Electrolux JCG94181 User Manual
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Fridge-Freezer
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JCG 94181
JCG 94185
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CONTENTS
Safety information 2
Control panel 4
First use 6
Daily use 6
Helpful hints and tips 8
Care and cleaning 9
SAFETY INFORMATION
In the interest of your safety and to ensure
the correct use, before installing and first
using the appliance, read this user manual
carefully, including its hints and warnings.
To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features.
Save these instructions and make sure that
they remain with the appliance if it is moved
or sold, so that everyone using it through its
life will be properly informed on appliance
use and safety.
For the safety of life and property keep the
precautions of these user's instructions as
the manufacturer is not responsible for
damages caused by omission.
CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE
PEOPLE SAFETY
• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging well away from children. There is risk of suffocation.
• If you are discarding the appliance pull
the plug out of the socket, cut the connection cable (as close to the appliance
as you can) and remove the door to prevent playing children to suffer electric
shock or to close themselves into it.
What to do if… 11
Technical data 12
Installation 13
Noises 13
Environmental concerns 15
Subject to change without notice
• If this appliance featuring magnetic door
seals is to replace an older appliance
having a spring lock (latch) on the door or
lid, be sure to make that spring lock unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a
death trap for a child.
GENERAL SAFETY
Warning!
Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance
enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.
• The appliance is intended for keeping
foodstuff and/or beverages in a normal
household as explained in this instruction
booklet.
• Do not use a mechanical device or any
artificial means to speed up the thawing
process.
• Do not use other electrical appliances
(such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating appliances, unless they are approved for this purpose by the manufacturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the
appliance, a natural gas with a high level
of environmental compatibility, which is
nevertheless flammable.
During transportation and installation of
the appliance, be certain that none of the
components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged.
If the refrigerant circuit should become
damaged:
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– avoid open flames and sources of igni-
tion
– thoroughly ventilate the room in which
the appliance is situated
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications
or modify this product in any way. Any
damage to the cord may cause a shortcircuit, fire and/or electric shock.
Warning! Any electrical component
(power cord, plug, compressor) must
be replaced by a certified service agent
or qualified service personnel to avoid
hazard.
1. Power cord must not be lengthened.
2. Make sure that the power plug is not
squashed or damaged by the back
of the appliance. A squashed or
damaged power plug may overheat
and cause a fire.
3. Make sure that you can come to the
mains plug of the appliance.
4. Do not pull the mains cable.
5. If the power plug socket is loose, do
not insert the power plug. There is a
risk of electric shock or fire.
6. You must not operate the appliance
without the lamp cover (if foreseen) of
interior lighting.
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be
taken when moving it.
• Do not remove nor touch items from the
freezer compartment if your hands are
damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.
• Bulb lamps (if foreseen) used in this appliance are special purpose lamps selected
for household appliances use only. They
are not suitable for household room illumination.
DAILY USE
• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in
the appliance.
• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in
the appliance, because they may explode.
• Do not place food products directly
against the air outlet on the rear wall. (If
the appliance is Frost Free)
• Frozen food must not be re-frozen once
it has been thawed out.
• Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacturer's
instructions.
• Appliance's manufacturers storage recommendations should be strictly adhered
to. Refer to relevant instructions.
• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in
the freezer compartment as it creates
pressure on the container, which may
cause it to explode, resulting in damage
to the appliance.
• Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance.
CARE AND CLEANING
• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from
the mains socket.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal
objects.
• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost
from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.
• Regularly examine the drain in the refrigerator for defrosted water. If necessary,
clean the drain. If the drain is blocked,
water will collect in the bottom of the appliance.
INSTALLATION
Important! For electrical connection
carefully follow the instructions given in
specific paragraphs.
• Unpack the appliance and check if there
are damages on it. Do not connect the
appliance if it is damaged. Report possible damages immediately to the place
you bought it. In that case retain packing.
• It is advisable to wait at least four hours
before connecting the appliance to allow
the oil to flow back in the compressor.
• Adequate air circulation should be
around the appliance, lacking this leads
to overheating. To achieve sufficient ventilation follow the instructions relevant to
installation.
