BERTAZZONI 30 Inch Built In Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Instruction Manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE

REF30PIXL/REF30PIXR/REF30PRL/REF30PRR
REF36PIXL/REF36PIXR/REF36PRL/REF36PRR

IMPORTANT

• Dimensions in parentheses are in inches: mm(in).
• Weights in parentheses are in pounds: kg (lb).
• Temperatures in parentheses are in Fahrenheit degrees: °C(°F)

Important safely instruction

Symbols used in the Guide

Note
Tips for the correct use of the appliance
Important
Directions to avoid appliance damage
Warning
Directions to prevent injury

Children safety
DANGER: Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:

• Take off the doors
• Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

ATTENTION

This appliance must be transported in an upright position. If this was not the case you should leave it upright for 24 hours prior to switch it on.

Take maximum care during handling to avoid harm to persons and property.

Secure the top of the appliance to the wall with the two brackets provided with the appliance.

Technical Requirements

without Ice Maker
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Water fill hose (only models with Ice Maker)| |
Water filter (only models with Ice Maker)| |
Leveling feet| |
Anti-tipping brackets, fixing plugs and screws| |
Appliance cleaning kit| |
User Manual, Installation Guide, Guarantee Certificate| |

Appliance features and installation requirements
Read the User Manual and the Guide attentively and keep it in a safe place.

Appliance dimensions
Integrated| BI30
BI36|  w: 749 mm (29 1/2”)/ h: 2120 mm (83 1/2”)/ d: 610 mm (24”)
w: 899 mm (35 3/8”)/ h: 2120 mm (83 1/2”)/ d: 610 mm (24”)
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Appliance dimensions
Stainless Integrated| BKI30
BKI36|  w: 749 mm (29 1/2”)/ h: 2120 mm (83 1/2”)/ d: 635 mm (25”)
w: 899 mm (35 3/8”)/ h: 2120 mm (83 1/2”)/ d: 635 mm (25”)
Appliance dimensions
with packaging| 30” Series Series| w: 800 mm (31 1/2”) / h: 2260 mm (89”) / d: 800 mm (31 1/2”)
w: 950 mm (37 3/8”) / h: 2260 mm (89”) / d: 800 mm (31 1/2”)
Weight with packaging| 30” Series
36” Series|  up to 275 kg (606 lb)
up to 295 kg (650 lb)
Voltage| North America Version: 115V 60Hz
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Power supply cable| North America Version: 15 A
Potable water supply pressure| from 0.05 MPa to 0.5 MPa (0.5 Bar – 5 Bar)
Water connection| 3/4” female attachment
Provided installation accessories|   Customized panels mounting Kit
Anti-tipping Kit (B04000200)
Lateral connecting kit (KCLIT/KCLIH)
4 mm (1/8”) allen wrench
Additional equipment necessary|   Phillips head screwdriver
wood and percussion drill
2.5 mm (1/8”) bit for wood
8 mm (3/8”) bit for walls
17 mm (3/4”) wrench
Adjusting height of the rear rollers| 13 mm (1/2”) socket

Note
Not all models come with an automatic ice maker. Verify if your model is equipped with an ice maker to determine if you require water supply.

Installation niche features: Integrated Series (BI)

A area to be left clear for the anti-tipping brackets
Niche Height
2134 mm (84”)
Niche Width
BI36: 900 mm (35 1/2”)
BI30: 750 mm (29 5/8”)
Door Swing Clearance
BI36: 1470 mm (57 7/8”)
BI30: 1320 mm (52”)
Door Opening Angle
105°
Width
BI36: 899 mm (35 3/8”)
BI30: 749 mm (29 1/2”)
Height
2120 mm (83 1/2”) + 25 mm (1”)
Depth with door (without panel)
610 mm (24”)

Installation niche requirements: Stainless Integrated Series (BKI)

A area to be left clear for the anti-tipping brackets
Niche Height
2134 mm (84”)
Niche Width
BKI36: 900 mm (35 1/2”)
BKI30: 750 mm (29 5/8”)
Door Swing Clearance
BKI36: 1470 mm (57 7/8”)
BKI30: 1320 mm (52”)
Door Opening Angle
105°
Width
BKI36: 899 mm (35 3/8”)
BKI30: 749 mm (29 1/2”)
Height
2120 mm (83 1/2”) + 25 mm (1”)
Depth with door (without panel)
635 mm (25”)

