John Lewis JLFFW1811, JLSS2015, JLFFW2013, JLFFW2012, JLSS1814 User Manual

JLFFW1811 JLSS1814 JLFFW2012 JLSS2015 JLFFW2013

Fridge-Freezer

Instruction manual

Safety information

It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings. These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. If you are unsure of the meanings of these warnings contact the John Lewis branch from which you purchased the appliance.

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 your own personnel safety and the safety of your property please follow the instructions and warnings provided in this user guide. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damages caused by not following these instructions.

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 inside it.

• If this appliance which has a magnetic door seal is replacing an older appliance which has a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, please make sure that the lock is made unusable before it is discarded. This will prevent the danger of a child becoming trapped inside.

General safety

Caution! Keep ventilation openings

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:

– avoid open flames and sources of ignition – 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.

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 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.

Daily Use

• Do not place hot items such as pans and baking trays near the plastic components of 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.

• 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.

1) If the appliance is Frost Free

• 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.

• In order to prevent over heating there must be adequate circulation around the appliance.

• Please refer to the correct positioning and location instructions that can be found in the Installation section of this user guide.

• 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.

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 authorised Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts must be used.

Environment Protection

This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, 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 recyclable.

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Contents

For the user

Safety information

Product description

Control panel

Display 7 First switch on 8 Switching off 8 Functions Menu 8 Temperature regulation 8 Holiday Function "H" 8 Ambient Temperature Function 9 Child Lock Function 9 Shopping Function 9 Eco Mode Function 9 Action Freeze Function 9 Drinks Chill Function 10 Excessive temperature alarm 10

First use

Cleaning the interior 11

Daily use

Storage of frozen food 11 Thawing 11 Carbon Air Filter 11 Movable shelves 11 Bottle rack 12 Vegetable Drawer 12 Positioning the door shelves 12 Chiller Zone 13 Removal of freezing baskets from the freezer 14

Helpful hints and tips

Care and cleaning

Periodic cleaning 16 Replacing the carbon air filter 16 Defrosting 17

What to do if…

For the installer

Technical data

Installation

Positioning 20 Location 20 Electrical Connection 21 Permanent connection 22 Rear spacers 22 Levelling 22 Removing the shelf holders 22 Installation of the carbon air filter 23 Door reversibility 23

Repairs - after sales service

Environmental concerns

Guide to use the instruction manual

The following symbols will be found in the text to guide you throughout the instructions:

Safety instructions

Hints and tips

Environmental information

Product description

3 4

A - Refrigerator B - Freezer

1 Control panel 2 Air distribution and light box 3 Glass shelves 4 Bottle rack 5 Glass shelf 6 Chiller Zone compartment 7 Salad/vegetable drawer 8 Rating plate

9 Air grid 10 Storing compartment(s) 11 Quick freeze drawer 12 Bottom plinth

13 Adjustable feet 14 Dairy compartment 15 Egg tray 16 Door shelf 17 Door gasket 18 Bottle shelf 19 Handles 20 Condenser 21 Defrost water outlet tube 22 Spacers 23 Evaporator tray 24 Compressor 25 Rollers

Control panel

B DE

A - Appliance button ON/OFF D - Function button

B - Temperature regulation button E - Confirmation button

C - Temperature and function indicator

Display

Indicates the compartment is on. Child Lock function indicator.

Indicates the temperature of the relevant compartment.

If it flashes the operations corresponds

to the relative compartment.

Excessive temperature alarm. Drinks Chill function indicator.

If on the indicated temperature is the ambient temperature.

Positive or negative temperature indicator.

Temperature indicator.

Timer function indicator.

Shopping function indicator.

Action Freeze function indicator.

Eco mode function indicator.

