Fridge Freezer JLFFW2019 JLFFS2020 User Manual
Contents Safety information Children and vulnerable people safety General Safety Safety instructions Installation Electrical connection Use Internal light Care and cleaning Disposal Operation Control panel Switching on Switching off FastFreeze function Temperature regulation Daily use Freezing fresh food Storage of frozen food Thawing Movable shelves Removal of freezing baskets from the freezer FREESTORE function Hints and tips 2 3 3 3 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 11 Normal operating sounds
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.
• • • • • • • 4 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.
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 instruction 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.
• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance. • 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. information on how to discard the appliance correctly.
Operation Control panel 1 2 4 1. 2. 3. 4. Temperature indicators LED FastFreeze indicator LED FastFreeze Temperature regulator 3 Switching on Temperature regulation Insert the plug into the wall socket. To operate the appliance, touch the temperature regulator until the LED corresponding to the required temperature lights up. Selection is progressive, varying from 2°C to 8°C. Switching off Disconnect the mains plug from the wall socket. Coldest setting: +2°C. Warmest setting: +8°C.
Current temperature indicator blinks. Any time you touch the temperature regulator, the setting moves by one position. The corresponding LED blinks for a while. 2. Touch the temperature regulator until the required temperature is selected.
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 FastFreeze 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.
Switch on the FREESTORE function when the ambient temperature exceeds 25°C. Press the switch (A) to switch on the FREESTORE. The green light (B) comes on. 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.
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 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 ma
Care and cleaning Warning! Refer to Safety chapters. This operation will improve the performance of the appliance and save electricity consumption. Cleaning the interior Defrosting of the refrigerator 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.
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. 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.
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 appliance does not operate. The mains plug is not connected to the mains socket correctly. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket correctly. The appliance does not operate. There is no voltage in the mains socket. Connect a different electrical appliance to the mains socket.
Problem Possible cause Solution The compressor does not start im- This is normal, no error has ocmediately after pressing FastFreeze, curred. or after the change of the temperature. The compressor starts after some time. Water flows inside the refrigerator. The water outlet is clogged. Clean the water outlet. Water flows inside the refrigerator. Food products prevent water from flowing into the water collector. Make sure that food products do not touch the rear plate. Water flows on the floor.
Problem Possible cause Solution There is too much condensed wa- Door was opened too frequently. Open the door only when necessary. ter on the rear wall of the refrigerator. There is too much condensed wa- Door was not closed completely. Make sure the door is closed comter on the rear wall of the refrigerapletely. tor. There is too much condensed wa- Stored food was not wrapped. ter on the rear wall of the refrigerator. Wrap food in suitable packaging before storing it in the appliance.
Installation Positioning Warning! This appliance must be earthed. The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed. 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.
1. Connect the wire coloured green and yellow to the terminal marked either with the letter 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. “E“ or by the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow. Connect the wire coloured blue to the terminal either marked with the letter “N“ or coloured black. Connect the wire coloured brown to the terminal either marked with the “L“ or coloured red. Check that no cut, or stray strands of wire is present and the cord clamp (D) is secure over the outer sheath.
Technical data Height mm 2005 Width mm 595 Depth mm 642 Rising time Hours 18 Voltage Volts 230 - 240 Frequency Hz 50 The technical information is situated in the rating plate, on the external or internal side of the appliance and in the energy label.
Repairs - after sales service Your original receipt acts as your guarantee and confirms your guarantee period. Please make sure you retain it. The guarantee does not cover you against faults caused by accidental damage or misuse. For further details visit johnlewis.com/customer-services. If it is not working correctly refer to the "Troubleshooting" chapter in this user manual.
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS marked with the symbol with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office. Recycle the materials with the symbol . Put the packaging in applicable containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health and to recycle waste of electrical and electronic appliances.
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