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JLCH200
JLCH300
JLCH400
Chest Freezer
Instruction manual
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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. You MUST read them carefully before
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• The appliance is intended for keeping 3. Make sure that you can come to the foodstuff and/or beverages in a normal mains plug of the appliance. household as explained in this instruction 4. Do not pull the mains cable. booklet. 5. If the power plug socket is loose, do not • Do not use a mechanical device or any insert the power plug. There is a risk of artificial means to speed up the thawing electric shock or fire. process. 6. You must not operate the appliance • Do not use other electrical a
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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 Service appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. • Any electrical work required to do the • Do not clean the appliance with metal servicing of the appliance should be carried objects. out by a
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Contents For the user For the installer Safety information 2 Technical data 15 Product description 6 Installation 15 Positioning 15 Operation 7 Electrical Connection 15 Switching on 7 Ventilation requirements 16 Switching off 7 Repairs - after sales service 16 Temperature regulation 7 Control panel 7 Environmental concerns 17 Quick freeze function 7 High temperature alarm 8 First use 8 Cleaning the interior 8 Daily use 8 Freezing fresh food 8 Guide to
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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 9 Control panel Low-frost system: reduces ice-buildup in the chest freezer by up to 80 percent 10 Rating plate 5 Temperature regulator 6
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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 However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the temperature inside The temperature is automatically regulated. the appliance depends on: To operate the appliance, proceed as follows: • room temperature • turn the Temperature regulator towards to obtain the mi
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It is possible to deactivate the function at any • sounding of buzzer. time by pressing Quick freeze switch. The During the alarm phase, the buzzer can be Quick freeze light will switch off. switched off by pressing the Alarm reset switch. During the alarm phase, don't place food High temperature alarm inside the freezer. An increase in the temperature in the freezer When normal conditions are restored the (for example due to an power failure) is Alarm light will switch off automatically. indica
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The baskets will slide into each other. Opening and closing the The following pictures show how many lid baskets can be placed inside the various freezer models. As the lid is equipped with a tightly closing seal, it is not easy to reopen it shortly after closing 595 795 935 1050 (due to the vacuum formed inside). Wait a few minutes before reopening the 230 appliance. The vacuum valve will help you to open the lid. 1190 1325 1600 Warning! Never pull the handle with immense force. Storage baskets
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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 foodstuffs were adequately stored by the a rise in temperature of the latter; retailer; • lean foods store better and longer than • be sure that frozen foodstuffs are fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of transferred from the foodstore to the food; freezer in the shortest possible time; • it is advisable to show the use by date on • not open the lid frequently
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Defrosting the freezer Periods of non-operation Defrost the freezer when the frost layer When the appliance is not in use for long reaches a thickness of about 10-15 mm. periods, take the following precautions: The best time to defrost the freezer when it 1. Switch off the appliance. contains no or only a little food. 2. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains To remove the frost, follow these socket. instructions: 3. Remove all food. 1. Switch off the appliance. 4. Defrost and clean the applia
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What to do if… Caution! Before troubleshooting, Important! It is normal to hear some disconnect the power supply. operating noises during use (for example the Only a qualified electrician or compressor, refrigerant circulation). competent person must complete any repairs to your appliance. Problem Possible cause Solution The appliance is noisy. The appliance is not supported Check if the appliance stands stable properly. (all the four feet should be on the floor). The compressor The temperature
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Problem Possible cause Solution The lid doesn't close There is excessive frost. Eliminate excess frost. completely. The lid gaskets are dirty or sticky. Clean the lid gaskets. Food packages are blocking the Arrange the packages in the right lid. way, see the sticker in the appliance. The lid is difficult to The lid gaskets are dirty or sticky. Clean the lid gaskets. open. The valve is blocked. Check the valve. The lamp does not work. The lamp is defective. Refer to "Replacing the lamp". It is
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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 socke
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Technical data JLCH200JLCH300JLCH400 Dimension of the recess Height 868 mm 876 mm 876 mm Width 795 mm 1050 mm 1325 mm Depth 665 mm 665 mm 665 mm Rising Time 28 h 32 h 31 h 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 T +16°C to + 43°C appliance that has a lock or catch on the lid, you must ensure that it is ma
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3. Connect the wire coloured brown to the 1 2 terminal either marked with the “L“ or coloured red. 4. Check that no cut, or stray strands of wire 4 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 3 5 2 fitted . In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied, a 13 amp ASTA 4 approved (BS 1
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They will give you details for your local Service • S.N......................................... engineer. Before calling out an engineer, IMPORTANT : If you call out an please ensure you have read the details under engineer to a fault listed below, or to the heading “Something not working”. repair a fault caused by incorrect use When you contact your local service engineer or installation, a charge will be made you will need to give the following details: even if the appliance is under 1. Your
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