Unlike conventional built-in appliances, the appliance stands on the floor.
Therefore the installation niche is a space in a line of kitchen units.
Installation niche
The specified dimensions of the installation niche must be ensured to guarantee a
proper installation of the appliance and a seamless integration into the kitchen
design. It is particularly important that the installation niche is square. The side
walls must be smooth, not uneven and without protrusions. Use the appropriate
tools, e.g. spirit level, diagonal measurements, etc. to determine whether the
installation niche is square.
The side walls and the crown of the installation niche must be at least 16 mm thick.
The anti-tip bracket must be installed at the standard installation height of
2134 mm. If the niche exceeds this height, the anti-tip bracket must be installed at
the highest point of the niche and the appliance then raised to match the niche
height.
Installation niche for a side-by-side solution
The cooling appliances offer options for side-by-side combinations to create an
individual kitchen design.
The required width of the installation niche is the sum of the widths of the single
appliances. Height and depth of the installation niche correspond to the
specifications of the single appliances.
It is important to comply with the specified dimensions to ensure enough space for
the electrical and water connection. For precise dimensions, please refer to the
details given for the single appliances.
Location
The appliance should be installed in a dry and well-ventilated room. The location of
the appliance should not be subject to direct sunlight or be near a heat source,
such as a cooker, a radiator, etc.
If an installation next to a heat source is unavoidable the following minimum
distances to that source need to be considered:
— 3 cm to electric or gas cookers
— 3 cm to electric or gas ovens
— 30 cm to an oil-fired or solid-fuel cooker
Surface
To ensure that the appliance is installed securely and functions properly, the floor
must be level and even. Moreover, it must consist of a hard, rigid material and not
give way, due to the heavy weight of a fully loaded appliance. The following table
shows the resulting weight of an appliance when installed with a door panel
having the max. permitted weight and being fully loaded.
Maximum load weight
In case of doubt, consult an architect, structural engineer or construction expert.
If required the floor must be reinforced.
To ensure the proper functionality of the ice maker the appliance must be upright.
Neighbouring cabinetry
The appliance is securely positioned into its niche by screwing it firmly to the
adjacent and top cabinetry.
It must be ensured that all cabinetry onto which the appliance is fastened, is firmly
connected to the floor or the wall.
The thickness of the skirting board can be max. 19 mm.
Plinth area
For design reasons, it may be necessary to decrease the plinth height.
It can be reduced to 50 mm. Subsequently the height of the skirting board (C)
needs to be reduced as well to match the now lower plinth height, so the
additional ventilation openings (B) are not fully covered. Only then, a proper
operation of the appliance can be guaranteed.
E.g. Plinth height: 70 mm. The skirting board shall not be higher than 70 mm.
Adhesive connectors on the appliance ensure a secure fixation of the skirting
board.
Installation niche
All measurements in mm.
Installation niche for an individual appliance
Depth of installation niche, depending on kitchen design
Socket
Area for guiding water supply hose
Width of installation niche
Appliance width
A:
B:
C:
D:
E:
Measurements in mm
451
2134
193
0
30
(
B
)
(
C
)
≥ 610 (
E
)
(
D
)
457
603
756
894
762
900
610
A
B
Plinth area
Based on the standard installation height, the height of the plinth is 102 mm
The height of the plinth can be reduced to 50 mm
Maximum skirting board thickness 19 mm
Measurements in mm
102
≤ 19
73–100
Air inlets and exhaust air outlets
Ventilation openings in skirting board area
Skirting board
The skirting board height needs to be reduced to match the plinth height to
allow for the additional ventilation
The height of the plinth can be reduced to 50 mm based on the standard
installation height
A:
B:
C:
(
A
)
(
B
)
(
C
)
Model
Description
Max. load weight
RVY497
Fridge-freezer combination 89.4 cm, 3 doors
583.6 kg
Important!
Poor ventilation damages the appliance!
It is not permitted to cover the air inlets and the exhaust air outlets of the
appliance in the plinth area.
Based on the standard installation height the plinth height is 102 mm (the distance
between the floor and the bottom edge of the door panel installed on the
appliance) to ensure a proper operation of the appliance. Take this into
consideration also when adjusting the feet of the appliance.
Cooling appliances
EB 333
Energy Label
Home Connect | Accessories
Ovens 400 series
Dish washers
Washing machine
Cooling appliances
Ovens 200 series
Ventilation appliances
Cooktops
Vario cooktops
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