Thermador T18BF Series User manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................ 3
INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION ............................................................................. 27
INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN.......................................................................... 47

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Content
Before you Begin ................................................................................................................................. 5
General ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Definitions ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Important information .................................................................................................................................... 5
Installation options .............................................................................................................................. 6
Individual unit ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Side-by-Side ................................................................................................................................................. 6
Individual appliances with partition ................................................................................................................ 6
At the end of the kitchen units ....................................................................................................................... 6
Installation location ............................................................................................................................. 7
Installation room ............................................................................................................................................ 7
Installation cavity ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Furniture/fixtures ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Base ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Connecting the power ......................................................................................................................... 8
Additional grounding procedure .................................................................................................................... 8
Grounding instruction .................................................................................................................................... 8
Connecting the water .......................................................................................................................... 8
Installation dimensions ....................................................................................................................... 9
Single installation .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Side-by-Side installation ................................................................................................................................ 10
Water connection .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Appliance dimensions ......................................................................................................................... 12
18" Appliance (Freezer/Freezer with Ice and Water dispenser) ...................................................................... 12
18" Appliance (Wine unit) .............................................................................................................................. 13
24" Appliance (Refrigerator/Freezer/Freezer with Ice and Water dispenser) ................................................... 14
24" Appliance (Wine unit) .............................................................................................................................. 15
30" Appliance (Refrigerator/Freezer/Freezer with Ice and Water dispenser) ................................................... 16
Required accessories and tools ......................................................................................................... 17
Supplied accessories .................................................................................................................................... 17
Optional accessories ..................................................................................................................................... 17
Other required accessories from specialist outlets ......................................................................................... 17
Tools ............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Other ............................................................................................................................................................ 17

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Installation instructions ....................................................................................................................... 18
1. Checking the installation cavity .............................................................................................................. 18
2. Transport of the appliance ..................................................................................................................... 18
3. Removing the packaging ....................................................................................................................... 19
4. Installation preparation ........................................................................................................................... 19
5. Preparing the installation cavity .............................................................................................................. 20
6. Attaching an alternative anti-tip device ................................................................................................... 21
7. Preparing to connect the water ............................................................................................................. 21
8. Attaching the edge protection ............................................................................................................... 22
9. Side-by-Side installation ........................................................................................................................ 22
10. Pushing the appliance into the installation cavity .................................................................................... 23
11. Aligning the appliance ............................................................................................................................ 24
12. Attaching the appliance in the cavity ...................................................................................................... 25
13. Connecting the water to the appliance .................................................................................................. 25
14. Attaching the toe kick panel .................................................................................................................. 26
15. Commissioning the appliance ................................................................................................................ 27
16. Attaching the cover ............................................................................................................................... 27
17. Adjusting the door opening angle .......................................................................................................... 27
18. Changing the door spring ...................................................................................................................... 27

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Before you Begin
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
mWARNING
These appliances are top-heavy and must be secured to
prevent the possibility of tipping forward. Anti-tip protection
is required.
Keep doors closed until the appliance is completely installed
and secured per installation instructions.
Due to the weight and size of this appliance, and to reduce
the risk of personal injury or damage to the product –
TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED FOR PROPER
INSTALLATION.
This appliance must be properly grounded. See the section
on “Connecting the power” on page 8.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose.
Immediately repair or replace electric service cords that
become frayed or damaged.
Unplug the appliance or switch off the fuse before cleaning or
making repairs.
Repairs should be made by a qualified service technician.
mCAUTION
Skill - Level - Installation of this appliance requires basic
mechanical, carpentry and plumbing skills.
Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. Product
failure due to improper installation is not covered under the
Appliance Warranty.
See the Owner's Manual for warranty information.
mIMPORTANT
Save these instructions for local inspector's use. Observe all
governing codes and ordinances.
Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instructions with
the Consumer.
Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions with your
Owner's Manual for future reference.
General
These installation instructions are intended for use by
qualified installers. All connections for water, electrical power
and grounding must comply with local codes and ordinances
and be made by licensed personnel when required. In the
absence of a local code:
– In the U.S.A., in accordance with the National Electric
Code, ANSI/NFPA70 – latest edition/State and
Municipal codes and/or local codes.
– In Canada, in accordance with the Canadian Electric
Code C22.1 – latest edition/Provincial and Municipal
codes and/or local codes.
Definitions
Important information
The importance of complying with all regulations and
instructions in this installation manual cannot be emphasised
enough. The installation should be carried out by a qualified
fitter.
Before starting the installation, always read this installation
manual in full. It contains important details which the fitter
must observe. Provided this manual is read thoroughly, the
installation will be simple, trouble-free and, most importantly,
safe.
mWARNING m
WARNING – This indicates that death or serious inju-
ries may occur as a result of not observing this
warning.
mCAUTION m
CAUTION – This indicates that minor or moderate inju-
ries or damage may occur as a result of not observing
this warning.
NOTE
IMPORTANT NOTE / NOTE – This is used to draw the
user's attention to something in particular.