Preparing the installation

Transport to installation site and unpacking

Since this is a large and heavy appliance, before transporting the appliance, check the access to the location where it will be installed (door size, manoeuvring space in stairwells, etc.).
The appliance is attached to the base of the packaging (pallet) through four bolts which can be removed using a 17 mm (3/4”) wrench.
It is recommended to use a manual transporting device to move the appliance to the installation site, and only at this point to remove the base of the packaging.
The appliance should always be transported in an erect position.
If this is not possible, transport the appliance laying on its rear side.
Once at the installation site, the appliance, which is equipped with four wheels, can be taken off the pallet and positioned in the installation area.

Operate as follows:

• Take off the four bolts 1 securing the appliance to the pallet by means of a 17 mm (3/4”) wrench or socket.
• Remove the fixing brackets 3 and 4 .
• To remove the front fixing bracket 3 , unscrew for one or two turns the rear wheel adjusting bolt 2 by means of a 13 mm (1/2”) socket, do not overtighten the nut as it could damage the leveling feet adjusting system.
• From the back of the unit and by means of a suitable, high duty hand trolley, take off the appliance and place it on the floor. Be mindful of any debris on the floor which could get caught under the rollers and potentially damage the flooring when moving the appliance.
• Be very careful to avoid any damage to floors. Delicate floors should be protected with plywood, hard cardboard or similar material panels.

The appliance is very heavy.
Take maximum care during handling to avoid injury.
The appliance should always be transported in an erect position.
Avoid at all costs leaning it on its front side.

Electrical and Water connection

The appliances are delivered from the factory for operation at 110V120V AC – 60Hz (US and Canada).
Do not connect the refrigerator to any GFCI receptacle. They are provided with a suitable supply cable and plug to be connected to an appropriate 15A socket (US and Canada) provided with an effective grounding.
A circuit breaker should also be installed and should be easily accessible so that it can be easily switched off before performing any installation or maintenance.
To connect to the water supply system (for appliances equipped with ice makers) a 1/4” waterline with accessible shut-off valve must be supplied.

The appliance is provided with a water adapter elbow which is suitable for high water pressure and complies the Food Regulations.
The water filter cartridge, which is provided with the appliance, should be installed according to the accompanying instructions. Use only the new adapter which is supplied with the appliance. The solenoid connection on the appliance is 3/4” diameter but is
metric threaded. A standard garden hose threaded connector such as a braided stainless hose found at typical hardware stores will strip or damage the solenoid threads. Use only the supplied 1/4” quick con- nect elbow adapter for connecting a 1/4” copper or polyethylene source water line to the appliance.
Electrical cord length: 2500 mm (98 3/8”) Water connection line length: 2500 mm (98 3/8”) Do not use extension cords and/or multiple adapters for the power supply connection.

Electrical and water supply behind the unit
Integrated Series

The Built-in filter cannot make it safe to drink any water which is not suitable for human consumption.
The appliance should be connected only to a drinkable water supply system.
Do not use extension cords or adapters.
Once the appliance is fully installed, connected to the water supply (if applicable) and operational, in the event that the water supply must be turned off,(touch the button on control panel to switch it off) before the main water is shut off to prevent the appliance from entering a ‘NO WATER IN’ alarm state.

Series: All

Operate as follows:

• Unwind the electric cable and connect it directly to the wall socket.
• Make sure the appliance is in the Stand-by condition and that all lights are off; should it be not so press the Unit button to switch it off.
• Push the 1/4” source waterline fully into the elbow connector then thread the elbow adapter to the solenoid at the back of the appliance. Firmly tighten with fingers – a tool / wrench should not be needed to make a proper seal. Turn on the water and ensure all connections are not leaking prior to pushing the unit into the niche.

Levelling

Adjust the appliance level by means of the front levelling feet and the rear adjustable wheels.
Operate as follows:

• The grille should ship taped to the back of the appliance. If by chance it is already in place, remove the grille (it is kept in position by magnets), adjust the height of the levelling feet 1 by means of a 17 mm (3/4”) wrench.
• Then adjust the height of the rear wheels by turning the front adjusting bolts 2 clockwise or counter-clockwise as it may be required. (Do not use power drivers with high torque settings for this step as it could damage the levelling mechanism)
• Mount the lower ventilation grille only after the unit is finally levelled in the niche.

