John Lewis jlffw2018 User Manual

Fridge-Freezer

JLFFW2018
JLSS1819
JLFFW1817
JLSS2019

User manual

Contents

Safety instructions 3

Children and vulnerable people safety 3
General safety 3
Daily Use 4
Care and cleaning 4
Installation 4
Service 5

Product description 6

Control panel 7

Switching on 7
Switching off 7
Temperature regulation 7
Fast Freeze function 7
Door sensor 7

Daily use 8

Storage of frozen food 8
Freezing fresh food 8
Thawing 8
Movable shelves 8
Bottle rack 8
Positioning the door shelves 9
Removal of freezing baskets from the freezer 9
Sensor label 9

Helpful hints and tips 10

Normal Operating Sounds 10
Hints for energy saving 10
Hints for fresh food refrigeration 10
Hints for refrigeration 10
Hints for freezing 10
Hints for storage of frozen food 11

Care and cleaning 12

Cleaning the interior 12
Periodic cleaning 12
Defrosting of the refrigerator 12
Defrosting of the freezer 13

Troubleshooting 14

Replacing the control unit 15
Closing the door 15

Technical data 16

Installation 17

Positioning 17
Location 17
Electrical Connection 17
Permanent connection 18
Rear spacers 18
Levelling 19
Removing the shelf holders 19
Door reversibility 19

Repairs - after sales service 22

Environmental concerns 23

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Safety instructions

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.

• 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 and similar applications such as:

– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and

other working environments;

– farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels

and other residential type environments;
– bed and breakfast type environments;
– catering and similar non-retail applications.

• 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 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 short-circuit, 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.

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• 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.

• 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,
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
are recyclable.

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Product description

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1. Maxibox drawer

2. Glass shelves

3. Bottle rack

4. Control unit

5. Butter shelf

6. Door shelf

7. Bottle shelf

8. Freezer baskets

9. Rating plate

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Control panel

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1

Temperature indicator LED

2

Fast Freeze indicator

3

Door sensor

4

Fast Freeze button

5

Temperature regulator
ON/OFF button

Switching on

Insert the plug into the wall socket.
Touch the temperature regulator button if all
LED are off.

Switching off

Keep touching the temperature regulator button
for 5 Sec.
All indicators light off.

Temperature regulation

To operate the appliance, proceed as follows:

• touch the temperature regulator button until
the LED corresponding to the required
temperature lights up. Selection is
progressive, varying from 2 to 8°C.
At first button touch actual setting LED keeps
blinking.

Any time the button is touch the set
temperature is moved to 1 position right.
Corresponding LED will blink for a while.
Touch the setting button until the required
temperature is selected. The set will be fixed

coldest setting: +2°C
warmest setting: +8°C
A medium setting is generally the most
suitable.

However, the exact setting should be chosen
keeping in mind that the temperature inside the
appliance depends on:

• room temperature

• how often the door is opened

• quantity of food stored

• appliance location.

Fast Freeze function

You can activate the Fast Freeze function by
pressing the Fast Freeze button.
The LED corresponding to the symbol Fast
Freeze indicator lights up.
You can deactivate the Fast Freeze function by
pressing the Fast Freeze button again.
The Fast Freeze indicator will light off.

Important!

This function stops automatically after 52 hours.

Door sensor

The appliance is equipped with an infrared
sensor to detect door open.
Do not scratch or brush corresponding window,
to maintain proper functioning.

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Daily use

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.
The freezer drawers ensure that it is quick and
easy to find the food package you want. If large
quantities of food are to be stored, remove all
drawers except for the bottom drawer which
needs to be in place to provide good air
circulation. On all shelves it is possible to place
food that protrude until 15 mm from the door.

Important! 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 characteristics chart under
"rising time", the defrosted food must be
consumed quickly or cooked
immediately and then re-frozen (after
cooling).

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 Fast Freezing
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 fridge.
The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this
period do not add other food to be frozen.
After 24 hours, when the freezing process is
completed, deactivate the Fast Freezing function
(see "Fast Freezing function").

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 runners so that the shelves can be
positioned as desired.

Bottle rack

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Place the bottles (with the opening facing front)
in the pre-positioned shelf.

Important! If the shelf is positioned
horizontally, place only closed bottles.

This bottle holder shelf can be tilted in order to
store previously opened bottles. To obtain this
result, pull the shelf up so it can rotate upwards
and be placed on the next higher level.

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 follows:
gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the
arrows until it comes free, then reposition as
required.

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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Sensor label

The appliance is equipped with an optical sensor
to detect door open.

Important! Please do not remove the
butter self or the above label from the
present position.

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