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.
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.
q
The kitchen cabinet that the appliance is installed in is
shimmed to the floor level if the floor heights are not
equal.
q
Cutout dimensions are accurate.
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Electrical outlet is in correct location.
q
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
(see 6.7) .
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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.
Note
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Clean the appliance (see 6.4) .
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.
4.3 Disposal of packaging
WARNING
Danger of suffocation from packaging materials and films!
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Do not allow children to play with packaging materials.
The packaging is made from recyclable materials:
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Corrugated card/cardboard
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Parts made of foamed polystyrene
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Films and bags from polyethylene
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Packing bands from polypropylene
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Wood frame nailed together with a polyethylene
window*
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Take the packaging material to an official collection
point.
4.4 Connecting the appliance
WARNING
Electrical shock hazard!
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Start-up should only take place once the appliance has
been installed according to these instructions.
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Electrically ground appliance.
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Do not ground to a gas pipe.
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Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the
appliance is properly grounded.
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Do not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit.
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Do not use an extension cord, power bar or a multiple
socket adapter.
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Do not use a power cord that is frayed or damaged.
Start-up
6 * Depending on model and options
