LIEBHERR HCB 1560 (01) PDF DOCUMENT

Please read and follow all instructions. The information in the manual is important for a safe and efficient installation. Always adhere to the following definitions:

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

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

IMPORTANT: This highlights information that is especially relevant to a problem-free installation.

CAUTION: 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.

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. Make sure the incoming voltage is the same as the unit rating.

Area Requirements:

Verify the following before installation:

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

• The finished kitchen floor height is level. The appliance must be shimmed level if the floor heights are not equal to ensure 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. It is recommended to use a dedicated circuit for this appliance to prevent electrical overload. Follow the National Electrical Code and local codes when installing the receptacle.

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.

• Do not ground to a gas pipe. Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the appliance is properly grounded. Do not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit.

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

The required cabinet opening dimensions are as follows:

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

The electrical outlet can be located within a radius of 80 inches from the appliance top center. Do not install the electrical outlet behind the appliance.

The water line lead-through for models HCB 1560/1561 is at the bottom right of the appliance. Do not install the shut-off valve behind the appliance.

For an inset installation style, where the appliance and panels sit fully within the opening, use the following refrigerator door panel dimensions:

The dimensions for the freezer drawer panels are 29-3/4″ (755 mm) wide. The top freezer panel is 13-7/16″ (341 mm) high, and the bottom freezer panel is 16-9/16″ (421 mm) high. There is a 1/4″ gap between the refrigerator panel and top freezer panel, and between the two freezer panels.

IMPORTANT:

The panels should be at least 5/8 inch (16 mm) thick to allow the connecting rails to be fastened to them.

The maximum panel thickness is 3/4″ (19 mm).

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

For a frameless installation style, where wider appliance panels partially overlay the shared side gables of adjacent cabinetry, use the following refrigerator door panel dimensions:

The dimensions for the freezer drawer panels are 30-7/16″ (773 mm) wide. The top freezer panel is 13-7/16″ (341 mm) high, and the bottom freezer panel is 16-9/16″ (421 mm) high. There is a 1/4″ gap between the refrigerator panel and top freezer panel, and between the two freezer panels.

IMPORTANT:

The panels should be at least 5/8 inch (16 mm) thick to allow the connecting rails to be fastened to them.

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.

Installation Steps:

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:

• With wall stud or concrete walls: Mount the bracket to the wall stud or use wall plugs for concrete walls. Use 6 x 63 mm screws.

• With wall plate: Mount the bracket with the wall plate, turning the 6 x 63 mm screws in at an angle.

• With wooden floors: Secure the bracket to the wooden floor using 6 x 63 mm screws.

• With concrete floors: Use the provided anchors to mount 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. If the floor slopes sideways, the bracket must be fitted horizontally using spacers as needed.

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.

To measure for the wooden spacer, note that the appliance depth is 24″. The spacer should fill the gap between the back of the appliance and the wall. For inset kitchen cabinets, the depth of the spacer depends on the clearance between the appliance and the wall, minus the panel thickness. The spacer should be 29-1/2″ wide and 2″ high.

Cover strips are applied above, between, and below the securing plates on the side walls of the appliance.

1. Cut the cover strips to the required lengths: 3-11/16″ (93 mm), 35-11/16″ (907 mm), and 28-7/16″ (722 mm).

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

The following applies to models HCB 1560/1561. Models HC 1540/1541 have a water tank and do not require these connections.

Safety Instructions and Warnings:

• Do not install the water connection while the refrigerator-freezer is connected to an electrical outlet.

• The connection to the water supply may only be made by a trained and licensed plumber.

• The water quality must comply with the drinking water regulations for your geographical area.

Water Connection Requirements:

• Pressure: With the supplied Liebherr water filter installed, the pressure must be 40-90 psi (2.8-6.2 bar). Without the filter, the pressure must be 22-87 psi (1.5-6 bar). Failure to meet these requirements can result in malfunction or water leakage.

• Tubing: Use a 1/4″ OD copper line to connect the water supply to the solenoid valve (this is not supplied with the appliance).

• Shut-off Valve: A shut-off valve (e.g., saddle valve) must be installed between the hose line and the main water supply so the supply can be stopped if necessary. Do not install the shut-off valve behind the refrigeration unit.

• Solenoid Valve: 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 facing downwards.

WARNING: Do not connect to the electrical outlet before the installation is completed and the water line is connected to the solenoid valve.

1. Move the appliance towards its final position, leaving enough space to work behind it.

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 at the front of the appliance.

6. The water line is now visible at the front. 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.

IMPORTANT: 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:

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

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 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 provided Torx 25 wrench.

3. Rotate the front leveling feet ① until they are firmly in place against the floor.

Fastening the Appliance in the Recess:

1. Fasten the appliance in the recess through the premounted securing plates on the left and right of the appliance housing. Use four 4 x 16 mm screws.

2. Click the supplied covers into place over the securing plates.

Adjusting the Refrigerator Door:

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 with an Allen key (A/F 2.5).

Adjusting the Freezer Drawer Front:

If required, the front of the freezer drawers can be adjusted.

1. Individually transfer the screws on the left and right sides of the freezer drawer to the long slots located below them.

2. 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 from both supports, which are in the appliance accessory pack.

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

5. Adjust the supports so the front edge of the brackets is flush with the front of the ventilation grille.

6. Insert the locking pins to block the supports in place.

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:

• Loosen the grub screws at the front of the grille (Allen key A/F 2.5).

• Adjust the ventilation grille to the desired height.

• Tighten the grub screws.

Before Mounting the Door Panels:

1. For the refrigerator door, remove cover ① and unscrew the upper and lower attachment brackets ②. These brackets will be mounted onto your custom refrigerator door panel. The nuts are needed to fit the panel onto the refrigerator door.

2. For the freezer drawers, unscrew the attachment brackets of both drawers. These will be mounted onto your custom freezer drawer panels. The screws are needed to fit the panels onto the freezer drawers.

Mounting Attachment Brackets onto the Door Panels:

1. On the refrigerator door panel, mark a line at 41″ and another at 4-1/4″ from the bottom edge.

2. Align one of the dismounted refrigerator door brackets to the 41″ line. Fasten the bracket using a minimum of 6 screws (4 x 16 mm) in any available holes.

3. Align the second refrigerator door bracket to the 4-1/4″ line. Fasten it with a minimum of 6 screws (4 x 16 mm).

4. Fasten the provided brackets onto the freezer drawer panels. Use three screws (4 x 16 mm) for each bracket. Ensure there is a 1/8″ (3 mm) clearance from the bottom edge of each freezer panel to the bottom of the bracket.

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 custom 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 (using a Torx™ 15 driver).

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

7. Tighten the hex nuts securely.

8. Turn the adjusting bolts at the bottom of the door until they make contact with the attachment bracket.

9. Screw on the hex nuts at the bottom and tighten them.

10. For fine-tuning, loosen the three screws on the top attachment bracket, align the panel as needed, and tighten the screws. This can also be done with the lower attachment bracket.

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

CAUTION: Do not overtighten screws. Do not use a power driver.

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

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

3. Pull out the lower freezer drawer and fasten its custom 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.