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Are you planning to buy a Liebherr refrigerator and don’t know which one to choose? Today’s review is devoted to characteristics, malfunctions and popular models. Available in single door, double door, built-in and freestanding options. Whatever your budget and kitchen size, you’ll find the right one for you.
About Us
It happens that the manufacturers of refrigerators are companies that produce cars, aircraft and even tanks. The German company Liebherr is just that.
The brand has existed since 1949, and household refrigerators appeared in 1954. Reliability and modern technology quickly provided the technique with great popularity. In addition, all products come with a 36-month warranty.
Where is the technology produced? There are three lines on which they are “born” freezers, refrigerators and wine cabinets. At the main plant, which is located in Germany (Ochsenhausen), more than 1900 people currently work. Among the clients of the company are not only ordinary users, but also pharmaceutical companies, laboratories, etc.
All equipment is assembled in Europe.
Fact! Liebherr specialists are the pioneers of safe technologies. It was they who first released a model that works without freon.
Popular Models
Liebher CUP 2221
Let’s start with the smallest refrigerator: its dimensions are 136x55x62,8 cm. Single-chamber models with such dimensions are a frequent occurrence. But CUP 2221 is the most common two-chamber refrigerator, only in a smaller version.
The volume of the “baby” is 196 liters, 54 of which are in the freezer. Most users are accustomed to pre-purchase products for a week or even a month. Of course, this model is not suitable for such purposes. But one person who spends a lot of time at work and dine in cafes or restaurants will like this option. In addition, if you have a small kitchen, buying this appliance will save a lot of space.
There is a significant drawback – the high price of almost 13 thousand rubles. But it is impossible to buy high-quality equipment for less money.
It is quite customary that it is single-compressor. There is no need to supply such a small appliance with an additional motor for the freezer. The control takes place with the help of an electromechanical control system.
The freezer is equipped with the latest Smart Freeze cooling system. It allows you to send products to a deep freeze without losing their beneficial properties.
Liebher CU 3501
One of the best models with dimensions of 180x60x73 cm. The volume of the refrigerator is 221 liters, the freezer has 89 liters. The equipment is equipped with one compressor, like most middle-class models.
The CU 3501 has no extra features, and not everyone is looking for “bells and whistles”. But, despite the modesty, the technique has one special technology – Frost Safe. These are sealed boxes made of transparent plastic, located in the freezer and designed for long-term storage of products. Feature – the contents do not freeze to the walls, retains the taste and vitamins.
Thanks to transparent containers, you won’t have to look for products in all boxes, violating their temperature. The merits include the function of emergency freezing – Super Frost. The electronic control mode allows you to easily adjust the temperature, turn on and off the super-freeze.
Cost within 20 thousand rubles – an economical option of high quality.
CUP 3533
This model can be purchased for 2-3 thousand more. The dimensions and arrangement of the shelves are the same as the previous one. The equipment has one of the new technologies – Smart Freeze. Thanks to the energy efficiency class A++, you save an impressive amount of electricity per year.
Liebherr CN3313
Refrigerator with No Frost system (No Frost) – you can forget about the frozen ice crust. The system works on the principle of a fan, providing a constant movement of cooled air in the chambers. Cool air creates favorable conditions for food storage – they do not freeze to the walls of the chambers or to each other. Frost collects outside the chamber, melts, flows into a special container and evaporates.
The system can be called convenient, but keep in mind that the products should be carefully packed in film or foil, otherwise they will quickly lose moisture and dry out.
On the case there are two electronic displays that display the temperature in the chambers. For comparison, you can take the Sharp SJ-P48N, it is cheaper and has similar characteristics. But do not forget the rule – good equipment costs good money.
CNesf 5113
Description: a popular two-chamber refrigerator with a bottom freezer and an inverter type compressor. Doors are made of stainless steel – this significantly increases the service life. There are two defrost systems in operation: drip and No Frost.
Of the features: super-freezing, temperature indicator and auto-save cold up to 21 hours. The disadvantages include the overpriced and fragile plastic of the boxes for bread and vegetables.
Features:
- Dimensions – 75x63x202 cm.
- Number of compressors – 2.
- Number of doors – 2.
- Management is electronic.
- Freezing capacity – up to 14 kg in 24 hours.
- Volume – 442 liters.
- Cold accumulator.
ICUNS 3314
Built-in model, dimensions: 54×54,4×177 cm. Like the previous one, the ICUNS 3314 refrigerator is equipped with super-freezing, temperature indication and combined defrosting for chambers. Quite narrow, but for small spaces this is a plus. Of the advantages – high energy efficiency, LED light bulb. Some users claim that the equipment is buzzing loudly.
Features:
- Number of compressors – 1.
- Number of doors – 2.
- Management is electronic.
- Freezing capacity – up to 4 kg in 24 hours.
- Defrosting – No Frost, drip.
- Cold retention – up to 20 hours.
- Volume – 262 liters.
- Features: re-hanging the door.
SBS 7212
Popular and relatively new Side-by-Side design. It has a wide range of functions, including super-freezing, super-cooling, open door alarm and temperature indication.
According to the rating, this refrigerator is the largest among analogues, its total volume is 651 liters. The kit includes a cold accumulator that provides up to 43 hours of operation in the off state. It is assembled exclusively in Germany, in the city of Ochsenhausen.
From the user reviews, the disadvantages are visible: the lack of an assembly diagram in the instructions, the doors open quite tightly.
Features:
- Dimensions – 120x63x185,2 cm.
- Management is electronic.
- Freezing capacity – up to 20 kg in 24 hours.
- Number of compressors – 2.
- Number of doors – 2.
Marking
Many users are interested in what the lettering on the refrigerator means. Deciphering the letters will help determine some of the features “at a glance.”
- B – built-in freshness zone (Bio Fresh).
- W – department for wine (wine cabinet).
- P – energy efficiency class A + and A ++.
- C – the presence of two cameras.
- ST – the presence of one compressor (with an upper freezer).
- CU – the presence of one compressor (with a lower freezer).
Malfunctions
It’s far from a secret that any device can break – no matter how much it costs or how many features it has. A breakdown can catch you suddenly if you neglect the safety rules. The work is also influenced by factors beyond the control of the owner. For example, the mains voltage or the quality of the installed parts.
Types of breakdowns:
- If you notice that the temperature in the refrigerator or freezer has risen, most likely there has been a freon leak in the foamy part. Never attempt repairs yourself.
- The thermostat needs to be replaced if the compressor runs continuously or does not start at all. Pay attention to the thermostat knob. If the thermostat fails, it will not work.
- If ice freezes on the walls of the chambers or a snow coat forms, the main cause of the breakdown is a fan malfunction. Most often, No Frost models suffer from this problem.
- Display shows error code F2, the Alarm button is lit, while the temperature in the refrigerator compartment has dropped significantly? You are experiencing typical symptoms of a temperature sensor failure.
- If the motor-compressor works intermittently, does not start or starts with pauses, the start relay (PZR) must be replaced.
In some cases, adjusting the temperature correctly or installing a new light bulb will be enough to fix the problem. And others require the immediate intervention of a repairman. In any case, in order for the equipment to work stably, regular maintenance is necessary. If you ignore the rules, you may receive bad smell or ice build up. This will affect the quality and safety of products, and the equipment will simply break down in the end.
In addition to the models described, there are others: with an ice maker, multi-chamber, mini and even champagne refrigerators. Liebherr is able to satisfy even the most demanding customers.