Liebherr Vinidor Multi-Temperature Wine Cabinet Operating Instructions

Disposal Notes

Proper disposal of the appliance is essential. It contains reusable materials and should not be discarded with unsorted household waste. Dispose of it professionally according to local regulations. Ensure the refrigerant circuit is not damaged during disposal to prevent uncontrolled escape of refrigerant and oil.

Steps for disabling the appliance:

• Disable the appliance.
• Pull out the mains plug.
• Cut through the connection cable.

WARNING: Danger of suffocation due to packing material and plastic film. Keep children away from packaging material. Take packaging to an official collection point.

Description of the Appliance

The Liebherr Vinidor wine cabinets are available in several models, including EWTdf 1653, EWTdf 2353, and EWTdf 3553. Key components identified in diagrams include:

• 1. Operating and control elements: The touch-sensitive electronic control panel.
• 2. Pull-out shelves: Shelves designed for easy access.
• 3. Interior light (LED light strip): Provides illumination inside the cabinet.
• 4. Activated charcoal filter: Ensures air quality for wine preservation.
• 5. Adjustable-height feet: For leveling the appliance.
• 6. Type plate: Contains model, serial, and technical information.
• 7. Presentation shelf: A shelf for displaying bottles.

Safety Instructions and Warnings

• To prevent injury or damage, unpack and set up the appliance with two people.
• If the appliance is damaged on delivery, contact the supplier immediately before connecting to the mains.
• Ensure safe operation by setting up and connecting as described in these instructions.
• Disconnect from mains during faults by pulling the plug or removing the fuse.
• When disconnecting, pull the plug, not the cable.
• Repairs should only be performed by authorized customer service.
• Keep naked flames and ignition sources away from the appliance. Ensure good ventilation if the refrigerant circuit is damaged.
• Do not stand on the plinth, drawers, or doors.
• Children aged 8 and over, and persons with restricted physical, sensory, or mental capacity, can use the appliance if supervised or instructed and aware of the risks. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children without supervision.
• Avoid prolonged skin contact with cold surfaces or chilled/frozen food to prevent pain, numbness, and frostbite. Wear protective measures like gloves if necessary.
• Do not consume food stored for too long to avoid food poisoning.
• Do not store explosives or sprays using combustible propellants (e.g., butane, propane) inside the appliance. Electrical components might ignite leaking gas.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the wine cabinet.
• If you have a lockable appliance, do not keep the key near the appliance or within reach of children.
• The appliance is designed for use in enclosed areas. Do not operate outdoors or in areas exposed to splash water or damp conditions.
• LED light strips illuminate the interior; they are not suitable for lighting a room.

Range of Appliance Use

This appliance is suitable for storing wine in domestic or similar environments, such as staff kitchenettes, bed and breakfast establishments, hotels, motels, and catering services. It is not suitable for storing medicines, blood plasma, or laboratory preparations. Operation in potentially explosive atmospheres is inadmissible.

Climate Rating

The climate rating indicates the permissible room temperature for optimal refrigeration performance. This is found on the type plate.

Do not operate the appliance outside these specified room temperature ranges.

Setting Up

• Avoid positioning the appliance in direct sunlight or near cookers, radiators, and similar heat sources.
• Ensure adequate room ventilation as per Standard EN 378 (1 m³ per 8 g of R 600a refrigerant) to prevent flammable gas mixtures in case of leaks.
• Do not cover ventilation openings or grilles.

Electrical Connection

• Operate only with alternating current (AC). Permissible voltage and frequency are indicated on the type plate.
• Use a properly earthed and fused socket (10 A to 16 A fuse).
• The socket must be easily accessible and not situated behind the appliance.
• Do not connect the appliance using an extension cable or extension socket.
• Avoid stand-alone inverters (conversion of direct current to alternating current) or energy-saving plugs, as they can damage the electronic control system.

Operating and Control Elements

The electronic control panel features new "touch capacitance technology". Functions are activated by touching corresponding icons. The exact contact point is between the symbol and its label.

Control Panel Elements:

• 1. Upper compartment temperature display
• 2. Lower compartment temperature display
• 3. Upper compartment temperature setting buttons [Up Arrow], [Down Arrow]
• 4. Lower compartment temperature setting buttons [Up Arrow], [Down Arrow]
• 5. On/Off button [Power Button] (switching the appliance on and off)
• 6. Audible warning On/Off button [Alarm Button]
• 7. Fan switch [Ventilation Button]
• 8. Interior light On/Off button [Light Button]

Symbols in the display:

• Alarm: Symbol flashes if the temperature inside the appliance is too high or too low.
• DEMO: Demo mode is activated.
• MENU: Setup mode is activated (for activating the child lock and adjusting display brightness).
• Fan running: The interior fan runs constantly.
• Child lock activated: The child lock is activated.
• Interior light switched on: The interior light is switched on.

Switching the appliance on and off:

• On: Press the [Power Button] until the temperature display lights up.
• Off: Press and hold the [Power Button] for approximately 3 seconds until the temperature display goes out.

Setting the Temperature

The temperature of both compartments can be set separately.

Use the [Down Arrow] button to reduce temperature and the [Up Arrow] button to increase it.

When pressing a button for the first time, the display will flash, allowing you to change the setting. The electronic control system confirms the setting automatically about 5 seconds after the last button press, displaying the actual temperature.

The temperature can be set between +5°C and +20°C.

Recommended drinking temperatures for wine:

• Red wines: +14°C to +20°C
• Rosé wines: +10°C to +12°C
• White wines: +8°C to +12°C
• Sparkling wines, Prosecco: +7°C to +9°C
• Champagne: +5°C to +7°C

For long-term storage, a temperature of +10°C to +12°C is recommended.

