Gaggenau 538 User Manual

Installation options.

The modular refrigerator and freezer column concept from Gaggenau offers you a variety of installation possibilities. In some 

instances, special accessories are required!

Individual column installations

Any appliance can be installed as a stand-alone unit. Ensure a cutout 

flush to the appliance at a depth of minimum 4" (102mm), preferably 6" 

(152 mm) on the top and sides.

Note: It is absolutely essential to ensure that the appliance is installed in 

such a way that the doors do not interfere with an adjacent wall or other 

kitchen elements.

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At the end of a cabinetry run

All Gaggenau refrigeration appliances must be completely enclosed on 

the top and sides. If one side of the appliance is visible, a decorative 

side panel must be used for covering it. This side panel must be 

properly affixed to the floor, room wall and any overhead furniture/

fixtures before the appliance is placed in the cutout.

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Side-by-Side installations (SxS)

The proper installation of any side-by-side two column combination 

requires an installation kit (

RA 460 000

). It combines two individual units 

into a side-by-side unit. For combinations that involve freezers and wine 

columns, this kit is already pre-installed to the unit. For all other SxS 

combinations or instances where any appliances are installed less than 

6" (152 mm) apart from another but not connected SxS, a heating kit 

(RA 460 010) is required. 

Note: A partition of minimum ⅝" (16 mm) is required to ensure the 

doors do not interfere with one another when opened. Use a partition 

to separate appliances and observe the door swivel range. (See page 

177 for details on door swivel range dimensions.)

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Multiple column installations with partition walls between

When dimensioning the partition, note the thickness of the door panel 

(including handles) as well as the swivel range (see page 177 on swivel 

range) to prevent damage if the doors are opened at the same time. If 

the thickness of a partition between two products is less than 6", then 

a heating kit (

RA 460 010

) is required. It must be installed on the right 

side wall of the left-side appliance.

Three appliances can be installed together only if a partition — minimum 

⅝" (16 mm) — is placed between two of the appliances. Ensure that 

door panel thickness (including handles) as well as the swivel range are 

accounted for.

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