LIEBHERR HC 1571G (01) PDF MANUAL

The instructions contain the following safety notices:

DANGER!: Danger indicates a hazard which will cause serious injury or death if precautions are not followed.

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.

IMPORTANT: This indicates information that is especially relevant to a problem-free installation and operation.

WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

WARNING: The power cord must not be damaged while installing the appliance.

WARNING: Multi-sockets or distributor strips and other electronic devices (such as halogen transformers) must not be positioned and operated at the rear of appliances.

WARNING: Danger of injury through electric shock! There are live parts under the cover. Only have the interior LED light replaced or repaired by customer service staff or trained personnel.

WARNING: Risk of injury from the LED lamp. The light intensity of the LED light complies with risk group RG 2. If the cover is defective, do not look directly at the light through optical lenses from close distance. This may damage your eyes.

WARNING: This appliance must be secured as described in the Use and Care Manual (Installation Instructions) to rule out any potential risks due to its instability.

WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

Any repairs and work on the appliance should only be performed by the customer service department. Unauthorized work may be dangerous to the user. The power source cable should only be changed or replaced by the customer service department. Component parts and power cords shall be replaced with like components performed by factory authorized service personnel only.

Do not stand on the toe kick, drawers or doors or use them to support anything else.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given initial supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

To prevent injury and damage to property, the appliance should only be installed by 4 people.

Check the appliance for signs of damage after unpacking. Contact the supplier if it is damaged. Do not connect the appliance to the mains power supply.

Avoid prolonged skin contact with cold surfaces (e.g., chilled/frozen products). If necessary, take safety action (e.g., gloves).

Do not consume food which has been stored for too long; it could cause food poisoning.

Only install, connect, and dispose of the appliance as described in this Use and Care Manual.

In the event of a fault, pull out the plug or switch off the fuse.

If you have a lockable appliance, do not keep the key near the appliance or within reach of children.

Do not use the interior LED light to light the room. The interior LED light is only designed to illuminate the interior of the appliance.

Do not allow naked flames or ignition sources to enter the appliance.

Alcoholic drinks or other vessels containing alcohol should be sealed tightly for storage.

WARNING! The refrigerant R600a contained within the appliance is environmentally friendly, but flammable. Leaking refrigerant can ignite.

WARNING! Risk of child entrapment.

Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous – even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow these instructions to help prevent accidents.

Before you discard old appliances:

Take off the doors.

Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

Cut off the power cord from the discarded appliance. Discard separately from the appliance.

Be sure to follow your local requirements for disposal of appliances. Contact the trash collection agency in your area for additional information.

WARNING! Keep packaging materials away from children. Polythene sheets and bags can cause suffocation!

If possible, please recycle packaging material at a recycling facility. Remove all transport packaging.

Connect this appliance to a 15 amp or 20 amp, 110-120 VAC circuit which is grounded and protected by a circuit breaker or fuse. We recommend using a dedicated circuit for this appliance to prevent circuit overload and the chance of interruption to the appliance.

This appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) polarized plug for your protection against possible shock hazards. Where a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, contact a qualified electrician and have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong receptacle in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING! Electrocution hazard. Electrical grounding required.

Do not remove the round grounding prong from the plug.

Do not use extension cords or ungrounded (two prong) adapters.

Do not use a power cord that is frayed or damaged.

Do not use a power strip.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire, electric shock or death.

WARNING! To avoid a hazard due to instability of the appliance, it must be fixed in accordance with the instructions.

Unit Dimensions:

A = 3″ (76 mm)

B = 79 11/16″ (2024 mm)

C = 29 13/16″ (757 mm)

D = 24″ (610 mm)

E = 55 5/8″ (1412 mm)

F = 37-1/8″ (952 mm)

Door Swing Clearance:

Please allow for 12-1/2″ (318 mm) door swing clearance at locations next to a wall. The illustrated measurement is without mounted front panels. Be sure to add your panel thickness and handle depth to this measurement in order to avoid interferences.

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

Only use the ventilation grille provided with the appliance. This grille is required for proper operation of the appliance.

This opening must not be covered with a cabinet base. Failure to use the supplied grille can result in product failure.

The cabinet opening can be 80″ or 84″ in height. The width for a single unit is 30″ and for a side-by-side installation is 60″. The depth depends on the installation style.

For an appliance with the panel to be flush, the adjacent cabinetry depth must equal the appliance depth (24″) plus the panel thickness (5/8″ – 3/4″).

The power cord extends from the back of the appliance. The free length of the power cord is 86 5/8″ (2200 mm). The electrical outlet must not be situated behind the appliance and must be easily accessible.