• Wherever possible the back of the product should be against a wall to avoid
touching or catching warm parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent possible
burn.
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• The appliance must not be located close
to radiators or cookers.
• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance.
• Connect to potable water supply only (If a
water connection is foreseen).
SERVICE
• Any electrical work required to do the
servicing of the appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
• This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts must be used.
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
This appliance does not contain gasses
which could damage the ozone layer,
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in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not
be discarded together with the urban
refuse and rubbish. The insulation foam
contains flammable gases: the appliance shall be disposed according to
the applicable regulations to obtain
from your local authorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the
rear near the heat exchanger. The materials used on this appliance marked
by the symbol
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are recyclable.
Super Frost Alarm
Pilot light
1
ON/OFF switch
2
Temperature regulator (warmest)
3
Temperature indicator
4
Temperature regulator (coldest)
5
Super Frost light
6
Super Frost button
7
Alarm light
8
Alarm reset button
9
SWITCHING ON
Insert the plug into the wall socket.
Press the ON/OFF switch .
The Pilot Light will light up.
SWITCHING OFF
The freezer is shut off by pressing the ON/
OFF switch until the Pilot light and the Temperature indicator switched off.
TEMPERATURE REGULATION
The temperature can be adjusted between
-15°C and -24°C.
By pressing the Temperature regulators ,
the current temperature setting flashes on
the Temperature indicator. It is possible to
modify the setting temperature only with
flashed indicator. To set a warmer temperature, press warmest Temperature regulator . To set a colder temperature, press
coldest Temperature regulator. The Temperature indicator displays the newly selected temperature for a few seconds and
then shows again the inside compartment
temperature.
The newly selected-temperature must be
reached after 24 hours.
Caution! During the stability period by
the first starting the temperature
displayed can not correspond to the
setting temperature.
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TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
During normal functioning the Temperature
indicator shows the temperature inside the
freezer.
Important! Difference between the
temperature displayed and temperature
setting is normal. Especially when:
• a new setting has recently been selected.
• the door has been left open for a long
time.
• warm food has been placed in the compartment.
SUPER FROST FUNCTION
You can activate the Super Frost function
by pressing the Super Frost button.
The Super Frost light will light up.
This function stops automatically after 52
hours.
It is possible to deactivate the function at
any time by pressing the Super Frost button.
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The Super Frost light will switch off.
EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE ALARM
In the event of an abnormal temperature
rise inside the freezer (e.g. power cut) Alarm
light will start to flash and a buzzer will
sound.
After the temperature has returned to normal, the Alarm light will continue to flash, although the buzzer has stopped.
When the Alarm reset switch is pressed,
the warmest temperature reached in the
compartment flashes on the Temperature
indicator .
If the power has been off for a long time,
frozen food should be consumed as quickly
as possible, or cooked and then re-frozen.
Pilot light
1
ON/OFF switch
2
Temperature regulator (warmest)
3
Temperature indicator
4
Temperature regulator (coldest)
5
Action Cool light
6
Action Cool button
7
SWITCHING ON
Insert the plug into the wall socket.
Press the ON/OFF switch .
The Pilot Light will light up.
SWITCHING OFF
The fridge is shut off by pressing the ON/
OFF switch until the Pilot light and the Temperature indicator switched off.
TEMPERATURE REGULATION
The temperature can be adjusted between
+2°C and +8°C.
By pressing the Temperature regulators,
the current temperature setting flashes on
the Temperature indicator. It is possible to
modify the setting temperature only with
flashed indicator. To set a warmer temperature, press warmest Temperature regulator.
To set a colder temperature, press coldest
Temperature regulator. The Temperature indicator displays the newly selected temperature for a few seconds and then shows
again the inside compartment temperature.
The newly selected-temperature must be
reached after 24 hours.
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Caution! During the stability period by
the first starting the temperature
displayed can not correspond to the
setting temperature. During this time it
is possible that the temperature
displayed is lower than the setting
temperature.
TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
During normal functioning the Temperature
indicator shows the temperature inside the
fridge.
Important! Difference between the
temperature displayed and temperature
setting is normal. Especially when:
• a new setting has recently been selected.
• the door has been left open for a long
time.
