John Lewis Freezer JLCH200 User Manual

JLCH200  
JLCH300  
JLCH400  
Chest Freezer  
Instruction manual  
 
• 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.  
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.  
• 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.  
• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance  
to direct sunlight.  
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:  
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.1)  
• 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.  
– 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.  
• 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.  
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.  
1) If the appliance is Frost Free  
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• Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed • The appliance must not be located close to  
straight from the appliance.  
radiators or cookers.  
• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible  
after the installation of the appliance.  
Care and cleaning  
• Before maintenance, switch off the  
appliance and disconnect the mains plug  
from the mains socket.  
Service  
• Any electrical work required to do the  
servicing of the appliance should be carried  
out by a qualified electrician or competent  
person.  
• Do not clean the appliance with metal  
objects.  
• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost  
from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.  
• This product must be serviced by an  
authorised Service Centre, and only  
genuine spare parts must be used.  
Installation  
Important! For electrical connection  
carefully follow the instructions given in  
specific paragraphs.  
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 bythe symbol are  
recyclable.  
• 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.  
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Contents  
For the user  
For the installer  
Safety information  
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Technical data  
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Product description  
Installation  
Positioning  
Electrical Connection  
Ventilation requirements  
15  
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Operation  
Switching on  
Switching off  
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Repairs - after sales service  
Environmental concerns  
16  
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Temperature regulation  
Control panel  
Quick freeze function  
High temperature alarm  
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8
First use  
Cleaning the interior  
8
8
Daily use  
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9
Freezing fresh food  
Storage of frozen food  
Opening and closing the lid  
Storage baskets  
Guide to use the  
instruction manual  
The following symbols will be found in the text  
to guide you throughout the instructions:  
Low frost System  
Helpful hints and tips  
9
Safety instructions  
Hints and tips  
Care and cleaning  
Periodic cleaning  
Defrosting the freezer  
Periods of non-operation  
10  
10  
11  
11  
Environmental information  
What to do if…  
12  
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Product description  
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Upper edge  
Light  
Lid handle  
Seal  
Defrost water drain  
Control panel  
Valve:easy re-opening of lid  
Low-frost system: reduces ice-buildup in  
the chest freezer by up to 80 percent  
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Rating plate  
5
Temperature regulator  
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Operation  
Switching on  
Insert the plug into the wall socket.  
Turn the Temperature regulator clockwise.  
Switching off  
To turn off the appliance, turn the  
Temperature regulator to the OFF position.  
Temperature regulation  
The temperature is automatically regulated.  
To operate the appliance, proceed as follows:  
However, the exact setting should be chosen  
keeping in mind that the temperature inside  
the appliance depends on:  
• room temperature  
• turn the Temperature regulator towards  
to obtain the minimum coldness.  
• turn the Temperature regulator towards  
to obtain the maximum coldness.  
• how often the lid is opened  
• the quantity of food stored  
• the location of the appliance.  
A medium setting is generally the most  
suitable.  
Control panel  
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2
3
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1. High temperature alarm light  
2. Pilot light  
3. Quick freeze light  
4. Quick freeze switch  
Alarm reset switch  
Quick freeze function  
You can activate the Quick freeze function by  
pressing the Quick freeze switch.  
The Quick freeze light will light up.  
This function stops automatically after 52  
hours.  
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It is possible to deactivate the function at any • sounding of buzzer.  
time by pressing Quick freeze switch. The  
Quick freeze light will switch off.  
During the alarm phase, the buzzer can be  
switched off by pressing the Alarm reset  
switch.  
During the alarm phase, don't place food  
inside the freezer.  
When normal conditions are restored the  
Alarm light will switch off automatically.  
High temperature alarm  
An increase in the temperature in the freezer  
(for example due to an power failure) is  
indicated by:  
• switching on of the Alarm light  
First use  
Important! Do not use detergents or  
abrasive powders, as these will damage the  
finish.  
Cleaning the interior  
Before using the appliance for the first time,  
wash the interior and all internal accessories  
with lukewarm water and some neutral soap  
so as to remove the typical smell of a brand-  
new product, then dry thoroughly.  
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.  
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  
To freeze fresh food activate the Quick freeze hours on the higher settings.  
function at least 24 hours before placing the  
Important! In the event of accidental  
food to be frozen in the freezer compartment.  
