Gaggenau Refrigerator 235 User Manual

Planning guide for modular refrigerator, freezer and wine columns.  
Table of contents  
Installation options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174  
Kitchen Designbasic terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175  
Cabinetry style & cut-out depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176  
Additional planning notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177  
Door swivel range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177  
Dimensions for the installation cavity. . . . . . . . . . . .180  
Door panel dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181  
Planning example for an individual appliance . . . . . .182  
Planning example for a side-by-side solution . . . . . .183  
Planning examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184  
Planning information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186  
Toe-kick area/upper molding of cut-out. . . . . . . . . .188  
Installation accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189  
Appliance dimensions  
Wall clearance RC/RF/RW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178  
Appliance dimensions  
Wall clearance RB/RY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179  
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Kitchen designbasic terms.  
To clarify the terms which are used in this planning guide, please refer to the following definitions:  
This is the main body of a kitchen cabinet.  
Case  
This is a decorative frame at the front of a kitchen cabinet and is typical for North  
America. Variations by manufacturer in kitchen design construction may purposely  
have a clearly visible face frame that is a part of the kitchen aesthetics. European  
design and styling of cabinets (frameless cabinetry) typically do not have a frame.  
Face Frame (Cabinet)  
The kitchen cabinetry door panel is the element of kitchen furniture largely defining  
the aesthetic design of a kitchen. It can have any conceivable lookfrom modern to  
traditional. In this planning guide a ¾" (19 mm) thick door panel is presumed.  
Door  
The modular refrigerator and freezer columns from Gaggenau are intentionally  
designed to be equipped and delivered with custom made appliance door panels  
that perfectly match the end-user‘s installed kitchen cabinetry. Typically the normal  
appliance door panel thickness is expected to be ¾" (19 mm). However, a thicker  
appliance door panel can be accommodated if such door panels are used on the  
end-user‘s kitchen cabinetry or in order to emulate the look of the visible face frame  
(addition to the door) on the refrigerator as well.  
Appliance Door Panel  
The cutout is the cavity where a Gaggenau refrigerator or freezer is installed. The  
width of the cutout (18",24",30",..) is dependent on the appliance. The cutout depth  
is equal to the depth of the kitchen cabinet (case+face frame). It does NOT include  
the thickness of the cabinetry door panel. For proper planning of the cutout depth,  
please refer to the respective chapter on page 180 in this planning guide.  
Cutout (Niche)  
The main idea of the Gaggenau modular refrigerator and freezer column concept  
is, that you can simply replace any standard size kitchen cabinet with a refrigerator  
column. You can create a suitable cutout by leaving a respective gap between two  
tall cabinets. Alternatively you may create an enclosure, that the appliance will fit into.  
However this is not the original design intent (basic idea).  
When planning the installation cutout, it is important that the side walls are complete-  
ly flush! Please make sure that there is not any kind of face frame at the front of the  
cutout. If, for some reason this is not the situation, please make sure that the depth of  
this face frame (furniture return) is more than 4" (100 mm) so that the appliances can  
be properly secured.  
Kitchen Cabinetry  
Illustration  
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Cabinetry style and cut-out depth.  
As previously described, the required depth of the installation cavity is mainly dependent on the kitchen design.  
Gaggenau refrigerator and freezer columns are designed for a cutout depth of 24" (610 mm). So, if the kitchen cabinet  
(case + face frame) is 24" deep, this should accommodate many standard installations.  
Please be advised that additional depth may be required for kitchen designs intending the look of flush fascia across  
the cabinetry and the refrigerator door panel.  
The below cabinetry styles detail requirements for the cutout and custom panel.  
A) Standard Overlay Design — 25" (635 mm) cutout depth  
On a kitchen with standard overlay cabinetry, the face frame is also an important part  
of the design. If the same aesthetics are to be continued on the refrigerator, then not  
only the door cabinetry panel thickness (e.g. ¾") is included, additionally the face frame  
1 ½"  
thickness must be emulated. Thereby the resulting thickness of the appliance door  
panel is ¾" + ¾" = 1½" (face frame emulation + door panel = custom appliance door  
panel). This cumulative thickness of the resulting custom appliance door panel requires  
addeddepthfortheinstallationcavity. Example24"+¾"=24¾"(recommendedis25").  
appliance door panel  
(emulating a face frame)  
B) Full Overlay Design — 25" (635 mm) cutout depth  
The above mentioned requirements are of course also valid for kitchens with full overlay  
design. However there are some chances to work with a cutout depth of 24": For this, the  
small remaining visible area of the fully overlaid face frame has to be emulated within the  
standard appliance door panel thickness of¾". This can be done by simply ignoring the  
visible area of the face frame on the refrigerator (“extended sizeof the appliance door  
panel) or by emulating the face frame by creating a respective “noseon the appliance  
door panel (see drawing).  