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Installation options
The different installation options are limited only by the design
of the kitchen and the function of the finger guard.
Individual unit
Side-by-Side
* Partition required!
When 2 appliances are installed Side-by-Side, the
Combination Side-by-Side Sealing kit TE4xUKTI10 must be
used to ensure a stable connection.
See the section on “Optional accessories" on page 17.
Individual appliances with partition
– When dimensioning the partition for model 4, note the
thickness of the furniture fronts to prevent damage if the
doors are opened at the same time.
– Use the Extreme Combination Side-by-Side Heating kit
if the gap between the appliances is less than 6"
(160 mm).
See the section on “Optional accessories” on page 17.
– Minimum thickness of the partition 5/8" (16 mm).
At the end of the kitchen units
If one side of the appliance is visible, a side panel must be
used.
The side panel must be connected firmly to the wall, the floor
and overhead furniture/fixtures before the appliance is placed
in the cavity.
The dimensions of the side panel are taken from the opposite
cavity wall. During installation ensure that the cavity is square
and the exact size.

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Installation location
Installation room
The appliance should be installed in a dry, ventilated room.
The ambient temperature should not drop below
55 °F (13 °C) or rise above 110 °F (43 °C), otherwise
malfunctions may occur.
The installation location should not be exposed to direct
sunlight and not placed near a heat source, such as an oven,
radiator, etc. If installation next to a heat source is
unavoidable, use a suitable insulating plate or observe the
following minimum distances from the heat source:
–1
1/4" (30 mm) from an electric cooker,
– 12" (300 mm) from an oil or solid-fuel cooker.
Installation cavity
It is important to observe the specified dimensions of the
installation cavity for a trouble-free installation of the
appliance and for the subsequent general view of the
furniture front.
In particular ensure that the cavity is square.
Squareness can be checked by suitable means, e.g. spirit
level, diagonal measurements, etc..
The side walls of the cavity must be flush.
The minimum thickness of side walls and the top wall must
be 5/8" (16 mm).
The minimum thickness of toe kick panel must
be 1/2" (13 mm).
A thickness of 3/4" (19 mm) is recommended.
Furniture/fixtures
The new appliance is screwed securely to adjacent and
overhead furniture/fixtures.
For this reason it is essential that all attachable furniture/
fixtures are connected securely to the base or the wall by
suitable means.
Base
To ensure that the appliance is installed securely and
functions properly, the base must be flat and level.
The base must be made of a hard, rigid material.
The installation area must be the same height as the rest of
the room.
On account of the heavy weight of a fully loaded appliance, a
load-bearing base is required. If in doubt, contact an
architect or a building expert.
mWARNING m
Do not install the appliance:
– outdoors,
– in an environment with dripping water,
– in rooms which are at risk of frost.
Appliance is very heavy – for empty weight see the
following table:
Refrigerator 24" approx. 310 Ibs / 140 kg
Refrigerator 30" approx. 350 Ibs / 158 kg
Freezer 18" approx. 255 Ibs / 115 kg*
Freezer 24" approx. 300 Ibs / 135 kg*
Freezer 30" approx. 335 Ibs / 150 kg*
Wine unit 18" approx. 300 Ibs / 135 kg
Wine unit 24" approx. 360 Ibs / 160 kg
( * without Water Dispenser)
mWARNING m
A fully-load appliance is very heavy – for the load-
bearing capacity at least see the following table:
Refrigerator 24" approx. 890 Ibs / 400 kg
Refrigerator 30" approx. 1110 Ibs / 500 kg
Freezer 18" approx. 560 Ibs / 250 kg*
Freezer 24" approx. 780 Ibs / 350 kg*
Freezer 30" approx. 950 Ibs / 425 kg*
Wine unit 18" approx. 550 Ibs / 245 kg
Wine unit 24" approx. 694 Ibs / 310 kg
( * without Water Dispenser)

