Liebherr WF1051 - Manual (Page 5)

A delight in freshness
WF1051 / EWTNes 2956 3
I
NSTALLATION
G
UIDELINES
Area Requirements
Verify the following:
• Floors can support refrigerator’s weight plus
approximately 1200 pounds (544 kg) of food
weight.
• Finished kitchen floor height has to be level.
Appliance 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 any other refrigerator
or freezer except another Liebherr model. Liebherr
models are designed to allow side-by-side
installation. They are equipped with a heating
element to eliminate condensation when units are
installed side by side. Installing this unit next to any
other refrigerator or freezer can cause condensation
or cause damage to the Liebherr unit.
Electrical Requirement
If codes require a separate grounding circuit to be
used, have a qualified electrician install the circuit.
! WARNING
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.
! WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
• Electrically ground refrigerator.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Failure to follow these instructions
could result in fire or electrical shock.
! 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 cm²) of air
flow per unit. 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.