¾"  
appliance door panel with nose  
(emulating a face frame)  
C) Offset Design, Flush Inset Design — 25" (635 mm) cutout depth  
Here, the kitchen cabinetry door panels are NOT completely mounted on the cabinet,  
but partially or fully inserted into the face frame. Due to this, such offset or inset design  
kitchens do not gain sufficient installation depth by the door panel. If any appliance  
door panel (thickness e.g. ¾") is installed on the refrigerator, the complete depth  
dimension of the “paneled refrigeratorwill be 24"+ ¾" = 24 ¾" (629mm). The minimum  
depth of the cutout is therefore also 24 ¾" (recommended is 25").  
D) European style kitchen cabinetry — 24" (610 mm) cutout depth  
If the kitchen design is based on European style cabinetry, there is no need to emulate  
the look of a face frame, as such a frame does not exist on any of the kitchen cabinets.  
Therefore a 24" (610 mm) deep cutout will always be sufficient.  
24" Cutout depth is sufficient for:  
– frameless cabinetry kitchen design with any kind of appliance door panels  
– standard overlay or full overlay kitchen design with appliance stainless steel door panels.  
– full overlay kitchen design with appliance custom door panels with “extended size” or with “nose” (to  
emulate face frame look).  
25" Cutout depth is required for:  
– standard or full overlay kitchen design with appliance door panels with thickness bigger than ¾" (to  
emulate face frame look)  
– offset or inset design kitchens with any kind of appliance door panels  
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Additional planning notes  
Door swivel range  
Read all instructions in the installation manual completely  
and carefully prior to installation. Installation manuals  
are supplied with the appliance and are also available at  
To ensure correct kitchen planning it is essential to take  
opening angle of the appliance door into account (plus  
fitted cabinet door and handle). There should be no pos-  
sibility of collision with other kitchen furnishings (work-  
tops, handles of other cabinetry etc.) or parts of the room  
(walls, protrusions etc.).  
Refrigeration appliances are top heavy and must be  
secure to prevent the possibility of tipping forward. Anti-tip  
protection is required.  
Keep doors closed until the appliance is completely  
installed and secured per installation instructions.  
Due to size and weight of appliance and to reduce risk of  
personal injury or damage to the product — TWO PEOPLE  
ARE REQUIRED FOR PROPER INSTALLATION.  
The space needed for the hinge and the consequential dis-  
tance to the adjacent cabinetry and its handle can, depend-  
ing on the panel thickness, be seen in the following drawing.  
The drawing assumes a panel thickness of ¾".  
– Restrict the door opening angle to 90°  
(standard 115°) with a door stop pin installed into  
the hinge.  
When installing a refrigeration appliance next to a BO/  
BS oven with handle (optional), a side clearance of 2" (60  
mm) is required if the BO/BS handle is on the same side as  
the hinge of the refrigeration appliance.  
– Install a spacer between the appliance and the  
kitchen element that creates the interference.  
– Rearrange surrounding cabinetry or appliance.  
¾" (19 mm).  
Numbers indicated  
inside parenthesis ( ) = mm  
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Appliance dimensions & Wall clearance RC/RF/RW (single-door columns).  