FIRST USE
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
Before using the appliance for the first time,
wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral
soap so as to remove the typical smell of a
brand-new product, then dry thoroughly.
DAILY USE
FREEZING FRESH FOOD
The freezer compartment is suitable for
freezing fresh food and storing frozen and
deep-frozen food for a long time.
To freeze fresh food activate the Super
Frost function at least 24 hours before placing the food to be frozen in the freezer
compartment.
Place the fresh food to be frozen in the in
the upper part of the freezer, as this is the
coldest point.
The maximum amount of food that can be
frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating
plate, a label located on the inside of the
appliance.
The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during
this period do not add other food to be frozen.
Important! When use the Super Frost
function:
about 6
hours before
Introducing small quantities of
fresh food (about 5 kg)
• warm food has been placed in the compartment.
ACTION COOL FUNCTION
The maximum performance is obtained by
setting the Action Coolfunction. It’s recommended when loading large quantities of
food.
You can activate the Action Cool function
by pressing the Action Cool switch.
The Action Cool light will light up.
Important! The internal temperature goes
down to +2°C.
After about 6 hours the Action Cool function switches off automatically.
Important! Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.
about 24
hours before
not needed Introducing frozen food
not needed Introducing small quantities of
Introducing the maximum quantity of food (see rating plate)
fresh food daily 2 kg maximum
STORAGE OF FROZEN FOOD
When first starting-up or after a period out
of use, before putting the products in the
compartment let the appliance run at least
2 hours on the higher settings.
Important! In the event of accidental
defrosting, for example due to a power
failure, if the power has been off for longer
than the value shown in the technical
characteristics chart under "rising time", the
defrosted food must be consumed quickly
or cooked immediately and then re-frozen
(after cooling).
THAWING
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being
used, can be thawed in the refrigerator
compartment or at room temperature, depending on the time available for this operation.
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the freezer: in this case,
cooking will take longer.
ICE-CUBE PRODUCTION
This appliance is equipped with one or
more trays for the production of ice-cubes.
Fill these trays with water, then put them in
the freezer compartment.
Important! Do not use metallic instruments
to remove the trays from the freezer.
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COLD ACCUMULATORS
The freezer contains at least one cold accumulator which increases storage time in the
event of a power cut or breakdown.
MOVABLE SHELVES
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped
with a series of runners so that the shelves
can be positioned as desired.
For better use of space, the front halfshelves can lie over the rear ones.
POSITIONING THE DOOR SHELVES
To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be placed
at different heights.
To make these adjustments proceed as follow: gradually pull the shelf in the direction
of the arrows until it comes free, then reposition as required.
HUMIDITY CONTROL
The glass shelf incorporates a device with
slits (adjustable by means of a sliding lever),
which makes it possible to regulate the
temperature in the vegetable drawer(s).
When the ventilation slots are closed:
the natural moisture content of the food in
the fruit and vegetable compartments is
preserved for longer.
When the ventilation slots are opened:
more air circulation results in a lower air
moisture content in the fruit and vegetable
compartments.
BOTTLE HOLDER
The bottle holder hooked onto one of the
internal shelves can be used to store bottles or cans.
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To remove this holder, lift the back of the
shelf, press and pull it out.
Slide the holder out and refit the shelf.
HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
HINTS FOR ENERGY SAVING
• Do not open the door frequently or leave
it open longer than absolutely necessary.
• If the ambient temperature is high and
the Temperature Regulator is set to low
temperature and the appliance is fully
loaded, the compressor may run continuously, causing frost or ice on the evaporator. If this happens, set the Temperature Regulator toward warmer settings to
allow automatic defrosting and so a saving in electricity consumption.
HINTS FOR FRESH FOOD
REFRIGERATION
To obtain the best performance:
• do not store warm food or evaporating
liquids in the refrigerator
• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it
has a strong flavour
•position food so that air can circulate
freely around it
HINTS FOR REFRIGERATION
Useful hints:
Meat (all types) : wrap in polythene bags
and place on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer.
For safety, store in this way only one or two
days at the most.
Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these
should be covered and may be placed on
any shelf.
Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special
drawer(s) provided.
Butter and cheese: these should be placed
in special airtight containers or wrapped in
aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude
as much air as possible.
Milk bottles: these should have a cap and
should be stored in the bottle rack on the
door.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not
packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator.
HINTS FOR FREEZING
To help you make the most of the freezing
process, here are some important hints:
• the maximum quantity of food which can
be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate;
• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No
further food to be frozen should be added during this period;
• only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs;
• prepare food in small portions to enable it
to be rapidly and completely frozen and
to make it possible subsequently to thaw
only the quantity required;
• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages
are airtight;
• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to
touch food which is already frozen, thus
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avoiding a rise in temperature of the latter;
• lean foods store better and longer than
fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of
food;
• water ices, if consumed immediately after
removal from the freezer compartment,
can possibly cause the skin to be freeze
burnt;
• it is advisable to show the freezing in date
on each individual pack to enable you to
keep tab of the storage time.
HINTS FOR STORAGE OF FROZEN
FOOD
To obtain the best performance from this
appliance, you should:
CARE AND CLEANING
Caution! Unplug the appliance before
carrying out any maintenance
operation.
This appliance contains hydrocarbons
in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried
out by authorized technicians.
PERIODIC CLEANING
The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:
• clean the inside and accessories with
lukewarm water and some neutral soap.
• regularly check the door seals and wipe
clean to ensure they are clean and free
from debris.
• rinse and dry thoroughly.
Important! Do not pull, move or damage
any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet.
Never use detergents, abrasive powders,
highly perfumed cleaning products or wax
polishes to clean the interior as this will
damage the surface and leave a strong
odour.
Clean the condenser (black grill) and the
compressor at the back of the appliance
with a brush. This operation will improve the
performance of the appliance and save
electricity consumption.
Important! Take care of not to damage the
cooling system.
• make sure that the commercially frozen
foodstuffs were adequately stored by the
retailer;
• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the foodstore to the freezer in
the shortest possible time;
• not open the door frequently or leave it
open longer than absolutely necessary;
• once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly
and cannot be refrozen;
• do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer.
Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners
contain chemicals that can attack/damage
the plastics used in this appliance. For this
reason it is recommended that the outer
casing of this appliance is only cleaned with
warm water with a little washing-up liquid
added.
After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to
the mains supply.
DEFROSTING OF THE REFRIGERATOR
Frost is automatically eliminated from the
evaporator of the refrigerator compartment
every time the motor compressor stops,
during normal use. The defrost water drains
out through a trough into a special container at the back of the appliance, over the
motor compressor, where it evaporates.
It is important to periodically clean the defrost water drain hole in the middle of the
refrigerator compartment channel to prevent the water overflowing and dripping onto the food inside. Use the special cleaner
provided, which you will find already inserted into the drain hole.
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DEFROSTING THE FREEZER
A certain amount of frost will always form
on the freezer shelves and around the top
compartment.
Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm.
Important! About 12 hours prior to
defrosting, set the Temperature regulator
toward higher settings , in order to build up
sufficient chill reserve for the interruption in
operation.
To remove the frost, follow the instructions
below:
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in
several layers of newspaper and put it
in a cool place.
Caution! Do not touch frozen goods
with wet hands. Hands can freeze to
the goods.
3. Leave the door open and insert the
plastic scraper in the appropriate seating at the bottom centre, placing a basin underneath to collect the defrost
water
In order to speed up the defrosting
process, place a pot of warm water in
the freezer compartment. In addition,
remove pieces of ice that break away
before defrosting is complete.
4. When defrosting is completed, dry the
interior thoroughly and keep the scraper for future use.
5. Switch on the appliance.
6. After two or three hours, reload the
previously removed food into the compartment.
Warning! Never use sharp metal tools
to scrape off frost from the evaporator
as you could damage it.
Do not use a mechanical device or any
artificial means to speed up the thawing process other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
A temperature rise of the frozen food
packs, during defrosting, may shorten
their safe storage life.
PERIODS OF NON-OPERATION
When the appliance is not in use for long
periods, take the following precautions:
disconnect the appliance from elec-
•
tricity supply
• remove all food
• defrost (if foreseen) and clean the appli-
ance and all accessories
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