Fan

The interior fan ensures a constant and even interior temperature and a suitable climate for wine storage. Activating the [Ventilation Button] can increase humidity, which has a particularly positive effect for long-term storage and prevents corks from drying out.

Door Open Alarm

An audible warning signal sounds if the door is left open for more than 60 seconds. If the door must be opened for a lengthy period, cancel the audible warning signal by pressing the [Alarm Button]. The alarm switches back to standby when the door is shut.

Temperature Alarm

If the interior temperatures are outside the permitted range, the audible warning signal will sound, and the temperature display will flash. Cancel the audible warning signal by pressing the [Alarm Button].

After a lengthy power failure, the interior temperature may have risen. After power returns, the temperature fall can be monitored on the display. The display stops flashing once the set temperature is reached.

If the appliance develops a fault, the interior temperature may rise too high or fall too low, triggering the alarm. Check if the door is closed correctly if the temperature is too high. If the temperature display continues to show an incorrect value after one hour, contact customer service. If error codes (F1, F8, E1, E2, E7, E8) appear, the appliance has suffered a fault; contact customer service.

Set-up Mode

In set-up mode, you can set the child lock and adjust the display brightness. The child lock protects the appliance from being switched off or having its temperature setting changed accidentally.

Activating the child lock: Press the [Ventilation Button] for 5 seconds. The display will show a lock symbol.

Deactivating the child lock: Press the [Ventilation Button] for 5 seconds. The display will revert to normal.

Adjusting the display brightness: Press the [Ventilation Button] for 5 seconds. Use the [Up Arrow] and [Down Arrow] buttons to select the desired setting (h0 = display lighting off, h1 = minimum brightness, h5 = maximum brightness). The adjusted brightness will be activated after one minute.

Note: Brightness changes apply to all compartments. If a button is pressed, the display lights up for one minute at maximum brightness. When commissioning the appliance, the adjusted brightness will only be active once the set interior temperature has been reached.

Important: The light cover may only be removed by customer service staff. If the cover is removed, do not look directly at the light through optical lenses from close distance, as this can damage your eyes.

Labels

The appliance is supplied with one label for each wooden shelf. Use these to label the type of wine stored on each shelf. Additional labels can be obtained from your dealer.

Air Exchange with Activated Charcoal Filter

The way wines mature depends on ambient conditions, making air quality crucial for preservation. It is recommended to replace the activated charcoal filter annually. Filters can be obtained from your dealer.

Changing the filter:

• Push the cover in and release it again.
• Pull out the filter.
• Insert the new filter.
• Insert the cover, push it in as far as it will go, and then release it again. The cover is automatically locked into place; you will hear a click.

Removing and Inserting the Wooden Shelves

The wooden shelves can be removed for easier cleaning of the inside of the appliance.

Removing the wooden shelf: Pull the wooden shelf upwards on the right and left at the back (release) and then remove it towards you.

Inserting the wooden shelf: Extend the pull-out rails as far as they will go. Place the front recesses of the wooden shelf on the securing pins. Slide the wooden shelf together with the pull-out rails into the appliance as far as they will go. Push the wooden shelf right to the back so that it clicks into place at the front. Push the wooden shelf downwards on the right and left at the back and click into place.

Storage Diagram

Diagrams illustrate bottle capacity for 0.75 l Bordeaux bottles to standard NF H 35-124:

• EWTdf 1653: Total 30 bottles.
• EWTdf 2353: Total 48 bottles.
• EWTdf 3553: Total 80 bottles.

Important: The maximum load per wooden shelf is 25 kg.

Cleaning

Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance. Pull out the mains plug or switch off or unscrew the fuse.

• Clean the inside and outer walls with lukewarm water and a little detergent. Do not use abrasive or acid cleaners or chemical solvents.
• Use a glass cleaner to clean the glass surfaces and a commercially available stainless-steel cleaning agent for the stainless-steel surfaces.
• Do not use steam cleaners because of the risk of injury and damage.
• Ensure that no cleaning water penetrates into the electrical components or ventilation grille.
• Do not damage or remove the type plate on the inside of the appliance. It is very important for servicing purposes.

Malfunctions

Display Errors:

• F0 or F1 appears in the display: The appliance has suffered a fault. Contact the customer service department.
• Fans running while compressor is idle: This is a normal operating state depending on the set interior temperature and ambient temperature at the place of installation.

Troubleshooting common issues:

• Appliance does not function: Check if the appliance is switched on, if the plug is correctly fitted in the mains socket, and if the fuse is intact.
• When inserting the mains plug, the refrigeration unit does not switch on, but a value is shown in the temperature display: Demo mode is activated. Contact the customer service department.

Common noises and their causes:

• Loud running noise: Is the appliance set up firmly on the floor? Does the appliance cause nearby items of furniture or objects to vibrate? Noises caused by the refrigerant circuit cannot be avoided. Due to various speed steps, speed-regulated compressors can generate different running noises. The sound is normal.
• The temperature is not low enough: Is the temperature setting correct? Does a separately installed thermometer show the correct reading? Is the ventilation system working properly? Is the appliance set up too close to a heat source?
• 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, energy is saved. This is normal in energy-saving models.
• A low hum: The sound is produced by air flow noise of the fan. The sound is normal.
• 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.

If none of the above causes apply and you cannot rectify the fault yourself, contact the nearest customer service department stating the type designation, service number, and appliance number as indicated on the type plate. The position of the type plate is shown in the section entitled Description of the appliance.

Shutting Your Appliance Down

If your appliance is to be shut down for any length of time, switch it off and disconnect the plug or switch off or unscrew the fuse. Clean the appliance and leave the door open in order to prevent unpleasant smells.

The appliance complies with the relevant safety regulations and EU Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/35/EU.