JOCEL JCV172 Vertical Freezer Instruction Manual

: October 30, 2023
: JOCEL

JOCEL JCV172 Vertical Freezer Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
When using this appliance, the following safety instructions should always be followed:

Always keep the instruction manual and, if you sell the equipment, hand it over to the new owner.
This appliance must not be installed outdoors, not even if under a roof; it’s extremely dangerous to leave it exposed to rain, storms and bad weather in general.
Never touch, operate or move the appliance with bare feet or wet hands or feet.
The equipment must be used exclusively for the domestic preservation and/or freezing of food.
Packaging materials such as plastic bags, polystyrene and plastic tapes must be kept out of reach of children as they are potential sources of danger.
Don’t allow children to play with the appliance (for example by sitting in the baskets or climbing on the hatch), as this may cause it to tip over or cause objects on top of the freezer to fall off.
Be careful not to damage the cooling fluid circuit during positioning, installation or cleaning.
Make sure that no electrical appliances or components (eg. fans, switches, power outlets, etc.) are installed near the air vents.
Having installed the equipment, make sure it’s not resting on the power cable.
We advise against using extensions or multiple plugs to connect to the mains supply.
Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operations, disconnect the equipment at the power outlet or switch off your entire power system.
To disconnect the equipment from the mains supply, remove the plug but don’t do this by pulling the cable.
Don’t put bottles or other glass containers in the low temperature compartment and they may crack or break when their contents are frozen.
Don’t eat food whose eat-by date has expired, as this may lead to food poisoning.
Don’t obstruct any of the opening/vents in the appliance.
Avoid flames or sparks inside the appliance.
During defrosting, never use metallic objects to accelerate the process. Failure to observe this rule could cause irreparable damage to the cooling fluid circuit.
Don’t use electrical appliances (ice-cream makers,deodorizers, etc.) inside the equipment.

This appliance does not contain CFCs (the cooling circuit contains R600a -ISOBUTANE).
Isobutane is a natural gas that doesn’t affect the environment, but it is inflammable. Before connecting the equipment to the mains, it is therefore indispensable to check that the cooling circuit tubing is not damaged. For every 8 grams of cooling fluid, there must be a minimum of 1 cubic metre of space in the room where the appliance is installed. In the event of a leakage of cooling fluid, make sure that no flames or other sources of ignition are allowed to get near the leakage point.

DAILY USING

To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions:

Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance.
Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.
Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making ice cream and making ice cubes.
One-, two- and three-star compartments are notsuitable for the freezing of fresh food.
If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Overview

Temperature control Knob
Freezer door
Freezer drawers

Energy Classification	F
Climate Class	N/ST
Energy Consumption E32	0,766 kWh/24h
Control	Mechanil
TOTAL VOLUME	172 litres
Reversible Door	Yes
Dimensions (HxWxD)	1435 x 545 x 585
Dimensions with packaging (HxWxD)	1480 x 575 x 595
Weight Net / Gross	52 / 56 Kg

CLIMATE CLASS

Extended temperate (SN):’ this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 32ºC’;
Temperate (N):’ this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 32ºC’;
Subtropical (ST):’ this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 38ºC’;
Tropical (T):’ this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 43ºC;

For a freestanding appliance: ’this refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance’.

INSTALLATION

Before installing your appliance, please check if the product has been damaged during the transport. Wait between 2 or 3 hours after installation before putting the appliance working, to allow the cooling fluid to reach optimum efficiency.
The equipment must be put in a dry and well ventilated place. It must be installed on a stable surface. Adjust the leveling feet if necessary.There must be at least 90 mm space between the back of the equipment and the wall (Fig. 1). Any shelving or cupboards over the appliance must be at least 800 mm from the cover. Ambient temperature considerably affects energy consumption, so the equipment shouldn’t be exposed to direct sunlight or placed next to heat sources such as heaters, stoves, cookers, etc.
INSTALLATION

Make sure there is easy access to the power outlet so that the plug can be removed when necessary. If this isn’t possible, connect the equipment to the mains by means of a bipolar switch, in an accessible position, with a contact opening of at least 3 mm.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

To control the temperature, please use the knob indise of this appliance. You can regulate the temperature to any of the following positions:

In the OFF position, the appliance does not work (the cooling system is switched off), but the power supply is not interrupted.
Operating time and temperature are affected by the position of the freezer, the frequency with which the door is opened, and the temperature of the room in which it is located.
When using the appliance for the first time or after defrosting, set the control knob to the coldest position for at least 2 hours before inserting the food you wish to store, and then set it back to the intermediate position.

Please, note that when the ambient temperature is high we recommend to use a high temperature in the freezer.

These are the approximate temperatures for each button position:

MIN	-8 ~ -12ºC
MED	-15 ~ -18ºC
MAX	-22 ~ -25ºC

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Connection of the equipment to a power outlet with an earth contact is a legal requirement. For this reason the equipment is fitted with a plug with an earth wire for connection to an outlet of the same type. The manufacturer declines any liability for damage to users, property or pets due to failure if thispoint is not considered when use the appliance. Please, check that the voltage indicated on the technical data plate at the back of the equipment is the same as that of your mains supply.

CHANGING THE DOOR

Remove the two screws that fix the 1. upper hinge; Remove the top hinge, disassemble the door and set it aside carefully.
Remove the three screws that fix the hinge on the lower right side of the appliance, as it is shown in drawing 2; remove the top hinge and the adjustable foot under the lower hinge under the right side of the cabinet; At the same time, use a wrench to remove the screws that fix the hinge shaft, remove the hinge shaft down; Then remove the adjustable foot on the lower left side below the left side of the cabinet.
Screw the adjustable foot that is on the left side previously to the corresponding position on the right side under the cabinet; turn the hinge down 180 degrees and fix the hinge shaft down into the hole in the lower hinge, then turn the hinges and screws hard; Do the same for the adjustable foot that is on the right side previously to the corresponding position on the left side under the cabinet; Then I turn the three screws that fix the lower hinge firmly.
Place the door in the correct position and make sure that the hinge axis down and the hole in the shaft on the lower left side of the machine are properly fixed and connect correctly; turn all the screws with force (as shown in daigram 6); then, fix the top flange with screws. Finally, the process of changing the direction of the door is done.

TIPS ON FREEZING

Before putting food inside the freezer, allow 2 or 3 hours for the appliance to cool enough.
Clean the inside of the freezer with a warm cloth or liquid detergent to remove any dust.
Prevent products to be frozen coming into contact with products that are already frozen. Make sure to put dry packets In order to prevent them from freezing together in a solid block.
Always prepare food in individual portions, which are quicker freezing.
To freeze the maximum quantity of food indicated, proceed as follows:
- For fast freezing, arrange the packaged food with the biggest surface areas in contact with the inside walls and then transfer to the storage baskets when freezing is complete. Only open the freezer when necessary and just open it for a short time.
- Small quantities of food (up to 3 kg) may be frozen by placing them directly against the walls of the freezer.

If there is a power failure, do not open the freezer door. Frozen foods should not be affected if the power failure lasts less than 16 hours. Do not refreeze food that has been completely defreezed. The food may be infectious in that case.

KEEPING FOOD IN THE FREEZER

The packaging must not be damaged.
Use before `use before/better before’ date.
If possible, move frozen foods in an insulated bag and place them quickly in the freezer.
Make sure the door closes properly.
Frozen food storage: store at -18°C or colder. Avoid opening the freezer door unnecessarily.
Freezing fresh foods: freeze only fresh and undamaged foods.
The following foods are suitable for freezing: cakes and pastries, fish and seafood, meats, poultry, vegetables, fruits, herbs, shelled eggs, dairy products such as cheese and butter, ready meals and leftovers such as soups, stews, cooked meats and fish, potato dishes, soufflés and desserts.
The following foods are not suitable for freezing: types of vegetables usually eaten raw, such as lettuce or radishes, eggs in shell, grapes, whole apples, pears and peaches, hard-boiled eggs, yogurt, sour milk, sour cream, and mayonnaise.

RECOMMENDED STORAGE TIMES FOR FROZEN FOODS IN THE FREEZER.

These times vary depending on the type of food. The foods you freeze can be stored for 1 to 12 months (minimum at -18°C).

FOOD	Storage time
Bacon, casseroles, milk	1 month

Bread, ice cream, sausages, pies prepared shellfish,
oily fish| 2 months
Non-oily fish, shellfish, pizza, scones and muffins| 3 months
Ham, cakes, biscuits, beef and lamb chops, poultry
pieces.| 4 months
Butter, vegetables (blanched), eggs whole and yolks,
cooked crayfish, minced meat (raw), pork (raw)| 6 months
Fruit (dry or in syrup), egg whites, beef (raw), whole
chicken, lamb (raw), fruit cakes| 12 months

NEVER FORGET:

When you freeze fresh food with an ‘use before/best before’ expiration date, you must freeze it before this date.
Once thawed, food should be eaten quickly.

MAKING ICE CUBES:
Fill the ice cube tray (not supplied) with ¾ of drinking water and place it in the freezer. If the ice cube tray is stuck to the compartment or drawer, release it only with a blunt tool. To loosen the ice cubes, turn the ice cube tray slightly or keep it briefly under the flowing water.

DEFROSTING THE FREEZER

To save energy, we recommend routine removal of excess frost (3-4 mm) from the inside of the equipment and the cooling grids. Never use sharp or pointed objects or metal tools, humidifiers or heaters, hairdryers or anti-freeze sprays to do this job. They could irreparably damage the cooling circuit and be a source of danger in equipment with R600a.We recomend defrosting when the compartment is empty or only containing a few items of food.

To defrost, proceed as follows:

Remove all frozen food from the freezer and keep it in a cool place.
Set the temperature regulator to the OFF position and disconnect the plug from the outlet.
Wipe off condensation with a cloth or sponge.
Dry the freezer.
Switch the freezer on againt and set the thermostat as desired and out frozen food back in the freezer.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Remove the plug from the wall outlet before proceeding or disconnect the general power switch. To clean the inside of the equipment and its fittings we suggest using water and bicarbonate of soda (0.5 ml for every 0.5 l water). Never use abrasives, detergent or soap. Clean the door sealings with water and dry carefully. Never use a steam cleaner to defrost or clean the equipment. Steam can damage live parts in the equipment and produce a short-circuit and/or electric shock. Steam also damages plastic parts

PROLONGED DISUSE

If you go away for long periods, disconnect the equipment from the main supply, empty, clean the inside and leave the door open (to prevent mould and bad smell forming).

TROUBLESHOOTING

If inside temperature isn’t low enough.
Check if:

The door is perfectly closed and the thermostat is in the correct position;
The freezer is not near a heat source;
The freezer is not installed against the wall and that there is free air circulation;
There isn’t excess frost on the cooling grids.

If inside temperature is too low
Check if:

The thermostat is in the correct position; If the appliance is too noisy.

Check if:

The appliance is balanced;
The rear element isn’t touching the back wall;

The equipment isn’t working at all.

Check that:

The thermostat isn’t in OFF position;
The power supply isn’t off;
The plug is properly switched on the wall outlet;
The power cable isn’t broken (see the section headed IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS).

If still your appliance is not working properly, please contact your nearest store or follow the steps mentioned in next part of this manual.

REPAIR AND SPARE PARTS SERVICE

Do not disassemble or repair the appliance by yourself as it may result in anelectric shock or personal injury.

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

This appliance is labelled in compliance with European directive 2002/96/EC for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring that this appliance is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent any possible damage to the environment and to human health, which might otherwise be caused if it were disposed of in the wrong way.

The symbol on the product indicates that it may not be treated as normal household waste. It should be taken to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic goods. This appliance requires specialist waste disposal. For further information regarding the treatment, recover and recycling of this product please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased it.

For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

The packaging materials are recyclable product. These materials can be deposited in public collection point for recycling.

For devices containing batteries or rechargeable batteries, these parts must be removed and disposed of in clearly marked recycling bins. Please go to the nearest recycling bin in your location or common store. Please comply with your legal obligations and contribute protecting our environment.

To find out more about your product, consult the online EPREL database. As defined in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2016, all information relating to this refrigeration appliance is available on the EPREL Base (European Product Database for energy labeling). This database enables you to consult the information and technical documentation of your refrigeration appliance. You can access the EPREL Database by scanning the QR code on the energy label of your appliance or by going directly to: www.ec.europa.eu and searching the reference of your refrigeration appliance.

GENERAL WARRANTY TERMS

The warranty is valid only on presentation of invoice of purchase.
This WARRANTY is limited exclusively to parts substitution ineffective due to faulty manufacture, made in our workshops.
The elimination of several faults of the scope of the guarantee is made for repair or replacement of defective parts, according to the discretion of our technical services. Defective parts are our property.
Are not covered under warranty damage caused by transportation, neglect or poor use, improper assembly or installation, as well as external influences such as: lightning strikes or power, flooding, humidity, etc..
Lose warranty, all appliances that are not being used according to the instructions or connected to FEEDING NETWORKS not guarantee a constant voltage of 220/240V.
The warranty does not cover damages for personal injury or damage caused directly or indirectly in any capacity whatsoever.
This warranty terminates when it is found to have been undergoing repairs, alterations or interventions by any person not authorized by Jocel.

THE WARRANTY EXPIRES

If the appliance has not been installed by an Accredited Technician.
Exceeded the current legal period, for home appliances and for industrial appliances, warranty expires and assistance will be made by charging the costs of labor hand, according to current fees
With the modification or disappearance of the nameplate of the appliance.

NOTE: GLASSES AND LAMPS ARE NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
For technical assistance request, our services are available through the following contacts:
Telef. 00 351 252 910351
Fax: 00 351 252 910367
E-mail: assistencia@jocel.pt

HEADQUARTERS:
Rua Alto do Curro, n.º 280
4770-569 S. COSME DO VALE
V.N. de FAMALICÃO
Telef: 252 910 350/2
Fax: 252 910 368/9
email: jocel@jocel.pt
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