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Connecting the power
The appliance comes with a 3-wire power supply cord,
UL listed in the USA.
The appliance requires a 3-wire receptacle.
The receptacle must be installed by a licensed electrician
only.
The receptacle must be fitted with a 10 A fuse or higher.
Please observe in this coherence the following table:
Orient ground prong to the bottom as shown in the pictures.
For the installation position of the receptacle see “Installation
dimensions”, page 9.
Additional grounding procedure
Some local regulations may require a separate ground. In
such cases, the required accessory ground wire, clamp and
screw must be purchased separately.
Never ground the appliance to plastic plumbing lines, gas
lines or water pipes.
Grounding instruction
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of
a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of
electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for the
electric current.
Connecting the water
A cold water connection is required for operation of the
automatic ice maker. The water pressure must be between
25 and 120 p.s.i. (1.72–8.25 bar). The installation must
comply with local plumbing regulations.
A separate shut-off valve must be installed for the appliance
water connection.
The shut-off valve for the water connection must not be
behind the appliance. It is recommended to place the shut-
off valve directly next to the appliance (base unit) or in another
easily accessible location.
When installing the water connection, observe the permitted
installation areas for the pipe. For the permitted installation
areas and dimensions see “Installation dimensions”, page 9.
The supply pipe can be located at the side on the right (a), at the
side on the left (b) or underneath (c), page 9.
Maximum outer diameter of
the water pipe (without fittings): 13/32" (10 mm).
Attach a separate shut-off valve for the water connection in a
suitable, easily accessible location. Do not use a self-piercing
valve!
mWARNING m
Electrical Shock Hazard
– Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
– Do not remove ground prong.
– Do not use an adapter.
– Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
Appliance MAX load at one time
Refrigerator 24" 2.0 Ampere
Refrigerator 30" 2.0 Ampere
Freezer 18" (incl. IceMaker) 3.5 Ampere
Freezer 24" (incl. IceMaker) 4.0 Ampere
Freezer 30" (incl. IceMaker) 4.5 Ampere
Wine unit 18" 2.0 Ampere
Wine unit 24" 2.0 Ampere
mWARNING m
Improper connection of the equipment grounding
conductor may result in electric shock. Have the
appliance checked by a qualified electrician or service
technician if you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance has been properly grounded.
mCAUTION m
Only connect the appliance to drinking water!

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Installation dimensions
Single installation
Legend:
AArea for installation of the water connection
It is recommended the water-box be placed adjacent to
the installation cavity, so that it can be accessed for
service without uninstalling the appliance. If this is not
possible, place the recessed water box adjacent to the
power supply socket elevated at the heights as
referenced in areas A+B.
BArea for installation of the power connection
COpening depth of niche, depending on kitchen design
D = 24" (610 mm) minimum
NOTE: Cavity must be suare.
Side wall of the cavity must be flush
Appliance X Y
18" (177/8" / 454,0 mm) 18" (457 mm) 9" (229 mm)
24" (237/8" / 606,4 mm) 24" (610 mm) 12" (305 mm)
30" (297/8" / 758,8 mm) 30" (762 mm) 15" (381 mm)
IMPORTANT !
It is strongly recommended the top panel boundary of the
niche be of solid material (5/8" thickness). Make sure that the
upper boundary is completely flush for a depth of at least 4".
IMPORTANT !
Make sure that the side walls of the niche are completely flush
! If, for some reasons, a seperate niche cabinet is created,
make sure that the furniture return area is at least 4" deep.

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Side-by-Side installation
The cavity dimensions indicated above for the respective
appliance apply to a Side-by-Side installation of two
appliances.
The total width of the cavity results from the addition of the
cavity widths indicated for the two appliances.
Example:
Freezer 18" / Refrigerator 30"
Legend:
AArea for installation of the water connection
It is recommended the water-box be placed adjacent to
the installation cavity, so that it can be accessed for
service without uninstalling the appliance. If this is not
possible, place the recessed water box adjacent to the
power supply socket elevated at the heights as
referenced in areas A+B.
BArea for installation of the power connection
COpening depth of niche, depending on kitchen design
D = 24" (610 mm) minimum
NOTE: Cavity must be suare.
Side wall of the cavity must be flush
IMPORTANT !
It is strongly recommended the top panel boundary of the
niche be of solid material (5/8" thickness). Make sure that the
upper boundary is completely flush for a depth of at least 4".
IMPORTANT !
Make sure that the side walls of the niche are completely flush
! If, for some reasons, a seperate niche cabinet is created,
make sure that the furniture return area is at least 4" deep.

