LIEBHERR SRB5290 Freestanding Refrigerator Installation Guide

: July 27, 2024
: LIEBHERR

Table of Contents

LIEBHERR SRB5290 Freestanding Refrigerator
Product Usage Instructions
General safety instructions
Installation dimensions
Ventilation requirements
Transporting the appliance
Unpacking the appliance
Disposal of packaging
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LIEBHERR SRB5290 Freestanding Refrigerator

Specifications

Website: home.liebherr.com/fridge-manuals
Manufacturer: Liebherr
Model: Fridge

Product Usage Instructions

Installation Dimensions
Before installing the appliance, refer to the provided installation dimensions to ensure proper fit in your designated space.
Ventilation Requirements:
Ensure proper ventilation around the appliance as specified in the manual to prevent overheating.
Water Connection:
Follow the instructions for connecting the appliance to a water supply, including water pressure requirements.
Transporting the Appliance:
When transporting the appliance, handle it with care to avoid damage.
Unpacking the Appliance
Remove all packaging materials carefully to access the appliance components.
Reversing the Door:
Follow the step-by-step instructions provided in the manual for reversing the door if needed.
Connecting Water Tank and Filter:
If applicable, insert and install the water tank and water filter according to the provided guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: Where can I find the operating instructions?
A: You can download the operating instructions by entering the service number at home.liebherr.com/fridge-manuals.
Q: How do I check for transport damage?
A: Before installation, thoroughly check all parts for any signs of damage. Contact your agent or customer service if you notice anyissues.

Installation Guide
Quality, Design and Innovation

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The manufacturer is constantly working to improve all types and models. Therefore, please be aware that we reserve the right to make changes to the shape, equip‐ment and technology.

General safety instructions

Please keep this assembly manual in a safe place so you can refer back to it at any time. If you pass the appliance on, please hand this assembly manual to the new owner. Read this assembly manual before installation and use in order to use the appliance safely and correctly. Follow the instructions, safety instructions and warning messages included at all times.
They are important for ensuring you can operate and install the appliance safely and without any problems.
First read the general safety instructions in the “General safety instructions” section of the operating instructions, which accompany these installation instructions, and follow them. If you cannot find the operating instructions, you can download the operating instructions from the internet by entering the service number home.liebherr.com/fridge-manuals. The service number can be found on the serial tag:
Observe the warning messages and other detailed information in the other sections when installing the appliance:

| DANGER| indicates a hazardous situation, which if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
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| WARNING| indicates a hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
| CAUTION| indicates a hazardous situation, which if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury.
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| NOTICE| indicates a hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in damage to property.
| Note| indicates tips.| useful| advice| and

Installation dimensions

SRB5280

H| 1855 mm (73 1/16 in)
A| 597 mm (23 1/2 in)
B| 611 mm (24 1/16 in)x
C| 675 mm (26 9/16 in)x
D| —
I| 848 mm (33 3/8 in)
G| —
F| 1176 mm (46 5/16 in)x
SRB5280

E| —
SRB5290

x For appliances with supplied wall spacers, the dimension must be increased by 15 mm (5/8 in) .

Ventilation requirements

NOTICE
Risk of damage due to overheating in the case of insufficient ventilation!
In the case of insufficient ventilation, the compressor can be damaged.

Make sure there is sufficient ventilation.
Observe the ventilation requirements.

If the appliance is integrated in a fitted kitchen, the following ventilation requirements must be met:

The spacing fins on the back of the appliance are used to ensure sufficient ventilation. These must not lie in cavities or recesses in their final installation position.
Basically, the larger the ventilation gap, the more energy the appliance saves during operation.

**Water connection**
If your appliance has a fixed water connection, an elbow connector with screen filter is supplied with it.

Requirements for the water pressure:	(see 4.1 Water pressure)
Make the water connection:	(see 9 Connecting the appliance to the

water supply*)

Water pressure
The water connection line and solenoid valve of the appliance are suitable for a water pressure of up to 1 MPa (10 bar (145.04 psi)).

Transporting the appliance
To ensure that the appliance functions correctly (flow rate, ice cube size, noise level), maintain the following water pressure:

Water pressure:*

bar| psi| MPa
1.5 to 6.2| 21.76 to 87.02| 0.15 to 0.62
Water pressure if using the water filter:

bar| psi| MPa*
2.8 to 6.2| 40 to 90| 0.28 to 0.62

If the pressure is higher than 6.2 bar (89.92 psi):

Connect a pressure reducer.
Make the water connection. (see 9 Connecting the appliance to the water supply*)

Transporting the appliance

Observe the following when transporting the application:

Transport the appliance upright.
Use two people when transporting the appliance. During the first use:
Transport the appliance packaged.

During appliance transport or at first use (e.g. when moving or cleaning):

Empty the appliance.
Secure the door against undesired opening.