Panels Mounting

Series: Integrated (BI)
Door and Bottom-Drawer overlay panels layout

The dimensions of the panels are indicated in the table and drawings on pages 13.
Nevertheless, according to the requirements for aligning with other kitchen structures, the door panel can be higher than the upper edge of the refrigerator door, and the drawer panel can be lower than the edge of the drawer.
The panels must be mounted using special braces which attach to adjustable devices provided on the door and drawer and with brackets that anchor and adjust the panel’s vertical direction.
Braces, brackets and fixing screws are provided with the appliance and must be applied to the panel as indicated.

Operate as follows:
To prepare the panels to be mounted on the appliance, follow these steps, working on the back of the panel.

Door Panel

• Draw a reference center line, dividing the panel width in half 1 .

• Starting from the bottom edge of the panel, mark the positioning of the brackets 2 .

• Following the corresponding table, mark the outside and then the inside hole 3 .

• Position the brackets on each set of marks to make sure they are aligned 4 , you may wish to drill pilot holes (pay close attention to the panel’s thickness) 5 .

• Screw the brackets in place 6 .

Drawer Panel

• When preparing the Drawer Panel, follow the same instructions as per the door panel, but make sure measurements are taken starting from the top edge 7 . The support bracket faces the opposite way 8 (note imgs 4 and 8).

Overlay panels mounting brackets layout

| Series 36| Series 30
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A| 897 (35 ¼”)| 747 (29 ⅜”)
B| 417 (16 ⅜”)| 342 (13 ½”)
C| 354.5 (14”)| 279.5 (11”)

Panels Dimensions
Panels can have thickness ranging between 18 mm (3/4”) and 28 mm (1-1/8“).
Door panels can have a maximum weight 23 kg (51 lbs) and drawer panels may be a maximum weight of 11kg (25 lbs) Exceeding these weights could void your warranty for any service issues which can be attributed to overweight panels.
The hinging mechanism on appliances is considered to be Zero-clearance. The door and drawer widths specified below assume the minimum niche width is being used and a 3.5mm (1/8”) reveal is desired around the panels. Adjust your panel dimensions accordingly to your own design criteria considering your niche width and your reveal. Minimum reveal / gap should not be less than 1.5mm (1/16”).

Example:
84” niche height
36” niche width
4” toe kick height
1/8” gap desired all around
Door panel:
Width: 35-3/4”
Height: 54-3/4”
Drawer panel:
Width: 35-3/4”
Height: 84”-1/8”-54-3/4”-1/8”-4”=25”
If you want a 6” toe kick height then your
bottom drawer panel height would be 23”

Mounting the handles on Integrated units
Handles will have to be mounted on the panels before they are applied to the fridge. For overlay panel mounting, remove the screw connecting the stand-offs to the handle bar. The overlay screw will pass through the overlay panel, the stand-off and into the
handle bar.
Operate as follows:

Drill two holes of 5 mm (1/4 “) on the rear side panels, insert the supplied screws to the distance indicated in the the table below. To center the vertical handle (code HV) to the center of the door, split into two the height of the panel and make a hole at -450 mm (-17 3/4”) and one at +450 mm (+17 3/4”) 1 .
Place the handle on top of the holes and insert the screws through the panel and into the handle support 2 .

Distance between stand-offs X| 900 mm
(35 1/2”)| 480 mm
(18 7/8”)| 490 mm
(19 1/4”)
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Mounting panels to the door and the drawer of Integrated units

Install 1 hanger bolt about 3 threads deep and 1 depth set screw flush to foam gasket in each mounting cavity.
Once all brackets and small brackets have been applied to the panels, you can begin installing the bottom drawer.

Operate as follows:

• Partially install the adjustment bolt with washer into the two holes in the bottom of the drawer 1 .
• Ensure the L-brackets align with the adjustment bolts on the bottom, place panel against the drawer face with the hanger brackets above the hanger bolts and allow the panel to drop down. Ensure all the hanger brackets engage the hanger bolts 2 .
• It is now possible to align panels to adjacent cabinets in height using the lower alignment brackets, 3 tightening or untightening the bolts into position as needed. With the hanger bolts slighty tightened, move the panel sideways to align it to the other panels on the unit or other adjacent structures. Tapping the panel with a rubber mallet is a good way to make small adjustments to the X-alignment of the panel.
• Depth alignment: working from the inside of the drawer, after lifting up the magnetic seal, adjust the panel position so it is closer to or further away from the door using the holes 4  and then secure the panel using the holes 5 .