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Water connection
The supply pipe can be located
a) at the side on the right,
b) at the side on the left or
c) underneath.
Legend:
A Area for installation of the water connection
B Area for installation of the power connection

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Appliance dimensions
18" Appliance (Freezer/Freezer with Ice and Water dispenser)
Legend:
a) Adjustment in levelling legs +1
3
/
8
" (35 mm) / –
1
/
2
" (13 mm).
b) Dimensions may vary.
c) Thickness of door panel may vary.
d) This dimension may vary depending on installation, panel
thickness and kitchen hardware.
e) Unit dimensions
f) Wooden door panel dimension
Note:
One design of the wooden panel displayed.

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18" Appliance (Wine unit)
Legend:
a) Adjustment in levelling legs +1
3
/
8
" (35 mm) / –
1
/
2
" (13 mm).
b) Dimensions may vary.
c) Thickness of door panel may vary.
d) This dimension may vary depending on installation, panel
thickness and kitchen hardware.
e) Unit dimensions
f) Wooden door panel dimension
Note:
One design of the wooden panel displayed.

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24" Appliance (Refrigerator/Freezer/Freezer with Ice and Water dispenser)
Legend:
a) Adjustment in levelling legs +1
3
/
8
" (35 mm) / –
1
/
2
" (13 mm).
b) Dimensions may vary.
c) Thickness of door panel may vary.
d) This dimension may vary depending on installation, panel
thickness and kitchen hardware.
e) Unit dimensions
f) Wooden door panel dimension
Note:
One design of the wooden panel displayed.

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24" Appliance (Wine unit)
Legend:
a) Adjustment in levelling legs +1
3
/
8
" (35 mm) / –
1
/
2
" (13 mm).
b) Dimensions may vary.
c) Thickness of door panel may vary.
d) This dimension may vary depending on installation, panel
thickness and kitchen hardware.
e) Unit dimensions
f) Wooden door panel dimension
Note:
One design of the wooden panel displayed.

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30" Appliance (Refrigerator/Freezer/Freezer with Ice and Water dispenser)
Legend:
a) Adjustment in levelling legs +1
3
/
8
" (35 mm) / –
1
/
2
" (13 mm).
b) Dimensions may vary.
c) Thickness of door panel may vary.
d) This dimension may vary depending on installation, panel
thickness and kitchen hardware.
e) Unit dimensions
f) Wooden door panel dimension
Note:
One design of the wooden panel displayed.

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Required accessories and tools
Supplied accessories
– Installation instructions
– Operating instructions
– Installation kit
Optional accessories
Combination Side-by-Side Sealing kit
TE42UKTI10/TE48UKTI10
For permanent connection of two individual appliances, e. g.
Freezer next to Refrigerator.
Extreme Combination Side-by-Side Heating kit
XHEATKIT10
If the gap between the appliances is less than 6" (160 mm).
Other required accessories from
specialist outlets
Ice maker installation kit 1/4" OD copper line
For connecting appliances which require water, e.g. for an
ice maker.
Maximum outer diameter of the water pipe
(without fittings): 13/32" (10 mm).
Tools
– Cordless screwdriver T20
– Torx screwdriver T20
– Torx bit T20 + magnetic holder
–5/16" (8 mm) hex nut driver
– Wood drills in different sizes
– Open end wrench 1/2" (SW 13 mm)
– Multigrip pliers
– Adjustable wrench
– Cutter with adjustable blade
– Metal tape measure
–Square
– Spirit level length 2' (60 cm) and 4' (1,2 m)
– Marking-out level, length at least 4' (1.2 m) for individual
appliances or 7' (2.0 m) for Side-by-Side installation
Other
–Stepladder
– Dolly, hand truck
– Hammer drill for drilling holes in wall or floor
– Bits according suitable for material and in different sizes
– Wooden beam (cross section min. 3" x 4" (75 cm x 100
cm) as an alternative tilt protection, length according to
the width of the installation cavity
– Wooden screws in different sizes
– Thin (max. 1/16" (1.5 mm)), suitable material to protect
the floor from damage (e.g. lino)
– Suitable material for covering and protecting furniture
(e.g. protective sheets)
– Adhesive tape
NOTE
Before using, check whether the removed adhesive
tape leaves adhesive residue on the work surfaces!
Otherwise do not use on high-quality work surfaces.