24"  
610  
⅛"  
( )  
(
)
3
A
B
11 ⁵⁄₁₆"  
(
)
287.4  
14 ³⁄₁₆"  
(
)
360  
14 ³⁄₁₆"  
79⅞"  
84"  
(
)
360  
(
)
(
)
2029 2133  
14 ³⁄₁₆"  
(
)
360  
11 ⁵⁄₁₆"  
(
)
287.4  
1 ⁵⁄₃₂"  
(
29  
)
13 ⅛"  
(
)
333.7  
7⅛"  
(
)
181  
4"  
102  
(
)
2 ¹³⁄₁₆"–4 ³⁄₁₆"  
(
)
72-106.7  
Wall clearance RC/RF/RW  
C
E2  
E1  
D
Appliance type  
18" models  
24" models  
30" models  
A
B
C
D
E1  
E2  
17¾"(451)  
23¾"(603)  
29"(756)  
14" (385)  
21³⁄₁₆"(538)  
27³⁄₁₆"(690)  
18"(457)  
24"(610)  
30"(762)  
20¹¹⁄₁₆"(525) 9¼" (235)  
26" (677) 11¾" (299)  
32¹¹⁄₁₆"(830) 14⁄₁₆"(363)  
10⁄₁₆"(265)  
13" (330)  
15⁄₁₆"(395)  
Notes  
– The leveling feet have an adjustment range of  
+1 ⅜" to -½". The standard height displayed in the  
pictures is ½".  
cabinet front must be at least 3 ⁵⁄₁₆".  
– Dimension “B” indicates width position of door  
panel fixation brackets.  
– For proper ventilation of the appliance, the clear-  
ance between the floor and bottom edge of the  
– The panel thickness of customized doors can  
range from between ¾" to 1 ⁷⁄₁₆".  
Numbers indicated  
inside parenthesis ( ) = mm  
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Appliance dimensions & Wall clearance RB/RY (bottom freezers).  
30”/36"  
(762/  
36"  
908  
24"  
608  
⅛"  
( )  
)
(
)
(
)
908  
3
13 ¹¹⁄₃₂"  
13 ¹¹⁄₃₂"  
15 ⁵⁄₃₂"  
15 ⁵⁄₃₂"  
29 ¾"/33 ⁵⁄₃₂"  
(756/  
(
)
(
)
338.9  
338.9  
(
)
(
)
385.2  
385.2  
)
852.4  
14 ³⁄₁₆"  
14 ³⁄₁₆"  
51 ⁵⁄₁₆"  
(
)
(
)
360  
360  
(
)
1304  
13 ¹¹⁄₃₂"  
13 ¹¹⁄₃₂"  
84"  
2133  
(
)
(
)
338.9  
338.9  
(
)
7 ¾"  
197.2  
7 ¾"  
197.2  
(
)
(
)
⅛"  
( )  
3
8 ²¹⁄₃₂"  
8 ²¹⁄₃₂"  
29 ¾"/33 ⁵⁄₃₂"  
(756/  
33 ⁵⁄₃₂"  
(
)
(
)
220  
220  
)
(
)
852.4  
852.4  
8 ²¹⁄₃₂"  
8 ²¹⁄₃₂"  
28 ⁄₁₆"  
(
)
(
)
(
)
220  
220  
722  
1 ⁵⁄₃₂"  
(
29  
)
12 ¹¹⁄₃₂"  
12 ¹¹⁄₃₂"  
7⅛"  
(
)
(
)
313.7  
313.7  
(
)
181  
4"  
102  
2 ¹³⁄₁₆"–4 ³⁄₁₆"  
(
)
(
)
72-106.7  
Wall clearance RB 472  
Wall clearance RB/RY 492  
C
E2  
E1  
D
Notes  
– The leveling feet have an adjustment range of  
cabinet front must be at least 3 ⁵⁄₁₆".  
+1 ⅜" to -½". The standard height displayed in the  
pictures is ½".  
– Dimension “B” indicates width position of door  
panel fixation brackets.  
– For proper ventilation of the appliance, the clear-  
ance between the floor and bottom edge of the  
– The panel thickness of customized doors can  
range from between ¾" to 1 ⁷⁄₁₆".  
Numbers indicated  
inside parenthesis ( ) = mm  
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Dimensions for the installation cavity.  
Installation cutout for a side-by-side solution:  
In a side-by-side solution, there are many ways to combine  
the appliances.  
The cutout width is calculated from the sum of the widths of  
the individual appliances.  
The picture shows an example of an installation niche with  
a width of 48", for installing a freezer (18") on the left-hand  
side and a refrigerator (30") on the right-hand side.  
The height and depth of the installation cutout correspond  
to the specifications for the individual appliances.  
It is important to comply with the dimensions in the area set  
aside for electric and water connections. For the precise  
dimensions, please refer to the details given for individual  
appliances.  
Important!  
The walls and the top panel of the installation cutout  
must be made of a solid material with a thickness of  
at least ⅝", to guarantee the secure installation of  
the appliance. Make sure that the upper boundary is  
completely flush for a depth of at least 4".  
