Installation Instructions; Check The Installation Niche; Removing The Packaging - Gaggenau RC 462 Instructions D'installation

Installation instructions

The following installation instructions describe the
installation steps for various appliance types.
Therefore the diagrams may be a general representation
of your appliance.
Particular reference is made to special installation steps
for individual appliance types..
1.

Check the installation niche

CAUTION
Use the following check list for a safe and trouble
free installation.
1. Check the floor.
See section on "Installing the appliance/Floor".
2. Check the dimensions of the installation niche, see
"Dimensions of the installation niche".
3. Check that the installation niche is square.
4. Check location of the socket.
See section on "Electrical connection" and in the
section on "Dimensions of the installation niche".
5. Check location of the water connection
(only for appliances with ice maker).
See section on "Water connection" and in the section
on "Dimensions of the installation niche".
6. Check attachment of the adjacent cabinet/fixtures.
All cabinet parts in the vicinity of the appliance must
be connected securely to the wall.
7. Check that adjacent cabinet/fixtures have adequate
clearance (door opening angle).
2.

Removing the packaging

WARNING
Risk of personal injury and damage to the
appliance!
– The appliance could tilt over when unpacking.
– The appliance could tilt over when the appliance
door is opened.
– The appliance is very heavy.
Data relating to the weight when empty is found
in the following table:
Appliance width
Refrigerator 24" (60.3 cm)
Refrigerator 30" (75.6 cm)
Freezer 18" (45.1 cm) *
Freezer 24" (60.3 cm) *
Appliance width
Freezer 30" (75.6 cm) *
Wine storage cabinet 18" (45.1 cm) 242 lbs (109 kg)
Wine storage cabinet 24" (60.3 cm) 291 lbs (131 kg)
* without water and ice dispenser
Note:
Check appliance for damage in transit.
Do not install the appliance if it is visibly damaged.
If in doubt, contact your dealer.
To avoid floor damage:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Weight (empty)
approx.
291 lbs (131 kg)
322 lbs (145 kg)
242 lbs (109 kg)
291 lbs (131 kg)
Remove the packaging carton and be careful not to
damage the surface of appliance.
Place packaging cardboard or plywood under the
appliance.
Remove accessories from the outside
of the appliance.
Save adhesive tape which was used to attach
the supplied accessories to the appliance.
It can be used subsequently for attaching an edge
protection to the installation niche walls (see section
on "A / 3. Attaching the edge protectors").
Remove transportation protection devices (a) and lift
appliance off the pallet – appliance is very heavy!
Carefully open the appliance – risk of tipping over –
and remove accessories and installation materials
from inside the appliance. Close the door again.
Note:
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.
Weight (empty)
approx.
322 lbs (145 kg)
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