Automatic

IceMaker
 Product range
Automatic
IceMaker

All appliances with an automatic IceMaker are being

launched in May 2003:

• KGNves 5056 - Without: KGNves 5066

• KGBN(es) 5056 - With IceMaker only

• BGND(es) 2956 - Without: BGND(es) 2946

• KIKNv 3056 - Without: KIKNv 3046

• KEKNv 5056 - With IceMaker only

 Product range
Automatic
IceMaker

All appliances with an automatic IceMaker are being

launched in May 2003:

• SBS(es) 7051 - Without: SBS(es) 7001

• SBSes 7052 - With IceMaker only

• SBS 57I2 - With IceMaker only

 Description
Automatic
IceMaker

w The ice cubes produced are collected in a

KGNves 5056 half-size drawer.
KGBN(es) 5056 w The IceMaker is in the top left hand part
of the freezer compartment.
BGND(es) 2956

KIKNv 3056 Information

panel
KEKNv 5056

SBS(es) 7051

SBSes 7052

SBS 57I2
 Description
Automatic
IceMaker

w The ice cubes are dispensed

KGNves 5056 according to the Twist Tray
principle.
KGBN(es) 5056
w A bracket controls the quantity of
BGND(es) 2956 ice cubes produced and stops
production when the maximum
level is reached.
KIKNv 3056
w The other half-size drawer can also
KEKNv 5056 be used for producing ice cubes.

SBS(es) 7051

SBSes 7052

SBS 57I2

Bracket
 Description
Automatic
IceMaker

w The water supply is permanently

KGNves 5056
plumbed in.
KGBN(es) 5056
w Water pressure from 1.5 to 6 bar!
BGND(es) 2956 Water supply
w The water is supplied into the freezer
compartment via a supply pipe at the
KIKNv 3056
back of the appliance and from there into
KEKNv 5056 the ice cube tray.

Solenoid valve
SBS(es) 7051

SBSes 7052

SBS 57I2
 Description
Automatic
IceMaker

w The amount of water supplied is

KGNves 5056 regulated via a solenoid valve; the
amount of water can only be changed
KGBN(es) 5056
by the customer service department!
BGND(es) 2956

KIKNv 3056

KEKNv 5056

SBS(es) 7051
Solenoid valve
SBSes 7052

SBS 57I2
 Description
Automatic
IceMaker

KGNves 5056

KGBN(es) 5056
Bracket
BGND(es) 2956

Sensor
KIKNv 3056

KEKNv 5056

SBS(es) 7051
w The temperature sensor underneath the ice cube tray
SBSes 7052 determines when the ice cubes are ejected (-10°C).
SBS 57I2
 Description
Automatic
IceMaker
w The IceMaker only works when the
drawer is closed.

KGNves 5056 w A magnet on the inside of the drawer

detects when the drawer is closed (reed
KGBN(es) 5056 contact).
BGND(es) 2956
w The quantity of ice cubes produced can
be increased by about 25% by
activating SuperFrost.
KIKNv 3056

KEKNv 5056 w Production stops automatically when

the maximum level is reached.

SBS(es) 7051 w The IceMaker can be switched on and

off using the button at the front if it is
SBSes 7052 to be left idle for long periods of time
SBS 57I2
(e.g. during holidays).

w When the IceMaker is switched off, the

drawer can be used as a normal freezer On/off switch
drawer.
 PI data
Automatic
IceMaker
Ice cube capacity
in kg / 24 hours Water filter Can be
Ice cube
can be fitted switched
In normal With supply
operation SuperFrost subsequently off
KGNves 5056

KGBN(es) 5056 Approx.

KGNves 5056 1.2 1.8 kg X Yes
25% more
BGND(es) 2956
Approx. 1.8 kg
KGBN 5056 1.2 X Yes
25% more
Approx. 1.8 kg
KIKNv 3056 KGBNes 5056 1.2 X Yes
25% more
KEKNv 5056
Approx.
SBS 7051 0.8 1.5 kg X Yes
25% more
Approx.
SBS(es) 7051 SBSes 7051 0.8 1.5 kg X Yes
25% more
SBSes 7052 Approx. 1.5 kg
SBSes 7052 0.8 X Yes
25% more
SBS 57I2
Approx.
SBS 57I2 0.8 1.5 kg X Yes
25% more
 Water filter
Automatic
IceMaker (not supplied by Liebherr)

A water filter is recommended when the drinking water:

KGNves 5056

KGBN(es) 5056

BGND(es) 2956 w contains large particles of dirt and solids such as rust
or sand
KIKNv 3056 w contains heavy metals such as mercury or lead
KEKNv 5056
w has an unpleasant smell
w contains undesirable substances, germs and bacteria
SBS(es) 7051

SBSes 7052
w is very hard
SBS 57I2

The filter lasts for about 1 year.

 Schematic diagram
Automatic
IceMaker

KGNves 5056 Support panel

KGBN(es) 5056

BGND(es) 2956

Bracket
KIKNv 3056

KEKNv 5056

Water pipe
SBS(es) 7051

SBSes 7052

SBS 57I2

Solenoid valve
 Safety instructions
Automatic
IceMaker

KGNves 5056
w The mains water supply should only be plumbed in by a
qualified plumber.
KGBN(es) 5056

BGND(es) 2956
w The water quality must comply with drinking water
regulations.
KIKNv 3056

KEKNv 5056
w If the water quality is poor, other filters may be installed
by a qualified plumber.

SBS(es) 7051
w When using tools, do not damage the supply pipe.
SBSes 7052

SBS 57I2 w Integral electronic safety systems: e.g. when the water
supply is interrupted, a solenoid valve is activated and the
IceMaker is switched off.
 Safety features
Automatic
IceMaker

KGNves 5056 • Water supply

KGBN(es) 5056 Flexible metal shroud tube, stainless steel core, test
BGND(es) 2956
pressure 70 bar
‚ Solenoid valve
KIKNv 3056 Two solenoid valves connected in series
(double security )
KEKNv 5056

Integrated inlet volume regulator 1 litre/minute, food

SBS(es) 7051
safe material
SBSes 7052 ƒ Tailback prevention
SBS 57I2 Closed system (air exclusion - hygiene)
„ Electronic controller
Multiple control of all functions of the aEWB.
 Ice cubes produced
Automatic
IceMaker

1 ice cube weighs approx. 9 – 10 g

KGNves 5056

KGBN(es) 5056

BGND(es) 2956

KIKNv 3056

KEKNv 5056

SBS(es) 7051

SBSes 7052

SBS 57I2

1 kg ice cubes = approx. 100 cubes

 Switching on the IceMaker
Automatic
IceMaker for the first time

KGNves 5056
w Wash the ice cube drawer before use
KGBN(es) 5056
w Do not use the first three batches of ice cubes produced
BGND(es) 2956
w The water supply must be plumbed in professionally

KIKNv 3056
w The LED indicator must be on permanently
KEKNv 5056 w After switching the IceMaker on for the first time, water
will be supplied after 4 hours
SBS(es) 7051
w Ice cubes will be delivered after 90 minutes at a
SBSes 7052
temperature of -10°C
SBS 57I2
 Installation
Automatic
IceMaker

w Disconnect the appliance from the mains before plumbing into

the mains water supply.
KGNves 5056
w A volume-controlled Aquastop is recommended as an additional
KGBN(es) 5056 safety device.
BGND(es) 2956 w Connect via a ¾" hose with a thread at both ends.
w Connection sizes
w Europe ¾"
KIKNv 3056 w USA ¼"
KEKNv 5056 w A ¾" - ¼" reducing fitting is supplied with all US appliances.
w Connect to the solenoid valve via ¾" / ¼" external thread.

SBS(es) 7051 ¾" water connection

SBSes 7052

SBS 57I2

Solenoid valve
 Dismantling the IceMaker
Automatic
IceMaker

KGNves 5056
Ice cube tray

KGBN(es) 5056
Sensor
BGND(es) 2956

Overflow lever
KIKNv 3056

KEKNv 5056

SBS(es) 7051

SBSes 7052

SBS 57I2
 Dismantling the IceMaker
Automatic
IceMaker

KGNves 5056
Gear motor

KGBN(es) 5056

BGND(es) 2956

Catch
KIKNv 3056

KEKNv 5056

Overflow lever
SBS(es) 7051

SBSes 7052
w The overflow lever is connected to
the gear motor.
SBS 57I2 w It controls the amount of ice cubes
produced.
w Ice cube production stops when the
maximum level is reached.
 Dismantling the IceMaker
Automatic
IceMaker

KGNves 5056
LED

KGBN(es) 5056
ON/OFF button
BGND(es) 2956

Electronic control
system cover
KIKNv 3056

KEKNv 5056

Removing the electronics:

