John Lewis JLFFW1818, JLFFS1820 User Manual

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Fridge Freezer

Contents

Safety information 3

Children and vulnerable people safety 3 General Safety 3

Safety instructions 5

Installation 5 Electrical connection 5 Use 5 Internal light 6 Care and cleaning 6 Disposal 6

Operation 7

Control panel 7 Switching on 7 Switching off 7 FastFreeze function 7 Temperature regulation 7

Daily use 9

Freezing fresh food 9 Storage of frozen food 9 Thawing 9 Movable shelves 9 Removal of freezing baskets from the freezer

Hints and tips 11

Normal operating sounds 11 Hints for energy saving 11 Hints for fresh food refrigeration 11 Hints for refrigeration 11 Hints for freezing 11 Hints for storage of frozen food 12

Care and cleaning 13

Cleaning the interior 13 Periodic cleaning 13 Defrosting of the refrigerator 13 Defrosting the freezer 13 Periods of non-operation 14

Troubleshooting 15

What to do if... 15 Closing the door 17 Replacing the lamp 17

Installation 18

Positioning 18 Electrical Connection 18 Levelling 19 Installation of the appliance and door reversal

Technical data 20 Repairs - after sales service 21

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Safety information

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damages that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.

Children and vulnerable people safety

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above

and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Do not let children play with the appliance.

• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of the

appliance without supervision.

• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it

appropriately.

General Safety

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar

applications such as:

– Farm houses; staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other

working environments

– By clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast and other

residential type environments

• Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-

in structure, clear of obstruction.

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• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the

defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage

compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

• Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance.

• Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral

detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.

• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a

flammable propellant in this appliance.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

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Safety instructions

Installation

Warning! Only a qualified person must install this appliance.

• Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts.

• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.

• Follow the installation instruction supplied with the appliance.

• Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear.

• Make sure the air can circulate around the appliance.

• At first installation or after reversing the door wait at least 4 hours before connecting the appliance to the power supply. This is to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.

• Before carrying out any operations on the appliance (e.g. reversing the door), remove the plug from the power socket.

• Do not install the appliance close to radiators or cookers, ovens or hobs.

• Do not install the appliance where there is direct sunlight.

• Do not install this appliance in areas that are too humid or too cold, such as the construction appendices, garages or wine cellars.

• When you move the appliance, lift it by the front edge to avoid scratching the floor.

Electrical connection

Warning! Risk of fire and electrical shock.

• The appliance must be earthed.

• Make sure that the parameters on the rating plate are compatible with the electrical ratings of the mains power supply.

• Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.

• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.

• Make sure not to cause damage to the electrical components (e.g. mains plug, mains cable, compressor). Contact the Authorised Service Centre or an electrician to change the electrical components.

• The mains cable must stay below the level of the mains plug.

• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation.

• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.

Use

Warning! Risk of injury, burns, electrical shock or fire.

• Do not change the specification of this appliance.

• Do not put electrical appliances (e.g. ice cream makers) in the appliance unless they are stated applicable by the manufacturer.

• Be careful not to cause damage to the refrigerant circuit. It contains isobutane (R600a), a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility. This gas is flammable.

• If damage occurs to the refrigerant circuit, make sure that there are no flames and sources of ignition in the room. Ventilate the room.

• Do not let hot items to touch the plastic parts of the appliance.

• Do not put soft drinks in the freezer compartment. This will create pressure on the drink container.

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• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance.

• Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on the appliance.

• Do not touch the compressor or the condenser. They are hot.

• Do not remove or touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are wet or damp.

• Do not freeze again food that has been thawed.

• Obey the storage instructions on the packaging of frozen food.

Internal light

• The type of lamp used for this appliance is not suitable for household room illumination

Care and cleaning

Warning! Risk of injury or damage to the appliance.

• Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

• This appliance contains hydrocarbons in the cooling unit. Only a qualified person must do the maintenance and the recharging of the unit.

• Regularly examine the drain of the appliance and if necessary, clean it. If the drain is blocked, defrosted water collects in the bottom of the appliance.

Disposal

Warning! Risk of injury or suffocation.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.

• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.

• Remove the door to prevent children and pets to be closed inside of the appliance.

• The refrigerant circuit and the insulation materials of this appliance are ozone-friendly.

• The insulation foam contains flammable gas. Contact your municipal authority for

information on how to discard the appliance correctly.

• Do not cause damage to the part of the cooling unit that is near the heat exchanger.

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Operation

Control panel

1 2

1. Temperature indicators LED

2. FastFreeze indicator LED

3. FastFreeze

4. Temperature regulator

Switching on

Insert the plug into the wall socket.

Switching off

Disconnect the mains plug from the wall socket.

FastFreeze function

You can activate FastFreeze function by pressing the FastFreeze button.

The LED corresponding to the symbol FastFreeze indicator lights up.

You can deactivate FastFreeze function by pressing the FastFreeze button again.

The FastFreeze indicator will light off.

This function stops automatically after 52 hours.

Temperature regulation

To operate the appliance, touch the temperature regulator until the LED corresponding to the required temperature lights up. Selection is progressive, varying from 2°C to 8°C.

Coldest setting: +2°C. Warmest setting: +8°C. A medium setting is generally the most suitable.

Choose the setting keeping in mind that the temperature inside the appliance depends on:

• room temperature

• frequency of opening the door

• quantity of food stored

• appliance location.

