John Lewis JLUCFR6012 User manual

JLUCFR6012
User Manual
Refrigerator

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
Operation 7
Switching on 7
Switching off 7
Temperature regulation 7
Daily use 8
Movable shelves 8
Positioning the door shelves 8
Freezing fresh food 8
Storage of frozen food 8
Thawing 9
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
General warnings 12
Cleaning the interior 12
Periodic cleaning 12
Defrosting of the refrigerator 12
Defrosting the freezer 13
Periods of non-operation 13
Troubleshooting 14
What to do if... 14
Closing the door 15
Replacing the lamp 16
Installation 17
Positioning 17
Location 17
Levelling 17
Door reversibility 18
Reversing of the freezer door 19
Electrical Connection 20
Technical data 22
Technical data 22
Repairs - after sales service 23
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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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Operation
Switching on
1. Insert the plug into the wall socket.
2. Turn the Temperature regulator clockwise to a
medium setting.
Switching off
To turn off the appliance, turn the temperature
regulator to the "O" position.
Temperature regulation
The temperature is regulated automatically.
1. Turn the Temperature regulator toward lower
settings to obtain the minimum coldness.
2. Turn the Temperature regulator toward higher
settings to obtain the maximum coldness.
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,
• the quantity of food stored,
• the location of the appliance.
Caution! If the ambient
temperature is high or the
appliance is fully loaded, and
the appliance is set to the
lowest temperatures, it may
run continuously causing frost
to form on the rear wall. In
this case the dial must be set
to a higher temperature to
allow automatic defrosting
and therefore reduced energy
consumption.
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Daily use
Warning! Refer to Safety
chapters.
Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a
series of runners so that the shelves can be
positioned as desired.
Do not move the glass shelf above
the vegetable drawer to ensure
correct air circulation.
Positioning the door shelves
To permit storage of food packages of various
sizes, the door shelves can be placed at different
heights.
1. Gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the
arrows until it comes free.
2. Reposition as required.
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 foods it is not necessary to
change the medium setting.
However, for a faster freezing operation, turn
the temperature regulator toward higher
settings to obtain the maximum coldness.
Caution! 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 on the higher settings.
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In the event of accidental
defrosting, for example due to a
power failure, if the power has
been off for longer than 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).
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.
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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.
• If the ambient temperature is high and the
Temperature Regulator is set to low
temperature and the appliance is fully loaded,
the compressor may run continuously, causing
frost or ice on the evaporator. If this happens,
set the Temperature Regulator toward warmer
settings to allow automatic defrosting and so a
saving in electricity consumption.
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;
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• 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.
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.
General warnings
Caution! Unplug the appliance
before carrying out any
maintenance operation.
This appliance contains
hydrocarbons in its cooling unit;
maintenance and recharging must
therefore only be carried out by
authorized technicians.
The accessories and parts of the
appliance are not suitable for
washing in a dishwasher.
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.
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Defrosting the freezer
Warning! Never use sharp
metal tools to scrape off frost
from the evaporator as you
could damage it. Do not use a
mechanical device or any
artificial means to speed up
the thawing process other
than those recommended by
the manufacturer. A
temperature rise of the
frozen food packs, during
defrosting, may shorten their
safe storage life.
A certain amount of frost will
always form on the freezer shelves
and around the top compartment.
Defrost the freezer when the frost
layer reaches a thickness of about
3-5 mm.
To remove the frost, do these steps:
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several
layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place.
3. Leave the door open. In order to speed up the
defrosting process, place a pot of worm water
in the freezer compartment. In addition,
remove pieces of the ice that break away
before defrosting is complete.
4. Clean and fully dry the freezer.
5. Switch on the appliance.
6. Set the temperature knob to highest coldness
and run the appliance for two or three hours
using this setting.
7. Reload the previously removed food into the
compartment.
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. Defrost (if necessary) and clean the appliance
and all accessories.
4. 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 mains plug is not connected to
the mains socket correctly.
Connect the mains plug to the
mains socket correctly.
There is no voltage in the mains
socket.
Connect a different electrical appli-
ance 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. Close and open the door.
The lamp is defective. Refer to "Replacing the lamp".
The compressor operates continu-
ally.
Temperature is set incorrectly. Refer to "Operation" chapter.