CAUTION! To avoid a crushed power cord or water line, install the cable holders on the rear of the appliance and insert the power cord/water line into them. When sliding the appliance into the recess, pull the power cord and water line backwards at the same time with slight tension to avoid damage.

For an inset installation, the appliance and panels sit fully within the opening and are flush with the surrounding cabinetry. The panel width is 29-3/4″ (756 mm). The freezer drawer panels have a height of 13-7/16″ (341 mm) for the upper drawer and 16-11/16″ (424 mm) for the lower drawer, with a 1/4″ gap between panels.

IMPORTANT:

The panels should be at least 5/8 inch (16 mm) thick.

The maximum panel thickness is 3/4″ (20 mm).

The door panel weight must not exceed 60 lb (27 kg).

Maximum weight of each freezer panel is 26.5 lb (12 kg).

For a frameless installation, wider appliance panels partially overlay the shared side gables of adjacent cabinetry. The panel width is 30-7/16″ (773 mm). The freezer drawer panels have a height of 13-7/16″ (341 mm) for the upper drawer and 16-11/16″ (424 mm) for the lower drawer, with a 1/8″ gap between panels.

IMPORTANT:

The panels should be at least 5/8 inch (16 mm) thick.

The maximum panel thickness is 3/4″ (20 mm).

The door panel weight must not exceed 60 lb (27 kg).

Maximum weight of each freezer panel is 26.5 lb (12 kg).

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.

The anti-tipping bracket is provided with the appliance.

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 one of the following mounting options:

Mounting the bracket with the wall stud: Use screws 6 x 63 mm to attach the bracket to the wall stud.

Mounting with wall plugs to concrete walls: Use screws 6 x 63 mm and appropriate wall plugs to attach to the concrete wall.

Mounting with the wall plate turning in the screws at an angle: Use screws 6 x 63 mm to attach the bracket to the wall.

Mounting with wooden floors: Use screws 6 x 63 mm to attach the bracket to the wooden floor.

Mounting with concrete floors: Use the provided anchors to attach the bracket to the concrete floor.

IMPORTANT: 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 the wall.

WARNING! Be sure the wooden spacer is fastened securely to the floor.

The wooden spacer should be 29-1/2″ wide and 2″ thick. The depth of the spacer depends on the clearance between the appliance and the wall. Position it 25″ from the front of the cabinet opening.

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

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

2. Cut the cover strips to the following lengths: upper section 3-11/16″ (93 mm), middle section 35-11/16″ (907 mm), and lower section 28-7/16″ (722 mm).

3. Fit the adhesive cover strips, leaving a gap of 1/4″ to each securing plate.

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

1. Adjust the height of the appliance at the front by twisting the leveling feet (1). Use the open-ended spanner provided. 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 (1) until firmly in place against the floor.

WARNING! To prevent the appliance from tipping forward the leveling feet must have contact with the floor.

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

IMPORTANT: Under normal conditions, the factory adjustment of the refrigerator door should not be changed. Only if heavy loading of the refrigerator door is expected, may the adjustment be changed.

Undo screws (1). Adjust the lateral tilt using the grub screw (2) (Allen key A/F 2.5).

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 provided and insert the filter into its opening in the toe kick area. Engage the filter at the bottom, press down the button and click into place.

3. Remove the locking pins of both supports. The supports are provided with 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 is 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. These bolts must be inserted into the holes of the supports.

8. Adjust the height of the ventilation grille: Loosen the grub screws at the front of the grille (Allen key A/F 2.5), adjust the ventilation grille to the desired height, and then tighten the grub screws.

For the Refrigerator Door:

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 Drawers:

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.

For the Refrigerator Door Panel:

1. Mark a line with a distance of 41″ (1041 mm) from the bottom of the refrigerator door panel.

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

3. Mark a second line with a distance of 4-1/4″ (107.5 mm) from the bottom of the refrigerator door panel.

4. Align the second bracket of the refrigerator door to the bottom line. Fasten the bracket with any hole wherever possible using a minimum of 6 screws 4 x 16 mm.

For the Freezer Drawer Panels:

Fasten the brackets provided onto the freezer drawer panels using three screws (4 x 16 mm) for each bracket. The panel width should be 29″ (737 mm). Ensure a gap of 1/8″ (3 mm) from the edge of the panel to the bracket.

1. Turn in the adjusting bolts (Torx 15) 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. To align the panel vertically, loosen the hex nuts and turn the adjusting bolts (Torx 15).

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

7. Tighten the hex nuts.

8. Turn the adjusting bolts on the bottom of the 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 the cover (1) into place. Insert the provided cover strip (2) between the refrigerator door and the panel.

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

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.

IMPORTANT: 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.