The side walls of the installation cutout must be  
completely even and flat along their entire depth.  
Unlike conventional built-in appliances, Gaggenau  
refrigerators stand on the floor.  
This means that the installation cutout is a space in a line of  
kitchen units.  
Installation cutout for an individual appliance:  
90°  
90°  
90°  
90°  
48" SxS  
(18" freezer and 30" refrigerator)  
84"  
84"  
(
)
(
)
2133.6  
2133.6  
9"  
229  
15"  
381  
(
)
(
)
Y
A
A
A
B
(
)
(
)
B
5 ⅛" 130  
1 ¹³⁄₁₆" 46  
5 ⅛" 130  
)
1 ¹³⁄₁₆" 46  
(
)
(
(
)
(
)
2 ⅛" 54  
2 ⅛" 54  
X
18"  
30"  
(
)
(
)
457  
762  
48"  
(
)
1219  
³¹⁄₃₂"  
(
25  
)
24"  
610  
24"  
610  
2 ⁵⁄₁₆"  
¹⁄₁₆"  
( )  
(
)
(
)
(
59  
)
1
18"  
457  
30"  
762  
13 ¾"  
(
)
(
)
48"  
1219  
(
)
350  
max. ¹³⁄₃₂"  
(
)
(
10  
)
Appliance type  
18" models  
24" models  
30" models  
36" models  
X
Y
A: Area where the electrical connection is installed  
(appliance socket).  
B: Area for running the water line (if required). It is  
recommended to position the water box adjacent to  
18"  
24"  
30"  
36"  
9"  
12"  
15"  
18"  
the installation cutout so that maintenance and repair  
work is possible without dismantling the appliance.  
Numbers indicated  
inside parenthesis ( ) = mm  
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Door panel dimensions.  
Gaggenau refrigeration appliances are designed to be  
equipped with a decorative door panel. A panel can be  
custom-made or purchased as a stainless steel accessory.  
Below diagrams illustrate the dimensions of the stainless  
steel panel accessories and can be used as a guide in  
creating custom panels. At 79 ⅞" (2029 mm) tall, they are  
designed for a toe kick height of 4" (102 mm), and a total  
cutout height of 84" (2134 mm) yielding" (3 mm) reveals.  
At ¾" (19 mm) deep, they are designed to attach to the 24"  
(610 mm) deep appliance for an overall depth of 24 ¾" (629  
mm). See page 176 for cutout planning.  
Appliance width 24"  
Appliance width 24"  
23/16"  
23/16"  
(55)  
23/16"  
(55)  
(55)  
2
15/16"  
(75)  
*
*
When using custom panels, always ensure that the panel  
reverse is finished to match the exterior, as parts of the  
panel reverse will be visible when the refrigerator door  
is opened.  
91/16"  
(230.5)  
3
3
3
23 /4"  
23 /4"  
23 /4"  
(603)  
(603)  
(603)  
Important!  
RF 463  
RF 461/RC 462  
RW 464  
While these diagrams can serve as a general guide  
in planning panel dimensions, the correct panel  
dimensions are dictated by design choices including  
style and dimensions of surrounding kitchen cabinetry,  
case and toe kick height, etc. Please ensure careful  
planning based on the specific kitchen design.  
Appliance width 30"  
2 3/16"  
(55)  
2 3/16"  
(55)  
Maximum permitted door panel weight  
(for each door front)  
Appliance width  
2 3/16"  
(55)  
18" without ice and water  
40 lbs.  
139lbs.  
88 lbs.  
77 lbs.  
77 lbs.  
126lbs.  
22 lbs.  
251/16"  
(637)  
24" with ice and water  
24" without ice and water  
30" Cooling zone with one door (RB 472)  
36" Cooling zone with one door (RB 492)  
Cooling zone with two doors (RY 492)  
293/4"  
(756)  
293/4"  
(756)  
RF 471/RC 472  
RB 472  
Freezer compartment drawer  
(RB/RY 492/RB 472)  
Appliance width 36"  
2 3/16"  
(55)  
17 3/4"  
(451)  
17 3/4"  
(451)  
Appliance width 18"  
23/16"  
(55)  
23/16"  
(55)  
215/16"  
(75)  
2
3/16"  
(55)  
31"  
(787)  
31"  
(787)  
3
3
35 /4"  
35 /4"  
(908)  
(908)  
RB 492  
The panel thickness is¾".  
