Installation Instructions

NOTICE
Risk of damage caused by condensation
Installing the appliance next to any other refrigerator or
freezer can cause condensation or damage to the
Liebherr appliance.
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Do not install this appliance next to any other refriger-
ator or freezer except another Liebherr model. Liebherr
models are designed to allow side-by-side installation.
They are equipped with a heating system to eliminate
condensation when refrigerators or freezers are
installed side-by-side.
NOTICE
Risk of damage for the finished floor surface!
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Protect the finished floor surface before you uncrate the
unit.
Verify that:
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The floor under the appliance is flat and level.
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The floor can support the appliance's weight plus
approximately 1200 pounds (544 kg) of food weight.
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The appliance is not placed in direct sunlight or near
the stove, range top, radiators and similar heat
sources.
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The kitchen cabinet that the appliance is installed in is
shimmed to the floor level if the floor heights are not
equal.
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Cutout dimensions are accurate.
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Electrical outlet is in correct location.
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The air flow is not restricted. Air flow must be provided
for the appliance to operate properly. The factory air
vents provide 31 square inches (200 cm
2
) of air flow
per appliance. If you are replacing the air vents with an
overlay, the air flow must be the same or greater than
the factory air vents.
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Examine the unit and packaging for shipping damage.
Contact the carrier immediately if you suspect there is
any damage.
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Note the type (model, number), index, appliance/serial
number, date of purchase and where purchased .
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Remove anything attached to the rear or side walls of
appliance that would prevent proper installation or
impede proper ventilation.
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Unscrew the red transport
lock. Close the vacated
retaining hole using the
stopper (70).
Note
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Clean the appliance .
If the appliance is set up in humid areas, condensation
may build on the outside of the appliance.
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Always ensure proper ventilation.
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Assemble appliances according to separate installation
instructions.
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Kitchen cabinet setup
This is a built-in appliance and is therefore completely
enclosed by a kitchen cabinet. The kitchen cabinet
surrounding the appliance must be set up exactly in
accordance with the specified fitting dimensions and must
allow sufficient air circulation to ensure correct operation
of the appliance.
With side-by-side configurations,
provide a separate kitchen
cabinet for each appliance.
If possible, have a professional install the appliance in
your kitchen cabinet unit.
The wall of the adjacent cabinet must be at least 5/8 ''
(16 mm) thick.
3.1 Air circulation in the kitchen
cabinet
Fig. 1
- An effective ventilation cross-section of at least 31 in
2
(200 cm
2
) must be present at the air intake Fig. 1 (1) and
air outlet Fig. 1 (2) .
Kitchen cabinet setup
* Depending on model and options 3