1. Carefully prise off the cover with a
SBS(es) 7051 knife (3 catches at top and bottom).
SBSes 7052 2. Undo the screw underneath.
3. Open the cover.
SBS 57I2
4. The electronic control system is now
freely accessible.
 Dismantling the IceMaker
Automatic
IceMaker
Supply voltage and solenoid
valve control

KGNves 5056
Reed switch
KGBN(es) 5056

BGND(es) 2956 Sensor

Gear motor
KIKNv 3056 power supply

KEKNv 5056

Gear motor
SBS(es) 7051

SBSes 7052 Catch

SBS 57I2
Dismantling the gear motor:
1. Push the catch downwards.
2. Pull the gear motor towards you
(see arrow).
 Dismantling the IceMaker
Automatic
IceMaker

Dismantling the gear motor:

3. Remove the gear motor.
KGNves 5056 4. Remove the ice cube tray as well.
KGBN(es) 5056

BGND(es) 2956
Gear motor

KIKNv 3056

KEKNv 5056

SBS(es) 7051 2
2
2

SBSes 7052

SBS 57I2 1

2
1
• Gear motor mounting
1
‚ Ice cube tray mounting
 Self-diagnosis routine
Automatic
IceMaker

KGNves 5056
Start the self-test routine
KGBN(es) 5056
w Remove the drawer
BGND(es) 2956
w The IceMaker is set (to logical) off
KIKNv 3056
w Press and hold the On/Off button > for 5 sec
KEKNv 5056 w The LED starts to sparkle (1 Hz)
w LEX sparkles during the whole self-diagnosis routine
SBS(es) 7051
after 2 sec. Start self diagnosis routine
SBSes 7052

SBS 57I2
 Self-diagnosis routine
Automatic
IceMaker

Test steps:
w the IceMaker completes an dispensing cycle and returns to home
KGNves 5056

KGBN(es) 5056
position.
BGND(es) 2956 w The solenoid valve is actuated for the set water supply line.
w It follows a sensor test
KIKNv 3056 If everything is ok, the LED starts to indicate after finish if the self
KEKNv 5056 test routine for 5 min. by the version product after middle of 2003
the LED indicates with 3 Hz.
SBS(es) 7051
The following can also be checked:
SBSes 7052
Version A = Test reed contact:
SBS 57I2
Sliding the drawer. The reed contact is closed and the self-test
routine is finished. The LED is actuated permanently, IceMaker
electronic returns to normal operation
 Self-diagnosis routine
Automatic
IceMaker

KGNves 5056 Version B = Adjustment of rate supply times

KGBN(es) 5056
The LED goes out by pressing On/Off button briefly
BGND(es) 2956
After 2sec a flashing LED indicates the current water supply

KIKNv 3056
time (with 3 seconds pause in between).
KEKNv 5056 Normal operating mode 4,5 seconds
1x flash = 3 seconds 5x flash = 5 seconds
SBS(es) 7051
2x flash = 3,5 seconds 6x flash = 5,5 seconds
SBSes 7052
3x flash = 4 seconds 7x flash = 6 seconds
SBS 57I2
4x flash = 4,5 seconds 8x flash = 6,5 seconds
 Self-diagnosis routine
Automatic
IceMaker

By actuating the reed contact switch (insert in the drawer) the

KGNves 5056
current value can be increased by one step each time. To save
KGBN(es) 5056

BGND(es) 2956
the set value, press On/Off button for 5 sec. The LED is
permanently lit on the IceMaker is on. After this the electronic
KIKNv 3056 system switches to normal operating mode and the LED is lit
KEKNv 5056 permanently again. (If the button is not pressed, the original
value is etained.
SBS(es) 7051

SBSes 7052
Attention:
SBS 57I2 If either the reed contact nore the On/Off button is pressed, the
LED flashes until the reed contact of the On/Off button is
actuated.
 Emergency emptying
Automatic
IceMaker of the IceMaker

KGNves 5056 w Appliance is get to logical ON, with the drawer removed.
KGBN(es) 5056
w Press and hold On/Off button for 10sec. (after 1 sec the
BGND(es) 2956
IceMaker will switch off and the LED will go out!
wAfter being pressed for 10 sec. continuously the LED starts
KIKNv 3056

KEKNv 5056
to flash a rate of 10Hz for a period of 60 seconds.
w Push in the drawer during these 60 seconds.
SBS(es) 7051 w the IceMaker completes an empting movement and
SBSes 7052
switches to the logical Off status.
SBS 57I2