LIEBHERR 7080360 – 00 Fridge and Freezer User Guide
User Guide
fridge
7080360 – 00
CT(el)21../25../29..
The manufacturer works constantly on the further development of all the types and models. Therefore please understand that we have to reserve the right to make design, equipment and technical modifications.
To get to know all the benefits of your new appliance, please read the information contained in these instructions carefully. The instructions apply to several models. Differences may occur. Text relating only to specific appliances is marked with an asterisk (*).
Instructions for action are marked with a
Appliance at a glance
Overview of the appliance and equipment
Note
1. Freezer compartment, glass storage shelf 2. Door rack, the adjustable, number depends on the model 3. Shelf, adjustable, number depends on the model 4. Thermostat housing, internal light 5. Drain opening 6. Coldest area 7. Door rack for large bottles |
8. Vegetable bins 9. Type plate 10. Front adjustable feet 11. Egg tray 12. Ice-cube tray 13. Bottle rack * |
Appliance range of use
Intended use
The appliance is only suitable for cooling food products in a domestic or household-like environment. This includes, for example, the use:
- in staff kitchens, bed and breakfast establishments,
- by guests in country houses, hotels, motels, and other accommodation,
- for catering and similar services in the wholesale trade.
The appliance is not suitable as a built-in unit.
All other types of use are not permitted.
Foreseeable misuse
The following applications are expressly forbidden:
- Storing and refrigerating medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations, or similar substances and products based on the Medical Device Directive 2007/47/EC
- Use in areas at risk of explosions
Misusing the appliance may lead to damage to the goods stored or they may spoil.
Climate classifications
Depending on the climate classification the appliance is designed to operate in restricted ambient temperatures. The climate classification applying to your appliance is printed on the rating plate.
Note
Climate classification | for ambient temperatures of |
SN | 10 °C to 32 °C |
N | 16 °C to 32 °C |
ST | 16 °C to 38 °C |
T | 16 °C to 43 °C |
Conformity
The refrigerant circuit has been tested for leaks. This appliance complies with the applicable safety stipulations and with directives 2014/35/EU, 2014/30/EU, 2009/125/EG, 2011/65/EU, and 2010/30/EU.
EPREL database
Details about energy labeling and ecodesign requirements will be available on the European product database (EPREL) from 1st March 2021. You can access the product database at the following link: https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/ You will be asked to enter the model ID. You can find the model ID on the nameplate.
External dimensions of the appliance
A | C | D | E | G | H | |
CT(el)2131 | 550 | 559 | 1128x | 630x | 616x | 1241 |
CT(el)2531 | 550 | 559 | 1128x | 630x | 616x | 1401 |
CT(el)2931 | 550 | 559 | 1128x | 630x | 616x | 1571 |
* This dimension increases by 35 mm (see 4.2 Installing the appliance) with devices that use wall spacer brackets.
Saving energy
- Pay attention to good ventilation. Do not cover ventilation holes or grids.
- Do not install the appliance in direct sunlight, next to an oven, radiator, or similar.
- Energy consumption depends on the installation conditions, e.g. the ambient temperature (see 1.2 Appliance range of use). A warmer ambient temperature can increase energy consumption.
- Open the appliance for as short a time as possible.
- The lower the temperature is set the higher the energy consumption.
- Sort your food: home.liebherr.com/food.
- Keep all food properly packed and covered. This prevents frost from forming.
- Only take food out for as long as necessary so that it doesn’t warm up too much.
- Inserting warm food: allow to cool down to room temperature first.
- Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator.
- If there is a thick layer of frost in the appliance: defrost the appliance.
Dust deposits increase energy consumption:
- For refrigerators with heat exchangers dust the metal grid on the back of the appliance once a year.
General safety information
The danger for the user:
- This device can be used by children and people with impaired physical, sensory or mental abilities or with a lack of experience and knowledge provided that they are supervised or have received instruction in the safe use of this device, and about the resulting hazards. Children must not play with this appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance work must not be carried out by children without adult supervision. Children aged between 3 and 8 are allowed to load and unload the appliance. Children below the age of 3 must be kept away from the appliance unless they are under continuous adult supervision.
- When disconnecting the appliance from the supply, always take hold of the plug. Do not pull the cable.
- In the event of a fault pull out the mains plug or deactivate the fuse.
Controls and displays
- Do not damage the mains’ power cable. Do not operate the appliance with a defective main power cable.
- Repairs, interventions on the appliance, and the replacement of the mains connection line may only be carried out by After-Sales Service or other suitably trained specialist personnel.
- Only assemble, connect and dispose of the appliance according to the instructions.