RY 492  
A: The cut-out for the ice and water dispenser must be horizontally and  
vertically aligned (centered).  
B: The width of the side frame parts for the door for the wine storage unit  
can vary between 2 ½" and 3 ¼". However, a width of 2 ¹⁵⁄₁₆"  
is recommended  
3
3
17 /4"  
17 /4"  
(451)  
(451)  
Numbers indicated  
inside parenthesis ( ) = mm  
RF 411  
RW 414  
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Planning example for an individual appliance in frameless (European) cabinetry.  
Upper molding  
Room  
wall  
Room  
floor  
Countertop  
Toe-kick  
Kitchen  
cabinet  
Installation cutout  
Kitchen cabinetry  
Door panel  
Cutoutforanindividual30"refrigerationappliance  
In this example, the installation cutout is formed by two tall  
cupboards(leftandright)withanappropriateuppermolding  
to the niche.  
The custom door panel ¾" for the appliance comes in an  
identical design to the other kitchen cabinetry.  
Requirements for the cutout:  
min. 4"  
(102)  
Upper molding  
– The top and side walls of cutout interior are com-  
pletely flush, of solid material and at least 4" (120  
mm) deep.  
– Cutout width is exactly 30" (762 mm)  
– Cutout (case) depth is 24" (610 mm) — does not  
include door panel.  
84"  
(2134)  
Custom door  
panel  
24"  
(610)  
The side walls of installation cutout must be completely even and flush  
to appliance.  
Kitchen  
cabinet  
24"  
(610)  
30"  
(762)  
30-inch Installation cutout  
(horizontal section)  
Installation cutout  
(vertical section)  
Kitchen  
cabinet  
Custom door panel  
Numbers indicated  
inside parenthesis ( ) = mm  
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Planning example for a side-by-side combination in standard overlay cabinetry.  
Cutout cabinet  
Room  
wall  
Kitchen  
cabinet  
Room  
floor  
Countertop  
Toe-kick  
Installation cutout  
Kitchen cabinetry  
Door panel  
(created by a separate cutout)  
Cutout for a 42" side-by-side combination  
In this example, the installation cutout is formed by creating  
a separate cutout around the appliances. It yields a look that  
deviates from the general kitchen design.  
The custom door panel has a cumulative thickness of 1 ½"  
(38 mm), ¾" (19 mm) emulating the face frame and ¾" (19  
mm) for the actual door panel). Thus, a 25" (635 mm) deep  
installation cutout is required.  
Furniture  
return  
– cutout width is exactly 42" (for an 18" + 24" = 42"  
side-by-side combination)  
– cutout (case) depth is 25" (635 mm) due to 1 ½"  
(38 mm) custom door panel  
min. 4"  
(102)  
84"  
(2134)  
– any furniture return must be at least 4" (102 mm)  
deep, on interior top and sides, of solid material  
and should be finished to match the exterior at the  
same depth (4" or 102 mm)  
Custom door  
panel  
24"  
(610)  
25"  
(635)  
"  
5)  
min. 4"  
(102)  
min. 4"  
(102)  
42"  
(1067)  
42"  
(1067)  
Installation cutout  
(vertical section)  
Numbers indicated  
inside parenthesis ( ) = mm  
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Planning examples.  
Side-by-side combination  
RF 414 / RC 472  
Usability limitations: No limitation.  
Installationaccessories:None(Side-by-sidekitRA460000comes  
already pre-installed on all RF freezer and RW wine columns.)  
Notes: Door hinges on the outside.  
SxS  
Side-by-Side combination with  
36" RB 492 bottom freezer  
RW 414 / RB 492  
Usability limitations: No limitation.  
Installation accessories: None (Side-by-side kit RA 460 000 comes  
already pre-installed on all RF freezer and RW wine columns.)  
Notes: Side-by-side combination of a single column with a bottom  
freezer, door hinges on the outside.  
SxS  
Change door hinge of RW wine column.  
Side-by-Side combination with  
36" RY 492 French door bottom freezer  
RW 414 / RY 492  
Usability limitations: Not all doors can be opened at the same time.  
The left door of the RY may collide with the handle of the RW.  
Installation accessories: None (Side-by-side kit RA 460 000 comes  
already pre-installed on all RF freezer and RW wine columns.)  
