Liebherr KB 36, KB 31 User Manual

Operating and installation instructions

Upright refrigerator with BioFresh compartment

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Appliance at a glance

Contents

1 Appliance at a glance............................................ 2

1.1 Range of appliance use............................................ 2

1.2 Conformity................................................................ 2

1.3 Description of appliance and equipment.................. 2

1.4 External dimensions of the appliance....................... 3

1.5 Saving energy.......................................................... 3

1.6 HomeDialog............................................................. 3

2 General safety information................................... 3

3 Controls and displays........................................... 4

3.1 Operating and control elements............................... 4

3.2 Temperature display................................................. 4

4 Putting into operation............................................ 4

4.1 Changing over the door hinges................................ 4

4.2 Insertion into a row of kitchen units........................... 7

4.3 Transporting the appliance....................................... 7

4.4 Installing the appliance............................................. 7

4.5 Disposing of packaging............................................ 8

4.6 Connecting the appliance......................................... 8

4.7 Switching on the appliance....................................... 8

5 Control.................................................................... 8

5.1 Brightness of the temperature display...................... 8

5.2 Child proofing........................................................... 8

5.3 Door alarm................................................................ 8

5.4 Refrigerator compartment........................................ 8

5.5 BioFresh compartment............................................. 10

6 Maintenance........................................................... 11

6.1 Cleaning the appliance............................................. 11

6.2 Changing the interior light with bulb.......................... 12

6.3 Customer service..................................................... 12

7 Malfunction............................................................. 12

8 Decommissioning.................................................. 13

8.1 Switching off the appliance....................................... 13

8.2 Taking the appliance out of service.......................... 13

9 Disposing of the appliance................................... 13

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Compliance with the ambient temperatures indicated is re­quired, otherwise the cooling performance is reduced.

Climate rat­ing

SN 10 °C to 32 °C

N 16 °C to 32 °C

ST 16 °C to 38 °C

T 16 °C to 43 °C

for ambient temperatures of

1.2 Conformity

The refrigerant circuit has been tested for leaks. The appliance
complies with current safety regulations and EC directives
2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC.

1.3 Description of appliance and equip­ment

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
action are marked with a .

, the results of

1 Appliance at a glance

1.1 Range of appliance use

The appliance is suited only for cooling food.
In the case of commercial food cooling, the pertinent statutory

regulations have to be observed. The appliance is not suited for
storing and cooling pharmaceuticals, blood plasma, laboratory
preparations or similar substances and products subject to the
Medical Devices Directive 2007/47/EC. Any misuse of the appli­ance may result in damage to or spoilage of the stored goods.
Furthermore, the appliance is unsuited for use in areas exposed
to an explosion hazard.

The appliance is set to operate within specific ambient temper­ature limits according to its climate rating. The correct climate
rating for your appliance is indicated on the type plate.

Fig. 1

(1) Operating panel (10) Bottle shelf
(2) Fan (11) BioFresh compartment,

Drysafe

(3) Interior light, bulb* (12) HydroSafe control
(4) Box shelves, removable (13)BioFresh compartment,

Hydrosafe

(5) Glass shelves, relocata-

ble

(6) Interior light, LED* (15) BioFresh compartment,

(7) Rack for tinned food, re-

locatable

(8) Glass shelf, sectioned,

relocatable

(9) Bottle rack

(14) HydroSafe control

Hydrosafe

(16) Height-adjustable foot

(17) Type plate

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1.4 External dimensions of the appliance

Fig. 2

Designation H (mm)

KB 31 1458

KB 36 1655

KB 42 1852

1.5 Saving energy

Always pay attention to good ventilation.

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Keep the time the appliance is open to a minimum.

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Store food logically.

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First cool warm food to room temperature before storing it .

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Accumulated dust increases the energy con­sumption:

Once a year, dust the refrigerating unit to-

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gether with the metal grille of the heat ex­changer at the back of the appliance.

