John Lewis JLFFS1833 User manual

JLFFS1833
JLFFW1834
User Manual
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 lighting 6
Care and cleaning 6
Service 6
Disposal 6
Control panel 7
Switching on 7
Switching off 7
Temperature regulation 7
Sleep mode of the display 7
Fast freeze function 8
Setting temperature to 0°C in Zero degrees
compartment 8
Door open indicator 9
Daily use 10
Freezing fresh food 10
Storage of frozen food 10
Storage of the food in a fridge compartment 10
Zero degrees compartment 10
Multiflow 11
Air filter 11
Hints and tips 12
Normal operating sounds 12
Hints for energy saving 12
Hints for fresh food refrigeration 12
Hints for refrigeration 12
Hints for freezing 12
Hints for storage of frozen food 13
Care and cleaning 14
Cleaning the interior 14
Periodic cleaning 14
Defrosting of the refrigerator 14
Defrosting of the freezer 14
Periods of non-operation 14
Troubleshooting 16
What to do if... 16
Replacing the lamp 18
Installation 19
Positioning 19
Location 19
Levelling 19
Electrical Connection 20
Door reversibility 20
Technical data 21
Repairs - after sales service 22
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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.
•This appliance may be used by children between 3 and 8 years of
age and persons with very extensive and complex disabilities, if they
have been properly instructed.
•Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept away unless
continuously supervised.
•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
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–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.
•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 instructions 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.
• When you move the appliance, lift it by the
front edge to avoid scratching the floor.
Electrical connection
Warning! Risk of fire and
electric 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,
electric 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.
• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the
appliance.
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• 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 lighting
Warning! Risk of electric
shock.
• The type of lamp used for this appliance is for
household appliances only. Do not use it for
house lighting.
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.
Service
• To repair the appliance contact an Authorised
Service Centre.
• Use original spare parts only.
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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Control panel
1
2
3
4
1. Temperature scale
2. Zero degrees compartment icon
3. Fast freeze icon
4. Temperature key
Switching on
1. Plug the appliance into electrical mains socket.
2. To turn on the appliance, touch the
temperature key until all LED indicators light
up.
Switching off
1. To switch off the appliance press the
temperature key for 3 seconds.
All LED indicators turn off.
2. To disconnect the appliance from the electrical
supply, remove the mains plug from the power
socket.
Temperature regulation
To regulate the temperature, press the
temperature key. Every time the key is pressed, the
set temperature moves by 1 position and
corresponding LED indicator lights up. Press the
temperature key repeatedly until the required
temperature is selected. The setting will be fixed.
Selection is progressive, varying
from +2°C to +8°C.
Coldest setting: +2°C.
Warmest setting: +8°C
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.
Sleep mode of the display
After 30 seconds of no interaction with the
appliance, the display goes into the sleep mode.
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Only LED indicator corresponding to currently
set temperature illuminates in low light. All
other LED indicators are off. To deactivate this
mode press the temperature key.
Fast freeze function
If you need to insert a large amount of warm
food into fridge compartment (for example after
doing the grocery shopping) or rapidly decrease
the temperature in the freezer compartment to
freeze fresh food quickly, we suggest activating
Fast freeze function for proper food storage.
To activate this function press the temperature
key repeatedly until the LED indicator next to
Fast freeze icon lights up. Also LED indicator
corresponding to +2° C illuminates.
This function stops automatically
after 52 hours. When the function
deactivates, the previous
temperature setting is restored.
You can deactivate this function at
any time by pressing the
temperature key and choosing a
new temperature setting.
This function corresponds both to
fridge and freezer compartment.
Setting temperature to 0°C in
Zero degrees compartment
In order to set the temperature close to 0° C in
Zero degrees compartment press the
temperature key repeatedly until LED indicator
lights up in one of the following configurations:
1. to activate also Fast freeze function
1
2
3
4
2. most suitable for fish and meat
1
2
3
4
3. most suitable for fresh food other than fish and
meat
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1
2
3
4
If you set a temperature to 5° C or higher, the
temperature inside Zero degrees compartment
will be higher than 3° C.
Door open indicator
If the door has been left open for approximately
5 minutes, the door open indicator activates.
The temperature key and LED indicator of the
currently set temperature flash.
You can deactivate this indicator by
closing the door or by pressing the
temperature key.
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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 Fast freeze
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 "Fast freeze
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 Fast freeze 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 re-
frozen (after cooling).
Storage of the food in a fridge
compartment
Cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a
strong flavour.
Position the food so that air can circulate freely
around it.
Keep the food on all shelves no closer than 20
mm from the rear wall and 15 mm from the
door.
Zero degrees compartment
This compartment is suitable for storing fresh
food like fish, meat, seafood, because it provides
the best storage temperature. The temperature
is lower here than in the rest of the fridge.
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To lower the temperature in the compartment
to 0° refer to a respective section in 'Control
Panel' chapter.
Multiflow
The refrigerator compartment is equipped with
a device that allows rapid cooling of food and
keeps a more uniform temperature in the
compartment.
This device activates automatically when
needed, for example when the temperature
inside the appliance is high.
Air filter
On delivery the filter is in a plastic bag. This
active carbon filter absorbs bad odours and
maintains the best flavour and aroma for all the
food stored in the refrigerator compartment.
To install the filter in the appliance:
1. Take off the filter cover.
2. Take out the filter from the plastic bag.
3. Insert the filter in the slot in the rear wall of the
appliance.
4. Put on the filter cover.
Caution! Make sure that the
filter cover is always closed so
that the filter functions
correctly.
