Use and Care Manual For BioFresh, NoFrost, Combined Refrigerator-Freezers and Side-By-Side Units Manuel d’utilisation et d’entretien Pour combinés réfrigérateur-congélateurs anti-givre BioFresh et les appareils côte à côte Instrucciones de manejo y de mantenimiento frigorífico-congelador BioFresh, NoFrost y unidades lado a lado BF/BFI 1051 BGEN/es 2956 7082 244-01 0306
C ongratulations on your purchase. Choosing this appliance means you want all the benefits of state-of-the-art refrigeration technology, guaranteeing you top quality, a long appliance life span and excellent reliability. The features on your appliance have been designed to ensure maximum convenience - day in, day out.
TABLE Contents OF CONTENTS Page Safety ..................................................................................................................................... 2 Disposal of Old Appliance .............................................................................................. 2 Important Safety Information .......................................................................................... 2 Electrical Safety .....................................................................
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FEATURES Operating and Control Elements - Figure 1 Freezer (1) Temperature Display and Setting Display, with "nA" display for power failure and FrostControl with query of highest temperature (2) Temperature Buttons: "UP" = warmer temperatures, "DOWN" = cooler temperatures (3) Freezer ON/OFF Button (4) SuperFrost Button, Lit = Function Activated (5) Alarm ON/OFF Button (6) Childproof Lock Display (refrigerator and freezer), Lit = active, BioFresh and freezer compartment are protected against being switch
SAFETY Read and follow all the safety rules and operating instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. Throughout this instruction manual are specific Important instructions, Cautions and Warnings. IMPORTANT This highlights information that is especially relevant to a problem-free installation. ! CAUTION Signals a situation where minor injury or product damage may occur if you do not follow instructions.
SAFETY • Do not use electrical appliances inside the appliance. • Do not allow children to play with the appliance. Children must not climb, sit or stand on the shelves, drawers or door. • To prevent possible injury due to an electrical shock, be sure to disconnect the power cord or turn off the circuit breaker before replacing the interior light or cleaning the appliance. • To prevent possible injury due to broken glass, use hand protection when replacing the interior light.
UNPACKING ! CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, have two people unpack and move this appliance into place. ! CAUTION Protect the finished floor surface before you uncrate the unit. Avoid placing the appliance in direct sunlight or near the stove, range top, radiators and similar heat sources. DO NOT place microwave ovens, toaster ovens or other heat-emitting appliances on top of this unit. The floor under the appliance should be flat and level.
OPERATION Setting the Temperature - Figure 1 The appliance is pre-set for normal operation. We recommend temperatures of 34°F (+1 °C) in the BioFresh compartment and 0°F (-18 °C) for the freezer. (From Figure 1) Turning the Appliance ON and OFF - Figure 1 Clean the appliance before turning it on for the first time. See Cleaning. Allow the appliance to operate approximately two hours before placing food in it. DO NOT place frozen food in the freezer until the temperature shows at least 0°F (-18°C).
OPERATION Additional Features In set-up mode you can set the Childproof Lock, adjust the brightness of the display* and choose the unit of temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius for the display. To activate the set-up mode: • Press SuperFrost button for approximately five seconds, the SuperFrost button will flash and the display shows for Childproof Lock. Note The value to be altered will flash.
OPERATION Audible Door Alarm - For BioFresh and Freezer Compartment The audible door alarm will sound when the doors have been left open for longer than 60 seconds. The alarm will sound as long as the door is left open or the ON/OFF button is not pressed. Power Failure/Frost-Control Display - Figure 1 If appears in the display, this means the freezer temperature has risen too high during the last few hours or days due to a power failure. The alarm will automatically reset when the door is closed.
BIOFRESH COMPARTMENT The BioFresh Compartment The BioFresh compartment enables you to keep a range of fresh food fresh for up to three times as long as you would in a standard refrigerator, thus making your food last longer. Taste, freshness and nutritional value (vitamin B and C group content) remain largely intact. Spoilage and weight loss in vegetables and fruit are reduced, leaving food more fresh and natural.
BIOFRESH COMPARTMENT Humid setting Fruit: Vegetables, salad: Apples ............................................... up to 180 days Artichokes ........................................... up to 21 days Apricots ............................................... up to 14 days Asparagus ........................................... up to 14 days Bilberries ............................................. up to 14 days Broccoli................................................ up to 14 days Blackberries .........