General safety information

This appliance is not designed for persons (including children)

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with physical, sensory or mental impairment or persons not
having sufficient experience and knowledge, unless they are
instructed in the use of the appliance and are initially super­vised by a person responsible for their safety. Keep children
under supervision to ensure they do not play with the appli­ance.
In case of a fault, pull out the mains plug (not by pulling the

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connecting cable) or switch off the fuse.
Have any repairs to or intervention in the appliance, and any

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change of the mains power cable, carried out by the customer
service only or by other specialised personnel trained for the
purpose.
When disconnecting the appliance from the supply, always

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take hold of the plug. Do not pull the cable.
Install and connect the appliance only as instructed.

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Please keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them

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on to any subsequent owners.

Fire hazard:

The refrigerant R 600a is environmentally friendly but flam-

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mable. Escaping refrigerant may ignite.

Do not damage the refrigerant circuit pipes.

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Do not allow naked flames or ignition sources to enter the

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appliance.
Do not use any electrical appliances in the interior (e.g.

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steam cleaners, heaters, ice cream maker etc.).
If refrigerant escapes: eliminate naked flames or sources

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of ignition from the vicinity. Pull out the power plug. Venti­late the area well. Notify customer service.

Do not store explosives or sprays using combustible propel-

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lants such as butane, propane, pentane, etc. in the appliance.
Respective spray cans can be identified by reference to the
contents printed on the can or by a flame symbol. Gases pos­sibly escaping may ignite due to electrical components.
Do not place any burning candles, lamps or other items with

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naked flames on or in the appliance.
Only store high-percentage alcohol in tightly sealed, upright

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containers. Alcohol possibly escaping may ignite due to elec­trical components.

Danger of tipping and falling:

Do not misuse the plinth, drawers, doors etc. as a step or for

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support. This applies particularly to children.

Danger of food poisoning:

Do not consume food which has been stored too long.

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Danger of frostbite, numbness and pain:

Avoid lasting skin contact with cold surfaces or refrigerated/

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frozen food or take protective steps, e.g. wear gloves. Do not
consume ice cream, water ice or ice cubes immediately and
do not consume them too cold.

Please observe the specific information in the other sec­tions:

1.6 HomeDialog

The appliance can be provided with the retrofit
modules for the HomeDialog system or the serial
interface (RS 232), depending on model and
equipment. The modules are available from your
specialist dealer.

You will find more information on the internet at
www.liebherr.com.

2 General safety information

Danger for the user:

DANGER identifies a situation involving direct

danger which, if not obviated, may re­sult in death or severe bodily injury.

WARNING identifies a dangerous situation

which, if not obviated, may result in
death or severe bodily injury.

CAUTION identifies a dangerous situation

which, if not obviated, may result in
minor or medium bodily injury.

NOTICE identifies a dangerous situation

which, if not obviated, may result in
damage to property.

Note identifies useful information and tips.

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Controls and displays

3 Controls and displays

3.1 Operating and control elements

Fig. 3

(1) Alarm button (7) Up setting button
(2) SuperCool button (8) Holiday button
(3) On/Off button (9) Temperature display
(4) Alarm symbol (10) HomeDialog symbol
(5) Menu symbol (11) SuperCool symbol
(6) Down setting button (12) Child-proofing symbol

3.2 Temperature display

The following are displayed in normal operation:

the average cooling temperature

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The following displays indicate malfunction. Possible causes and
corrective action (see Malfunction).

F0 to F9

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Fig. 4

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Open the door.

NOTICE

Risk of damage!
If the door seal is damaged, the door may fail to close properly
and the cooling will be inadequate.

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Do not damage the door seal with the screwdriver!

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Disengage and remove the faceplate
blade screwdriver.

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The faceplate is attached over the soft stop bracket.

Fig. 4 (1)

using a flat-

4 Putting into operation

4.1 Changing over the door hinges

You can change over the door hinges if necessary.

NOTICE*

Risk of damage to side-by-side appliances due to condensation!
When a side-by-side appliance (S…) is fitted together with a
second appliance (as a SBS combination), the door hinges must
remain as delivered.

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Do not change over the door hinges.

