Kucht KR Series User manual

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APPLICABLE MODEL: KR300SD, KR360SD, KR365FD
INSTALLATION MANUAL
BE A PRO IN YOUR KITCHEN
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Kucht Built-In Refrigerator

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Table of Contents
Symbols and Their Meanings ...........................................................................................................................................4
stallaon Place ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Tool list........................................................................................................................................................................... 10
ALTERNATIVES FOR INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................................... 11
PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................................... 12
Cabin Dimensions........................................................................................................................................................... 12
Locaon of the Electrical Wiring .................................................................................................................................... 13
Locaon of the Water System........................................................................................................................................ 14
Producon dimension …… ........................................................................................................................................... 16
Unpacking ...................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Removing Connectors on the rearWall .......................................................................................................................... 28
Removing Moung Parts in the Freezer Compartment............................................................................................... 29
Removing the FRZ Crisper .............................................................................................................................................. 30
Removing the FRZ Door ................................................................................................................................................. 31
Removing the Lower Vent Hole Assembly ..................................................................................................................... 32
Removing the Upper Vent Hole Part.............................................................................................................................. 33
PRE INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................................................. 34
Mounng the A Tip Brackets..................................................................................................................................... 34
Alternave anp method ........................................................................................................................................... 37
Preparing the Water Hose and the Power Plug............................................................................................................. 38
INSTALLATION TO THE CABIN ............................................................................................................................................ 39
Taking the Refrigerator from the Wooden Pallet .......................................................................................................... 39
Placingthe refrigerator into the cabin........................................................................................................................... 40
Adjusg the height of the refrigerator in the cabin..................................................................................................... 43
Adjusg the refrigerator according to the cabin ange............................................................................................... 44
Screwing the side brackets ............................................................................................................................................ 47
Screwing the upper bracket........................................................................................................................................... 48
INSTALLING THE CABIN BOTTOM ...................................................................................................................................... 49
Water connec .......................................................................................................................................................... 49
Aaching the upper vent hole part ............................................................................................................................... 51
Aaching the lower vent hole assembly........................................................................................................................ 52
Aaching the decorave parts...................................................................................................................................... 53
FURNITURE DOOR PREPARATION ...................................................................................................................................... 54
Choosing the Door Thickness......................................................................................................................................... 54
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Removing the Mechanism Covers.................................................................................................................................. 56
Removing the Panel Adjustment Mechanisms on the Refrigerator........................................................................... 57
Preparing Furniture Door............................................................................................................................................... 59
Preparing the Fridge Furniture Door.............................................................................................................................. 60
Installing the Fridge Furniture Door............................................................................................................................... 68
Installing the Freezer Furniture Door............................................................................................................................. 74
HINGE ADJUSTMENT.......................................................................................................................................................... 80
Adjusng the hardness of the hinges............................................................................................................................. 80
CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF THE FF DOOR.................................................................................................................... 81
Removingthe FF clad door ............................................................................................................................................ 81
Removing and preparingthe Fridge Inner Door ............................................................................................................ 84
Replacing the hinges ...................................................................................................................................................... 86
Installing the FF PU Door................................................................................................................................................ 90
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Symbols and Their Meanings
Symbols used in the installaon manual are as follows.
Important informaon or useful usage ps
WARNING: Condions thatmay damage the product or its opera funcons
ATTENTION: Condionscontaining serious injury risk
Condions containing electric shock risk
Packaging materials of the producthave been manufactured from recyclable materials in
accordance with our Naal Environment Regulaons.
Disposing the packaging materials
The package has been designed to protect the product during transport.
The packaging materials used forthe product do not harm the nature during disposal and
they need to be recycled.
All plasc packaging materials, bags etc. must be disposed safely and kept out of the reach of children.
Please return the packaging to your dealer.
WARNING:
This installaon manual has been prepared to help installaon teams. The User Manual provided with the product
must also be taken into consideran.
You may get seriously injured and your product may get damaged if you ignore the warnings given in this manual.
Please read the following carefully.
WARNING:
R600a Refrigerant
This product contains R600aisobutane refrigerant, which is a veryecofriendly natural gas. However, it is also
ammable. Please follow the warnings given below:
If the product has been transported horizontally, you mustwait for 4 hours minimum before plugging it in.
The following instruconsmust be followed during installa:
Dimensions of the installaon area must be suitable.
