Use and Care Manual

4.2 Setting up the appliance
WARNING
Risk of fire due to moisture!
If live parts or the power cord get wet, this can cause a
short circuit.
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The appliance is designed for use in enclosed spaces.
Do not operate the appliance in open space or in damp
areas or where there is spray.
WARNING
Risk of fire due to short circuit.
If the power cable or plug of the appliance or another
appliance and the back of the appliance touch each other
the power cable or plug will be damaged by the vibrations
of the appliance which could lead to a short circuit.
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Install the appliance so that it does not touch any plugs
or power cables.
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Do not connect the appliance or other appliances to the
sockets on the back of the appliance.
WARNING
Danger of fire and damage!
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Do not place devices that give off heat, e.g. micro-
waves, toasters, etc. on the appliance.
CAUTION
Risk of personal injury!
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Have two people move this appliance into place.
WARNING
Danger of fire and damage due to blocked ventilation
openings!
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Never block the ventilation openings. Always ensure
good ventilation!
NOTICE
Risk of damage caused by condensation
Installing the appliance next to any other refrigerator or
freezer can cause condensation or damage to the Lieb-
herr 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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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
(see 6.6) .
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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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Remove the protective film from the outside of the
appliance.
NOTICE
The stainless steel doors are treated with a high-grade
surface coating and must not be cleaned with the
supplied cleaning agent.
This would damage the surface coating.
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Wipe the coated door surfaces using a soft, clean
cloth only.
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Apply a stainless steel cleaner only to the stainless
steel side walls evenly, wiping with the grain. Subse-
quent cleaning becomes easier as a result.
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Wipe painted side walls with a clean, soft cloth only.
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Align the appliance so that it
stands firmly and on a level
by applying the accompa-
nying spanner to the adjust-
able-height feet (A) and
using a spirit level.
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Then support the door:
Extend the adjustable foot
at the turn hinge (B) until it
rests on the floor and then
make a further 90° turn.
Note
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Clean the appliance (see 6.3) .
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.
4.3 Changing the door hinges
You can reverse the door hinges, if necessary:
Make sure you have the following tools on hand:
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Torx® 25
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Torx® 15
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Screwdriver
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Cordless screwdriver, if necessary
Start-up
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