- Please keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any subsequent owners.
Fire hazard:
- The coolant used (information on the model plate) is eco-friendly but also flammable. Any leaking coolant may ignite.
- Do not damage the refrigerant circuit pipes.
- Do not handle ignition sources inside the appliance.
- Do not use electrical appliances inside the appliance (e.g. steam cleaners, heaters, ice cream makers, etc.).
- If the refrigerant leaks: remove any naked flames or ignition sources from the vicinity of the leakage point. Properly air the room. Inform customer services.
- Do not store explosives or sprays using combustible propellants such as butane, propane, pentane, etc. in the appliance. To identify these spray cans, look for the list of contents printed on the can, or a flame symbol. Gases possibly escaping may ignite due to electrical components.
- Keep burning candles, lamps, and other items with naked flames away from the appliance so that they do not set the appliance on fire.
- Please be sure to store alcoholic drinks or other packaging containing alcohol in tightly closed containers. Any alcohol that leaks out may be ignited by electrical components.
The danger of tripping and falling:
- Do not misuse the plinth, drawers, doors, etc. as a step or for support. This applies particularly to children.
The danger of food poisoning:
- Do not consume food that has been stored too long.
The danger of frostbite, numbness, and pain:
- Avoid prolonged skin contact with cold surfaces or refrigerated/frozen goods or take protective measures, e.g wear use gloves.
The danger of injury and damage:
- Hot steam can lead to injury. Do not use electrical heating or steam cleaning equipment, open flames or defrosting sprays to defrost.
- Do not use sharp implements to remove the ice.
The danger of crushing:
- Do not hold the hinge when opening and closing the door. Fingers may get caught.
Symbols on the appliance:
The symbol can be located on the compressor. It refers to the oil in the compressor and indicates the following danger: Swallowing or inhaling can be fatal. This is only relevant for recycling. There is no danger in normal operation. | |
This symbol is found on the compressor and indicates the danger of flammable materials. Do not remove the sticker. | |
A sticker to this effect may be applied to the rear of the appliance. It refers to the foam-padded panels in the door and/or the housing. This is only relevant for recycling. Do not remove the sticker. |
Please observe the specific information in the other sections:
DANGER | identifies a situation involving direct danger that, if not obviated, may result in death or severe bodily injury. | |
WARNING | identifies a dangerous situation that, if not obviated, may result in death or severe bodily injury. | |
CAUTION | identifies a dangerous situation that, if not obviated, may result in minor or medium bodily injury. | |
NOTICE | identifies a dangerous situation that, if not obviated, may result in damage to property. | |
Note | It contains useful instructions and tips. |
Controls and displays
Operating controls
- Temperature controller
- Cool-Plus switch
Putting into operation
Transporting the appliance
Installing the appliance
Fire hazard due to dampness!
If live parts or the mains lead become damp this may cause short circuits.
Risk of fire due to short circuit!
If the mains cable/connector of the appliance or of another appliance touch the rear of the appliance, the mains cable/ connector may be damaged by the appliance vibrations, leading to a short circuit.
Fire hazard due to refrigerant!
The coolant used is eco-friendly but also flammable. Any leaking coolant may ignite.
Fire hazard and danger of damage!
Blocked ventilation openings pose a risk of fire and damage!
NOTICE
Risk of damage due to condensate!
Note
If you have several appliances next to one another, leave a gap of 100mm between appliances. Otherwise condensation will build up between the units.
- Before you connect the appliance, report any damage immediately to the delivery company.
- The floor of the installation site must be horizontal and even.
- Do not install the appliance in direct sunlight, next to an oven, radiator or similar.
- Install the appliance with the rear panel up against the wall and always use the supplied wall spacers (see below).
- Only ever move the appliance when it is empty.
- The surface supporting the appliance must be at the same level as the surrounding floor.
- Do not install the appliance on your own.
- The more coolant there is in the appliance, the larger the room in which the appliance is installed must be. If the room is too small, any leak may create a flammable mixture of gas and air. For each 8 g of coolant the installation space must be at least 1 m 3 Information on the coolant is on the model plate inside the appliance.
The spacers supplied with some appliances must be used to achieve the stated energy consumption. These will extend the depth of the appliance by approx. 35 mm. The appliance is fully functional if the spacers are not used, but does have a slightly higher energy consumption.
Risk of injury or damage from the appliance tipping or the door falling open!
If the additional adjustable foot on the base support is not correctly positioned on the floor, there is a risk of the door falling open or the appliance tipping. This can lead to injury or property damage.
Putting into operation
Note
If the appliance is installed in a very damp environment, condensate may form on the outside of the appliance.
