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:
BM 36" (top, 1 door) 57.2 Ibs / 26 kg
BM 36" (bottom) 28.6 Ibs / 13 kg
Adjusting the furniture door
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.
18. 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.
Open the appliance door.
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.
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.
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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.
Panel unification kit
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.
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 loadbearing material of the furniture door.
20. 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:
BM 36" (top, 1 door) . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Ibs / 25 kg
BM 36" (bottom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Ibs / 10 kg
21. Attaching the adjusting rail to
the furniture door
(refrigerator compartment)
NOTE
The adjusting rail is the most important means of adjusting the furniture front.
NOTE
– Never screw into fillers, decorative strips or similar.
– 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.
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Unscrew the installation support part from the appliance
door.
NOTE
Store the positioning aids, there will be used in an
installation step later.
Remove the cover plate from the freezer compartment
door.
Measure the distance X between the adjusting rail and
the overhead furniture/fixtures.
Loosen the 2 nuts and remove the adjusting rail.
Notes:
– Attach the adjusting rail to the furniture door with at least
10 screws. One screw should be inserted under each
double threaded bolt.
– 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.
22. Attaching and aligning the furniture
door (refrigerator compartment)
Hang the furniture door on the double threaded bolt.
Mark this amount X on the rear of the furniture door.
Determine and mark the centerline of the furniture door.
Put on the adjusting rail and align along the marks.
Mark the drill holes.
Drill the holes.
Screw on the adjusting rail tightly.
Align the furniture door with the double threaded bolts
(Torx screwdriver).
Transfer the middle drill holes along the outer edge of
the appliance door to the furniture front and mark.
Remove the furniture door.
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Using the positioning aid, set both longitudinal sides of
the furniture door parallel.
Using a square, extend the drill hole marks which you
have just made to the vertical marks.
Apply the fixing rib and mark out the holes.
Pre-drill the holes..
23. Attaching the adjusting rail to
the furniture door
(freezer compartment)
Screw on the fixing ribs.
Hang the furniture door on the double threaded bolts.
Measure the distance X between the adjusting rail and
the overhead furniture/fixtures.
Loosen the 2 nuts and remove the adjusting rail.
Mark this amount X on the rear of the furniture door.
Determine and mark the centerline of the furniture door.
Put on the adjusting rail and align along the marks.
Mark the drill holes.
Drill the holes.
Screw on the adjusting rail tightly.
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