Ensure that the following tools are to hand:

Torx 25

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Torx 15

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Screwdriver

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Cordless screwdriver, if necessary

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Second person for fitting work, if needed

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4.1.1 Detaching the soft stop unit*

For appliances with soft stop mechanism start with this point.
For appliances without soft stop mechanism start with the

point 'Detaching the door'.

Fig. 5

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Slide the faceplate forwards over the soft stop bracket

Fig. 5 (5)

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Snap the safety lock

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The safety lock prevents the hinge from snap-closing.

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Using a screwdriver, lift off the cover
and remove it in an outward direction.

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If necessary, tip the appliance backwards with the assistance
of a second person.

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Press the pin

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Press the soft stop bracket

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Remove the faceplate

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Unscrew the entire soft stop unit (2 Torx 15)

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Pull the soft stop unit out a little, push it in the direction of the
handle side and swing it out.

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Set the soft stop unit aside.

in the direction of the appliance.

Fig. 5 (3)

into the oblong hole.

Fig. 5 (2)

Fig. 5 (4)

out from underneath.

Fig. 5 (5)

Fig. 5 (1)

towards the door.

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from the outside

Fig. 5 (6)

4.1.2 Detaching the door

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Remove any food from the door racks before removing the
door, so that no food falls out.

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Putting into operation

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Tip the appliance back a lit­tle again and re-insert the
bearing pin
notch has to point forwards.

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Place the cover
on the opposite side.*

Fig. 8 (22)

Fig. 7 (27)

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Fig. 8

Fig. 6

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Close the door.

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Pull off the cover

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Lift off the cover

CAUTION

Risk of injury if the door tips!

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Take good hold of the door.

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Set down the door carefully.

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Unscrew the upper turn hinge

Fig. 6 (13)

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Lift up the door and set it aside.

Fig. 6 (10)

Fig. 6 (11)

and raise it for removal.

forwards and upwards.

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Fig. 6 (12)

4.1.3 Changing bearing parts*

For appliances with soft stop mechanism.*

(2 Torx 25)

CAUTION

Risk of injury if the door tips!

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The safety lock
side so that the bearing pin and therefore the door are se­cured.

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Snap the safety lock

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Put on the hinge bush

(21)

has to engage with the turn hinge at the

(21)

onto the turn hinge again.

Fig. 7 (20)

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4.1.4 Changing bearing parts*

For appliances without soft stop mechanism.*

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Draw the safety lock

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Remove the cover

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Turn the adjustable-height foot

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If necessary, tip the appliance back a little with the assistance
of a second person for removal of the bearing pin.

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Pull out the bearing pin
In so doing, pay attention to the hinge bush

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Unscrew the turn hinge

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Carefully lift off and transfer the cover on the handle side

Fig. 7 (25)

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Screw the turn hinge
hinge side using a cordless screwdriver.

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Unscrew the bearing part
down again.

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Fig. 7 (21)

Fig. 7 (27)

Fig. 7 (22)

Fig. 7 (23)

Fig. 7 (23)

Fig. 7 (26)

forwards for removal.

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Fig. 7 (22)

all the way in.

downwards and forwards.

Fig. 7 (20)

(3 Torx 25)

firmly into place on the new

, turn it 180° and screw it

Fig. 7 (24)

Fig. 7

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Draw the safety lock

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Remove the cover

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Fully retract the adjustable-height foot

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If necessary, tip the appliance back a little with the assistance
of a second person for removal of the bearing pin.

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Pull out the bearing pin
In so doing, pay attention to the hinge bush

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Unscrew the turn hinge

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Unscrew the bearing part
transfer it to the opposite hole in the turn hinge and screw it
down again.

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Carefully lift off and transfer the cover
side.

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Screw the turn hinge
side, using a cordless screwdriver.

Fig. 9 (21)

Fig. 9 (27)

Fig. 9 (22)

Fig. 9 (23)

Fig. 9 (26)

Fig. 9 (23)

forwards for removal.

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Fig. 9 (22)

downwards and forwards.

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Fig. 9 (20)

(3 Torx 25)

(1 Torx 25),

Fig. 9 (25)

into place on the new hinge

Fig. 9 (24)

Fig. 9 (28)

on the handle

Fig. 9

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