Changing over the door hinges
You can change over the door hinges if necessary.
Ensure that the following tools are to hand:
- Torx® 15
- Torx® 25
- Screwdriver
- Cordless screwdriver, if necessary
- Second person for fitting work, if needed
Detaching the upper door
Note
Risk of injury if the door tips!
Detaching the lower door
Risk of injury if the door tips!
Transferring the middle bearing elements
Transferring the lower bearing elements
Fitting the lower door
Fitting the upper door
Risk of injury due to the door dropping out!
If the bearing parts are not screwed into place firmly enough, the door may drop out. This may lead to severe injuries. What is more, the door may not close and therefore the appliance may fail to cool properly.
Insertion into a row of kitchen units
Fig. 8
(1) Stack cabinet (2) Appliance |
(3) Kitchen cabinet (4) Wall |
* For appliances supplied with wall spacers, the measurement increases by 35 mm (see 4.2 Installing the appliance) .
The appliance can be built into kitchen units. A top cupboard Fig. 8 (2) can be added above the appliance in order to bring the appliance Fig. 8 (1) up to the height of the fitted kitchen units.
When installing with kitchen units (max. depth 580 mm), the appliance can be positioned directly next to the kitchen cabinet Fig. 8 (3). The appliance will project by 34 mm * at the sides * and 50 mm in the centre of the appliance in relation to the kitchen cabinet front.
NOTICE
Danger of overheating due to insufficient air ventilation!
The compressor may be damaged if there is insufficient air ventilation.
Ventilation requirements:
- At the back of the stack cabinet there has to be a ventilation duct of at least 50 mm depth throughout the width of the stack cabinet.
- The cross section of the ventilation gap below the ceiling must be at least 300 cm
- the larger the ventilation space, the more energy-saving the appliance is in operation.
If the appliance is installed with the hinges next to a wall Fig. 8 (4), the distance between appliance and wall has to be at least 40 mm. This corresponds to the projection of the handle when the door is open.
Disposing of packaging
Danger of suffocation due to packing material and plastic film!
The packaging is made of recyclable materials:
- corrugated board/cardboard
- expanded polystyrene parts
- polythene bags and sheets
- polypropylene straps
- nailed wooden frame with polyethylene panel*
Take the packaging material to an official collecting point.
Connecting the appliance
NOTICE
Failure to connect properly
Damage to the electronics.
Failure to connect properly
Fire hazard.
The type of current (alternating current) and voltage at the installation site have to conform with the data on the type plate (see 1 Appliance at a glance) .
The socket must be properly earthed and fused. The tripping current for the fuse must be between 10 A and 16 A. The socket must be easily accessible so that the appliance can be quickly disconnected from the supply in an emergency. It must be outside the area of the rear of the appliance.
Switching on the appliance
Power up the appliance about 2 hours before putting food in to freeze.
Control
Refrigerator compartment
The natural circulation of air in the refrigerator compartment results in zones differing in temperature. It is coldest directly above the vegetable drawers and at the rear wall. It is warmest at the top front of the compartment and in the door.
Refrigerating food
Setting the temperature
The temperature can be set between 1 (warmest temperature, minimum cooling performance) and 7 (coldest temperature, maximum cooling performance).
The middle control setting is recommended, then a middle temperature of approx.5 °C is established in the refrigerator compartment.
An average temperature of approx. –18 °C is then established in the freezer compartment.
To ensure ideal temperatures for storing frozen foods, a setting of “4” to “7” on the temperature controller is recommended.
Selecting “7” makes it possible to achieve temperatures under 0 °C in the coldest part of the fridge compartment.
The temperature depends on the following factors:
- the door opening frequency
- how long the door is open for
- the room temperature at the site where the appliance is installed
- the type, temperature and quantity of frozen food
CoolPlus function
At low room temperatures of 15 °C or lower:
Once the room temperature is again higher than 15 °C :
Note
Shelves
Moving or removing shelves
The shelves are prevented from being pulled out accidentally by pull out stops.
Dismantling shelves
Door racks
Moving the storage rack
Freezer compartment
You can store frozen food, make ice cubes and freeze fresh food in the freezer compartment.
Freezing food
The rating plate indicates the maximum quantity of fresh food you can freeze within 24 hours (see 1 Appliance at a glance) under “Freezing capacity … kg/24h”.
The shelves can each be loaded with 35 kg of frozen food.
A vacuum is generated after the door is closed. After closing the door, wait for about 1 minute and then it opens more easily.
Risk of injury due to broken glass!
Bottles and cans containing drinks may burst when being frozen. This applies particularly to sparkling drinks.