Turning in the direction of the thick arrow pulls the panel closer to the door / drawer face, turning in the direction of the thin arrow pushes the panel away from the face of the door / drawer.

Once the front panel has been adjusted, check that the gasket has been repositioned correctly to as- sure the door/drawer are closing correctly and avoid operational errors of the unit.

• Ensure the top adjustment L-brackets are aligned and inserted into the cavities at the top of the door 6 .
  Make sure all the hanger brackets begin above the hanger bolts and then lower the panel down checking that each hanger bracket has engaged its corresponding hanger bolt.

• At this point, alignment between the panel and adjacent cabinets can be adjusted using the alignment brackets and small brackets 7 and 8 .

• Vertical alignment: tighten or loosen the screw in the brackets to raise or lower the panel 9 .

• Depth alignment: working from the inside of the door, after lifting up the magnetic seal, adjust the panel position so it is closer to or further away from the door using the holes 10 and then fix the panel in position using the holes 11 .

Once the front panel has been adjusted, check that the gasket has been repositioned correctly to as- sure the door/drawer are closing correctly and avoid operational errors of the unit.

Installation in cabinet of this height requires that the back of the cabinet de ventilated through the top. Otherwise, an additional 2 inches of cabinet height is required for adequate ventilation. Height of custom side panel can be higher as necessary.

Installation

For a built-in installation, to close gaps between the appliance and the adjacent cabinets, special side profiles (installed) and aluminum trim covers (taped to back of appliance) are provided. Side profiles are used for fixing the appliance to the niche cabinet and can be shimmed from the side of the appliance in order to match the niche width. (Remove screws holding trim to side of appliance and place washers between profile and appliance and replace screws for example)
Operate as follows:
Push the appliance into the installation niche 1 .

If the unit is to be installed inside a niche or within an enclosed structure, it is not necessary to design a ventilation shaft at the back of the niche as North American models come with a top ventilation cap which accommodates sufficient ventilation even though it is behind the overlay panel.
Ensure panels are mounted (BI Series) prior to pushing the appliance all the way into the niche as the panel mounting procedure requires additional height clearance than the niche provides.
If for some reason the top ventilation cap has been removed – a minimum 5mm gap must be provided at the top / back of the cabinetry to allow warm air to escape.
Check the levelling of the appliance, adjusting its feet and wheels to correct it.

Using the screws provided, secure the appliance to the adjacent cabinets through the holes on the profile side trims 2 . To make this operation easier keep the door and the drawer open. It may be necessary to hold the door at an approximate 70 degree angle
to get the easiest access on the hinge side profile with a screwdriver.
Install the profile trim covers: mate with the face of the appliance and the top of the niche then slide laterally over the profile trims. It will be necessary to press firmly or use a block and mallet to completely lock the trims into place until a ‘click’ is heard.
Take care not to damage the soft aluminum trims. Ensure that the full installation is satisfactory prior to installing the profile trim covers as it is very difficult to remove them without damaging them after installation 3 .

Built-in installation of two or more appliances
Note: top ventilation caps not shown in illustrations

Required accessories to be ordered separately:
Central connection Kit (KCCITU)
Each appliance comes with its own set of side profile trim covers for where the appliance connects to the niche side walls. In side-by-side configurations only 1 side profile trim cover will be needed from each set. Where the two appliances connect together will  be covered with a central connection trim cover provided in the connection kit accessory.
Operate as follows:

Position the appliances in front of the installation area, leaving enugh space to operate at their back 1 .
Place the two units side by side, level them with respect to each other by aligning the screw holes in the side profile trims and then join them at the front either using pop rivets (supplied with central connection kit) or with 1/4” length #6 screws (not supplied) 2 .
At the back of the appliances mount the connection brackets: fix one side of the top and lower brackets to one of the appliances and subsequently to the other 3 .

Once units are fully installed snap the central cover frame onto the central connection pro les by firmly pressing toward the front of the appliance until it clicks 4 .

