LIEBHERR UIK 1510/14 Base Unit Fridge User Guide

: June 3, 2024
: LIEBHERR

LIEBHERR UIK 1510/14 Base Unit Fridge

LIEBHERR-UIK-151014-Base-Unit-Fridge

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 , the results of action are marked with a .

Appliance at a glance

Description of appliance and equipment

Place food inside the appliance as shown in the diagram. This allows the appliance to save energy during operation.
Shelves, drawers and baskets are arranged for optimum energy efficiency on delivery.

LIEBHERR-UIK-151014-Base-Unit-Fridge-1

Operating panel
Freezer compartment*
Butter and cheese tray
Bottle shelf
Bottle rack
Shelf, relocatable
LED interior lighting
Vegetable bowl in the well
Height-adjustable feet, front and back
Water drain
Nameplate in the well

Appliance range of use

Intended use
The appliance is only suitable for cooling food products in a domestic or household-like envi-ronment. This includes, for example, use:

in staff kitchens, bed and breakfast establish-ments,
by guests in country houses, hotels, motels and other accommodation,
for catering and similar services in the whole-sale trade.

The appliance is not suitable for freezing food; The appliance is suitable for integrating under counters. 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 classifica-tion applying to your appliance is printed on the rating plate.
Note Keep to the specified ambient temperatures in order to guarantee that the appliance works properly.

Climate classi- fication	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. In installed condition, 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 labelling 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 name-plate.

Saving energy

Pay attention to good ventilation. Do not cover ventilation holes or grids.
Always keep the fan air slits clear.
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 the 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.*

General safety information

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 experi-ence 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 chil-dren 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.
Do not damage the mains power cable. Do not operate the appliance with a defective mains power cable.
Repairs, interventions on the appliance and the replacement of mains connection line may only be carried out by After-Sales Service or other suitably trained specialist personnel.
Only install, connect and dispose of the appli-ance according to the instructions.
Only use the appliance when it is installed.
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.
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.

Danger of tipping and falling:

Do not misuse the plinth, drawers, doors etc. as a step or for support. This applies particu-larly to children.

Danger of food poisoning:

Do not consume food which has been stored too long.

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.

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.

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 which, if not obviated, may result in death or severe bodily injury.
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| 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| It contains useful instructions and tips.

Controls and displays

Operating and control elements

On/Off button
SuperCool button
Setting button
Alarm button
Temperature display
Menu symbol
SuperCool symbol
Alarm symbol
Child lock symbol

Temperature display

During normal operation, the display shows:

the chiller temperature setting

The temperature display flashes if/when:

You change the temperature setting

The following displays indicate a fault. Possible causes and solutions: (see 7 Malfunctions) .
– F0 to F9

Putting into operation

Switching on the appliance

Open the door.
Press the On/Off button Fig. 2 (1) .
The temperature display lights up. The appliance is switched on.
If “DEMO” is displayed, demo mode is activated. Please contact the after sales service.

Control

Child proofing

The child-proofing function enables you to make sure that the appliance is not inadvertently switched off by playing children.

Setting the child lock

To activate the setting mode:
Press the SuperCool button Fig. 2 (2) for about 5 seconds.
The Menu symbol is shown on the display, Fig. 2 (6) .
flashes on the display.
To switch on the function:
Confirm briefly with the SuperCool button Fig. 2 (2) .
c1 appears on the display.
Confirm briefly with the SuperCool button Fig. 2 (2) .
The child lock symbol, Fig. 2 (9) , lights up on the display.
flashes on the display.
The child lock function is switched on.
If the function is to be switched off:
Confirm briefly with the SuperCool button Fig. 2 (2) .
c0 appears on the display.
Confirm briefly with the SuperCool button Fig. 2 (2) .
flashes in the display.
The child lock function is switched off.
To end the setting mode:
Briefly press the On/Off button Fig. 2 (1) .
The temperature display shows the temperature again.

Door alarm

For the fridge compartment
An audible warning sounds if the door is open for longer than 60 seconds.
The audible warning stops automatically when the door is closed.

Muting the door alarm
The audible alarm can be muted when the door is open. The sound switch-off function is active as long as the door is left open.