So that the food is rapidly frozen through to the core, do not exceed the following quantities per pack
- Fruit, vegetables up to 1 kg
- Meat up to 2.5 kg
When the room temperature is higher than 15 °C:
Storage life
Standard values for the storage life of various types of food in the freezer compartment: | |
Ice-cream | 2 to 6 months |
Sausage, ham | 2 to 6 months |
Bread, bakery products | 2 to 6 months |
Game, pork | 6 to 10 months |
Fatty fish | 2 to 6 months |
Lean fish | 6 to 12 months |
Cheese | 2 to 6 months |
Poultry, beef | 6 to 12 months |
Vegetables, fruit | 6 to 12 months |
The values indicated for storage life are standard ones.
Thawing food
- in the refrigerator compartment
- in a microwave oven
- in a conventional or fan oven
- at room temperature
Shelves
Moving shelves
Maintenance
Manual defrosting
Fridge compartment:
The fridge compartment defrosts automatically. The defrosted water is evaporated by the heat of the compressor. Water drops or a thin layer of frost or ice can form on the back wall; this is a completely normal part of the machine’s function.
Freezer compartment:
A layer of frost or ice can build up in the freezer compartment after a long period of operation.
The layer of frost or ice builds up faster if the appliance is opened often or if the food is warm when placed inside. However, a thick layer of ice will increase the appliance‘s energy consumption. You should therefore defrost the appliance regularly.
Thawing process:
Improper defrosting of the appliance!
Injuries and damage.
Cleaning the appliance
Clean the appliance regularly.
Risk of injury and damage as a result of hot steam!
Hot steam can lead to burns and can damage the surfaces.
NOTICE
Incorrect cleaning damages the appliance!
NOTICE
The stainless steel doors are treated with a high quality surface coating and must not be treated with stainless steel care products. as otherwise the surface coating will be damaged.
Do not treat the lettering on the painted door surfaces with harsh, abrasive agents. Wipe off any dirt with a soft cloth and some water or neutral cleaner.
After cleaning:
Changing the interior light
In the device, an LED lamp is used as standard illumination for the interior space.
When an incandescent bulb is used:
- Use an incandescent lamp with max. 15 W and E14 socket.
- Power supply (AC) and voltage at the operating point must comply with the details on the rating plate (see 1 Appliance at a glance) .
When a LED is used:
- Use only the original LED lamp from the manufacturer. The lamp can be obtained through customer service or a specialist dealer (see 6.4 Customer service)
Risk of injury from LED light!
The light intensity of the LED lighting corresponds to risk group
RG 2.
If the cover is removed:
Fire hazard from the LED light!
If different LED lights are used, there is a danger of overheating or fire.
If the lamp is defective, exchange it as follows:
Customer service
First check whether you can correct the fault yourself by reference to the list (see 7 Malfunctions) . If this is not the case, please contact the customer service whose address is given in the enclosed customer service list.
Risk of injury if repair work is not carried out professionally!
Fig. 10 (1), service
No. Fig. 10 (2) and serial No. Fig. 10 (3) off the type plate located inside the appliance on the lefthand side.
Malfunctions
Your appliance is designed and manufactured for a long life span and reliable operation. If a malfunction nonetheless occurs during operation, check whether it is due to a handling error. In this case you will have to be charged for the costs incurred, even during the warranty period. You may be able to rectify the following faults yourself:
Appliance does not work.
→ The appliance is not switched on.
→ The power plug is not properly inserted in the wall socket.
→ The fuse of the wall socket is not in order.
The compressor runs for a long time.
→ The compressor switches to a low speed when little cold is needed. Although the running time is increased as a result, energy is saved.
A LED on the bottom rear of the appliance (at the compressor) flashes regularly every 15 seconds*.
→ The inverter is equipped with a diagnostic LED.
Excessive noise.
→ Due to the various speed steps, speed-regulated* compressors can generate different running noises.
A bubbling and gurgling noise.
→ This noise comes from the refrigerant flowing in the refrigeration circuit.
A quiet clicking noise.
→ The noise is produced whenever the refrigeration unit (motor) automatically switches on or off.
A hum. It is briefly a little louder when the refrigeration unit (the motor) switches on.
→ The refrigeration increases automatically when fresh food has just been placed in the appliance or the door has been left open for a while.
→ The ambient temperature is too high.
Vibration noises
→ The appliance is not standing firmly on the floor. As a result objects and adjacent units start to vibrate when the refrigerator is running.
The outer surfaces of the appliance are warm*.
→ The heat of the refrigeration circuit is used to prevent condensate from forming.
The temperature is not cold enough.
→ The door of the appliance is not properly closed.