Notes: Fitting the left RY doors at 90° is recommended. Change  
door hinge of RW wine column.  
SxS  
Combination of 3  
RF 463 / RW 464 / RC 462  
Usability limitations: The doors of RW and RC cannot be opened at  
the same time.  
Installation accessories: None (Side-by-side kit RA 460 000 comes  
already pre-installed on all RF freezer and RW wine columns.)  
Notes: All three appliances must be connected to each other  
before installation and pushed together into the installation cutout.  
Independent removal of a single unit not possible.  
SxS  
SxS  
Maximum distance  
RF 471 / RF 463 / RW 464 / RC 472  
Usability limitations: No limitation.  
All doors can be opened fully.  
Installation accessories: None (Side-by-side kit RA 460 000 comes  
already pre-installed on all RF freezer and RW wine columns.  
Notes: Two separate installation cutouts.  
Clearance is large enough to open all doors at the same time.  
Change door hinge of RW wine column.  
SxS  
SxS  
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Distance larger than 6"  
RF 471 / RF 463 / RW 464 / RC 472  
Usability limitations: It may be necessary to open the middle  
doors one after the other, rather than at the same time.  
Installation accessories: None. SxS* kit comes already pre-installed  
on RF and RW.  
Notes: Two separate installation cutouts. The clearance between  
the two installation cutouts is larger than 6". Change door hinge  
of RF 471 and RW wine column.  
SxS  
SxS  
Distance less than 6"  
RF 471 / RF 463 / RW 464 / RC 472  
Usability limitations: It may be necessary to open the middle doors  
one after the other, rather than at the same time.  
Installationaccessories:None.SxS*kitcomesalreadypre-installed  
on RF and RW.  
1x RA 460 010 HK*.  
Notes: Two separate installation niches with a stable plinth  
between them.  
SxS  
HK  
SxS  
The clearance between the two installation niches is less than 6".  
Therefore, an additional heating kit is required.  
Change door hinge of RW wine column.  
RF 471 / RF 463 / RW 464 / RC 472  
Usability limitations: Only one of the middle doors can be opened  
at once.  
Installationaccessories:None.SxS*kitcomesalreadypre-installed  
on RF and RW.  
1x RA 460 010 HK*.  
Notes: All 4 appliances must be connected to each other before  
installation and pushed together into the installation niche.  
Independent removal of a single unit not possible. Change door  
hinge of RW wine column.  
SxS SxS SxS  
Combination of 4alternative  
RF 471 / RF 463 / RW 464 / RC 472  
Usability limitations: If the middle door is open, then neither of the  
outer doors can be opened.  
Installation accessories: None. SxS* kit comes already pre-installed  
on RF and RW.  
Notes: The appliances in the middle are connected side-by-side.  
Connecting the others will require additional side-by-side kits.  
All 4 appliances must be connected to each other before  
installation and pushed together into the installation cutout.  
SxS SxS SxS  
*SxS side-by-side kit for side-by-side installation  
*HK additional side heating kit  
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Planning information.  
Location  
Flooring/substructure  
Important  
Important  
Do not install appliance  
– outdoors  
A fully loaded appliance is very heavy.  
Can weigh up to 1,200 lbs.  
– in damp rooms  
– in rooms with a risk of frost  
On account of the heavy weight of a fully loaded appliance, a load-  
bearing substructure is required. To ensure correct installation and  
function, the support must be flat, level and made of hard, rigid  
material. If in doubt, contact an architect or a building expert.  
The appliance should be installed in a dry, ventilated room. It may  
not be installed outdoors. The ambient temperature of the room  
must be between 55°F  
Refer to the following table for load-bearing capacity:  
(13°C) and 100°F (43°C).  
Appliance  
Load bearing capacity  
890 lbs. / 400 kg  
1,110 lbs. / 500 kg  
560 lbs. / 250 kg*  
780 lbs. / 350 kg*  
950 lbs. / 425 kg  
The appliance should not be exposed to constant direct sunlight  
or excessive heat. If installation next to a heat source, such as an  
oven, radiator, etc. is unavoidable, use a suitable insulating plate or  
observe the following minimum distances from the heat source:  
1 ¼" (30 mm) from an electric cooking appliance,  
11 ¹³⁄₁₆" (300 mm) from an oil or solid-fuel cooking  
appliance.  