To get the best performance the filter should be
changed once every 6 months. New active filter
can be purchased from your local dealer or
through the website. The part number is printed
on the plastic bag.
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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 of 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.
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.
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2. Remove all food.
3. Clean the appliance and all accessories.
4. Leave the door/doors open to prevent
unpleasant smells.
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Troubleshooting
Warning! Refer to Safety
chapters.
What to do if...
Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance is noisy. The appliance is not supported
properly.
Check if the appliance stands stable.
Audible or visual alarm is on. The cabinet has been recently
switched on or the temperature is
still too high.
Refer to "Door Open Alarm/Indica-
tor" or "High Temperature Alarm/
Indicator".
The temperature in the appliance
is too high.
Refer to "Door Open Alarm/Indica-
tor" or "High Temperature Alarm/
Indicator".
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 continu-
ally.
Temperature is set incorrectly. Refer to "Operation"/"Control Panel"
chapter.
Many food products were put in
at the same time.
Wait a few hours and then check the
temperature again.
The room temperature is too
high.
Refer to climate class chart on the rat-
ing plate.
Food products placed in the appli-
ance were too warm.
Allow food products to cool to room
temperature before storing.
The Fast freeze function is switch-
ed on.
Refer to "Fast freeze function".
The compressor does not start
immediately after pressing the Fast
freeze or after changing the tem-
perature.
This is normal, no error has oc-
curred.
The compressor starts after some
time.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
Water flows inside the refrigera-
tor.
The water outlet is clogged. Clean the water outlet.
Food products prevent water
from flowing into the water collec-
tor.
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 Fast freeze or Shopping mode
function is switched on.
Switch off Fast freeze or Shopping
mode manually, or wait until the func-
tion resets automatically to set the
temperature. Refer to "Fast freeze or
Shopping mode function".
The temperature in the appliance
is too low/too high.
The temperature regulator is not
set correctly.
Set a higher/lower temperature.
The food products temperature is
too high.
Let the food products temperature
decrease to room temperature be-
fore storage.
Many food products were stored
at the same time.
Store less food products at the same
time.
The Fast freeze function is switch-
ed on.
Refer to "Fast freeze function".
Side panels of the appliance are
warm.
This is a normal state caused by
operation of the heat exchanger.
Make sure that there is at least 30 mm
of space between each side of the ap-
pliance and the surrounding furniture
when the ambient temperature ex-
ceeds 38°C.
There is too much condensed wa-
ter on the rear wall of the refriger-
ator.
Door was opened too frequently. Open the door only when necessary.
Door was not closed completely. Make sure the door is closed com-
pletely.
Stored food was not wrapped. Wrap food in suitable packaging be-
fore storing it in the appliance.
Door does not open easily. You attempted to re-open the
door immediately after closing.
Wait a few seconds between closing
and re-opening of the door.
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If the advice does not lead to the
desired result, contact the nearest
Authorised Service Centre.
Replacing the lamp
The appliance is equipped with a longlife LED
interior light.
Only service is allowed to replace the lighting
device. Contact your Authorised Service
Centre.
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Installation
Warning! Refer to Safety
chapters.
Positioning
This appliance can be installed in a dry, well
ventilated indoor where the ambient
temperature corresponds to the climate class
indicated on the rating plate of the appliance:
Climate
class
Ambient temperature
SN +10°C to + 32°C
N +16°C to + 32°C
ST +16°C to + 38°C
T +16°C to + 43°C
Location
It must be possible to disconnect
the appliance from the mains
power supply. The plug must
therefore be easily accessible after
installation.
The appliance should be installed well away
from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers,
direct sunlight etc. Ensure that air can circulate
freely around the back of the cabinet. To ensure
best performance, if the appliance is positioned
below an overhanging wall unit, the minimum
distance between the top of the cabinet and the
wall unit must be at least 100mm. Ideally,
however, the appliance should not be
positioned below overhanging wall units. One or
more adjustable feet at the base of the cabinet
ensure that the appliance stands level.
AB
100 mm min
20 mm
Caution! In order to
guarantee proper functioning
in ambient temperature
above 38°C, it is advised to
have a 30mm separation
between the sides of the
appliance and surrounding
furniture.
Levelling
When placing the appliance ensure that it stands
level. This can be achieved by two adjustable
feet at the bottom in front.
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Electrical Connection
Caution! Any electrical work
required to install this
appliance should be carried
out by a qualified electrician
or competent person.
Warning! This appliance must
be earthed.
The manufacturer declines
any liability should these
safety measures not be
observed.
The wires in the mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the
following code:
A B
C
D
E
A Green and Yellow: Earth
C Brown: Live
E Blue: Neutral
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of
this appliance may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows:
1. Connect the wire coloured green and yellow
to the terminal marked either with the letter
“E“ or by the earth symbol or coloured
green and yellow.
2. Connect the wire coloured blue to the
terminal either marked with the letter “N“ or
coloured black.
3. Connect the wire coloured brown to the
terminal either marked with the “L“ or
coloured red.
4. Check that no cut, or stray strands of wire is
present and the cord clamp (D) is secure over
the outer sheath.
5. Make sure the electricity supply voltage is the
same as that indicated on the appliance rating
plate.
6. Switch on the appliance.
The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp fuse (B).
In the event of having to change the fuse in the
plug supplied, a 13 amp ASTA approved (BS
1362) fuse must be used.
Warning! A cut off plug
inserted into a 13 amp socket
is a serious safety (shock)
hazard. Ensure that it is
disposed of safely.
Door reversibility
If you want to change the opening direction of
the door, contact the nearest Authorised
Service Centre. The Authorised Service
specialist will reverse the door swing at your
cost.
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