First switch on

After plugging the plug into the power outlet, if the display is not illuminated, press key (A), appliance on. As soon as the appliance is turned on, it is in alarm condition, the temperature flashes and you will hear a buzzer. Press key (E) and the buzzer will go off (also see the section on "excessive temperature alarm" ) the icon indicator temperature reached. For a correct storage of the food select the Eco mode function that guarantee the following temperatures are set: +5°C in the fridge

-18°C in the freezer

• Wait until the inside compartment temperature reach -18°C, before introducing the goods in the freezer compartment.

• To select a different temperature see "Temperature regulation".

Important! If the door remains ajar for some minutes, the internal lighting will turn off electronically; after this, the lighting function will be reset by closing and opening the door itself.

still flashes and on the

will appear the warmest

The following functions are indicated:

Select/Switch off/Switch on fridge

compartment

Select/Switch off/Switch on freezer

compartment

Ambient Temperature Child Lock function Shopping function Eco Mode function

Action Freeze function

Drinks Chill function

Temperature regulation

The temperature may be regulated by pressing the key (D) to select the compartment and than the key (B) to set the desired temperature. By pressing the key (B) the current temperature setting flashes on the indicator. To confirm the choice of the temperature press the key (E). You will hear the buzzer for few seconds and the indicator displays the newly selected temperature for a few seconds, then shows again the inside compartment temperature. The newly selected-temperature must be reached after 24 hours. After a long period out of use it is not necessary to set again the temperature because it remains stored.

Switching off

The appliance is shut off by pressing button (A) until a countdown from -3 -2 -1 is completed.

Functions Menu

By activating the key (D) the functions menu is operating. Each function could be confirmed by pressing button (E). If there is no confirmation after some seconds the display will go out from the menu and return in normal condition.

Important! 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 different than the setting temperature.

Holiday Function "H"

The holiday function sets the temperature at + 15°C.

This function allows you to keep the refrigerator shut and empty during a long holiday period ( e. g. the summer holidays) without the formation of a bad smell. To turn on the holiday function operate as per modift the selected temperature. The temperature indicator can modify the displayed temperature up to + 8 °C, 1 °at a tim. + 2 °C will be followed by the letter "H ". Press key E to confirm. Now the refrigerator is in the "holiday "function in the energy- saving mode.

Important! The fridge compartment must be empty with holiday function on.

Ambient Temperature Function

The ambient temperature function is activated by pressing key (D) (several times if necessary) until the corresponding icon appears temperature is the ambient temperature. You must confirm the choice by pressing key (E) within few seconds. You will hear the buzzer and the icon remains lighted. It is possible to de-activate the function at any time by pressing key (D) until the corresponding icon will flash and then key (E)

. In this condition the displayed

Child Lock Function

The Child Lock function is activated by pressing key (D) (several times if necessary) until the corresponding icon appears You must confirm the choice by pressing key (E) within few seconds. You will hear the buzzer and the icon remains lighted. In this condition any possible operation through the keys does not cause any change as long as this function is activated.

It is possible to de-activate the function at any time by pressing key (D) until the corresponding icon will flash and then key (E).

Shopping Function

If you need to insert a large amount of warm food, for example after doing the grocery shopping, we suggest activating the Shopping function to chill the products more rapidly and to avoid warming the other food which is already in the refrigerator. The Shopping function is activated by pressing key (D) (several times if necessary) until the corresponding icon appears confirm the choice by pressing key (E) within few seconds. You will hear the buzzer and the icon remains lighted. The Shopping function shuts off automatically after approximately 6 hours. It is possible to de-activate the function at any time by pressing key (D) until the corresponding icon will flash and then key (E).

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Eco Mode Function

The Eco Mode function is activated by pressing key (D) (several times if necessary) until the corresponding icon appears You must confirm the choice by pressing key (E) within few seconds. You will hear the buzzer and the icon remains lighted. In this condition the chosen temperatures are automatically set (+ 5°C and - 18°C), in the best conditions for storing food. It is possible to de-activate the function at any time by changing the selected temperature in one of the compartment.

Action Freeze Function

The freezer compartment is suitable for long term storage of commercially frozen and deep-frozen food, and for freezing fresh food.

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