24" Refrigeration Column  
30" Refrigeration Column  
18" Freezer Column  
24" Freezer Column  
30" Freezer Column  
30" Bottom Freezer  
900 lbs. / 410 kg  
Installation and cutout dimensions  
36" Bottom Freezer  
1,200 lbs. / 540 kg  
It is important to observe the specified dimensions of the  
installation cutout for a trouble-free installation of the appliance and  
for the subsequent appearance of the door panel.  
*without water dispenser  
– In particular ensure that the cutout is square. Square-  
ness can be checked by suitable means, e.g. spirit level,  
diagonal measurements, etc.  
Electrical requirements  
– The side walls of the cutout must be flush. The minimum  
thickness of the side and top walls is ⅝" (16 mm). The  
minimum thickness of toe kick panel is ¼" (6 mm).  
Important  
Electrical shock hazard  
– plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet  
– do not remove grounding prong  
– do not use an adapter  
Furniture/fixtures  
During installation, the appliance is fastened to adjacent and  
overhead furniture/fixtures and it is therefore essential that all  
such furniture/fixtures are well secured to the substructure or  
adjacent wall.  
– do not use an extension cord  
The appliance comes with a 3-wire power supply cord.  
UL listed in the USA.  
The appliance requires a 3-wire receptacle that is fitted with a 15  
Amp fuse or higher.  
The receptacle must be installed by a licensed electrician only.  
For the installation position of the receptacle refer to diagram in  
”Electrical Location.  
Grounding instruction  
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction  
or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by  
providing a path of least resistance for the electric current.  
Additional grounding procedure  
Some local regulations may require a separate ground. In such  
cases, the required accessory ground wire, clamp and screw must  
be purchased separately. Never ground the appliance to plastic  
plumbing lines, gas lines or water pipes.  
A 4-conductor cord shall be used when the appliance is installed  
in an area where local codes do not permit grounding through  
the neutral. Power supply cord must be replaced by a licensed  
electrician only.  
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Warning  
Water location  
Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor may  
result in electric shock. Have the appliance checked by a qualified  
electrician or service technician if you are in doubt as to whether  
the appliance has been properly grounded.  
A cold water connection is required for appliances that feature an  
ice maker or an ice and water dispenser.  
The water pressure must be between 40 and 120 p.s.i. (2.75-  
8.25 bar). The installation must comply with local plumbing  
regulations.  
A separate shut-off valve must be installed for the appliance water  
connection.  
Electrical location  
The shut-off valve for the water connection may not be behind the  
appliance. It is recommended to place the shut-off valve outside  
the cutout next to the appliance or in another easily accessible  
location. When installing the water connection, observe the  
permitted installation areas for the water supply line.  
The supply line can be located to the right (a), to the left (b), or  
underneath (c).  
Split column installation  
18-inch  
24-inch  
30-inch  
X
Y
18” (457 mm)  
9” (229 mm)  
24” (610 mm)  
12” (305 mm)  
30" (762 mm)  
15" (381 mm)  
Side-by-side installation  
Warranty  
Gaggenau offers a 2-year standard warranty on all refrigeration  
appliances.  
For 2 years, from the date of purchase, Gaggenau will provide,  
free of charge, parts and service labor. A 7 year limited warranty  
will be provided on sealed refrigeration system*, on parts and  
labor. A 12 year limited warranty will be provided on sealed  
refrigeration system, on parts only.  
* Sealed refrigeration system includes compressor, evaporator, condenser, dryer/  
strainer and connecting tubing.  
Numbers indicated  
inside parenthesis ( ) = mm  
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Toe-kick area/upper molding of cutout (niche).  
Toe-kick and venting grill  
Important  
Upper molding  
The planning of decorative upper molding above the cutout  
requires taking into account the actual or desired height of the  
door panel.  
The overall height of the door panel will depend on:  
– the height of the appliance, typically 84" (2134 mm)—lev-  
eling legs allow height adjustment ranging from -½" (-13  
mm) to +1 " (+35 mm)  
– the installed height of the door panel (distance from the  
bottom edge of the door panel to the floor, typically 4"  
(102 mm), and, if desired, any extension of the custom  
panel above the appliance cutout)  
Poor ventilation leads to damage to the appliance.  
Under no circumstances is it permitted to cover  
the air inlets and the exhaust air outlets of the  
appliance in the lower base area.  
You must observe the minimum distance of 4"  
between the upper edge of the floor and the  
bottom edge of the door panel of the appliance.  