Once completed the previous steps, push the units in their final position 5 .
If the units are to be installed inside a niche or within an enclosed structure, it is not necessary to have additional ventilation at the back of the niche as North American units come with a factory installed ventilation cap on top to prevent overheating. Always  mount front panels on door and drawer before pushing the unit into their final position in  the niche as the panels require additional clearance at the top when being mounted.

Check the levelling of the appliance, adjusting its feet and wheels to correct it.

Using the provided screws secure the appliance to the adjacent cabinets through the side profiles 6 .
To make this operation easier keep the door and the drawer open.

Mount the aluminum trim covers onto the side profile trims by mating with appliance face and niche ceiling and then sliding towards the niche sidewalls 7 .
Press firmly until a click is heard. A wood block and mallet may be needed to snap into place. Make sure not to damage the trims.

Completing The Installation

Anti tipping kit installation

Series: Stainless (BKI)
Mounting handles on stainless front

To mount the handles onto the door and the drawer operate as follows:
Operate as follows:
Insert the two handle spacers onto the mounting studs already available on the door and the drawer 1 . Ensure the mounting studs are not loose.

Screw in the Allen set-screws pre-installed on the handle 2 .
The screws must be tightened in by means of a 2.5 mm (1/8”) hex wrench / Allen key. Take care not to damage or scratch the stainless panel with the tool.

Series: All
Air circulation

A forced air system assures ventilation through a grille positioned in the lower front part of the unit. If the kitchen design includes a kickplate, the latter has to be punched in order to maintain a satisfactory air flow, as described in the drawing. Holes can be in any shape and size, as long as the total area of the punched part equals 50% of the kickplate are.
In this case, to guarantee a better air flow, it is advisable to remove the front grille included with the unit. The grille is secured to the unit with magnetic plates and can be easily removed even by the end user, to provide for regular cleaning procedures and remove dust. If the grille is partially covered by the kitchen kickplate, it is advisable to remove the grille in order to provide for a better airflow.

| 36 Series| 30 Series
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A| 860 (33 ⅞”)| 740 (29 ⅛”)
B| > 100 (4”)
C| 10 (⅜”)
| 50%

The air intake and outlet must not be blocked or covered in any way.
They also need to be dusted/cleaned on a regular basis.

Series: All
Post installation checklist

Check that the front levelling feet have been properly installed.
Check that the connection to the water system does not have any leaks and that the closing tap is easily accessible.
Check that the electrical connection is correctly installed and that the multipole switch and socket are easily accessible.
Check the perfect alignment of the appliance with adjacent structures.
Check that all adhesive tape and external or internal temporary protective devices have been removed.
Check the perfect closing of the doors and the smooth sliding of the drawers and shelves.

To start the appliance, connect the plug to the electrical mains: at this point, when opening the door, the control panel will usually visualize the message “Stand by”, and all the panel keys be off
To turn on all the appliance compartments, press the Unit button for three seconds. The display will show the message “Initial test” for approx. 2 minutes. After this phase the compressors will start up and remain on until the default temperature set up
in the factory is reached. Do bear in mind that this condition could last several hours during which time the display will continue to flash the ‘Start Up Phase’ message.

If the appliance is provided with an Ice Maker, prior to switching it on make sure that the water filter cartridge is installed (unless water supply source is already filtered by other means such as reverse osmosis).
Purge air from the water lines by enacting the ‘Manual Clean’ function from the Menu->Functions->Water Filter options. You may need to complete this sequence several times until you stop hearing air sputtering from the ice maker fill tube.
Once you are satisfied that the system is purged of air switch the Ice Maker on by touching the button which will illuminate.
Note: If the Tri Mode drawer is configured as a Fridge or a Fresco compartment the ice maker will be disabled. Default mode for the  Tri Mode drawer is Freezer.

For further information about the appliance operation, refer to the User Manual.

   If at the first start – up the message Stand by does not appear, but other messages appear, such as Fridge too warm, Fresco too warm, Freezer too warm, or sound signals are activated, it means, it means that the appliance has already started the cooling process.
If this is the case, deactivate any possible acoustic signals by pressing the
Alarm button, close the door and wait until the set temperature is reached.

It is necessary to let the unit reach the correct temperature before foods are stored inside.

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