1. Touch temperature regulator.

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Current temperature indicator blinks. Any time you touch the temperature regulator, the setting moves by one position. The corresponding LED blinks for a while.

2. Touch the temperature regulator until the required temperature is selected.

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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 FastFreeze 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 bottom compartment.

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.

When the freezing process is completed, return to the required temperature (see "FastFreeze Function").

In this condition, the refrigerator compartment temperature might drop below 0°C. If this occurs reset the temperature regulator to a warmer setting.

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 with the FastFreeze function turned on.

If large quantities of food are to be stored, remove all drawers from appliance and place food on glass shelf to obtain the best performance.

In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has been off for longer that the value shown in the technical data chart under "Rising time", the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then refrozen (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.

Movable shelves

The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of shelves support so that the shelves can be positioned as desired.

Some shelves must be lifted up by the rear edge to enable them to be removed.

Do not move the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer to ensure correct air circulation.

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Removal of freezing baskets from the freezer

The freezing baskets have a limit stop to prevent their accidental removal or falling out. At the time of its removal from the freezer, pull the basket towards yourself and, upon reaching the end point, remove the basket by tilting its front upwards.

At the time of putting it back, slightly lift the front of the basket to insert it into the freezer. Once you are over the end points, push the baskets back in their position.

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Hints and tips

Normal operating sounds

The following sounds are normal during operation:

• A faint gurgling and bubbling sound from coils

sound when refrigerant is pumped.

• A whirring and pulsating sound from the

compressor when refrigerant is pumped.

• A sudden cracking noise from inside appliance

caused by thermic dilatation (a natural and not dangerous physical phenomenon).

• A faint click noise from the temperature

regulator when the compressor switches on or off.

Hints for energy saving

• Do not open the door frequently or leave it

open longer than absolutely necessary.

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 a suitable packaging

and place it on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer. Store meat for at most 1-2 days.

• Cooked foods, cold dishes: cover and place on

any shelf.

• Fruit and vegetables: clean thoroughly and place in a special drawer. Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic must not be kept in the refrigerator if not packed.

• Butter and cheese: place in a special airtight container or wrap in an aluminium foil or a polythene bag to exclude as much air as possible.

• Bottles: close with a cap and place on the door bottle shelf, or (if available) on the bottle rack.

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 hours is shown on the rating plate;

• the freezing process takes 24 hours no further food to be frozen should be added during this period;

• freeze only 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 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.

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Hints for storage of frozen food

To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should:

• 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.

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Care and cleaning

Warning! Refer to Safety chapters.

Cleaning the interior

Before using the appliance for the first time, the interior and all internal accessories should be washed with lukewarm water and some neutral soap to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dried thoroughly.

Caution! Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, chlorine or oil-based cleaners as they will damage the finish.

Periodic cleaning

Caution! Do not pull, move or damage any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet.

Caution! Take care of not to damage the cooling system.

Caution! When moving the cabinet, lift it by the front edge to avoid scratching the floor.

The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:

1. Clean the inside and accessories with

lukewarm water and some neutral soap.

2. Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean

to ensure they are clean and free from debris.

3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

4. If accessible, clean the condenser 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.

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.

Defrosting the freezer

The freezer compartment is frost free. This means that there is no build up of frost when it is in operation, neither on the internal walls nor on the foods.

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Periods of non-operation

When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions:

1. Disconnect the appliance from electricity

supply.

2. Remove all food.

3. Leave the door/doors open to prevent

unpleasant smells.

Warning! If you want to keep the appliance switched on, ask somebody to check it once in a while to prevent the food inside from spoiling in case of a power failure.

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Troubleshooting

Warning! Refer to Safety chapters.

What to do if...

Problem Possible cause Solution

The appliance does not operate. The appliance is switched off. Switch on the appliance.

The appliance does not operate. The mains plug is not connected

to the mains socket correctly.

Connect the mains plug to the mains socket correctly.

The appliance does not operate. There is no voltage in the mains

socket.

Connect a different electrical appliance to the mains socket. Contact a qualified electrician.

The appliance is noisy. The appliance is not supported

properly.

Check if the appliance stands stable.

The lamp does not work. The lamp is in stand-by mode. Close and open the door.

The lamp does not work. The lamp is defective. Contact the nearest Authorised Serv-

ice Centre.

The compressor operates continually.

Temperature is set incorrectly. Refer to "Operation" chapter.

The compressor operates continually.

Many food products were inserted at the same time.

Wait a few hours and then check the temperature again.

The compressor operates continually.

The room temperature is too high.

Refer to climate class chart on the rating plate.

The compressor operates continually.

Food products placed in the appliance were too warm.

Allow food products to cool to room temperature before storing.

The compressor operates continually.

The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".

The compressor operates continually.

The FastFreeze function is switched on.

Refer to "FastFreeze function".

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Problem Possible cause Solution

The compressor does not start immediately after pressing FastFreeze, or after the change of the temperature.

This is normal, no error has occurred.

The compressor starts after some time.

Water flows inside the refrigerator. The water outlet is clogged. Clean the water outlet.

Water flows inside the refrigerator. Food products prevent water

from flowing into the water collector.

Make sure that food products do not touch the rear plate.

Water flows on the floor. The melting water outlet is not

connected to the evaporative tray above the compressor.

Attach the melting water outlet to the evaporative tray.

Temperature cannot be set. The FastFreeze function is

switched on.

Switch off FastFreeze function manually, or wait until the function resets automatically to set the temperature. Refer to "FastFreeze function".