JLCH200 JLCH300 JLCH400 Chest Freezer 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.
. 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.
• 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. • 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.
Contents For the user For the installer Safety information 2 Technical data 15 Product description 6 Installation Positioning Electrical Connection Ventilation requirements 15 15 15 16 Repairs - after sales service 16 Environmental concerns 17 Operation Switching on Switching off Temperature regulation Control panel Quick freeze function High temperature alarm First use Cleaning the interior Daily use 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 Freezing fresh food Storage of frozen food Opening and closing the lid
Product description 1 4 7 8 2 9 6 10 5 3 1 Lid handle 6 Upper edge 2 Seal 7 Light 3 Defrost water drain 8 Valve:easy re-opening of lid 4 Control panel 9 Low-frost system: reduces ice-buildup in the chest freezer by up to 80 percent 5 Temperature regulator 10 6 Rating plate
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 However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the temperature inside the appliance depends on: • room temperature • how often the lid is opened • the quantity of food stored • the location of the appliance. The temperature is automatically regulated.
• sounding of buzzer. 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. It is possible to deactivate the function at any time by pressing Quick freeze switch. The Quick freeze light will switch off.
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 tightly closing 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. 595 795 935 1050 230 1190 1325 1600 Warning! Never pull the handle with immense force.
• 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 lid 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.
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: 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.
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).
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. 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. It is too warm in the freezer. Arrange the packages in the right way, see the sticker in the appliance.
Problem Possible cause Solution There is no voltage in the mains socket (try to connect another appliance into it). Call an electrician. 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.
Technical data JLCH200 JLCH300 JLCH400 Height 868 mm 876 mm 876 mm Width 795 mm 1050 mm 1325 mm Depth 665 mm 665 mm 665 mm 28 h 32 h 31 h Dimension of the recess Rising Time The technical information are situated in the rating plate on the external right side of the appliance and in the energy label.
1 5 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 4 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 fitted 2 .
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: 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.
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