Liebherr WF/WK Code DEMO: demo mode keeps the cooling circuit off

What DEMO means

On Liebherr WF1061 and WK wine cabinets such as the WKb 1812, DEMO lighting up means demo mode is active. The display works, but the cooling circuit is switched off, so bottles are not being chilled. On the WF models customer care deactivates it, so a unit showing DEMO from a display floor needs that step before any bottles go inside.

Common causes of DEMO

Demo mode left on from a showroom
Demo mode switched on by accident
A display unit installed without being taken out of demo

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Confirm DEMO is lit and the interior is not cooling. 2. Do not load bottles until cooling starts. 3. Call us or customer care to deactivate demo mode on a WF. 4. After deactivation check that the temperature begins to fall.

! Why to stop there

Deactivation on a WF goes through customer care, not an owner menu.
A unit that never cools after demo is off needs a technician.
Wine stored warm ages quickly.

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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Other Wine Cabinet codes

E1-E8 ice maker water timeLiebherr WF1061 Code E1-E8: ice maker water time you can choose F0Liebherr WF Code F0: multi-temperature unit asks for customer service F0 to F9Liebherr WF1061/WFI1061 Code F0 to F9: contact customer service for any of these FELiebherr WF1061/WFI1061 Code FE: temperature display reads FE, call service Power failure symbol / warmest temperatureLiebherr WF1061 Code Power failure symbol: freezer part warmed during an outage S1-S9Liebherr WF Code S1-S9: settings screens, not problem displays

DEMODEMO questions

Why is my WKb 1812 showing DEMO and not cooling?

DEMO means demo mode is on, which keeps the cooling circuit off for display use. Bottles will not be chilled until the mode is deactivated.

Can I turn demo mode off myself?

On the WF models, customer care deactivates it. Call us and we will coordinate that step. Afterwards the cooling circuit starts and the temperature begins to fall.

Will demo mode harm the wine?

Not by itself, but the cabinet is not cooling, so wine warms to room temperature. Do not store bottles you care about until DEMO is cleared and cooling is confirmed.