Press alarm button Fig. 2 (4) .
The door alarm is silenced.

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
The coldest areas are directly above the vegetable compart-ments and along the back wall. The warmest area is at the top front and in the door.*

Store perishable foods such as ready-to-eat meals, meat and sausages in the coldest area. Place butter and preserves in the top area and in the door. (see 1 Appliance at a glance)
Use reuseable plastic, metal, aluminium, glass containers and foil wrap to store food.
Always store raw meat and fish in clean, sealed containers on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator, to prevent them coming into contact with or dripping onto other foods.
Foods that easily absorb or give off smell or taste, as well as liquids, should be stored in sealed containers or covered.
Do not pack foods too closely together, as the air needs to circulate.

Setting the temperature
The temperature depends on the following factors:

the frequency of opening the door
how long the door is open for
the room temperature of the installation location
the type, temperature and quantity of the food
Recommended temperature setting: 5 °C *
An average temperature of approx. -18 °C is then established in the freezer compartment.*
The temperature is changed sequentially. Once the 2 °C setting is reached, the sequence starts again at 9 °C.
Call up temperature function: press the setting button Fig. 2 (3)
The previously-set value will flash in the temper-ature display.
Change the temperature in 1 °C steps: Press the setting button Fig. 2 (3) until the required temperature is indicated in the temperature display.
Change temperature continually: hold down setting button.
During adjustment the value flashes on the display.
The new setting is adopted approx. 5 seconds after the last time the button was pressed and the set temperature displayed again. The temperature in the interior gradually adjusts to the new value.

SuperCool
SuperCool is for maximum cooling. This option is for very low temperatures:

In the fridge compartment
In the freezer compartment*

Use SuperCool to quickly cool large amounts of food.
To freeze food, activate SuperCool when you place the goods in the appliance.
When SuperCool is activated, the fan may run. The appliance operates with maximum cooling performance, which means that the noise of the refrigeration unit may be temporarily louder. The SuperCool function uses slightly more energy.

Switching onSuperCool

Briefly press SuperCool button Fig. 2 (2) .
The SuperCool Fig. 2 (7) symbol lights up in the display.
The cooling temperature drops to the lowest setting.
SuperCool is on.
SuperCool turns off automatically. The appliance continues in energy-saving Normal mode.

To prematurely deactivate SuperCool

Briefly press SuperCool button Fig. 2 (2) .
The SuperCool symbol Fig. 2 (7) goes out in the display.
SuperCool is deactivated.

Shelves

Moving or removing shelves
The shelves are prevented from being pulled out accidentally by pull out stops.

Lift the shelf and pull it out towards the front.
Insert shelf with the raised edge pointing upwards at the back.
The food does not freeze onto the rear wall.

Dismantling shelves

The shelves can be dismantled for cleaning.

Door racks

Removing the storage rack

Dismantling door racks

The door racks can be dismantled for cleaning.

Using the bottle holder

To avoid the bottles tipping over, push the bottle holder along.

Egg tray
You can take out and rotate the egg tray. You can use the two parts of the egg tray to mark different use-by dates, for example. LIEBHERR-UIK-151014-Base-
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Use the top part to store e.g. chicken eggs.
Use the bottom part to store quails’ eggs.

Freezer compartment

You can store frozen food for several months, make ice cubes and freeze fresh food in the freezer compartment at a tempera-ture of -18 °C and lower.
The air temperature in the compartment, measured by ther-mometer or other instruments, may fluctuate.

Opening the freezer compartment

To open the freezer compartment, push the handle up and pull the freezer door towards you.
When closing the freezer, push on the handle to make sure the lock clicks into place.

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”.
CAUTION
Risk of injury due to broken glass! Bottles and cans containing drinks may burst when being frozen. This applies particularly to sparkling drinks.

Do not freeze bottles and cans containing drinks!
Switch on SuperCool 4 hours before freezing and set the temperature to 4 °C or less.
Once the food is frozen, you can reset the temperature and switch off SuperCool.
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
Pack the food in portions in freezer bags, reusable plastic, metal or aluminium containers

Storage times

Guide times for storing various types of food in the freezer compartment:

Storage times given are guide times.

