Contents Contents Fridge freezer levelling and door alignment Levelling the fridge freezer Introduction Adjust the fridge doors Adjust the freezer door Safety is important Install the fridge door handles In the box Install the freezer door handle Safety information Installing the water line Disposal and Guarantee Important safety information Warnings...
You will fi nd the following: • Fridge freezer • User guide • Spanner • Egg case • Ice case Note: If any of the items listed are damaged or missing, please contact your local John Lewis branch. Fridge freezer user guide...
To avoid accidents to property or people it is important to carefully before use follow the instructions given. Failure to do so removes any liability from John Lewis. Take note of the following safety information which appears on the back of this fridge freezer: Warnings Warning! To prevent fi...
• When the fridge freezer is to be scrapped, cut off the • Do not install the fridge freezer on a wet fl oor or in a place electrical supply cable and destroy the plug with the with a high humidity / moisture content. remaining cable.
Electrical information Mains supply Warning! This fridge freezer MUST BE EARTHED. Should the power supply cable need to be replaced, this must be carried out by an approved service engineer. John Lewis declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed.
Parts identifi cation Control panel Display panel symbol - Quick ice function Fridge supercool button switched on Ice and water dispenser light button / fi lter Display panel symbol – Freezer compartment display reset button temperature indicator Alarm / lock button Display panel symbol - Ice and water light Ice cube dispenser button switched on...
Operation Temperature control Notes: • The Interior lights of the fridge turn off when the doors are When the fridge freezer is fi rst plugged in, the default left open for more than 20 minutes. temperature settings for the fridge and freezer are mid range. •...
How to use the fridge storage areas The following list is a suggestion of the usage for each of the compartments within the fridge: 13-1 13-2 Upper door compartments – for storing butter Small glass shelf - for storing commonly and cheese accessed foods Mid door compartments –...
Food storage tips Wash you food before storing. Divide and separate food into smaller pieces. Place watery food or food with moisture on the front shelves close to the edges of the fridge compartment. If they are placed close to the cold air spout, they can be frozen. Warm or hot food should be cooled down before storing to reduce power consumption and to enhance refrigeration performance.
Automatic ice maker Cautions: • Avoid using thin fragile cups or crystal The automatic ice maker makes approximately eight ice cubes glasses when taking ice cubes. at a time and it does these approximately 15 times a day. If the ice storage case is full, the automatic ice maker detects this •...
Care, cleaning and servicing Ice cubes storage case Switch off and unplug the fridge freezer before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance work. Press the release button and remove the ice cube container. Care and cleaning Clean the interior exterior casing using a cloth with water and mild (neutral) Detergent.
Fridge shelves Freezer case Remove a shelf by lifting it up at the front, pulling it, unhook it Remove the case by pulling it out as far as it will go, release and then remove it. the clips and lift out the freezer case. Replace the shelf by locating the rear lugs, lower the shelf and the pushing it all the way back in.
Servicing This fridge freezer should only be serviced by an authorised service engineer, and only genuine spare parts should be used. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the fridge freezer yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunction. Fridge freezer user guide...
Installation Preparation for installation 2 Unscrew the earth and disconnect the harness wires and water tube. Before unpacking your fridge freezer, be aware of the following points: Find a suitable location for the fridge freezer; it should be positioned as follows: •...
Removing the freezer door Replacing the left hand fridge door 1 Open freezer door as far as possible, pull up freezer case 1 Locate the left hand door onto the fridge freezer. and freezer drawer. 2 Fit the top hinge and install the faster (turn in a clockwise direction).
Fridge freezer levelling and door 3 Open the freezer door as far as possible; install the right hand end of the gear assembly into the right hand support alignment rail of the fridge freezer. The fridge freezer must be level in order to maintain optimal performance and visual presentation.
Adjust the fridge doors • Remove the fi ve retaining screws (turn in an anti clockwise direction) and remove the top hinge cover. If the fridge door heights are uneven, rotate the screw on the lower hinge to adjust the height: •...
Install the fridge door handles Adjust the freezer door If the freezer door is out of alignment: After fi nal installation and door levelling, install the fridge door handles. • Establish which side needs adjusting and loosen (but do not remove) the two side fasteners (anti clockwise).
Install the freezer door handle Notes: The water pressure should be 1.96~8.62 Bar or more to run After fi nal installation and door levelling, install the freezer door the automatic icemaker. Checkup your tap water pressure; if a cup of 180cc is full within 10 seconds, the pressure is OK. handle.
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Water Tube Rubber Washer 3 Connect the fridge freezer to the power supply and switch it on. Caution - You must wait at least 8 hours after installing the fridge freezer before switching on to allow for oil in the compressor to settle.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local council office, your household waste disposal service or the John Lewis branch where you purchased the product. Guarantee Your John Lewis American Style Fridge Freezer is covered by a three year parts and labour guarantee.
Troubleshooting To assist in locating possible faults use the help guide below: Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction Running of fridge Compressor does not run. Fridge is in defrost cycle. This is normal for a fully automatic defrost fridge. The defrost cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 30 minutes.
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(continued) Troubleshooting Temperatures are too warm Fridge/freezer temperature is too Doors are opened too frequently or for too Warm air enters the fridge freezer whenever warm. long. one of the doors is opened. Open the door less often. Door is slightly open. See problem column for the opening/closing of doors/drawers.
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(continued) Troubleshooting Automatic ice maker Ice maker is not making any Ice. Water supply is not connected to fridge. Connect water supply (see installation guide). Household water line valve is not open. Turn on household water line valve. Freezer is not cold enough. See problem column temperatures are too warm.
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Troubleshooting (continued) Water dispenser Dispenser will not dispense Water supply not connected. Connect water supply (see connecting the water. water supply section). Household water line valve is not open. Open household water line valve. Freezer door is not closed. Ensure that freezer door is closed. Ice and water fi...
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If none of the suggestions seem to work, please contact your local John Lewis branch (see inside back page for full branch listing). Never attempt to repair the fridge freezer yourself.
• Your name, address and post code persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. • Your telephone number Contact your local John Lewis branch. • Clear and concise details of fault • The purchase date as found on your receipt •...
Specification Specifications of the fridge freezer that you have just purchased may vary from the information in this table due to technical innovations. Dimensions 914 mm wide x 913 mm deep x 1773 mm high (including door handles) Net Weight 158 Kg (boxed), 145 Kg (product) Net Fridge Capacity 448 litres...
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