John Lewis JLLFW1602 User Manual

JLLFW1602

Fridge

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 in order to
prevent playing children from suffering an
electric shock or from closing themselves
inside.

• 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.

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• 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 Service Force agent.

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.

• Bulb lamps 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 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.

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1) If the appliance is Frost Free

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• 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.

• 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

Control Panel

Display 6
Switching on 6
Switching off 6
Temperature regulation 6
Functions Menu 7
Eco Mode Function 7
Shopping Function 7
Child Lock Function 7
Holiday Function "H" 7

First use

Cleaning the interior 8

Daily use

Use of the fridge compartment 8
Movable shelves 8
Vegetable Drawer 9
Bottle rack 9
Positioning the door shelves 9

Helpful hints and tips

Hints for energy saving 10
Hints for fresh food refrigeration 10
Hints for refrigeration 10

For the installer

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Technical Information

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Installation

Location 15
Levelling 16
Positioning 16
Electrical Connection 16
Rear spacers 17
Door reversibility 17

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Guide to use the
instruction
manual

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

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Care and Cleaning

Periodic cleaning 10
Defrosting of the refrigerator 11
Periods of non-operation 11

What to do if…

Replacing the lamp 14

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Safety instructions

Hints and tips

Environmental
information

Control Panel

AC

BDE

A - Appliance button ON/OFF D - Function button

B - Temperature regulation button E - Confirmation button

C - Temperature and function indicator

Display

If on the Eco Mode function is on If on the Shopping function is on

Positive Temperature indicator If on the Child Lock function is on

Temperature indicator

Switching on

Insert the plug into the power outlet. If the
display is not illuminated, press button (A),
to start the appliance.
For optimal food storage select the Eco
Mode and the temperature is set to +5°C in
the fridge.
To select a different temperature refer to
"Temperature regulation".

Important! If the door remains open for
some minutes, the light will turn off
automatically. The light is reset by closing
and opening the door itself.

Switching off

The appliance is shut off by pressing key (A)
for more than 1 second.
During this, a countdown of the
temperature from -3 -2 -1 will be shown.

Temperature regulation

The temperature may be changed by
pressing the button (B).
The current temperature setting flashes and
by pressing button (B) again the set
temperature is possible to change in steps of
one degree.
After some seconds is shown the set default
temperature.

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