Thawing food

in the refrigerator compartment
in a microwave oven
in a conventional or fan oven
at room temperature

Remove only as much food as is required. Use thawed food as quickly as possible.
Food once thawed should be re-frozen only in exceptional cases.

Maintenance

Defrosting

Defrosting refrigerator compartment
The fridge compartment defrosts automatically. The defrosted water will evaporate. 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.

Clean the drain hole at regular intervals to allow the defrost water to drain (see 6.2 Cleaning the appliance) .

Defrosting freezer compartment
A layer of frost and ice forms in the freezer compartment after the appliance has been in use for a lengthy period of time. This is quite normal. The layer of frost and ice forms more quickly if the door is opened frequently 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.

WARNING
Improper defrosting of the appliance!Injuries and damage.

Never use mechanical aids or other means that have not been recommended by the manufacturer, to speed up the defrosting process.
Do not use electrical heating or steam-cleaning appliances, naked flames or defroster sprays to defrost.
Do not use sharp objects to remove ice.
Do not damage the pipework in the cooling circuit.
Switch off the appliance.
The temperature display goes out.
If the temperature display does not go out, the child-proofing function (see 5.1 Child proofing) is active.
Pull out the plug.
Wrap the frozen food in newspaper or blankets and store in a cool place.
Leave the compartment and appliance door open during defrosting.
Remove detached pieces of ice.
Pay attention that the defrost water does not run into the kitchen unit.
If necessary, pick up defrost water several times, using a sponge or cloth.
Clean the compartment (see 6.2 Cleaning the appliance) .

Cleaning the appliance

Clean the appliance regularly.

WARNING
Risk of injury and damage as a result of hot steam! Hot steam can lead to burns and can damage the surfaces.

Do not use any steam cleaners!

NOTICE
Incorrect cleaning damages the appliance!

Do not use cleaning agents in concentrated form.
Do not use any scouring or abrasive sponges or steel wool.
Do not use any sharp or abrasive cleaning agents, nor any that contain sand, chloride or acid.
Do not use chemical solvents.
Do not damage or remove the type plate on the inside of the appliance. It is important for the customer service.
Do not pull off, bend or damage cables or other compo-nents.
Do not allow any cleaning water to enter the drain channel, ventilation grille or electrical parts.
Please use soft cleaning cloths and a universal pH-neutral cleaning agent.
Please use cleaning and care products suitable for contact with foodstuffs in the appliance interior.
Empty appliance.
Pull out the power plug.
Clean the vent grille regularly.
Clean plastic outer and inner surfaces with lukewarm water and a little washing-up liquid.
Clean drain hole: Remove deposits with a narrow instrument, e.g. a cotton bud.
Most of the parts can be dismantled for cleaning: see the relevant chapter.

Malfunctions

Clean drawers by hand with lukewarm water and a little washing up liquid.
All the other fittings can be put in the dishwasher.

After cleaning:

Wipe dry the appliance and items of equipment.
Connect the appliance and switch it on again.

When the temperature is sufficiently cold:

Put the food back inside.

Customer service
First check whether you can correct the fault yourself by refer-ence 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.

WARNING
Risk of injury if repair work is not carried out professionally!

Have any repairs and action – not expressly specified -on the appliance and mains cable carried out by service personnel only. (see 6 Maintenance)
Read the appliance designation Fig. 7 (1) , service No. Fig. 7 (2) and serial No. Fig. 7 (3) off the type plate located inside the appliance on the left-hand side.
Notify the customer service, specifying the fault, appliance designation Fig. 7 (1) , service No. Fig. 7 (2) and serial No. Fig. 7 (3) .
This will help us to provide you with a faster and more accu-rate service.
Keep the appliance closed until the customer service arrives.
The food will stay cool longer.
Pull out the mains plug (not by pulling the connecting cable) or switch off the fuse.

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.
Switching on the appliance.
→ The power plug is not properly inserted in the wall socket.
Check power plug.
→ The fuse of the wall socket is not in order.
Check fuse.

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.
This is normal in energy-saving models.
→ SuperCool is activated.
The compressor runs for longer in order to rapidly cool the food. This is normal.