The maximum amount of food that can be  
frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating  
defrosting, forexample due toapowerfailure,  
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).  
plate 2)  
The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during  
this period do not add other food to be  
frozen.  
2) Refer to "Technical data"  
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The baskets will slide into each other.  
The following pictures show how many  
baskets can be placed inside the various  
freezer models.  
Opening and closing the  
lid  
As the lid is equipped with a tightlyclosing seal,  
it is not easy to reopen it shortly after closing  
(due to the vacuum formed inside).  
Wait a few minutes before reopening the  
appliance. The vacuum valve will help you to  
open the lid.  
Warning! Never pull the handle with  
immense force.  
Storage baskets  
You can purchase additional baskets from  
your local Service Centre.  
Hang the baskets on the upper edge of the  
freezer (X) or place them inside the freezer  
(Y). Turn and fix the handles for these two  
positions as shown in the picture.  
Low frost System  
The appliance is equipped with Low frost  
System (you can see a valve inside the freezer  
in the backside) what reduces ice-build-up in  
the chest freezer by up to 80 percent. That  
means for you up to 5 years without  
defrosting.  
Helpful hints and tips  
• only freeze top quality, fresh and  
Hints for freezing  
thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs;  
To help you make the most of the freezing  
process, here are some important hints:  
• 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;  
• the maximum quantity of food which can  
be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating  
plate;  
• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No  
further food to be frozen should be added  
during this period;  
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• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch • make sure that the commercially frozen  
food which is already frozen, thus avoiding  
a rise in temperature of the latter;  
foodstuffs were adequately stored by the  
retailer;  
• lean foods store better and longer than  
fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of  
food;  
• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are  
transferred from the foodstore to the  
freezer in the shortest possible time;  
• it is advisable to show the use by date on  
each individual pack to enable you to keep  
tab of the storage time.  
• not open the lid frequently or leave it open  
longer than absolutely necessary.  
• Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly  
and cannot be refrozen.  
• Donotexceedthestorage periodindicated  
by the food manufacturer.  
Warning! Lolly ices, if consumed  
immediately after removal from the  
freezer compartment can cause  
freezer burns.  
Hints for storage of  
frozen food  
To obtain the best performance from this  
appliance, you should:  
Care and cleaning  
5. Connect the mains plug to the mains  
socket.  
6. Switch on the appliance.  
Caution! Unplug the appliance  
before carrying out any maintenance  
operation.  
Caution! Do not use detergents,  
This appliance contains hydrocarbons  
in its cooling unit; maintenance and  
recharging must therefore only be  
carried out by authorised technicians.  
abrasive products, highly perfumed  
cleaning products or wax polishes to  
clean the inner side of the appliance.  
Prevent damage to the cooling system.  
Periodic cleaning  
1. Switch off the appliance.  
Important! There is no need to clean the  
compressor area.  
2. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains  
socket.  
3. Regularly clean the appliance and the  
accessories with warm water and neutral  
soap. Clean the lid seal carefully.  
Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners  
contain chemicals that can attack/damage the  
plastics used in this appliance. For this reason  
it is recommended that the outer casing of this  
appliance is only cleaned with warm water  
with a little washing-up liquid added.  
4. Fully dry the appliance.  
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Defrosting the freezer  
Periods of non-operation  
Defrost the freezer when the frost layer  
reaches a thickness of about 10-15 mm.  
The best time to defrost the freezer when it  
contains no or only a little food.  
To remove the frost, follow these  
instructions:  
When the appliance is not in use for long  
periods, take the following precautions:  
1. Switch off the appliance.  
2. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains  
socket.  
3. Remove all food.  
4. Defrost and clean the appliance and all  
accessories.  
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 lid open , remove the plug from  
the defrost water drain and collect all  
defrost water on a tray. Use a scraper to  
remove ice quickly.  
5. Leave the lid open to prevent unpleasant  
smells.  
Important! If the cabinet will be kept on, ask  
somebody to check it once in a while to  
prevent the food inside from spoiling in case  
of a power failure.  
4. When defrosting is completed, dry the  
interior thoroughly and refit the plug.  
5. Switch on the appliance.  
6. Set the temperature regulator to obtain  
the maximum coldness and run the  
appliance for two or three hours using this  
setting.  
7. Reload the previously removed food into  
the compartment.  
Important! Never use sharp metal tools to  
scrape off frost as you could damage the  
appliance. 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.  
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What to do if…  
Caution! Before troubleshooting,  
disconnect the power supply.  
Only a qualified electrician or  
competent person must complete any  
repairs to your appliance.  
Important! It is normal to hear some  
operating noises during use (for example the  
compressor, refrigerant circulation).  
Problem  
Possible cause  
Solution  
The appliance is noisy.  
The appliance is not supported  
properly.  
Check if the appliance stands stable  
(all the four feet should be on the  
floor).  
The compressor  
operates continually.  
The temperature is not set  
correctly.  
Set a warmer temperature.  
The lid has been opened too  
frequently.  
Do not leave the lid open longer  
than necessary.  
The lid is not closed properly.  
Check if the lid closes well and the  
gaskets are undamaged and clean.  
Large quantities of food to be  
frozen were put in at the same  
time.  
Wait some hours and then check  
the temperature again.  
Food placed in the appliance was Allow food to cool to room  
too warm. temperature before storing.  
The temperature of the room that Try to reduce the temperature in  
contains the appliance is too high the room where the appliance  
for efficient operation.  
stands.  
The High temperature  
alarm light is on.  
It is too warm inside the freezer. Refer to "High Temperature  
Alarm".  
The cabinet has been recently  
Refer to "High Temperature  
switched on and the temperature Alarm".  
is still too high.  
There is too much frost Products are not wrapped  
and ice.  
properly.  
Refer to the 'Hints for freezing'  
section of the user manual.  
The lid is not shut properly or do Check if the lid closes well and the  
not close tightly.  
gaskets are undamaged and clean.  
The temperature is not set  
correctly.  
Set a warmer temperature.  
The water drainage plug is not  
correctly positioned.  
Position the water drainage plug in  
the correct way.  
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Problem  
Possible cause  
Solution  
The lid doesn't close  
completely.  
There is excessive frost.  
Eliminate excess frost.  
The lid gaskets are dirty or sticky. Clean the lid gaskets.  
Food packages are blocking the  
lid.  
Arrange the packages in the right  
way, see the sticker in the  
appliance.  
The lid is difficult to  
open.  
The lid gaskets are dirty or sticky. Clean the lid gaskets.  
The valve is blocked.  
The lamp does not work. The lamp is defective.  
Check the valve.  
Refer to "Replacing the lamp".  
Set a lower temperature.  
It is too warm in the  
freezer.  
The temperature is not set  
correctly.  
The lid does not close tightly or it Check if the lid closes well and the  
is not shut properly. gasket is undamaged and clean.  
Before freezing the appliance was Pre-cool the appliance for enough  
not precooled sufficiently.  
time.  
Large quantities of food to be  
frozen were put in at the same  
time.  
Wait some hours and then check  
the temperature again. Next time  
insert smaller quantities of food to  
be frozen at any one time.  
Food placed in the appliance was Allow food to cool to room  
too warm. temperature before storing.  
Products to be frozen are placed Place the products in a way so that  
too closely to each other.  
cold air could circulate among  
them.  
The lid has been opened often.  
Try to not open the lid often.  
The lid has been opened for a long Do not leave the lid open longer  
time.  
than necessary.  
It is too cold inside the  
freezer.  
The temperature is not set  
correctly.  
Set a warmer temperature.  
The appliance does not Plug is not connected to the mains Refer to the correct installation  
work at all. Neither  
cooling nor lighting  
works.  
socket properly.  
instructions provided in this user  
manuals.  
Power does not reach the  
appliance.  
In order to test this try connecting  
another electrical device to the  
power outlet.  
The appliance is not switched on. Switch on the appliance.  
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Problem  
Possible cause  
Solution  
There is no voltage in the mains Call an electrician.  
socket (try to connect another  
appliance into it).  
If after following these instructions you do not  
resolve the fault with your appliance please  
refer to the "Repairs - After Sales Service".  
Replacing the lamp  
1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains  
socket.  
2. Replace the used lamp with a new lamp of  
the same power (the maximum power is  
shown on the lamp cover).  
3. Connect the mains plug to the mains  
socket.  
4. Open the lid. Make sure that the lamp  
comes on.  
Warning! Do not remove the lamp  
cover at the time of replacement.  
Do not operate the freezer if the lamp  
cover is damaged or missing.  
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Technical data  
JLCH200  
JLCH300  
JLCH400  
Dimension of the recess  
Height  
868 mm  
795 mm  
665 mm  
28 h  
876 mm  
1050 mm  
665 mm  
32 h  
876 mm  
1325 mm  
665 mm  
31 h  
Width  
Depth  
Rising Time  
The technical information are situated in the  
rating plate on the external right side of the  
appliance and in the energy label.  
Installation  
Positioning  
Climate Ambient temperature  
class  
Warning! If you are discarding an old  
appliance that has a lock or catch on  
the lid, you must ensure that it is made  
unusable to prevent young children  
being trapped inside.  
T
+16°C to + 43°C  
Electrical Connection  
Caution! Any electrical work  
required to install this appliance should  
be carried out by a qualified electrician  
or competent person.  
Important!The appliance shall have the plug  
accessible after installation.  
This appliance can be installed in a garage or  
cellar, but for optimum performance install  
this appliance at a location where the ambient  
temperature corresponds to the climate class  
indicated on the rating plate of the appliance:  
Warning! This appliance must be  
earthed.  
The manufacturer declines any liability  
should these safety measures not be  
observed.  
Climate Ambient temperature  
class  
Important! The wires in the mains lead are  
coloured in accordance with the following  
code:  
SN  
N
+10°C to + 32°C  
+16°C to + 32°C  
+16°C to + 38°C  
ST  
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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  
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is present and the cord clamp 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 plug  
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fitted . 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.  
Green and Yellow:  
Brown:  
Earth  
Live  
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3
5
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.  
Ventilation requirements  
1. Put the freezer in horizontal position on a  
firm surface. The cabinet must be on all  
four feet.  
2. Make sure that the clearance between the  
appliance and rear wall is 5 cm.  
3. Make sure that the clearance between the  
appliance and the sides is 5 cm.  
The airflow behind the appliance must be  
sufficient.  
2. Connect the wire coloured blue to the  
terminal either marked with the letter  
“N“ or coloured black.  
Repairs - after sales service  
Your appliance comes with a three year  
next step is to contact our extended warranty  
warranty. If it is not working correctly; consult administrators on:  
the fault finding guides within this instruction  
book (Something not working). If a fault  
occurs which you can not resolve through  
following the advice and information  
0844 871 7771  
contained within this instruction manual, the  
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They will give you details for your local Service  
engineer. Before calling out an engineer,  
please ensure you have read the details under  
the heading “Something not working”.  
When you contact your local service engineer  
you will need to give the following details:  
• S.N.........................................  
IMPORTANT : If you call out an  
engineer to a fault listed below, or to  
repair a fault caused by incorrect use  
or installation, a charge will be made  
even if the appliance is under  
guarantee.  
1. Your name, address and post code  
2. Your telephone number  
3. Clear and concise details of fault  
4. The purchase date as found on your  
receipt  
5. The model and serial number of the  
appliance. So that you always have these  
numbers at hand, we recommend you to  
make a note of them here:  
Spare parts  
Always insist on genuine spare parts.  
An authorised service engineer should service  
this product, and only genuine spare parts  
should be used. Under no circumstances  
should you attempt to repair the appliance  
yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced  
persons may cause injury or serious  
malfunctioning. Contact your local John Lewis  
branch.  
• Mod.......................................  
• P.N.C.....................................  
Environmental concerns  
The symbol  
on the product or on its  
packaging indicates that this product may not  
be treated as household waste. Instead it  
should be taken to the appropriate collection  
point for the recycling of electrical and  
electronic equipment. By ensuring this  
product is disposed of correctly, you will help  
prevent potential negative consequences for  
the environment and human health, which  
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate  
waste handling of this product. For more  
detailed information about recycling of this  
product, please contact your local council,  
your household waste disposal service or the  
shop where you purchased the product.  
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John Lewis Partnership  
171 Victoria Street  
London SW1E 5NN  
820419453-01-112009  
920672589  
920711270  
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