Dimensions, features and posion of the object used to support and x the product to this area must be
suitable.
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Minimum clearances between product parts and surroundingstructures must besuitable.
Minimum dimensions and proper organizaon of venlaon holes must beobserved.
Theproduct must be connected to the mains power,
and corresponding connecons of other components must be suitable.
Theproduct must be disconnectable from the power supply aer installaon.
Thesocket or fuse must be accessible to de energize theproduct.
Extension cables or ungrounded (two terminal) adapters must not beused.
ATTENTION:
You must wear gloves and eye protectors when installing the product.
You must also take measures against high noise levels when drilling the oor or using a drill.
ATTENTION:
Make sure that your product is suitable for your local mains.
ATTENTION:
The product must be installed by a qualied technician according to the installaon instrucons.
WARNING:
The product may pover since it is quite heavy. For this reason, precauons must be taken against pping over.
The doors of the product must be kept closed unl it reaches the desnaon and it must be transported
in accordance with the installaon instrucons.
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Product weight:
Load bearing capacity of the doors
KR365FD
TRF76BINFIA
TRF91BINFIA
KR300SD
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 Place
You must follow the instrucons below:
The on which the product will be installed must be capable of bearing 1,200 pounds (544 kg)minimum.
Kitchen  and the boom of the product must be at the same level. Otherwise, problems may occur with
the air sucon of the product.
There must be no objects preven the installaon of the product at the back and on the side walls of the
product's installan place.
Thepower socket must be at thecorrect place.
Dimensions of the furniture where the product will be installed must be in strict conformity with the
dimensions given in the manual.
Do not install the product with the fridge and the freezer are adherent next to each other. Otherwise,
condensan and damage may occur in the product. (Please see "Dual Cabin Installaon"for detailed
informaon)
Flatness of theoor where the product will be installed must be checked with a Bubble Level Tool.
Installaon area must not be subjected to direct sunlight and it must be away from heat sources, ovens,
radiators etc.
The ambient temperature must be between 55°F (13°C) and 110°F (43°C). Otherwise,
funcon errors may arise when the product is running.
If it is not possible to avoid installing the product near a heat source, the minimum clearances given below must
be maintained between theproduct and the said source:
11/4" (3 cm) from electric hobs or ovens 1 1/4
12" (30 cm)from gas or fuel operatedhobs orovens
Please observe the following rules:
The power socket or fuse must be easily accessible in case of an emergency;
it must not be hidden behind the product.
Plug or cable must not touch the back surface of the product. Otherwise,
it may get damaged due to the vibraon of the product.
Do not connect the plugs of other appliances behind this product.
If the humidity level is high where the product is used, corrosion may be seen
on the outersurface of the product.
Keep the instaln room dry and well cleaned to avoid corrosion.
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To avoid the risk of electric shock:
Connectthe plug to a grounded 3 pinsocket.
Do not remove the ground terminal of the plug.
Do not use adapters.
Do not use extension cables.
ATTENTION:
Failure to follow these instrucons may result in death, re or electric shock. Connecng the grounding conductor of
the equipment to an improper place may lead to electric shock. Please have the grounding checked by a qualied
electrician or service technician if you have any doubt aboutthe propergrounding of the product.
Installaon,repair and other procedures performed by unqualied persons may cause danger. Before installing the
appliance, make sure that the voltage, load and circuit current parameters on the data plate are in compliance with
the power mains in your house.
The appliance is provided with a NEMA 5 15 P plug and a 3 pin power cable which is in the UL list and ready to be
connected to a 120 V, 60 Hz power supply. Fuse is 15 A. The appliance must be connected to a 3 pin socket.The plug
must be installed only by a licensed electrician.
If the electrical wiring or the electric power supply of the house needs alteraon, the necessary procedures must be
performed by a qualied electrician.
ATTENTION:
Do not install your refrigerator:
In open areas
In environments where water is dripping
In environments where temperature is lower than 55° F (0°C)
Furniture:
Make sure that thefurniture where you will install the appliance has been safely mounted in your kitchen.
Your furniture must be connected to the  and the wall properly and with suitable connecons.
For the best installaon, clearances between the furniture and the product must be in compliance
with the values sp in the installaon instrucons.
Sidewalls must be free of clearances and their surfaces must be at.
Minimum thickness of the side walls must be 5/8" (16 mm).