Unpacking the appliance

If the appliance is damaged check with the supplier immediately before connecting it.

Check the appliance and packaging for damage during transport. If you suspect any damage, please contact your supplier immediately.
Remove all materials that could prevent it from being installed properly or prevent proper ventilation from the back or the side panels of the appliance.
Remove all protective films from the appliance. Do not use sharp or pointed objects for this.

Disposal of packaging

WARNING
Danger of suffocation from packaging materials and films!

Do not allow children to play with packaging materials.

The packaging is made from recyclable materials:

Corrugated card/cardboard
Parts made of foamed polystyrene
Films and bags from polyethylene
Packing bands from polypropylene
Wood frame nailed together with a polyethylene window*
Take the packaging material to an official collection point.

Reversing the door
Tools

WARNING
Danger of injury due to door falling out!
If the bearing parts are not screwed on tightly enough, the door may fall out. This can result in serious injuries. In addition, the door may not close causing the appli‐ance to cool improperly.

Screw on the bearing brackets/bearing pins tightly with 4 Nm (3 ft lb).
Check all screws and retighten them if necessary.

These sections apply for appliances with a soft stop mechanism:

For appliances with a soft stop mechanism
For all appliances

Taking off the soft stop mechanism
For appliances with soft stop mechanism:

NOTICE
Risk of damage!
If the door seal is damaged the door may not close properly and the level of cooling is insufficient.

Do not damage the door seal with the screwdriver!
Remove the outer cover. Fig. 4 (1)
Disengage and release the bearing bracket cover. Remove the bearing bracket cover. Fig. 4 (2)
Unlatch the panel with a slotted screwdriver and swivel it to one side. Fig. 4 (3)

CAUTION
Crushing hazard from the folding bracket!

Engage the locking device.
Engage the locking device in the opening. Fig. 5 (1)
Unscrew the bolt with a screwdriver. Fig. 5 (2)
Remove the bolt upwards. Fig. 5 (3)
Turn the hinge in the direction of the door. Fig. 5 (4)
Unlatch the cover with a slotted screwdriver and lift it up. Fig. 6 (1)
Take out the cover. Fig. 6 (2)
Undo the soft stop mechanism screw with a T15 screwdriver approx. 14 mm (9/16 in). Fig. 7 (1)

Reversing the door

Insert a screwdriver behind the soft stop mechanism on the handle side and rotate the unit forwards. Fig. 7 (2)
Pull out the soft stop unit. Fig. 7 (3)

Removing the door

Note
To prevent food items from falling out, take all food out of the door racks before removing the door.

For all appliances

CAUTION
Risk of injury if the door tips out!

Keep a steady grip on the door.
Set the door down carefully.
Carefully remove the protective cover. Fig. 8 (1)
Loosen the bolts slightly with a T15 screwdriver. Fig. 8 (2)
Hold the door and remove the bolts with your fingers. Fig. 8 (3)
Pull the bearing bush out of the guide. Insert from the other side and latch into place. Fig. 8 (4)
Lift the door and place it to one side.
Carefully lift the plugs out of the door bearing bush with a slotted screwdriver and remove them. Fig. 8 (5)

Moving the upper bearing parts to the other side
For all appliances:

Remove both screws with a T20 screwdriver.
Lift and remove the bearing bracket.
Take off the cover to the front from above. Fig. 10 (1)
Rotate the cover 180° and clip onto the other side from the right. Fig. 10 (2)
Latch the cover into place. Fig. 10 (3)
Position the upper bearing bracket. Fig. 10 (4)
Insert the screw with a T20 screwdriver and tighten it. Fig. 10 (5)
Insert the screw with a T20 screwdriver and tighten it. Fig. 10 (6)

Moving the lower bearing parts to the other side
For all appliances:

Reversing the door

Lift the bearing pin completely upward and remove it. Fig. 11 (1)
Remove the screws with the T20 screwdriver and take off the bearing bracket. Fig. 11 (2)

For all appliances:

Take off the cover. Fig. 12 (1)
Place the bearing bracket on the other side and screw it in using the T20 screwdriver. Start with screw 2 at the bottom in the middle. Fig. 13 (2)
Screw in screws 3 and 4. Fig. 13 (3,4)
Insert the bearing pin completely. Make sure that the latching lug is pointing to the rear. Fig. 13 (5)
Place the bearing bracket on the other side and screw it in using the T20 screwdriver. Start with screw 2 at the bottom in the middle. Fig. 14 (2)
Screw in screws 3 and 4. Fig. 14 (3,4)
Insert the bearing pin completely. Make sure that the latching lug is pointing to the rear. Fig. 14 (5)
Put back the cover on the other side. Fig. 15 (1)

**Moving the handles to the other side***
For all appliances: