Liebherr HCB-1581 30" Panel Ready Left-Hinge Built-In Fridge-Freezer

Product's Documents

Below are documents related to this product, you can read online or download:
User Manual Energy Guide Specification Installation Instruction
  • Installation instructions - (English) Download
Dimension Guide
HCB-1581 photo

User Manual

This is the main product document for model HCB-1581. Additionally, the document applies to other Liebherr models: HCB-1580

The file format is pdf, 28 pages, you can download this manual here .

background
Use and
Care Manual
For “NoFrost Combined
Refrigerator-Freezers with IceMaker
HCB 1580/1581
7084 836-01
background
2
Congratulations on your purchase. Choosing this appliance means you want all the ben-
efits of state-of-the-art refrigeration technology, guaranteeing you top quality, a long appli-
ance life span and excellent reliability.
The features on your appliance have been designed to ensure maximum conven-ience -
day in, day out.
This appliance has been manufactured with recyclable materials using an environmentally
friendly process, so together we’re making an active contribution to the preservation of our
environment.
To get to know all the benefits of your new appliance, please read the information con-
tained in these operating instructions carefully.
Additional Benefits
• CFC-free
• Energy-optimizedrefrigerantcircuit
• Energy-efficientinsulation
• Lowenergyconsumption
• User-friendlyelectroniccontrols
• Displayoffunctionsswitchedon
• Temperaturecanbecontrolledwithinclimateratingrange,
regardless of room temperature
• Refrigeratorandfreezercompartmentsdefrostautomat-ically-
no need to spend time defrosting
• Bignetrefrigeratorcapacity
• Variableandpracticalfeatures
• Safety-glassstorageshelves
• Bignetfreezercapacity
• Automaticicemaker
• Waterfilterforgoodwaterqualityiceproduction
• Freezertemperatureincreasealarm
• Audibledooropenalarm
• Powerfailure/“frost-control”display
• Freshfoodcanbefast-frozenasrequired
• Alldrawerssuitableforfastfreezing
• Integratedtransportgripsonappliancehousing
• Transportcastors
• Easytoclean
• ThisunitiscertifiedasSabbathcompliantbytheStar-Korga-
nization,thusallowingtheappliancetobeusedduringreli-
giousholidays.Formoreinformation,pleasevisitStar-Konthe
web at www.star-k.org.
background
3
T
able
of
C
onTenTs
Contents Page
PleaseReadandFollowtheseInstructions.................. 3
CaliforniaProposition65 ............................................... 3
DisposalofOldAppliance ............................................. 4
DisposalofthisAppliance ............................................. 4
DisposalofCarton ......................................................... 4
R600aRefrigerant ......................................................... 4
Settingup ....................................................................... 4
ImportantSafetyInformation ......................................... 5
ElectricalSafety ............................................................. 6
SafetyRegulations ......................................................... 6
WaterFilter ..................................................................... 7
DescriptionofApplianceandEquipment ...................... 8
OperatingandControlElements ................................... 9
TurningtheApplianceOnandOff ...............................10
SettingtheTemperature ...............................................10
TemperatureDisplay .....................................................11
PowerFailure/Frost-controlDisplay .............................11
AudibleAlarmSignal ....................................................11
SuperCool .....................................................................11
SetupMode ................................................................... 12
SetupMode ...................................................................14
ArrangingFood .............................................................16
ShelfArrangement ........................................................16
InteriorLight ..................................................................18
BioFreshCompartment ................................................18
StorageTimes ...............................................................19
FreezerCompartmentDescription .............................. 20
RemovingtheFreezerCompartmentContainers ....... 20
Freezing ....................................................................... 21
FreezingwithSuperFrost ............................................. 21
FreezingandStorage .................................................. 21
SafetyInstructionsandWarningsfortheAutomatic
IceMaker .................................................................... 22
TurningtheIceMakerOnandOff .............................. 22
IceMakerDescription ................................................ 22
Defrosting ..................................................................... 23
Cleaning ....................................................................... 23
CleaningtheAirFilter .................................................. 24
VacationTips ............................................................... 25
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 26
IceMakerTroubleshooting .......................................... 27
CustomerService ........................................................ 27
ApplianceInformation .................................................. 27
IMPORTANT
All types and models are subject to continuous
improvement. The manufacturer reserves the right
to make modifications in the shape, equipment and
technology.
Please Read and Follow these
Instructions
TheseinstructionscontainDanger,Warningand
Caution notes.
This information is important for safe and efficient
installation and operation.
AlwaysreadandcomplywithallDanger,Warningand
Caution notes!
DANGER!
Danger indicates a hazard which
will cause serious injury or death if
precautions are not followed.
WARNING!
Warning indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION!
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT
This indicates information that is especially relevant
to a problem-free installation and operation.
California Proposition 65
- This product contains chemicals known to the state
of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm.
- This product can expose you to chemicals including
DiisononylPhthalate(DINP)whichisknowntothe
StateofCaliforniatocausecancer.Formoreinfor-
mationgotowww.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- This product can expose you to chemicals includ-
ingDi-isodecylPhthalate(DIDP)whichisknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocausebirthdefectsorother
reproductiveharm.Formoreinformationgoto
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
background
4
s
afeTy
Disposal of Old Appliance
DANGER!
Risk of child entrapment.
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of
the past.
Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous –
eveniftheywillsitfor“justafewdays.”
Ifyouaregettingridofyouroldrefrigerator,please
follow these instructions to help prevent accidents.
Before you discard old appliances:
• Takeoffthedoors.
• Leavetheshelvesinplacesothatchildren
may not easily climb inside.
• Cutoffthepowercablefromthediscarded
appliance. Discard separately from the
appliance.
• Besuretofollowyourlocalrequirementsfor
disposal of appliances.
Contact the trash collection agency in
your area for additional information.
Disposal of this Appliance
This appliance contains flamable gases within
the refrigeration circuit and insulation foam.
Contact the Municipality or Disposal Company
in your area for information on approved
recycling or disposal.
R600a Refrigerant
WARNING!
The refrigerant contained within the
appliance R600a is environmentally
friendly,butflammable.Leaking
refrigerant can ignite.
To prevent possible ignition follow
the warnings below:
•
Keep ventilation openings, in
the appliance enclosure or in
the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.
• Donotusemechanicaldevicesorother
means to accelerate the defrosting process,
other than those recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Donotdamagetherefrigerantcircuit.
• Anyrepairsandworkontheappliance
should only be performed by the customer
service department.
• Donotuseelectricalappliancesinsidethe
food storage compartments of the appliance,
unless they are of the type recommended by
the manufacturer.
Disposal of Carton
The packaging is designed to protect the appliance and
individual components during moving and is made of
recyclable materials.
WARNING!
Keep packaging materials away from
children. Polythene sheets and bags can
cause suffocation!
Pleaserecyclepackagingmaterialwherefacilitiesare
available.
Setting up
Avoidplacingtheapplianceindirectsunlightornear
the stove, range top, radiators and similar heat sources.
Assoonasyouuncratetheunit:
• Examinetheunitandpackagingforshippingdam-
age. Contact the carrier immediately if you suspect
there is any damage.
• Notethetype(modelnumber),index,appliance/
serial number, date of purchase and where pur-
chased on the spaces provided in the back of this
manual.
background
5
s
afeTy
Important Safety Information
• Topreventinjurytoyouordamagetotheunit,
the appliance should be unpacked and set up by
two people.
• Iftheapplianceisdamagedondelivery,contact
the supplier immediately before connecting to
the power source.
• Toguaranteesafeoperation,ensurethatthe
appliance is set up and connected as described
in these operating instructions.
• Disconnecttheappliancefromthepowersource
ifafaultoccurs.Pullouttheplug,turnoffor
remove the fuse.
• Whendisconnectingtheappliance,usetheplug.
Donotpullonthecable.
• Anyrepairsandworkontheapplianceshould
only be carried out by the customer service
department.Unauthorizedworkmaybe
dangerous to the user. Changing the power
source cable should only be done by the
customer service department.
• Donoteaticecream,particularlyicecream
treats, or ice cubes, immediately from the
freezercompartment.Thereisariskof“burning”
because of the very cold temperatures.
• Donotconsumefoodwhichhasbeenstoredfor
too long; it could cause food poisoning.
• Donotstoreexplosivesorspraysusing
combustible propellants such as butane,
propane, pentane, etc. in the appliance.
Electricalcomponentsmightcauseleakinggas
to ignite. You may identify such sprays by the
printed contents or a flame symbol.
• Donotallowchildrentoplaywiththeappliance.
Children must not climb, sit or stand on the
shelves, drawers or door.
• Topreventpossibleinjuryduetoanelectrical
shock, be sure to disconnect the power cord or
turn off the circuit breaker before cleaning the
appliance.
• Toavoidinjuryordamagetotheappliance,do
not use steam cleaning equipment to clean the
appliance.
• Donotoperatetherefrigeratorinthepresence
of explosive fumes.
• Intheeventofapoweroutage,minimize
openingtherefrigeratordoor(s).Protectthefood
either by placing dry ice on top of the packages
orusingalocalfrozenfoodlockerifthepower
failureisofalongduration.Donotattemptto
re-freezeanypreviouslyfrozenfoodthathas
thawed.
background
6
s
afeTy
Safety Regulations
Theapplianceisdesignedtocool,freezeandstorefood
andtomakeice.Itisdesignedasahouseholdappli-
ance.
IMPORTANT
The appliance is not intended for outdoor use.
The appliance is manufactured to operate within spe-
cific ambient temperature limits according to its climate
rating.
The climate rating indicates the ambient temperature
at which the appliance may be operated in order to
achieve full refrigeration performance.
Climate Rating Ambient Temperature
SN-T 50°Fto109°F(10°Cto43°C)
IMPORTANT
Do not operate the appliance outside the
specified ambient temperature range.
- The refrigerant circuit has been tested for leaks.
- The appliance complies with current safety regula-
tions
CAN/CSAC22.2No.60335-1-11
UL60335-1FifthEdition
CAN/CSAC22.2No.60335-2-24-06
UL60335-2-24FirstEdition
Werecommendcleaningtheappliancebeforeturningit
onforthefirsttime.SeeCleaning.
Turn on the appliance several hours before loading it.
Donotloadwithfrozenfooduntilthetemperature
showsapproximately0°F(-18°C).
WARNING!
Do not allow children to play with the
appliance. Children must not climb, sit or
stand on the racks or door.
Failure to follow these instructions may
result in death or serious injury.
Electrical Safety
Connectthisappliancetoa15ampor20amp,110-
120VAC,circuitwhichisgroundedandprotectedbya
circuit breaker or fuse.
Werecommendusingadedicatedcircuitforthisappli-
ance to prevent circuit overload and the chance of
interruption to the appliance.
Thisapplianceisequippedwithathree-prong(ground-
ing)polarizedplugforyourprotectionagainstpossible
shockhazards.
Whereatwo-prongwallreceptacleisencountered,
contact a qualified electrician and have it replaced with
a properly grounded three-prong receptacle in accor-
dance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING!
Electrocution hazard.
Electricalgroundingrequired.
Do not remove the round grounding
prong from the plug.
Do not use extension cords or
ungrounded (two prong) adapters.
• Donotuseapowercordthatis
frayed or damaged.
Do not use a power strip.
Failure to follow these instructions may
result in fire, electrical shock or death.
background
7
W
aTer
f
ilTer
Water Filter - Figure 1
Beforeturningontheapplianceinstallthewaterfil-
ter provided in the interior rear wall of the refrigerator
compartment. This ensures good ice cube quality and
keeps the water circuit free of solids such as sand.
Waterfilter
location
Installing the water filter - Figures 2, 3
1. Removecoverofthe
filter socket.
2. Insertthefilterand
turnit90°clockwise.
Removing the water filter - Figure 4
3. Turnthefilter90°
counterclockwise
and remove.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
IMPORTANT
It is not necessary to turn off the water supply when
removing or installing the water filter.
Replacethefilterwhenthedrop
symbol appears on the tempera-
ture display.
Filterscanbeobtainedfromyour
LiebherrDealerorDistributor.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of bacteria growth, the
water filter must be changed when the
waterdrop symbol appears on the display!
background
8
f
eaTures
Figure 5
Description of Appliance and Equipment - Figure 5
Description of refrigerator
(1) Operatingandcontrolelements
(2) Adjustabledoorracks
(3) Adjustableshelves
(4) Gallonrack
(5) Modelplate
(behindtheBioFresh
drawer on the left hand
side)
(6) BioFreshdrawers
(7) Waterfilter
Description of freezer
(8) Upperfreezerdrawer
(9) Lowerfreezerdrawer
(10) Icemaker(intheinterioroftheupperfreezerdrawer)
(11) Ventilationgrille
(12) Lowerhinge
(13) Bottleholder
background
9
f
eaTures
Freezer operating icons
TemperatureUpcontrol(to
increasethefreezertempera-
ture)
TemperatureDowncontrol(to
reducethefreezertempera-
ture)
FreezerOn/Off
SuperFrost
IceMakerOn/Off
Figure 6
Refrigerator operating icons
Alarmmute(refrigeratorand
freezer)
SuperCool
RefrigeratorOn/Off
TemperatureUpcontrol(to
increase the refrigerator tem-
perature)
TemperatureDowncontrol(to
reduce the refrigerator tem-
perature)
Refrigerator
operating icons
Appliance
control icons
Freezer
operating icons
Temperature and control display
Figure 7
DisplaymodedegreesCelsius
DisplaymodedegreesFahrenheit
Refrigeratortemperaturedisplay
Freezertemperaturedisplay
Waterfilterhastobechanged
Sabbathmodeisactivated
Menumodeisactivated
(forsettingadditionalfunctions)
Operating and Control Elements - Figure 6, Figure 7
The electronic control panel uses touch capacitance technology.Anyfunctioncanbeactivatedbyafingertipon
the symbol of the operating icons.
The exact contact point is between the symbol and its label
Appliance control icons
PowerFailureLED
AirFilterLED
WhenthisLEDlightsuptheair
filter in the toe kick area has to
be cleaned.
SuperCoolLED
ChildlockLED
AlarmLED
IceMakerOnLED
SuperFrostLED
background
10
Turning the Appliance On and
Off - Figure 8
Clean the appliance before turning it on for the first
time.SeeCleaning.
Donotplacefrozenfoodinthefreezeruntilthetemper-
atureshowsatleast0°F/-18°C.Therefrigeratorand
freezercompartmentscanbeoperatedseparately.
Turning on
TouchtheRefrigeratorOn/OfficonandtheFreezer
On/OfficonsotheTemperatureDisplays light up.
Turning off
Toturnofftherefrigeratororfreezer,touchthecorre-
sponding On/Off icon for approximately 3 seconds so
the temperature display and interior lights go out.
o
peraTion
Setting the Temperature - Figure 8
Werecommendtemperaturesof38°F(3°C)inthe
refrigeratorand0°F(-18°C)inthefreezer.
To reduce the temperature
Touch the Down icon on the left to reduce the refrig-
erator temperature and the Down icon on the right to
reducethefreezertemperature.
To increase the temperature
Touch the Up icon on the left to increase the refrigera-
tortemperatureandontherighttoincreasethefreezer
temperature.
• Whileyouareenteringthetemperature,theset
temperature will flash on the display.
• Whenyoutouchthetemperaturesettingiconsforthe
first time, the most recent setting is displayed.
• Youcanchangethesettingsinincrementsof1°F
(1°C)bybrieflytouchingtheiconsagain.
• Approximatelyfivesecondsaftertheiconhasbeen
released, the display will automatically show the
actualfreezingorcoolingtemperature.
Youcanchangethetemperatures:
• In the refrigerator –between37°Fand45°F(3°C
and7°C)and
• In the freezer–between-15°Fand7°F
(-27°Cand-14°C).
Figure 8
RefrigeratorOn/Officon
FreezerOn/Officon
Temperaturecontrolicons-Refrigerator
Temperaturecontrolicons-Freezer
Alarmicon
AlarmLED
Freezertemperature display
PowerfailureLED
SuperCoolicon
SuperCoolLED
background
11
o
peraTion
Temperature Display - Figure 8
Innormaloperation,thefollowingsettingswillbe
displayed:
• theaveragerefrigeratortemperature
• thewarmestfrozenfoodtemperature.
Whenstartingupforthefirsttimeorwhen
the appliance is warm, dashes will appear
inthefreezertemperaturedisplayuntilthe
temperatureinthefreezercompartmentis
32°F(0°C).
Itwilltakebetweenthreeandeighthoursforthe
requiredtemperature,0°For38°F(-18°Cor3°C)to
be reached and displayed permanently in the display,
depending on the ambient conditions and the tempera-
ture setting.
IfF1 to F5 appears in the display, the appliance has a
fault. Have the fault number available when you contact
the customer service department.
Power Failure/Frost-control
Display - Figure 8
IfthepowerfailureLED islit,thismeansthefreezer
temperature has risen too high during the last few
hoursordaysduetoapowerfailure.Thefreezertem-
perature display flashes at the same time.
• IfyoutouchtheAlarm icon now, the highest tem-
perature registered during the power failure will be
displayed.
• Checkthequalityofthefoodincaseithasbecome
too warm or even defrosted.
• Thehighesttemperaturewillappearforapproxi-
matelyoneminute.Afterthat,theactualtemperature
inthefreezerwillreappear.
The display can be turned off by touching the Alarm
icon again.
Audible Alarm Signal - Figure 8
Theaudiblealarmsignalhelpstoprotectfrozenfood
and to save energy.
The audible alarm signal is switched off by touching the
Alarm icon.
Audible door alarm
This sounds when the door has been left open for
longerthanabout180seconds.Thesoundswitch-off
function is active as long as the door is left open. The
alarm automatically switches back to standby when the
door is shut.
Audible/visual temperature alarm
Italwayssoundsifthefreezertemperatureisnotlow
enough. The temperature display and the alarm LED
flash at the same time.
Thiscanbecausedby:
- warm,freshfoodbeingplacedinthefreezer;
- too much warm air from the outside entering when
re-arrangingorremovingfrozenfood,
- a fault in the appliance.
The temperature display will continue to flash until the
causeofthealarmhasbeenrectified.Itwillthenstop
flashing and light up continually. The audible warning
signal is now automatically reset.
SuperCool - Figure 8
Touching the SuperCool icon switches the refrigerator
compartmenttomaximumcooling.Itisrecommended
particularly if you wish to cool large quantities of food,
drinks, freshly baked goods or meals rapidly.
Turning on
Touch the SuperCool icon brieflysotheLED turns
on. The refrigerator temperature will drop to its lowest
value.
IMPORTANT
The SuperCool function uses slightly more
energy. After approximately six hours, however,
the refrigerator switches back automatically to
normal energy-saving operation. If required, the
SuperCool function can be turned off sooner.
Turning off
Touch the SuperCooliconagainuntiltheLED turns
off.
background
12
o
peraTion
= Sabbath mode
ThisfeatureconsiderstheReligiousrequirementson
SabbathorHolidays.WhentheSabbathmodeisactive
some functions of the electronic controls are switched
off.
• Thelightingremainsoff.
• Thecoolingfanremainsinitsactualstate:Ifitison
it remains on, if it is off it remains off.
• Thereisnodooralarm.
• Thereisnotemperaturealarm.
• Defrostcyclesareindependentofthenumberof
times and length of door openings.
• TheunitwillreturnintoSabbathModeafterapower
failure.
How to activate the Sabbath mode
• ActivatethesetupmodebytouchingtheSuperFrost
iconfor5seconds.
- the display shows
• TouchtheSuperFrost icon
- the display shows
• TouchtheSuperFrost icon again
- the display shows
-theSabbathmodeisactivated.
• Exitsetupmodebytouchingthe
freezercompartmentOn/Off icon.
Sabbathmodeswitchesoffautomaticallyafter
120hoursifitisnotmanuallyswitchedoffbeforehand.
How to deactivate the Sabbath mode
• ActivatethesetupmodebytouchingtheSuperFrost
iconfor5seconds.
- the display shows
• TouchtheSuperFrost icon
- the display shows
• TouchtheSuperFrost icon again
- the
symbol in the display disappears, the
Sabbathmodeisdeactivated.
• Exitsetupmodebytouchingthefreezercompart-
ment On/Off icon.
Setup Mode
Inthesetupmodeyoucanactivatethefollowingfunc-
tions:
=Sabbathmode
= Child lock
=Dropsymbolreset
=Icemakerfunctiontest(forservicepersonnelonly)
=Waterquantityforicecubetray
=BioFreshtemperatureadjustment
= Temperature display mode
=Displaybrightness
=Lowerhingeheatingcontrol
=ResetairfilterLED
background
13
o
peraTion
Figure 9
= Child lock
The child lock is designed to protect the appliance from
being turned off accidentally.
How to activate the child lock
• ActivatethesetupmodebytouchingtheSuperFrost
iconfor5seconds.
• Touch the freezer compartment Down icon until
appearsinthefreezertemperaturedisplay.
• TouchtheSuperFrost icon
- the display shows
• TouchtheSuperFrost icon again
-theLED
is lit and the child lock is activated.
• Exitsetupmodebytouchingthefreezercompart-
ment On/Off icon.
How to deactivate the child lock
• ActivatethesetupmodebytouchingtheSuperFrost
iconfor5seconds.
- the display shows
• TouchtheSuperFrost icon
- the display shows
• TouchtheSuperFrost icon again
-theLED
goes out. The child lock is deactivated.
• Exitsetupmodebytouchingthefreezercompart-
ment On/Off icon.
= Drop symbol reset
Afterthewaterfilterhasbeen
changed the drop symbol on the
display must be reset.
How to reset the drop symbol
• ActivatethesetupmodebytouchingtheSuperFrost
iconfor5seconds.
• Touchthefreezer compartment Down icon until
appearsinthefreezertemperaturedisplay.
• TouchtheSuperFrost icon
- the display shows
• TouchtheSuperFrost icon again
- the display shows
• Thedropsymboldisappears.
• Exitsetupmodebytouchingthefreezercompart-
ment On/Off icon.
= Ice maker function test
Activationbyservicepersonnelonly.
FreezerOn/Officon
FreezercompartmentUp/Downicons
SuperFrosticon
ChildlockLED
background
14
= Temperature display mode
You can choose the unit of temperature for the dis-
playindegreesFahrenheitordegreesCelsius.
ThefactorysettingisdegreesFahrenheit.
How to change the temperature display to
degrees Celsius
• ActivatethesetupmodebytouchingtheSuperFrost
iconfor5seconds.
• Touchthefreezer compartment Down icon until
appearsinthefreezertemperaturedisplay.
• TouchtheSuperFrost icon
- the display shows
• TouchtheSuperFrost icon again
- the temperature reading is now displayed in
degrees Celsius.
• Exitsetupmodebytouchingthefreezercompart-
ment On/Off icon.
Note
To change the temperature display back to degrees
Fahrenheit, follow the steps above.
o
peraTion
= Waterquantityforicemaker
Iftheicecubesproducedbytheicemakeraretoo
small,theinflowingwaterquantitycanbeadjusted.
Howtoadjustthewaterquantity
• ActivatethesetupmodebytouchingtheSuperFrost
iconfor5seconds.
• Touch the freezer compartment Down icon until
appearsinthefreezertemperaturedisplay.
• TouchtheSuperFrost icon
- the display shows
• Touchthefreezer compartment Up icon
once only so E 4 appears in the display.
IMPORTANT
Do not increase for more than one step. If the
adjusted value is too high, the ice cube tray of the
ice maker could overflow.
• TouchtheSuperFrost icon again.
• Exitsetupmodebytouchingthefreezercompart-
ment On/Off icon.
Checktheicecubesizewithinthenextdays.Iftheice
cubes are still smaller than desired, follow the steps
above again.
Setup Mode - Figure 10
= Biofresh temperature adjustment
YoucanadjustthetemperatureintheBioFreshdraw-
ers.
How to adjust the Biofresh temperature
• ActivatethesetupmodebytouchingtheSuperFrost
iconfor5seconds.
• Touchthefreezer compartment Down icon until
appearsinthefreezertemperaturedisplay.
• TouchtheSuperFrost icon
- the display shows
• Touchfreezer compartment
Up/Down icons to select
6 - 9 to increase the temperature,
4 - 1 to reduce the temperature.
IMPORTANT
At values b4 - b1 the temperature in the drawers can
drop below 32°F (0°C). Stored goods could freeze.
• TouchtheSuperFrost icon at the desired value.
• Exitsetupmodebytouchingthefreezercompart-
ment On/Off icon.
background
15
o
peraTion
Figure 10
= Display brightness
How to adjust the display brightness
• ActivatethesetupmodebytouchingtheSuperFrost
iconfor5seconds.
• Touch the freezer compartment Down icon until
appearsinthefreezertemperaturedisplay.
• TouchtheSuperFrost icon
- the display shows
• Touchthefreezer compartment
Up/Down icons to select
0 = minimum to
5 = maximum brightness
• TouchtheSuperFrost icon at the desired value.
• Exitsetupmodebytouchingthefreezercompart-
ment On/Off icon.
=ResetairfilterLED
Aftertheairfilterinthetoekickareahasbeencleaned
theairfilterLEDmustbereset.Forhowtocleantheair
filterrefertochapter“Cleaning.
HowtoresettheairfilterLED
• ActivatethesetupmodebytouchingtheSuperFrost
iconfor5seconds.
• Touchthefreezer compartment Down icon until
appearsinthefreezertemperaturedisplay.
• TouchtheSuperFrost icon
- the display shows
• TouchtheSuperFrost icon again
- the display shows
• TheairfilterLED disappears.
• Exitsetupmodebytouchingthefreezercompart-
ment On/Off icon.
=Lowerhingeheatingcontrol
Ifcondensedwaterappearsinthelowerhingearea
oronthebaseplatebetweenrefrigeratorandfreezer
compartment, increase the output of the heating located
behind the base plate.
The factory setting is set to
= medium output
How to change the heating output
• ActivatethesetupmodebytouchingtheSuperFrost
iconfor5seconds
• Touch the freezer compartment Down icon until
appearsinthefreezertemperaturedisplay.
• TouchtheSuperFrost icon
- the display shows
• Touchfreezer compartment
Up/Down icons to select
= at slight condensation
= at heavy condensation
= heating off
• TouchtheSuperFrost icon at the desired value.
• Exitsetupmodebytouchingthefreezercompart-
ment On/Off icon.
Note
With normal ambient conditions no condensation
will appear. With high humidity and low ambient
temperature this feature helps to prevent
condensation.
SuperFrosticon
FreezerOn/Officon
FreezercompartmentUp/Downicons
Freezertemperature
display
background
16
Shelf Arrangement
CAUTION!
To avoid possible injury, only adjust an
empty shelf or door rack. Do not attempt to
adjust a shelf or door rack with food on it.
You can rearrange the height
of the shelves and door racks
as required.
Repositioning the door
racks - Figure 12
Slidethedoorrackup,pull
out toward you and replace in
reverse order.
Bottle holder - Figure 13
You can protect the bottles
from falling over when the door
is opened and closed.
Move the bottle holder to the
desired position. Always hold
at the front for moving.
r
efrigeraTor
C
omparTmenT
To remove the BioFresh drawer
Pullthedrawerstraightout,gripatthebackandliftout
- Figure 14.
To install the BioFresh drawer
Placethedraweron
the rails. The rails must
be fully extended and
aligned with the front
ofthedrawer.Slidethe
drawer in.
Arranging Food - Figure 11
Figure 12
Figure 14
(1) Butter,cheese
(2) Eggs
(3) Galloncontainers,cans,drinks,bottles
(4) Frozenfood,icecubes
(5) Meatandsausageproducts,dairyproducts
(6) Bakedgoods,pre-cookedmeals
(7) Fruit,vegetables,salad(athighhumiditysetting)
Meatandsausageproducts,dairyproducts(at
lowhumiditysetting).Refertochapter“Biofresh
Compartment”forexplanation.
IMPORTANT
• Liquids and food which give off or absorb odors and
flavors should always be stored covered or in closed
containers.
• High-percentage alcohols should be tightly sealed
and stored upright.
Figure 11
Figure 13
background
17
Bottle tray
The tray above the
BioFreshcompartment
can be used for storing
bottleshorizontally.
Removeglassplateand
reinsert under the tray -
Figure 19.
r
efrigeraTor
C
omparTmenT
Figure 19
Figure 20
The cavities in the plate
ensures secure place-
ment of the bottles -
Figure 20.
IMPORTANT
When storing tall
bottles horizontally, the
gallon rack must be
relocated to a higher
position.
If you need space for large bottles and con-
tainers.
Placetheshelfrailspro-
vided on the supports
on the left and right at
the desired height -
Figure 17.
Inserttheglassshelves
as shown in figure 18.
The glass shelf with the
raised edge must go at
the back.
Ifyouneedtomake
space for tall containers,
simply slide the front
half of the sectioned
glass shelf carefully
underneath the back half
- Figure 18.
Removing the shelves - Figure 16
1.Followthefirstthreestepsinthechapterabove.
2.Lifttheshelfdownandstopjustovertheupperveg-
etable bin.
3.Movethefrontoftheshelfupwardsuntiltheshelfis
in a vertical position.
4. Turn the shelf out at left and remove.
Repositioning the shelves - Figure 15
1. Hold the shelf underneath with your hand to avoid
from tipping down backwards when removing.
2.Lifttheshelfatthefront.
3.Removetheshelfforwarduntilthecircularcutoutof
the shelf is in line with the interior light cover.
4.Lifttheshelfupordownandreplaceinthedesired
position.
Figure 15
Interiorlightcover
Figure 16
Figure 17
Figure 18
background
18
b
io
f
resh
C
omparTmenT
BioFresh Compartment - Figure 21
TheBioFreshcompartmentmaintainsfoodfreshness
up to 3 times longer than in standard refrigerators.
Theconstanttemperaturejustabove32°F(0°C)and
theadjustablehumidityprovidestheidealstoragecon-
ditions for different types of food.
ThetemperatureoftheBioFreshcompartment(simulta-
neously)canbeadjusted.
RefertochapterSetup Mode -
= Biofresh tem-
perature adjustment
Figure 21
Humidity selection
Slide control to left
This setting is suitable for
dry or wrapped food like
dairy products, meat, fish,
cold cuts.
Slide control to right
This setting is suitable for
storing unwrapped food
with a high moisture con-
tent such as salad, veg-
etables and fruit.
Interior Light
The interior light is located at the left and right in the
refrigeratorandBioFreshcompartmentandaboveeach
drawerinthefreezercompartment.
Itturnsoniftherefrigeratordoororonefreezerdrawer
is opened.
The light turns off automatically if the refrigerator door
oronefreezerdrawerhasbeenopenedforapproxi-
mately15minutes.Theaudiblealarmsoundsatthe
same time.
ThelightintensityoftheLEDlightcorrespondsto
laser class 1/1M.
IMPORTANT
The light cover may only be removed by customer
service staff.
CAUTION!
If the cover is removed, do not look
directly at the light through optical lenses
from close distance.
background
19
b
io
f
resh
C
omparTmenT
Notes
• Thehumidityinthecompartmentdependsonthe
moisture content of the food and the frequency a
drawer is opened.
• Thefreshertheproductandthehigheritsquality,the
longer the storage life.
• Unwrappedfoodshouldbestoredseparately.Wrap
food if there is not enough space in the drawers.
To avoid bacterial spoilage, different types of meat
shouldnotcomeintocontactwitheachother.Keep
meat packed separately.
• Thefollowingproductsshouldnotbestoredinthe
BioFreshcompartment:hardcheese,potatoes,cold-
sensitive vegetables such as cucumber, eggplant,
avocados,semi-ripetomatoes,zucchini,andallcold-
sensitive tropical fruits such as pineapple, bananas,
grapefruit, melons, mangoes, papaya, etc.
Humid setting
Vegetables, salad
artichokes up to 21 days
asparagus up to 14 days
broccoli up to 14 days
Brusselssprouts upto30days
cabbage upto180days
carrots upto150days
cauliflower up to 21 days
celery upto30days
chicory upto30days
Chinese cabbage up to 14 days
curly kale up to 14 days
fennel up to 21 days
garlic upto180days
green onions up to 7 days
herbs upto30days
iceberg salad, endives,
lamb’s lettuce up to 21 days
kohlrabi up to 14 days
leeks upto60days
lettuce upto10days
mushrooms up to 7 days
peas upto10days
radicchio up to 21 days
radishes up to 14 days
savoycabbage upto60days
spinach up to 7 days
Fruit
apples upto180days
apricots up to 14 days
bilberries up to 14 days
blackberries up to 8 days
cherries up to 14 days
black and red currants up to 21 days
dates(fresh) upto60days
gs(fresh) upto 7days
gooseberries up to 21 days
grapes upto90days
kiwifruits upto120days
peaches upto30days
pears upto120days
plums up to 21 days
quinces upto90days
raspberries upto 5days
rhubarb up to 21 days
strawberries upto 5days
Storage Times
forfoodintheBioFreshcompartment:
Dry setting
butter upto30days
cheese,soft upto30days
milk, fresh up to 7 days
sausage, cold cuts up to 7 days
fish up to 4 days
shellfish up to 3 days
poultry upto 5days
pork
large portions up to 7 days
cutup upto 5days
beef up to 7 days
game up to 7 days
background
20
Bottom drawer partition - Figure 23
Ifdesired,insertthepartitiongridprovidedwiththe
accessories pack.
Openthebottomfreezerdrawer
and insert the partition on
the left or right in the
drawer.
f
reezer
C
omparTmenT
Freezer Compartment
Description
The ice maker is located in the upper drawer on the left
side.
The ice cubes fall out of the ice maker into the drawer.
The upper drawer is divided by a partition wall for stor-
ingicecubesintheleftpartofthedrawer(Figure 22).
Ifyouneedthewholedrawerforicecubestorage,the
partition can be removed by pulling it upwards and out.
Ifyouneedthewholeupperdrawerforfreezingand
storingfood,turnofftheicemaker(seechapter
TurningtheIceMakerOnandOff).
Thebottomdrawerisintendedforfreezingandstoring
food.Icecubescanalsobestoredinthisdrawer.
Figure 22
Removing the Freezer
Compartment Containers
Thecontainersofbothfreezerdrawerscanbe
removed.
• Unlatchthecontainerontheleftandrightcornersby
pullingupwards(1)- Figure 24.
• Slidethecontainerbackwards(2)- Figure 24.
Figure 24
• Tiltthecontaineratanangleandremove-
Figure 25.
Installthecontainerinthereverseorder.
Figure 25
Figure 23
Spaceforicecubes
background
21
f
reezer
C
omparTmenT
Freezing and Storage
• Packfrozenfoodinstandardfreezerbagsor
reusable plastic, metal or aluminum containers.
• Donotallowfreshfoodwhichistobefrozentocome
intocontactwithfoodalreadyfrozen.Alwayskeep
packages dry in order to avoid them sticking together.
• Alwayswritethedateandcontentsonthepackage
and do not exceed the stated storage time for the
food. This prevents spoiling.
• Packfoodwhichyouarefreezingyourselfin
quantities right for your household. To ensure the
foodfreezesrightthroughquickly,thefollowing
quantitiesshouldnotbeexceededperpackage:
- fruit,vegetables:upto2-1/4lbs(1kg);
- meat:upto5-1/2lbs(2.5kg).
• Donotfreezebottlesandcanswhichcontain
carbonateddrinksastheymightburst.Drinkscanbe
cooled down quickly, but take the bottles out of the
freezercompartmentafteranhouratthemost.
• Onlytakeoutasmuchfoodasneededforthawing.
Cook food which has been thawed as quickly as
possible.
Frozenfoodcanbethawedinthefollowingways:
- in a microwave oven
- intherefrigerator:thesaferwaytothawfood
becausethereislesschanceofbacteriagrowth.Use
this method for high density food such as roasts or
poultry.
Freezing
Freshfoodshouldbefrozencompletelyandasrapidly
aspossible.ThisisprovidedbytheSuperFrostfeature
and ensures that the nutritional value, appearance and
flavor of the food remains intact.
Freezing with SuperFrost -
Figure 26
• TouchtheSuperFrosticonbrieflysotheLED
turns on.
• Wait24hours.
• Thenplacethefreshfoodinsidethefreezer.
• TheSuperFrostfunctionturnsoffautomatically.
Dependingonthequantityoffoodplacedinthe
freezer,thiswillnormallybebetween30andamaxi-
mumof65hours.
Thefreezingprocessisnowcomplete;the
SuperFrostLED
willturnoff,andthefreezerwill
change back to normal energy-saving operation.
IMPORTANT
You should not turn on the SuperFrost function:
• when placing frozen food in the freezer;
• when freezing up to approximately 4-1/2 lbs (2 kg)
fresh food daily.
Figure 26
SuperFrostLED
SuperFrosticon
background
22
i
Ce
m
aker
Safety Instructions and
Warnings for the Automatic Ice
Maker
• Theicemakerisdesignedexclusivelytomakeice
cubes in quantities needed by a household.
• Allrepairsandworkontheicemakermayonlybe
done by customer service personnel or other appro-
priately trained personnel.
• Do not consume or use the first three batches
of ice. This applies both to using the appliance
for the first time and also using it after it has not
been used for a long period of time.
• The manufacturer cannot accept liability for
damagecausedbyequipmentorwaterlines
between the solenoid valve and the water supply.
• Theicemakerwillonlymakeicecubesifthefreezer
compartmentisoperatingandbothfreezerdrawers
are completely closed.
Ice Maker Description
Afteryoustarttheicemakerforthefirsttime,itmay
take up to 24 hours before the first ice cubes are ready.
The ice cubes fall out of the ice maker into the drawer
(seechapter“Freezercompartmentdescription”).
IMPORTANT
The first three batches of ice must not be consumed
or used.
Whentheicereachesacertainlevelinthedrawer,the
appliance stops producing ice automatically.
Theproductioncapacityis100-120icecubesin
24hoursatatemperatureof0°F(-18°C)insidethe
freezercompartment.
Tohavethemaximumcapacityofapprox.150ice
cubesin24hours,activatetheSuperFrostfunction.
Be aware that this increases the energy consump-
tion because the compressor will run constantly.
Note
If the IceMaker LED flashes, the ice maker is not
being supplied with water. Check if the shut off
valve of the water supply is opened.
Figure 27
SuperFrosticon
FreezercompartmentUp/Downicons
IceMakericon
IceMakerLED
Turning the Ice Maker On and
Off (Figure 27)
To turn the ice maker on
• TouchtheIceMaker icon so the IceMakerLED
comes on.
To turn the ice maker off
Ifyoudonotneedanyicecubes,theicemakercanbe
turnedoffindependentlyofthefreezercompartment.
• TouchtheIceMakericonsotheIceMakerLEDgoes
out.
Ice maker at vacations
Seechapter“Vacationtips”
background
23
D
efrosTing
/ C
leaning
Defrosting
Refrigerator compartment
The refrigerator compartment defrosts automatically.
The water that forms on the rear wall drains into a
reservoir at the back of the appliance and evaporates
automatically through the compressor heat.
Freezer compartment
TheNoFrostsystemautomaticallydefroststhefreezer
compartment.Anymoisturewillcollectontheevapora-
torandfreeze.Itwillperiodicallydefrostandevaporate.
Cleaning
WARNING!
• Topreventpossibleinjuryduetoan
electrical shock, be sure to disconnect the
power cord or turn off the circuit breaker
before cleaning the appliance.
• Toavoidinjuryordamage,donotusesteam
cleaningequipmenttocleantheappliance.
• Toavoidshort-circuits,ensurenocleaning
water penetrates into the electrical
components when cleaning the appliance.
Do not use a sponge or cloth that is overly
wet.
Do not use abrasive or scouring sponges. Do not use
concentrated cleaning agents. Never use abrasive or
acid cleaners or chemical solvents.
• Removeallfoodfromtherefrigeratorandfreezer
compartments and store in a cool place temporarily.
Storefrozenfoodinotherfreezersifavailable.
• RemovethedoorracksasshowninFigure 12.
• RemoveBioFreshdrawersasshowninFigure 14.
• RemoveglassshelvesasshowninFigure 16.
• Removethefreezerdrawercontainersasshownin
Figure 24 and Figure 25.
• Acompoundoflukewarmwateranddishwasher
detergent is recommended for cleaning the appli-
ance and equipment parts.
IMPORTANT
Do not clean the equipment parts in a dishwasher.
Strips of these parts could get loose.
• Dryallpartswellwithacloth.
• Do not damage or remove the model plate on the
insideoftheappliance.Itisveryimportantforservic-
ing your appliance.
• Installallequipmentpartsandreplacethefoodin
the appliance.
• Turntheapplianceon.
Cleaning instructions for stainless steel
panels
Keepyourstainlesssteellookingnewbycleaningwith
a good quality stainless steel cleaner or polish monthly.
High quality stainless steel cleaners and conditioners
are commercially available.
Do not clean with steel wool pads or abrasive pads.
Do not use cleaners that are not for use on stain-
less steel, such as glass, tile or counter cleaners.
These types of cleaners can damage the surface
permanently.
background
24
C
leaning
Figure 28
• Openthebottomfreezerdrawerandremovethe
ventilation grille by pulling forwards - Figure 28. The
grille is supported magnetically so no tool is required
for removing.
Cleaning the Air Filter
Figure 29
• Pushdownthebuttonoftheairfilter,tilttothefront
and remove - Figure 29.
• Cleanthefilterinadishwasherorbyhandwithluke-
warm water and dishwasher detergent.
• Installtheairfilterinthereverseorder.
• Installtheventilationgrille.
Thegrillehasboltsontheinside(seedetailin
Fig. 30).Theseboltsmustbeinsertedintotheholes
of the supports.
Figure 30
Detail Figure 30
• ResettheairfilterLED.
RefertochapterSetup Mode - = Resetairfilter
LED.
background
25
V
aCaTion
Vacation Tips (Figure 31)
Short vacations
Itisnotnecessarytoturnofftherefrigeratorandfreez-
er if you will be away for less than four weeks.
• Shutoffthewatersupplytotheicemaker.
> WhentheIceMakerLEDstartsblinking,theremain-
ing water in the supply line is in the ice maker.
• Leavetheicemakeronandworkingforonedayso
thattheremainingicecubesareejected.
• TouchtheIceMakericonsothattheIceMakerLED
goes out.
• Transferallicecubestotherightpartofthedrawer
or to the bottom drawer.
• Useallperishables.
• Freezeotheritems.
Longvacations
Ifyouwillbeawayforamonthormore:
• Shutoffthewatersupplytotheicemaker.
> WhentheIceMakerLEDstartsblinking,theremain-
ing water in the supply line is in the ice maker.
• Leavetheicemakeronandworkingforonedayso
thattheremainingicecubesareejected.
• TouchtheIceMakericonsothattheIceMakerLED
goes out.
• Removeallicecubesfromthedraweranddispose
of them.
• Removeallfoodfromtherefrigeratorandfreezer
compartments.
• Turnofftherefrigeratorandfreezercompartments.
• Cleantheappliance.RefertoCleaning.
• Leavethedoorandbothfreezerdrawersopento
prevent unpleasant odors. This will also keep mold
from building up.
Turning on the ice maker after vacation
• Openthewatersuppytotheicemaker.
• TouchtheIceMakericonsothattheIceMakerLED
comes on.
IMPORTANT
Do not consume or use the first three batches of
ice after the ice maker has not been used for longer
than one week.
Figure 31
IceMakericon
IceMakerLED
background
26
T
roubleshooTing
Problem Possible Cause and Remedy
Appliancedoesnot
work, display is off
- Istheapplianceturnedonproperly?
- Isthepowercordproperlyinsertedintheoutlet?
- Isthecircuitbreakerorfuseinoperatingcondition?
The interior light does
not come on
- Istheapplianceturnedon?
Motorseemsto
run too long
- Istheambienttemperaturetoohot?SeeSafety Regulations.
- Hastheappliancebeenopenedtoooftenorleftopentoolong?
- Alargeamountoffoodhasbeenadded.
- UnitisinSuperCoolmode.Verifyunitisinnormaloperationmode.
The temperature is
not cold enough
- Isthetemperaturesettingcorrect?SeeSetting The Temperature.
- Hasanexcessiveamountoffreshfoodbeenplacedintheappliance?
- Doesaseparatelyinstalledthermometershowthecorrectreading?
- Istheventilationsystemworkingproperly?
- Istheappliancesetuptooclosetoaheatsource?
Freezertemperature
display shows two
dashes’’--”.
Thefreezertemperaturedisplaywillonlyshowtemperaturesthatarebelowfreezing.
Wheninitiallystartingthefreezer,itwillnotbebelowfreezing.Itwilltakethreetofive
hours(dependingonambientconditions)forfreezingtemperaturestobeachievedand
thus displayed numerically.
This may also occur after a power failure.
Troubleshooting
Your appliance is designed and manufactured for a long life and reliable operation.
Ifaproblemoccursduringoperation,checkwhetheritisduetoanoperatingerror.Pleasenotethatevenduringthe
warranty period, some repair costs may be your responsibility.
Youmaybeabletocorrectthefollowingfaultsbycheckingthepossiblecausesyourself:
background
27
Customer Service
Ifnoneoftheabovepossiblecausesapply,andyou
can not rectify the fault yourself, contact your nearest
customer service representative.
Indicatethetype(1) of
appliance, service num-
ber (2) and the appli-
ance/serialnumber
(3) as indicated on the
model plate.
The position of the model plate is shown in the section
entitled Description of the Appliance.
Appliance Information
Recordthisinformationwhentheapplianceisinstalled.
TypeDesignation: _____________________________
ServiceNumber: ______________________________
Appliance/SerialNumber: ______________________
DateofPurchase: _____________________________
WherePurchased: ____________________________
Ice Maker Troubleshooting
Youmaybeabletocorrectthefollowingfaultsyourself:
T
roubleshooTing
Problem Possible Cause and Remedy
Icemakercannotbeturnedon - Istheapplianceconnectedtotheelectricaloutlet?
Icemakerisnotmakinganyice - Istheicemakerturnedon?
- Isthewatersupplylineopen?
- Arebothfreezerdrawersclosedproperly?
background
For Service in the U.S.
LiebherrServiceCenter
TollFree:1-866-LIEBHERor1-866-543-2437
Email:Service-appliances.us@liebherr.com
PlusOne Solutions, Inc.
3501QuadrangleBlvd,Suite120
Orlando,FL32817
For Service in Canada
LiebherrServiceCenter
TollFree:1-888-LIEBHERor1-888-543-2437
www.euro-parts.ca
EURO-PARTS CANADA
39822BelgraveRoad
Belgrave,Ontario,N0G1E0
Phone:(519)357-3320
Fax:(519)357-1326
www.liebherr-appliances.com
*708483601*

Specifications

Liebherr HCB-1581 Questions and Answers

  • Total questions: 1
  • Questions unAnswered : 1

Q: The audible alarm does not appear to be working or the volume is too low - how do I adjust this ? Reply