User Manual

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Remove all transit supports.
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Dispose of packaging material (see 4.5) .
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Align the appliance so that it
stands firmly and on a level by
applying the accompanying
spanner to the adjustable-
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.
When a Side-by-Side appliance (S…) is fitted together with
a second appliance (as a SBS combination):
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Proceed according to the Side-by-Side combined fridge-
freezer installation instructions. (Accessories bag of the SBS
freezer/appliance with freezer compartment)
Note
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Clean the appliance (see 6.1) .
If the appliance is installed in a very damp environment,
condensate may form on the outside of the appliance.
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Always see to good ventilation at the installation site.
4.3 Changing over the door hinges
You can change over the door hinges if necessary.
NOTICE
Risk of damage to side-by-side appliances due to condensa-
tion!
When a side-by-side appliance (S…) is fitted together with a
second appliance (as a SBS combination), the door hinges
must remain as delivered.
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Do not change over the door hinges.
Ensure that the following tools are to 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
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Second person for fitting work, if needed
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Accompanying Allen key size 2
4.3.1 Detaching the soft stop unit.
Fig. 4
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Open the door.
NOTICE
Risk of damage!
If the door seal is damaged, the door may fail to close properly
and the cooling will be inadequate.
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Do not damage the door seal with the screwdriver!
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Disengage and remove the faceplate
Fig. 4 (1)
using a flat-
blade screwdriver.
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The faceplate is attached over the soft stop bracket.
Fig. 5
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Slide the faceplate forwards over the soft stop bracket
Fig. 5 (5)
in the direction of the appliance.
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Snap the safety lock
Fig. 5 (3)
into the oblong hole.
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The safety lock prevents the hinge from snap-closing.
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Using a screwdriver, lift off the cover
Fig. 5 (2)
from the
outside and remove it in an outward direction.
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If necessary, tip the appliance backwards with the assis-
tance of a second person.
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Press the pin
Fig. 5 (4)
out from underneath.
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Press the soft stop bracket
Fig. 5 (5)
towards the door.
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Remove the faceplate
Fig. 5 (1)
.
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Unscrew the entire soft stop unit (2x Torx® 15)
Fig. 5 (6)
.
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Pull the soft stop unit out a little, push it in the direction of the
handle side and swing it out.
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Set the soft stop unit aside.
4.3.2 Detaching the door
Note
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Remove any food from the door racks before removing the
door, so that no food falls out.
Fig. 6
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Close the door.
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Pull off the cover
Fig. 6 (10)
forwards and upwards.
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Lift off the cover
Fig. 6 (11)
.
CAUTION
Risk of injury if the door tips!
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Take good hold of the door.
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Set down the door carefully.
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Unscrew the upper turn hinge
Fig. 6 (12)
(2x Torx® 25)
Fig. 6 (13)
and raise it for removal.
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Lift up the door and set it aside.
Putting into operation
6 * Depending on model and options