Minimum thickness of the doors to be ached to the product must be ¾" (19 mm) .
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ATTENTION:
There is a stainless steel door and stainless kick plate  Please consult the authorized service.
Ve
Vent holes where the air enters and exits the unit must not be blocked or obstructed. In addion, you must
periodically clean the dust and dirt that accumulate on these holes in me.
Electrical Connec:
Never use an extension cable.
Thepower socket must be grounded and checked by an authorizedperson.
Locaon of the electrical wiring must comply with the dimensions sp in the manual.
ATTENTION:
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
Electrical grounding is necessary. This appliance is equipped with a three pin plug
to protect you against possible electric shocks.
•Do not remove the round grounding terminal from theplug.
•Do not use two pin grounding adapters.
•Do not use extension cables to energize theproduct.
ATTENTION:
Do not connectthegrounding cable to thegas pipe. Please have the grounding checked by a qualied electrician if
you arenot sure aboutthe grounding of the product. Do not install a fuse on the neutral line or grounding circuit.
WARNING:
Please wait for 3 6 hour before energizing the product to protect it against possible damages. This way, the
refrigerant and the lubricants in the system get balanced.
Water Connecon
Pressure of the mains water must be in compliance with thevalues specied in the manual.
Locaon of the water system must comply with the dimensions specied in the manual.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Bypass is recommended for the water tering system if a reverse osmosis system is used.
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TOOL LIST
Tools to be used when installing the product are as follows:
Cordless
Drill
Safety
Goggles
½"
Wrench
HammerLadder Ø2.4
Drill bit
Ø8.0
Drill bit
Box
Cuer
Safety
Gloves
Tape
measure
Star bit ¼"
Wrench Flat
Bubble
Level
Tool
WheelbarrowTape
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ALTERNATIVES FOR INSTALLATION
The product can be placed in various ways based on the kitchen design. It must be installed at a place where it is
ensuredthat the door can be opened and closed properly. If the doors cannot be opened 90 degrees at least, you
cannot completely open the drawers inside the product.
Single cabin placement methods
Dual cabin placement methods
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PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION
The instrucons below have been prepared according to Built in type.
Builtin:The Appliance and Panels fully seat into the gap, and a material that can be their own box is jammed
between the two kitchen cabinets or deco columns.
This is the most common installaon scenario.
Cabin Dimensions
Cabin dimensions below must be checked before starng the installaon.
Category KR300SD KR360SD KR365FD
A width 30"(762mm) 36" (914mm) 36" (914mm)
B depth 25"(635mm) 25" (635mm) 25" (635mm)
C height 84" (2134mm) 84" (2134mm) 84" (2134mm)
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Locaon of the Electrical Wiring
Locaon of the electrical wiring must be within the range given below.
ATTENTION:
Do notuse extension cables or two pin adaptors and do not remove the ground terminal of the grounding cable.
ATTENTION:
A qualied electrician must ensure that the poles of the socket are connected correctly.
Verify that thegrounding of the socket is correct.
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Locaon of the Water System
The water connected to thewater mains must be potable.
Locaon of thewater system must be within the range given below.
Water system of the refrigerator must be connected to the water mains system in the house.
The user must be able to switch it on/owith thevalve when necessary.
Objectsthat might pierce the water hoses or cause them to twist must not be present
where thewater line is installed.
Pressure of the water system must be between 25 80 psi (1.7 5.5 Bar).
If thewater pressure exceeds 80 psi, install a pressure limig device or water impact protector to the inlet valve.
Never install the product or operate the appliance if it is possible for the water pressure to exceed 120 psi.
WARNING:
Make sure that there is no water leakage when making the water connecons. Otherwise,
there will be water on the and the furniture will get damaged.
You will need a hose with a minimum length of 60" (1.5 meters) and a diameter of ¼"
for water connecons of the product during installaon.
A connector that has a thread with an external diameter of ¼ must be used to connect the hose end to the
product.
Before  the installaon, make sure that water ows and there is no water leakage.
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WARNING:
Flatness of the where the product will be installed must be checked with a Bubble Level Tool.
Uprightness of the furniture anges must be checked with a Bubble LevelTool.
If the atness and uprightness of the product is not proper, problems may arise with the installaon.
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PRODUCT DIMENSION
Category KR300SD KR360SD KR365FD
A 29 3/4” (756mm) 35 3/4” (908mm) 35 3/4” (908mm)
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