What Storage Time in Case of Problem Means
Every Liebherr freezer is published with a storage time in case of problem, and it is a more precise figure than most owners realize. It states the number of hours it takes for the frozen contents to rise from minus 18 to minus 9 degrees Celsius if the appliance stops, and Liebherr names minus 9 as the critical value past which the food should no longer be eaten.
Common Causes of Storage Time in Case of Problem
- A power interruption or an appliance problem that has stopped cooling
- Repeated door openings during a problem, which spend the storage time far faster than the rating assumes
🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try
Find the figure for your model before you need it rather than during a power cut, and keep the door shut once a problem is confirmed — Liebherr's own instruction with any breakdown is to leave the appliance closed until the technician arrives, because that is what buys the hours.
⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That
- The published figure assumes a closed, properly loaded cabinet, so a half-empty freezer opened every hour to check will not come close to it.
- Once the load passes the critical value Liebherr names, the decision stops being about convenience, and no amount of refreezing makes that judgement go away.
Opening a panel to inspect or repair something yourself doesn't automatically cancel your manufacturer's warranty — but it can risk accidental damage, and some manufacturers do have specific service conditions. Check your product's warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.