A LED on the bottom rear of the appliance (at the compressor) flashes repeatedly every 5 seconds*.

→There is a fault.
Please contact the after-sales service (see 6 Maintenance)

Excessive noise.

→ Due to the various speed steps, speed-regulated* compressors can generate different running noises.
The sound is normal.

A bubbling and gurgling noise.

→ This noise comes from the refrigerant flowing in the refrigeration circuit.
The sound is normal.

A quiet clicking noise.

→ The noise is produced whenever the refrigeration unit (motor) automatically switches on or off.
The sound is normal.

A hum. It is briefly a little louder when the refrigeration unit (the motor) switches on.

→ The refrigeration increases automatically when the SuperCool function is activated, fresh food has just been placed in the appliance or the door has been left open for a while.
The sound is normal.
→ The ambient temperature is too high.
Solution: (see 1.2 Appliance range of use)

A low hum.

→ The sound is produced by air flow noise of the fan.
The sound is normal.

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.
Check the installation and realign the appliance.
Keep bottles and jars apart.
Flow sound at the soft stop mechanism.
→ The noise is produced when the door is opened and closed.
The sound is normal.

The temperature display indicates: F0 to F9

→ There is a fault.
Please contact the after-sales service (see 6 Maintenance)

DEMO shines in the temperature display.

→ The demo mode is activated.
Please contact the after-sales service (see 6 Maintenance)

*The outer surfaces of the appliance are warm.**

→ The heat of the refrigeration circuit is used to prevent condensate from forming.
This is normal.

The temperature is not cold enough.

→ The door of the appliance is not properly closed.
Close the door of the appliance.
→ Insufficient ventilation.
Keep ventilation grille clear, and clean it.
→ The ambient temperature is too high.
Solution: (see 1.2 Appliance range of use) .
→ The appliance was opened too frequently or for too long.
Wait to see whether the appliance reaches the required temperature by itself. If not, please contact the after sales service (see 6 Maintenance) .
→ The temperature is incorrectly set.
Set the temperature to a colder setting and check after 24 hours.
The appliance is too close to a source of heat (stove, heater etc).
Change the position of the appliance or the source of heat.
→ The appliance was not inserted properly into the recess.
Check whether the appliance was inserted correctly and the door closes properly.

**The internal light does not come on.***

→ The appliance is not switched on.
Switch the appliance on.
→ The door was open for longer than 15 minutes.
The internal light switches itself off automatically after about 15 minutes if the door is open.
→ The LED illumination is faulty or the cover is damaged:

WARNING Risk of injury due to electric shock!
There are live electrical parts under the cover. Only ever have the inside LED light replaced or repaired by customer service or trained personnel.

WARNING Risk of injury from LED bulb!
The light intensity of the LED light corresponds to hazard group RG 2. If the cover is defective:
Do not look directly into the light from close range. It cause injury to the eyes.

The door seal is defective or needs to be replaced for another reason.

→ The door seal can be replaced. It can be replaced without the need for special tools.
Contact Customer Service (see 6 Maintenance)

The unit has iced up or condensation has formed.

→ The door seal may have also slipped out of its groove.
Check to ensure that the door seal is seated properly in the groove.

Decommissioning

Switching off the appliance

Press the On/Off button Fig. 2 (1) until the display goes dark. Release button.
If the appliance cannot be switched off, the child lock func-tion is active (see 5.1 Child proofing) .

Taking the appliance out of service

Empty the appliance.
Switch off the appliance (see 8 Decommissioning) .
Remove mains connector.
Clean the appliance (see 6.2 Cleaning the appli-ance) .
Leave the door open to prevent odour.

Disposing of the appliance

The appliance contains some reusable materials and should be disposed of properly – not simply with unsorted household refuse. Appliances which are no longer needed must be disposed of in a professional and appropriate way, in accordance with the current local regulations and laws.

Do not damage the disused appliance while removing it from the cooling circuit, in case the coolant (information on the model plate) ) or oil inside leaks out.

For Germany:
The appliance can be disposed of free of charge in Class 1 collection containers at your local recycling centre. When purchasing a new fridge/freezer and if your sales area is > 400 m2, the retailer with also take back the old appliance free of charge.

Decommission the appliance: