LIEBHERR SUIG 1514 Base Unit Freezer User Guide

: June 3, 2024
: LIEBHERR

Table of Contents

Appliance at a glance
General safety information
Controls and displays
Putting into operation
Control
Maintenance
Malfunctions
Decommissioning
Disposing of the appliance
References
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LIEBHERR SUIG 1514 Base Unit Freezer User Guide

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

Fig. 1

Operating and control elements
Drawers
VarioSpace
Model plate
Adjusting feet

Note
Shelves, drawers and baskets are arranged for optimum energy efficiency on delivery.

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, 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 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 classification 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 classification	for ambient temperatures
SN, N	to 32 °C
ST	to 38 °C
T	to 43 °C

The appliance will work properly down to a lower ambient temperature of 5 °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 nameplate.

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.
Keep all food properly packed and covered. This prevents frost from forming.
Inserting warm food: allow to cool down to room temperature first.
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 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.
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 appliance 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 particularly 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

Controls and displays

Fig. 2

On/Off button
Alarm button
Temperature display
Up/Down button
SuperFrost button
SuperFrost symbol
Alarm button
Alarm symbol
Child lock symbol
Power failure symbol

Temperature display

During normal operation, the display shows:

the freezer temperature setting

The temperature display flashes if/when:

You change the temperature setting
The appliance is not cold enough after switching on
The temperature rises by several degrees

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

F0 to F9
The power failure symbol flashes.

Putting into operation

Transporting the appliance

Transport the appliance only in suitable packaging.
Transport the appliance upright.
Do not transport the appliance on your own.

Disposing of packaging

WARNING
Danger of suffocation due to packing material and plastic film!
Do not allow children to play with packing material.

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.

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 switch on the function:

Activate setting mode: press the SuperFrost button Fig. 2 (4) for approx. 5 seconds.
The Menu symbol Fig. 2 (8) is shown on the display.
c flashes on the display.
Briefly confirm with the SuperFrost button, Fig. 2 (4).
c1 appears in the display.
Briefly confirm with the SuperFrost button, Fig. 2 (4).
The child lock symbol Fig. 2 (9), lights up on the display.
c flashes on the display.
The child lock function is switched on.
If setting mode is to be terminated:
Briefly press the On/Off button Fig. 2 (1).
-or
Wait for 5 minutes.
The temperature display shows the temperature again.

To switch off the function:

Activate setting mode: press the SuperFrost button Fig. 2 (4) for approx. 5 seconds.
The Menu symbol Fig. 2 (8) is shown on the display.
c flashes on the display.
Briefly confirm with the SuperFrost button, Fig. 2 (4).
c0 appears in the display.
Briefly confirm with the SuperFrost button, Fig. 2 (4).
The child lock symbol Fig. 2 (9) goes out.
c flashes on the display.
The child lock function is switched off.
If setting mode is to be terminated:
Briefly press the On/Off button Fig. 2 (1).
-oru Wait for 5 minutes.
The temperature display shows the temperature again.

Door alarm

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 (6).
The door alarm is silenced.

Temperature alarm

The audible alarm sounds if the freezer temperature is not cold enough.
The temperature display and the alarm symbol Fig. 2 (7) flash at the same time.

The cause of the temperature being too high may be:

warm fresh food was placed inside
too much warm ambient air flowed in when rearranging and removing food
Prolonged power outage
the appliance is faulty

The audible alarm is automatically silenced, the alarm symbol Fig. 2 (7) goes out and the temperature display stops flashing when the temperature is sufficiently cold again.
If the alarm status persists: (see 7 Malfunctions) .

Note
Food may be spoilt if the temperature is not cold enough.
Check the quality of the food. Do not consume spoiled food.

Muting the temperature alarm

The audible alarm can be muted. When the temperature is sufficiently cold again, the alarm function is active again.

Press alarm button Fig. 2 (6).
The audible alarm is silenced.

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”.

Each drawer can hold a max. of 25 kg of frozen food.

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.

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!

Depending on the amount of food items you want to freeze, you should switch on SuperFrost well in advance.
If storing a smaller amount of items, switch on 6 hours before freezing.
If storing the maximum amount of items, switch on 24 hours before freezing

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

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.

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: -18 °C

The temperature is changed sequentially. Once the -28 °C setting is reached, the sequence starts again at -14 °C

Call up the temperature function by pressing the adjustment button Fig. 2 (3) once.
The previously-set value will flash in the temperature display.
Change 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.

SuperFrost

With this function you can freeze fresh food quickly through to the core. The appliance operates with maximum refrigeration. The noise of the refrigeration unit may be temporarily louder as a result.

In addition, frozen food already in storage is given a “cold reserve”. The food stays frozen longer as a result when you defrost the appliance.

