LIEBHERR HC 1540 (02) PDF DOCUMENT

Always wear protective devices such as protective gloves and eye shields when installing the appliance. Also use hearing protection when drilling holes into concrete floors.

Warning: Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Caution: Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

To the Installer: It is very important that the guidelines and instructions are followed in the manual to ensure proper installation and operation of the unit. Read and understand all the information in the Installation Guidelines before the unit is installed.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury, installation work and electrical wiring must be done by a qualified electrician in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction.

To protect the appliance from possible damage, allow the appliance to stand 1/2 to 1 hour in place before turning the electricity on. This allows the refrigerant and system lubrication to reach equilibrium.

Area Requirements

Verify the following:

• Floors can support the appliance’s weight plus approximately 1200 pounds (544 kg) of food weight.

• Finished kitchen floor height is level. The appliance must be shimmed level if the floor heights are not equal to make sure air vents are not obstructed.

• Remove anything attached to rear or side walls that can obstruct the appliance opening.

• Cutout dimensions are accurate.

• The electrical outlet is in the correct location.

Do not install this refrigerator-freezer next to any other refrigerator or freezer as it can cause condensation or damage to the appliance.

Electrical Requirement

A 115 Volt, 60 Hz, 15 Amp fused electrical supply is required. We recommend using a dedicated circuit for this appliance to prevent electrical overload. Follow the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances when installing the receptacle.

If codes require a separate grounding circuit to be used, have a qualified electrician install the circuit.

Warning – Electrocution Hazard:

Electrical grounding is required. This appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) polarized plug for your protection against possible shock hazards.

• Do not remove the round grounding prong from the plug.

• Do not use a two-prong grounding adapter.

• Do not use an extension cord to connect power to the unit.

For door swing clearance next to a wall, allow 12-1/2″ (317 mm). Be sure to add your panel thickness and handle depth to this measurement to avoid interferences.

HC/HCB appliances do not require any ventilation openings in the cabinet. The required air flow is directed through the toe kick area. Do not restrict the air flow.

Only use the ventilation grille provided with the appliance. This grille is required for proper operation. This opening must not be covered with a cabinet base.

Failure to use the supplied grille can result in product failure and will void the warranty.

Cabinet Opening Dimensions

For an appliance with the panel to be flush, the adjacent cabinetry depth must equal the appliance depth (24″) plus panel thickness (5/8″ – 3/4″). The electrical outlet can be within a radius of 80 inches from the appliance top center. Do not install the electrical outlet behind the appliance.

Panel Dimensions – Inset Installation Style

This is when the appliance and panels sit fully within the opening. The panels should be at least 5/8 inch (16 mm) thick. The maximum panel thickness is 3/4″ (19 mm). The door panel weight must not exceed 60 lb (27 kg).

Panel Dimensions – Frameless Installation Style

This is when wider appliance panels partially overlay the shared side gables of adjacent cabinetry. The panels should be at least 5/8 inch (16 mm) thick. The maximum panel thickness is 3/4″ (19 mm). The door panel weight must not exceed 60 lb (27 kg).

The anti-tipping bracket must be installed to prevent the unit from tipping after it is installed.

Warning: The anti-tipping bracket must be mounted to prevent the appliance from tipping when the fully stocked door is opened. Be sure that there is no plumbing or electrical wiring located in this area which screws or drills could damage.

1. Mark the center line of the appliance on the back wall. Align the anti-tipping bracket center to this line.

2. Depending on the constitution of the floor and wall, use any of the following mounting options:

• Mounting the bracket with the wall stud.

• Mounting with wall plugs to concrete walls (Screws 6 x 63 mm).

• Mounting with wooden floors (Screws 6 x 63 mm).

• Mounting with the wall plate turning in the screws at an angle (Screws 6 x 63 mm).

• Mounting with concrete floors using the anchors provided.

The anti-tipping bracket must be fitted at the same height as the toe kick area. If you set the appliance to a higher level by laying spacers underneath, the anti-tipping bracket must be fitted accordingly.

A proper function of the anti-tipping bracket is warranted within a cabinet depth of between 24″ and 25″. If the cabinet is deeper than 25″, a wooden spacer must be mounted between the appliance and wall.

Warning: Be sure the wooden spacer is fastened securely to the floor.

If the floor slopes down sideways, the anti-tipping bracket must be fitted horizontally. Lay down spacers in the appropriate positions.

Apply cover strips above, between, and below the securing plates on the side walls of the appliance.

1. Cut the cover strips to the required length.

2. Fit the adhesive cover strips leaving a gap of 1/4″ to each securing plate. This ensures problem-free fitting of the covers.

Important: This description is for models HCB 1560/1561. Models HC 1540/1541 have a water tank.

Safety Instructions:

• Do not install the water connection while the appliance is connected to an electrical outlet.

• The connection may only be made by a trained and licensed plumber.

• Water quality must comply with drinking water regulations for your area.

Water Connection Requirements:

• Water supply pressure requirements: With the Liebherr water filter installed, the pressure must be 40-90 psi (2.8-6.2 bar). Without the filter, the pressure range is 22-87 psi (1.5-6 bar).

• Use a 1/4″ OD copper line to connect the water supply to the solenoid valve (not supplied).

• A shut-off valve must be installed between the hose line and the main water supply.

• The solenoid valve has a metric R3/4 male connector. An R3/4 (metric) to a 1/4″ OD adapter is supplied. Insert the provided water strainer into the OD adapter with the cavity downwards.

