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LAM6000 Built-Under LAM6050 Larder Fridge / Fridge / Freezer LAM6401 Generic instructions, (To be used in conjunction with User Instructions). Please read this Installation Manual to ensure safe fitting and use of the appliance. The appliance should be fitted by a suitably competent and qualified person.
Installation Generic instructions for fitting a Larder Fridge / Fridge / Freezer. (Fridge shown for illustrative purposes only) Tools required 2mm drill bit DO NOT use high speed TORX25 impact power tools. cross head screw driver Parts supplied - PLEASE RETAIN, DO NOT THROW AWAY! Remove parts bag and trim from the appliance.
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Prepare cabinet niche Position the appliance relative to service connections. 820 - 920mm (890mm Howdens standard install) 575mm 600mm (+2mm) Note: If opening against a wall, 180mm clearance is required to allow the baskets to be removed. 180mm Worktop It is critical that the appliance is installed level.
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DO IT NOW Reverse door opening, (if applicable), (Handle door with care) - Ensure the appliance is not connected to a power supply. Remove all contents and door balconies, (if applicable). (See also ‘Reversing Inner Freezer Door’). - Remove door hinge screws and keep in a safe place for future use. WARNING: Support door when removing...
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- Remove hinges, plastic cover caps and plugs. Keep in a safe place for future use. Note: When refitting the hinges; Top right hinge will be fitted bottom left. Bottom right hinge will be fitted top left. x2 pieces - Remove side fixing brackets and re-position to opposite side. Exclusive to Howdens...
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- Re-position hinges, plastic cover caps and plugs. Note: Refit bottom right hinge to top left. Refit top right hinge to bottom left. Refit x2 pieces - Carefully refit door and replace door balconies. WARNING: Support door when refitting. (See also ‘Reversing Inner Freezer Door’).
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Howdens standard worktop install height (890mm), (Fridge shown for illustrative purposes only) - Attach extension feet and adjust to c.65mm. Tip: Use masking tape to stop feet dropping out. c.65mm IMPORTANT: Do not use extension feet for Profile Kitchens and when fitting a granite/solid surface worktop, see stages 5d/5e.
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- Move into position. WARNING: Take care not to damage appliance or surrounding cabinetry. Do not trap electric cable. c.40mm c.40mm Appliance depth in niche - from cabinet edge to appliance body when door is open. - Raise feet so that the top trim engages with the underside of the worktop. Ensure the appliance is level and true.
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- Prepare decor door frontal Slab door frontal 335mm 25mm 167.5mm Mark fixing positions. Do not attach brackets to frontal. If applicable, fit door handle at this stage using countersink screws. Attach door, using top brackets only, 1 x screw only at 1st. (3.9x13 FH) x4 Loosen top bracket screws and slide...
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- Prepare decor door frontal, (continued) Integrated handle door frontal 335mm 39mm 55mm 167.5mm Invert bracket. (3.9x13 FH) x4 Mark fixing positions. Remove top door brackets from appliance, invert and attach to the door. Do not attach the bottom brackets to the frontal. Attach frontal to the appliance door and slide left/right...
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- Prepare decor door frontal, (continued) Shaker door frontal, 335mm (use bracket LAM0060) 25mm 167.5mm Mark fixing positions. Do not attach brackets to frontal. If applicable, fit door handle at this stage using countersink screws. Shaker door bracket. Remove the existing bottom brackets from the appliance door and fit the ‘Shaker door bracket’.
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- Prepare decor door frontal, (continued) Profile Kitchen door frontal 335mm 43mm 167.5mm Mark fixing positions. Do not attach brackets to frontal. If applicable, fit door handle at this stage using countersink screws. Do not use extension feet, adjust to c.47mm. c.47mm Attach door, using top brackets only,...
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- Prepare decor door frontal, (continued) Granite worktop application, 335mm door frontal 33mm 167.5mm Mark fixing positions. Do not attach brackets to frontal. If applicable, fit door handle at this stage using countersink screws. Do not use extension feet, adjust to c.55mm. IMPORTANT: c.55mm Support granite...
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- Door frontal alignment. If necessary, make minor adjustment so the door frontal is aligned with the door frontals alongside. WARNING: Take care not to damage frontals and surrounding cabinetry. - Loosely attach plastic slider brackets. Take care not to move the appliance. Brackets x2 (3.5x13) x4 www.howdens.com...
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- Secure hinge side brackets. Take care not to move the appliance. (3.9x13 FH) x2 - Fix non hinge side brackets. Take care not to move the appliance. (3.5x13) x2 Exclusive to Howdens...
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- Secure non hinge side brackets. Take care not to move the appliance. - Fix cover caps. Covers x2 www.howdens.com...
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- Fit door bracket cover caps. Cover caps x4 - Fit plinth and grille (if necessary). Ensure fridge vents are not covered. Cut plinth and fit a suitable grille when necessary. WARNING: Ensure the appliance ventilation grilles are not covered. Exclusive to Howdens...
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Reverse inner freezer door, (if applicable). (Handle freezer box door with care) - Open inner freezer door, remove screws and door catch, note orientation of catch. Fit plastic plugs x2 - Remove screw and hinge pivots, 1 , 2 , 3 . WARNING: Support freezer box door when...
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- Carefully, using a centre punch or pilot drill the pre-marked holes on the side wall, 1 . Fit door catch to side wall, (note orientation), and insert plastic plug in redundant hole. - Carefully, using a centre punch or pilot drill the pre-marked hole on the side wall, 1 . Insert upper hinge pivot, 2 .
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Product serial number (Place sticker here) Howden Joinery Ltd. Thorpe Road, Howden, East Yorkshire. DN14 7PA Imported in EU by: Howdens Cuisines SAS. Z.A. du Bois Rigault Nord, 1 Rue Calmette, 62880 Vendin-le-Vieil, Cedex, France Product information correct at the time of publication in January 2022. The company has a policy of continuous product development and reserves the right to change any products and specifications given in this manual.
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