3. Switching the appliance on for the first time To guarantee the accuracy of the following working steps and thus the appearance of the overall kitchen front later on, the appliance should now be operated. 1. Open the appliance door. 2. Press the POWER button. 3. Press the POWER button again to shut off. Only for appliances with a water connection: In order to avoid the risk of damage caused by leaking water from damage possibly caused to the water pipe feeding the appliance, keep the shut-off valve closed. 4. Preparing the furniture doors This metal strip is available from your dealer as an installation accessory (Connection element for furniture doors).
For further information see section “Tools and Accessories which are needed”. Important note: When working on the furniture doors, care should be taken to the following: Always carry out screwing jobs on the most stable part of the furniture door. Never screw into fillings or similar areas. Note: The instructions for carrying out this work step can be found in the separate installation instructions for this accessory. Always selects screws with a length smaller than the thickness of the cabinet front. Important information for furniture doors with cutout (appliances with ice and water dispenser, wine storage cabinets):
Protect the surfaces of the furniture doors during installation against damage. The cut edges of the door cutout must be protected before humidity penetrates. To do this, use the means suitable for the material and the shape of the furniture door (e. g. edge veneer, edge sealant). The overall weight of the furniture door including the handle should not exceed the following values:
Appliance width Overall width of the furniture door 18“ (45.1 cm) 44 lbs (20 kg) 19 lbs* (8.5 kg *) 24“ (60.3 cm) 55 lbs (25 kg) 32 lbs* (14.5 kg *) 30“ (75.6 cm) 64 lbs (29 kg) * Wine storage compartment Instead of one large door, two furniture doors can be mounted next to each other in the case of appliances with a width of 76 and 91 cm. These furniture doors are then connected using a metal strip on the rear. 20