Many food products to be frozen
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
rating plate.
Food products placed in the appli-
ance were too warm.
Allow food products to cool to
room temperature before storing.
There is too much frost and ice. The door is not closed correctly or
the gasket is deformed/dirty.
Refer to "Closing the door".
The water drainage plug is not cor-
rectly positioned.
Position the water drainage plug in
the correct way.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
Food products are not wrapped
properly.
Wrap the food products better.
Temperature is set incorrectly. Refer to "Operation" chapter.
Water flows into the refrigerator. The water outlet is clogged. Clean the water outlet.
Food products prevent that water
flows into the water collector.
Make sure that food products do
not touch the rear plate.
Door is misaligned or interferes
with ventilation grill.
The appliance is not levelled. Refer to "Levelling".
The temperature in the appliance is
too low/too high.
The temperature regulator is not
set correctly.
Set a higher/lower temperature.
The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".
The food products' temperature is
too high.
Let the food products temperature
decrease to room temperature be-
fore storage.
Many food products are stored at
the same time.
Store less food products at the
same time.
The thickness of the frost is greater
than 4-5 mm.
Defrost the appliance.
The door has been opened often. Open the door only if necessary.
There is too much condensed wa-
ter on the rear wall of the refrigera-
tor.
Door was opened too frequently. Open the door only when necessa-
ry.
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 clos-
ing and re-opening of the door.
If the advice does not lead to the
desired result, call the nearest
Authorized Service Centre.
Closing the door
1. Clean the door gaskets.
2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to
"Installation".
3. If necessary, replace the defective door
gaskets. Contact the Authorised Service
Centre.
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Replacing the lamp
The appliance is equipped with a
longlife LED interior light.
Caution! Disconnect the plug
from the mains socket.
1. Remove the screw from the lamp cover.
2. Remove the lamp cover (refer to the
illustration).
3. Replace the lamp with one of the same power
and shape, specifically designed for household
appliances. The maximum power is shown on
the light bulb cover.
No incandescent bulbs are
allowed.
4. Install the lamp cover.
5. Tighten the screw to the lamp cover.
6. Connect the plug to the mains socket.
7. Open the door.
Make sure that the light comes on.
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Installation
Warning! Refer to Safety
chapters.
Positioning
Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated
indoors 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
Some functional problems might
occur for some types of models
when operating outside of that
range. The correct operation can
only be guaranteed within the
specified temperature range. If you
have any doubts regarding where
to install the appliance, please turn
to the vendor, to our customer
service or to the nearest
Authorised Service Centre.
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 100 mm . Ideally,
however, the appliance should not be
positioned below overhanging wall units.
Accurate levelling is ensured by one or more
adjustable feet at the base of the cabinet.
100 mm
15 mm 15 mm
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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Door reversibility
Warning! Before carrying out
any operations, remove the
plug from the power socket.
Caution! To carry out the
following operations, we
suggest that this be made
with another person that will
keep a firm hold on the doors
of the appliance during the
operations.
1. Remove the plug from the power socket.
2. Tilt back the appliance carefully so that the
compressor cannot touch the floor.
3. Unscrew the left foot.
4. Unscrew the screws of the door bottom hinge.
5. Take off the appliance door by pulling it slightly
downwards.
6. Unscrew the top door hinge pin of the
appliance then screw it back on the other side.
7. Fit the appliance door on the upper door hinge
pin.
8. Remove the lower hinge. Put over the pin in
the direction of the arrow.
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1
9. Unscrew and install the screw on the opposite
side.
10. Install the lower hinge on the opposite side
leaving the position of the door unchanged.
11. Screw in the one screw in the place set free on
the other side as well as the right adjustable
foot.
12. Remove and install the handle on the opposite
side.
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Do a final check to make sure that:
• All screws are tightened.
• The magnetic seal adheres to the
cabinet.
• The door opens and closes
correctly.
If the ambient temperature is cold
(i.e. in Winter), the gasket may not
fit perfectly to the cabinet. In that
case, wait for the natural fitting of
the gasket.
In case you do not want to carry
out the above mentioned
operations, contact the nearest
Authorised Service Centre. The
Authorised Service specialist will
carry out the reversibility of the
doors at your cost.
Reversing of the freezer door
1.
2.
3.
4.
180˚
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5.
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
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