You can freeze as many kilograms of fresh food within 24 hrs as is indicated on the type plate under “Freezing capacity … kg/24hrs”. This maximum freezing quantity can vary depending on model and climate class.

You have to activate SuperFrost in good time, depending on how much fresh food is to be frozen: about 6 hours before placing the food inside in case of small amounts and about 24 hours in advance in case of the maximum amount of food to be frozen.

Wrap produce and spread it out as far as possible. Do not allow produce to be frozen to touch produce that is already frozen to prevent the latter thawing.

You do not have to activate SuperFrost in the following cases:

when placing frozen food in the freezer
when freezing up to approx. 2 kg fresh food daily

Freezing with SuperFrost

Briefly press the SuperFrost button Fig. 2 (4).
The SuperFrost symbol Fig. 2 (5) shines.
The freezer temperature drops, the appliance operates with the maximum refrigerating capacity.
In case of a small amount of food to be frozen:
wait approx. 6 h.
Place wrapped produce in the bottom drawers.
In case of the maximum amount of food to be frozen (see type plate):
wait about 24 h.
Remove bottom drawer and place produce directly in the appliance so that it touches the base or sides.
SuperFrost is automatically deactivated after about 65 h.
TheSuperFrost button Fig. 2 (5)extinguishes once freezing is completed.
The temperature range set for the normal mode shines in the temperature display.
Place produce in the drawer and then push the drawer back in again.
The appliance continues to operate in the energy-saving, normal mode.

Drawers

To store frozen food directly on the shelves pull the drawer forward and lift it out.

To remove the drawers at a door angle of 90°:
As you pull out the drawers, push slightly to the side then pull them up and out.

Shelves

Moving shelves

To remove the shelf: lift up at the front and pull out.
To put the shelf back: simply push in as far as it will go.

Removing shelves

The shelves may be removed for cleaning.

VarioSpace

You can remove the shelves and drawers. This leaves more room for larger food items such as poultry, meat, large game and tall baked goods, which can be frozen whole before further preparation.

Each drawer can hold max. 25 kg of frozen food.
The shelves can each be loaded with 35 kg of frozen food.

Maintenance

Manual defrosting

After a long period of operation, a layer of frost or ice can build up inside the appliance.
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:

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 on SuperFrost one day before defrosting.
The frozen goods are provided with a “cold reserve”.
Switch off the appliance.
The temperature display goes out.
If the temperature display does not go out, the child lock function (see 5.1 Child proofing) is active.
Pull out the power plug or switch off the fuse.
If possible, put the frozen goods in the freezer drawer, wrapped in newspaper or a blanket, and store in a cool place.
Place a pan with hot, not boiling water on a middle shelf.

-or

Half-fill the two lower drawers with lukewarm water and put them in the appliance.
Defrosting is speeded up.
Defrost water is collected in the drawers.
Leave the door of the appliance open while 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 appliance (see 6.2 Cleaning the appliance) and rub dry.

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 components.
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 plastic outer and inner surfaces with lukewarm water and a little washing-up liquid.
Most of the parts can be dismantled for cleaning: see the relevant chapter.
Clean drawers by hand with lukewarm water and a little washing up liquid.
Clean other items of equipment by hand with lukewarm water and a little washing-up liquid.

After cleaning:

Wipe dry the appliance and items of equipment.
Connect the appliance and switch it on again.
Switch on SuperFrost (see 5.7 SuperFrost) .
When the temperature is sufficiently cold:
Put the food back inside.

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.

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.

Read the appliance designation Fig. 3 (1), service No. Fig. 3 (2) and serial No.
Fig. 3 (3) off the model plate located inside the appliance on the left-hand side.

Fig. 3

Notify the customer service, specifying the fault, appliance designation Fig. 3 (1), service No. Fig. 3 (2) and serial No. Fig. 3 (3).
This will help us to provide you with a faster and more accurate 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.

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.
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.
→ SuperFrost 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 SuperFrost, 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.

The temperature display indicates: F0 to F9

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

Power failure flashes in the temperature display . The highest temperature reached during power failure is indicated in the temperature display.

The freezer temperature rose too high over the last hours or days due to a power failure or power interruption. When the power interruption is over, the appliance will continue to operate in the last temperature setting.
To cancel the display of the warmest temperature: press alarm button Fig. 2 (6).
Check the quality of the food. Do not consume spoiled food.
Do not re-freeze thawed food.

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 ondensate 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) .
→ Too much fresh food was placed inside without SuperFrost.
Solution: (see 5.7 SuperFrost)
→ 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 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 On/Off button Fig. 2 (1) for approx. 2 seconds.
A long beep is emitted. The temperature display is dark. The appliance is switched off.
If the appliance cannot be switched off, the child lock function 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 appliance) .
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: