JENNAIR JBZFR30IGX Built-In Column Freezer User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- JENNAIR
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JENNAIR JBZFR30IGX Built-In Column Freezer
FREEZER STYLES
Freezers come in various styles from Chest, Upright, and Built-In Column to Under Counter and Drawer. You will have to consider where the freezer will be placed and how much food you plan on storing. These decisions will determine the style of freezer you purchase.
Chest Freezer
- This style of freezer opens from the top and can accommodate some of those bulkier items. Chest freezers generally take up more space and have a lower price tag. Chest freezers take a little more to organize, but pull-out drawers and sliding baskets can help you keep an eye on your frozen items to prevent spoilage.
- Their design allows the door to seal more tightly providing a more efficient operation and stays colder should a power outage occur. All chest freezers are manual defrost making placement a little more limited as it should be placed by a drain for easier water management. Freezers should be kept away from heat sources and out of direct sunlight.
Upright Freezer
- This style of freezer opens like a refrigerator and includes a variety of shelves and storage drawers. This design keeps you better organized so you know what you have on hand preventing food getting lost in the back and spoiling. Upright freezers come in various sizes and capacities, and you can choose manual defrost or frostfree configurations. Manual defrost freezers are more energy efficient making defrosting easier. This style of unit takes up less floor space for easier placement. Freezers should be kept away from heat sources and out of direct sunlight.
Built-in Column Freezer
- Built in freezers come in different sizes and allows you to integrate different options in your kitchen. Different size column refrigerators and freezers can be installed separately or paired, for example you may have a refrigerator & freezer set with a 36” refrigerator and 24” freezer, or opt to have the same size for both at 36” for example. Finish them with stainless-steel door panels or customize to match your own kitchen cabinetry.
Under Counter Freezer
- An under-counter freezer is a compact freezing unit that fits snugly under the standard kitchen countertop. This unit is normally the same size as the standard under counter dishwasher. This type of freezer is capable of performing all the functions of larger freezer units, with the only real difference being the amount of frozen items the unit can hold. A single door swings outward to allow access to the interior. Inside, removable shelves provide a means of organizing frozen foods. Some units may be equipped with storage baskets as well.
Drawer Freezer
- Add more flexibility to your kitchen space. Freezer drawers can feature, one, two or even three drawers that can be opened in a manner similar to cabinet drawers in most kitchens. With multiple drawers you can place meats in one drawer, and frozen vegetables in the other for example. With this type of arrangement, it makes it very easy to retrieve the right type of frozen food when preparing a meal. Available in custom colours and finishes.
Convertible Fridge Freezer
- The idea behind a convertible refrigerator is to convert and control two compartments of refrigerator – fridge, being the main unit and freezer being the smaller unit on top. If you need more fridge space simply convert the freezer compartment to a fridge by using the digital display and press Freezer to Fridge button, now the freezer becomes a fridge. Press it again (Fridge to Freezer) to convert back to freezer.
FEATURES
Adjustable Shelves
- Allowing for customization of your freezer.
Automatic Defrost (frost free)
- These freezers cost more to run having a heater than runs 2-3 times a day to defrost the evaporator. The moisture usually drains into a try underneath the freezer. This does not affect the frozen foods inside the freezer.
Chest Rollers
- Depending on your model your chest freezer may come with casters (wheels) that can be installed on installation for easy moving of the unit. Some models could have 4 casters or have 2 rear rollers and front leveling legs.
Energy Efficient
- Look for a freezer with an Energy Star rating. These are approximately 10% more energy efficient than the minimum standard. Keep in mind the larger the freezer the more energy it will use. A manual defrost freezer uses half as much energy than an automatic defrost model (but you need to defrost periodically).
Freezer Lock
- Keep little hands out of the freezer, keep it locked. Also prevents from accidentally leaving the door open and spoiling food.
Interior
- Make sure you look in the freezer to see what bins/baskets are available or organizing your freezer foods. Upright freezers may have glass or wire shelving, as well as door shelves.
Interior Lights
- This is a nice feature with larger freezers so you can see easier what is inside.
Manual Defrost
- Many chest freezers are manual defrost. This process should be done once or twice a year or if you see an ice buildup. Everything must be taken out of the freezer and unplugged so the buildup of ice can melt.
Power Indicator Light
- Located on the exterior of the freezer. An easy way to make sure your freezer is getting power.
Soft Freeze Section
- Some upright freezers have this feature. It is a covered bin that stays a little warmer than the rest of the freezer.
Temperature Alarm
- Some models have an audible alarm to alert you if the interior temperature of the freezer is too warm.
Temperature Controls
- Can be located inside or outside of the freezer and be digital or dial controls.
PLACEMENT / USE
- You will want to avoid placing your freezer too close to a heat source, such as an oven, window with direct sunlight and even in a garage (check to see if the model you like is suitable for garage storage). If you purchase a manual defrost, make sure you place the freezer near a drain for easier defrosting. Keep in mind bigger is not always better, freezers less than 2/3 full use more energy, so an understocked freezer will cost you more in the long run.
Measure of installation space and doorways.
- If you are installing in your home measure your doorways to make sure the freezer will fit through it. Measure height, width, and depth of the area you are looking to install it.
Budget
- How much do you want to spend? This will impact the size of the freezer and features that come with it.
Features
- Any extra features you are interested in, such as power indicator lights or door locks.
Capacity – The type and size of freezer will depend on how you want to use it.
- How many are in your household? Do you intend to just freeze the basics; ice cream, cubed ice, frozen vegetables, or frozen pizza? Or freeze large portions of home-cooked foods like soup, lasagna, chili for later use on those cold winter days. Do you buy in bulk? Do you hunt or fish and freeze your freshly butchered meats? Do you order large portions of meats, example quarter cow, whole pig, or lamb? Do you bake large batches and desserts to freeze? Do you freeze seasonal vegetables from your garden? All of these should be considered so you get the right capacity of freezer for your lifestyle.
Freezer Drains
- If you need to defrost your freezer you need a direct drain or pump accessory to do so. For an upright freezer there is usually a drain plug on the inside floor of freezer and for a chest freezer usually located around the bottom rim inside the deep freezer. Some drains have a hose attachment to release the water. Put a pan underneath the drain to catch the water if you can’t attach a hose. Note that every freezer does not have a drain plug, so you can check your owner’s manual for instructions for manual defrosting.
ABOUT TA
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References
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