Pay attention to the height adjustment for the  
appliance by leveling the legs.  
– the appliance type (single door or bottom freezer)  
Vertical section, side view  
4"  
102  
(
)
Possible extension of  
the door panel  
"  
( )  
In relation to the standard height, the maximum height of the toe-  
kick is 4". The toe-kick can be maximum ¾" thick.  
3
Velcro adhesive strips are supplied on the front panel of the  
appliance to fasten the toe-kick to the appliance.  
The venting grill and the exhaust air outlets of the appliance, as  
well as the access to the water filter (if available) are located above  
the toe-kick area. They must not be covered.  
Upper  
molding  
"  
( )  
3
Door panel  
84"* 79 ⅞"  
(
) (  
)
2136 2029  
Standard door panel  
4"  
(102)  
Appliance  
door  
Toe-kick  
Appliance  
For design reasons, it may be necessary to increase the distance  
between the upper edge of the floor and the bottom edge of the  
door panel of the appliance, so that it extends beyond the standard  
dimension of 4". The maximum dimension is 7". The toe-kick  
thickness must not exceed ¾". If this is the case, ventilation grill,  
exhaust air outlets and the access to the water filter would become  
visible.  
* Adjustment in leveling legs: -½" (-13 mm) to 1 ⅜" (35 mm)  
Important  
Please recall that a panel should be installed at a  
minimum height of 4" (102 mm) from the floor to  
allow proper ventilation of the appliance.  
4"  
102  
Always ensure that the top of the cutout or upper decorative  
molding is at least 4" (102 mm) deep, so that the refrigerator  
can be properly secured to the cutout wall. This is particularly  
important if a protruding cutout is specially created and  
configured with a face frame. Furniture returns for any face frame  
must be a minimum of 4" (102 mm) deep.  
(
)
7 ⅛"  
(
)
181  
2 ¹³⁄₁₆" - 4 ³⁄₁₆"  
(
)
72 - 106  
Numbers indicated  
inside parenthesis ( ) = mm  
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Installation accessories.  
RA 460 000 Side-by-Side kit  
RA 460 020 / 030 Connecting element for  
When two single columns are connected to a side-by-side  
combination, the side-by-side kit must be used.  
Please note: This kit comes already included with freezer and wine  
storage units. This kit is only required for combinations that do not  
include freezer or wine storage (i.e. RC fresh food column and RB/  
RY bottom freezer).  
cabinet doors  
If an appliance front panel of 30" or 36" wide column needs to be  
divided into two parts to match the kitchen furniture design, these  
unification parts can be used for safely combining them. There  
are two different kits available. For single door models and for  
bottom freezer models.  
RA 460 010 Heating kit  
RA 461.. Stainless steel ventilation grills  
Ventilation grills located on the refrigerator base are also  
available in stainless steel.  
Please note: Stainless-steel grills are available for all models  
(width/type) and installation options for left-hinged or right-hinged  
doors.  
If two columns are installed in separate cutout niches (any  
configuration) and if the distance in-between these units is less  
than 6" (160 mm), this special accessory is required. Included is a  
thin heater blanket for placement on the right side-wall of the left  
unit. This heater blanket will eliminate the temperature influence of  
the close installation so that humidity effects and condensation will  
not occur.  
REPLFLTR10 Water filter  
Replacement water filter for use in all freezer and bottom freezer  
models.  
Iftheinstallationdistanceexceeds6", theaccessoryisnotrequired.  
Please note: This kit is also recommended for use with any  
installation in areas that are subject to extreme humidity.  
RA 450 000 Filter by-pass  
Heating kit  
Filter by-pass for use with existing in-home water filtration systems.  
For all freezer and bottom freezer models.  
<6"  
160  
(
)
RA 425 110  
Long handle for RB 472/492 and RY 492. Stainless  
steel. Length 44½", with three brackets. Drilling distance  
between each mount 21¹³⁄₁₆".  
RA 425 910  
Short handle for 36" RB/RY 492 freezer drawer. Stainless  
steel. Length 31" with two brackets. Drilling distance  
between the mount 31".  
RA 425 710  
Short handle for 30" RB 472 freezer drawer. Stainless  
steel. Length 25" with two brackets. Drilling distance  
between the mount 25¹⁄₁₆".  
Numbers indicated  
inside parenthesis ( ) = mm  
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