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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
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C 16/CI 16
Area Requirements
Verify the following:
• Floors can support refrigerator’s weight plus
approximately 1200 pounds (544 kg) of food
weight.
• Finish kitchen floor height is level. Refrigerator
must be shimmed to the floor level if the floor
heights are not equal to make sure air vents are
not obstructed.
• Remove anything attached to rear or side walls
that can obstruct refrigerator opening.
• Cutout dimensions are accurate.
• Electrical outlet is in correct location.
Do not install this unit next to another refrigerator or
freezer. This is important to prevent condensation
or consequential damage from another unit.
Electrical Requirement
If codes require a separate grounding circuit to be
used, have a qualified electrician install the circuit.
Do not ground to a gas pipe. Check with a
qualified electrician if you are not sure the
appliance is properly grounded. Do not
have a fuse in the neutral or grounding
circuit.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
• Electrically ground refrigerator.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Failure to follow these instructions
could result in fire or electrical shock.
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WARNING
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WARNING
ELECTROCUTION HAZARD
Electrical Grounding Required.This
appliance is equipped with a three-prong
(grounding) polarized plug for your
protection against possible shock hazards.
•
DO NOT remove the round grounding
prong from the plug.
•
DO NOT use a two-prong grounding
adapter.
•
DO NOT use an extension cord to
connect power to the unit.
Customer’s Responsibility
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz, 15 Amp (20 Amp for side-by-side
installation) fused electrical supply is required. We
recommend using a dedicated circuit for this
appliance to prevent electrical overload. Follow the
National Electrical Code and local codes and
ordinances when installing the receptacle.
Blocking For Safety
The anti-tip brackets must be installed to prevent
the unit from tipping after it is installed. Refer to
Blocking For Safety.
Unit Venting
DO NOT restrict the air flow. Air flow must be
provided for the unit to operate. The factory air
vents provide 31 square inches (200 cm
2
) of air
flow. If you are replacing the factory air vents with
an overlay, the air flow must be the same or greater
than the factory air vents.
Reversing the Door Hinges
If the hinges and door handles are reversed, you
must obtain the Reverse Set. The Reverse Set is
not included with the unit. Contact your Liebherr
retailer, only for CI 16 unit. The door handles must
be installed before the screw covers are installed. If
you fail to install the handles before the screw
covers, you can damage the covers. The screw
covers are taped to the unit door during shipping.
Use care when removing the covers.
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WARNING
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