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Installation instructions
The following installation instructions describe the installation
steps for various appliance types:
– Refrigerator units
– Freezer units
– Freezer units with ice maker
– Freezer units with ice-water dispenser
– Wine storage units
Therefore the diagrams may not be a true representation of
your appliance.
Particular reference is made to special installation steps for
individual appliance types.
1. Checking the installation cavity
Before starting the installation, check that the installation
cavity complies with all requirements for a safe and trouble-
free installation.
Check the base.
Follow the instructions in the section on “Installation
location” on page 7.
Check the dimensions of the cavity.
Check that the cavity is square.
Check location of the socket.
Also follow the instructions in the section on
“Connecting the power” on page 8 and in the section on
“Installation dimensions” on page 9.
Check location of the water connection (only for
appliances with ice maker).
Also follow the instructions in the section on
“Connecting the water” on page 8.
Check attachment of the adjacent furniture/fixtures. All
furniture parts in the vicinity of the appliance must be
connected securely to the wall.
Check that adjacent furniture/fixtures do not collide
(door opening angle).”
2. Transport of the appliance
Transport the appliance to a suitable installation location
with suitable means of transportation (trolley, lifting truck
or hand-driven truck).
Secure the appliance during transportation to prevent it
from overturning.
The appliance is 84“ (2134 mm) tall. If the appliance cannot
be transported in an upright position due to the structural
conditions, the appliance can be transported horizontally.
When erecting the appliance, observe the required minimum
height at the installation location according to the following
table:
mCAUTION m
To ensure a safe, trouble-free installation and an
optimum overall view of the subsequent furniture front,
thoroughly check that the installation cavity complies
with the installation requirements.
mCAUTION m
The appliance is very heavy. Be careful, otherwise
people who are helping may be injured or the
appliance may be damaged.
Erection via appliance rear Erection via appliance
side panel
Minimum height
86“ / 2185 mm
Do not erect the
appliance via the side
panels!
mCAUTION m
Always place the means of transport centrally on the
rear side of the appliance. Never push it in from the
front or from the side under the appliance.
Risk of damage to the appliance!

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3. Removing the packaging
To protect the base from damage during installation:
Attach a residual piece of carpet, lino, etc. to the floor
with adhesive tape in front of the intended installation
location.
Move the appliance with a hand truck securely.
Remove transportation packaging:
– Using adhesive tape, attach the power cord to the
back of the appliance.
– Remove transportation protection devices and lift
appliance off the pallet – appliance is very heavy!
– Remove accessories from the outside of the
appliance.
– Keep adhesive tape which was used to attach the
supplied accessories to the appliance.
It is used subsequently for attaching the edge
protection to the cavity walls (see Section 8.).
– Carefully open the appliance – risk of tipping over –
and remove accessories and installation materials
from inside the appliance. Close doors again!
Check appliance for damage in transit.
Do not install the appliance if it is visibly damaged. If in
doubt, contact your dealer.
4. Installation preparation
Unpack installation materials and accessories.
To improve allocation to the work steps, the packages are
identified differently.
To do this, comply with the overview sheet attached to the
appliance!
mWARNING m
– The appliance may tip over while it is being
unpacked.
– The appliance is very heavy.
– When opening the appliance door, the appliance
may tip forwards.
Be careful, otherwise people who are helping may be
injured or the appliance may be damaged.
mCAUTION m
Do not remove transportation protection device (A)
from the underside of the appliance.
Do not damage finger guard (B) while performing the
following steps.
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.

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5. Preparing the installation cavity
The anti-tip-angles must have a minimum length of 41/8”
(105 mm) over the appliance to ensure a secure stand of the
appliance.
If this minimum length cannot be observed for structural
conditions it is possible to do this by fastening a spacer
behind the anti-tip angle, e. g. a sufficiently dimensioned
wood plank.
The length of the plank should correspond to the width of the
installation niche!
Specify the attachment points of the anti-tip-angles.
Specify the detailed dimensions according to the section
on “Installation dimensions”.
Attach the anti-tip-angles completely. Be sure screws
hold tight.
Fastening with wood screws
Fastening with dowels and screws
Not recommended for use in light-weight masonry material
such as block or brick.
Not recommended for use in new concrete which has not
had time to cure.
Do not use core drills to drill holes for this anchor.
mWARNING m
Assure that there are no electrical wires or plumbing in
the area which the screws could penetrate.
Risk of injury and damage!
NOTE
– 2 anti-tip-angless are required for each appliance or
appliance combination (Side-by-Side).
– The supplied set contains fastening screws for
various applications. Select the fastening screws
according to the local conditions.
– If the supplied fastening screws do not permit
secure attachment of the anti-tip brackets and
therefore the appliance, another method must be
used to attach the anti-tip brackets securely.
mCAUTION m
Always wear safety glasses and other necessary pro-
tective devices or apparel when installing or working
with anchors.
Risk of injury!