Connection Steps:

1. Move the appliance towards the final position and leave enough space to work behind.

2. Insert the water supply line into its intended opening at the back of the appliance.

3. Move the power supply line to the area of the electrical outlet.

4. Move the appliance slowly into the recess until the appliance back slides into the anti-tipping bracket.

5. Remove the cover from the valve connector.

6. The water line is visible at the front of the appliance. Connect the water line to the OD adapter.

7. Bleed the air from the water line by opening the water supply temporarily.

8. Screw the OD adapter onto the solenoid valve.

9. Open the shut-off valve for the water supply and check the entire water system for leaks.

After starting up the appliance, the water pipe system must be purged of any air. Refer to the chapter “Bleeding the Ice Maker” in the operating instructions.

Leveling the Appliance

1. Adjust the height of the appliance at the front by twisting the leveling feet (①). Use the provided open-ended spanner. Turn the spanner counterclockwise to raise the appliance front and clockwise to lower it.

2. Adjust the height of the appliance at the rear by turning the adjusting bolts (②). Use a 1/4″ box spanner or the Torx 25 wrench provided.

3. Rotate leveling feet until firmly in place against the floor. To prevent the appliance from tipping forward, the leveling feet must have contact with the floor.

Fastening the Appliance in the Recess

Fasten the appliance in the recess through the premounted securing plates at left and right on the appliance housing using screws (4 x 16 mm). Then click the supplied covers into place.

Adjusting the Refrigerator Door

Under normal conditions, the factory adjustment should not be changed. Only if heavy loading of the door is expected, may the adjustment be changed. Undo screws (①) and adjust the lateral tilt using the grub screw (②) with an Allen key A/F 2.5.

Adjusting the Drawer Front

If required, the front of the freezer drawers can be adjusted. Transfer the screws shown in the illustration (on the left and right sides of the freezer drawer) individually to the long slots below. Tighten the screws in the front of the drawer once it is in the right position.

1. Pull out the bottom freezer drawer.

2. Remove the blue protection film from the dust filter and insert the filter into its opening in the toe kick area. Engage the filter at the bottom, press down the button and click it into place.

3. Remove the locking pins of both supports from the appliance accessory pack.

4. Insert the supports for the ventilation grille on the left and right sides in the motor compartment.

5. The front edge of the brackets should be flush with the front of the ventilation grille. Adjust the supports accordingly.

6. Insert the locking pins to block the supports.

7. Install the ventilation grille. The grille has bolts on the inside that must be inserted into the holes of the supports.

8. Adjust the height of the ventilation grille by loosening the grub screws at the front of the grille (Allen key A/F 2.5), adjusting the grille to the desired height, and then tightening the grub screws.

For the Refrigerator Door Panel:

Remove cover (①) and unscrew the upper and lower attachment bracket (②) of the refrigerator door. These brackets will be mounted onto the refrigerator door panel. The nuts are needed to fit the premounted panel onto the refrigerator door.

For the Freezer Drawer Panels:

Unscrew the attachment brackets of both freezer drawers. These brackets will be mounted onto the freezer drawer panels. The screws are needed to fit the premounted panels onto the freezer drawers.

Refrigerator Door Panel:

1. Mark a line with a distance of 41″ and 4-1/4″ from the bottom of the refrigerator door panel.

2. Align one of the dismounted brackets of the refrigerator door to the 41″ line on the door panel. Fasten the bracket with any hole wherever possible using a minimum of 6 screws (4 x 16 mm).

3. Align the second bracket to the 4-1/4″ line on the refrigerator door panel. Fasten the bracket with any hole wherever possible using a minimum of 6 screws (4 x 16 mm).

Freezer Drawer Panels:

Fasten the brackets provided onto the freezer drawer panels using three screws (4 x 16 mm) for each bracket, considering the 1/8″ (3 mm) measurement from the edge.

1. Turn in the adjusting bolts on the bottom of the refrigerator door as far as possible.

2. Open the refrigerator door and hang the panel on the top adjusting bolts.

3. Screw on the hex nuts to the adjusting bolts and finger tighten them temporarily.

4. Close the door and check the height of the panel.

5. Align the panel in its vertical position if necessary. Loosen the hex nuts and turn the adjusting bolts (Torx™ 15).

6. Align the panel horizontally (using the long holes in the attachment bracket).

7. Tighten the hex nuts.

8. Turn the adjusting bolts (bottom refrigerator door) until they make contact with the attachment bracket.

9. Screw on the hex nuts and tighten.

10. Loosen the three screws on the top of the attachment bracket, align the panel, and tighten the screws. This can also be done with the lower attachment bracket.

11. Click cover (①) into place. Insert the cover strip (②) between the refrigerator door and panel.

1. Pull out the upper freezer drawer and screw on the panel with three screws on the left and right sides using the screws as shown (3.5 x 13 mm screw).

2. Close the drawer and check its position relative to the surrounding cabinet panels. Align the panel in the vertical direction by loosening the screws on the left and right. Finally, tighten the screws.

Caution: Do not overtighten. Do not use a power driver.

3. Pull out the lower freezer drawer and fasten the lower panel in the same way.

4. Finally, cover the gap between the drawer and the panel of both freezer drawers with the strips provided. Remove the foil from the adhesive surface of the strip and stick it on the top of the appliance drawer, making sure the flexible gasket is fully inserted in the gap.