Thermador T48BT120NS Built in French Door Refrigerator Instruction Manual

Thermador T48BT120NS Built in French Door Refrigerator

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions

It is crucial to adhere to the following safety instructions:

• Always transport and install the appliance with two or more people to prevent tipping over.
• Do not remove the appliance from the pallet until ready for installation.
• Keep doors and drawers closed until fully installed.
• Connect and operate the appliance according to the specifications on the rating plate.
• Ensure proper grounding and installation of the power supply.
• Never use an external switching device like a timer or remote control.
• Keep the mains plug accessible after installation.
• Check the power cord for damage during installation.
• Avoid contact of the power cord with heat sources.
• Ensure ventilation openings are not blocked to prevent gas leaks.

When installing the appliance

• Check that the power cord is not trapped or damaged.
• Secure the unit with the supplied tilt-protection bar.
• Avoid leaving the appliance unattended during installation.
• Transport the appliance using a hand cart to prevent floor damage.
• Use floor protection when moving the appliance and avoid zigzag movements.

Maintenance Instructions

To prevent condensation and damage:

• Do not remove spacers from the rear or sides of the appliance unless specified.
• Wear protective gloves to prevent cuts from sharp edges.

FAQ

• Q: Can I use an extension cord with the appliance?
• A: It is recommended to use only power cords approved by the manufacturer. Avoid using extension cords or multiple socket strips as they may pose a fire hazard.
• Q: How should I transport the appliance?
• A: Always transport the appliance with two or more people and use a hand cart to prevent floor damage. Do not move the appliance in a zigzag fashion.
• Q: What should I do if I notice condensation on the casing?
• A: Condensation may form due to a lack of air circulation. Ensure that the spacers at the rear and sides of the appliance are not removed unless specified in the manual.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Observe the following safety instructions.
WARNING
The appliance is very top-heavy and may tip over.

• The appliance must be transported by two or more people.

• Do not remove the appliance from the pallet until it is ready for installation.

• Keep the doors and drawers closed until the appliance is fully installed.
  WARNING The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted.

• Do not lift the appliance on your own.
  WARNING Incorrect installation is dangerous.

• Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate.

• Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating current only via an incorrectly installed socket outlet with grounding.

• The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical installation must be properly installed.

• Never equip the appliance with an external switching device, e.g. a timer remote control.

• When the appliance is installed, the mains plug of the power cord must be freely accessible. If free access is not possible, an isolating switch must beintegrated into the permanent electrical installation according to the instal-lation regulations.

• When installing the appliance, check that the power cord is not trapped or damaged. If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, that can be dangerous.

• Never let the power cord come into contact with heat sources.
  WARNING If the appliance’s ventilation openings are closed off, a leak in the refrigeration circuit may result in a flammable mixture of gas and air.

• Keep ventilation openings in the appliance casing or in the integrated casing clear of obstruction.
  WARNING It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non-approved adapters.

• Do not use extension cords or multiple socket strips.

• Only use adapters and power cords approved by the manufacturer.
  If the power cord is too short and a longer one is not available, please contact an electrician to have the domestic installation adapted. Portable multiple socket strips or portable power supply units may overheat and cause a fire.

• Do not place portable multiple socket strips or power supply units on the back of the appliance.
  WARNING The appliance is very top-heavy and may tip over.

• The appliance must be installed by two or more people as soon as it is no longer secured and is removed from the pallet.

• Secure the unit using the supplied tilt-protection bar.

• Do not leave the appliance unattended during installation.
  CAUTION Touching sharp edges on the appliance may lead to cuts.

• Wear protective gloves

Preventing material damage

NOTICE:

The high weight of the appliance or, if not rolled in a straight line, the appliance’s castors may damage the floor when the appliance is moved.

• Transport the appliance using a hand cart.
• Use floor protection when moving the appliance, and do not move it in a zigzag fashion. Condensation may form on the casing due to a lack of air circulation.
• Never remove the spacers from the rear of the appliance.
• Never remove the spacers from the sides of the appliance unless this is described in theinstallation instructions. When the appliance door is closed, the mullion rail should be closed (flush with the dooredge) or damage may occur.
• Never open the mullion rail manually.
• If the mullion rail has been opened, rotate it closed (flush with the door edge) before clos-ing the appliance door. Using the base, runners or appliance doors as a seat or climbing surface may damage theappliance.
• Do not stand or lean on the base, runners or doors. If the water pressure is too high or too low, this may impair the functioning of the appliance.
• Make sure that the water pressure in the water supply system is at least 29 psi (200 kPa)and max. 116 psi (800 kPa).
• If the water pressure exceeds the maximum value specified, a pressure-reducing valve must be installed between the drinking water connection and the hose set of the appli-ance. Modified or damaged water hoses may result in material damage and damage to the appli-ance.
• Never kink, crush, modify or cut through water hoses.
• Never re-use water hoses that have been used before. If you clean fittings and accessories in the dishwasher, this may cause them to become deformed or discolor.
• Never clean fittings and accessories in the dishwasher

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