BIOFRESH COMPARTMENT Arranging Food - Figure 3 Shelf Arrangement ! WARNING 1 2 3 To avoid possible injury, only adjust an empty shelf. Do not attempt to adjust a shelf with food on it. Repositioning the shelf - Figure 4 If you need space for large bottles and containers, lift the front half of the split glass shelf and carefully slide it under the back half until the stops click into the recesses.
BIOFRESH COMPARTMENT Drawer - Figure 5 Replacing the bulb: ! WARNING Figure 5 To remove the drawers: Pull the drawer straight out, grip at the back and lift out. To prevent possible injury due to an electrical shock, be sure to disconnect the power cord or turn OFF the circuit breaker before replacing the interior light bulb(s) or cleaning the appliance. ! CAUTION To prevent possible injury due to broken glass, use hand protection when replacing the interior light bulb(s).
FREEZER COMPARTMENT Freezing, Storage - Figure 1 Fresh food should be frozen completely and as rapidly as possible. Frozen food can also be given a cold boost. This is provided by the Superfrost feature and ensures that the nutritional value, appearance and flavor of the food remain intact. Freezing with SuperFrost - Figure 1 • Press the SuperFrost button (Fig. 1, 4) briefly so the SuperFrost button is lit. The SuperFrost function will be activated as long as the button is lit.
FREEZER COMPARTMENT - Flat portions of meat or fish can be cooked when partially thawed. Freezing and Storage Do Not Freeze: Lettuce, radishes, grapes, whole apples, pears, and fatty meat. - Vegetables can be cooked from frozen ( in half the normal time). Food to Freeze: Storage - Figure 9 Meat, game, poultry, fresh fish, vegetables, fruit, dairy products, bread, baked goods, pre-cooked meals. Each drawer and shelf can take up to 55 lbs (25 kg) of frozen food.
ICEMAKER To Start the IceMaker - Figure 10 The IceMaker will only work if the combined refrigerator-freezer is connected to the electrical outlet. It will only make ice cubes if the freezer compartment is operating. The IceMaker is in the top left drawer in the freezer compartment of the combined refrigeratorfreezer. You can identify this drawer by its labeling “IceMaker.” To turn on The production capacity depends on the temperature inside the freezer compartment.
DEFROSTING/CLEANING If the surface discolors or rusting appears, clean it quickly with a non-abrasive cloth and protect it. Always clean and polish in the direction of the grain and finish. Defrosting - Figure 12 The BioFresh compartment defrosts automatically. The water that forms on the rear wall drains into a reservoir at the back of the appliance and evaporates automatically through the compressor heat. To clean the storage shelves: Figure 12 Figure 13. Lift the shelves, slide forward and remove.
DEFROSTING/CLEANING Vacation Tips • Remove dust from the refrigerator unit and heat exchanger and the metal grid at the back of the appliance. This should be done at least once a year. Short vacations: It is not necessary to turn OFF the refrigerator and freezer if you will be away for less than four weeks. • Use all perishables. • Freeze other items. • Turn OFF the icemaker. • Shut off the water supply to the icemaker. Figure 14 • DO NOT damage or remove the model plate on the inside of the appliance.
TROUBLESHOOTING Your appliance is designed and manufactured for a long life and reliable operation. that even during the warranty period, some repair costs may be your responsibility. If a problem occurs during operation, check whether it is due to an operating error.
WARRANTY Customer Service - Figure 1 Appliance Information If none of the above causes apply and you cannot correct the fault yourself, or if the temperature display reads “F1” to “F5”, this means there is a fault. Please contact your nearest customer service department (see enclosed list for addresses). Record this information when the appliance is installed. Give the fault number displayed, together with the Type Designation (Fig. 1, 29), Service Number / Serial number (Fig.
WARRANTY LIEBHERR WARRANTY PLAN FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY - For two years from the date of original purchase, your Liebherr warranty covers all parts and labor to repair or replace any part of the product which proves to be defective in materials or workmanship. FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY - For five years from the date of original purchase, your Liebherr warranty covers all parts and labor to repair or replace any components that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship in the sealed system.
