JOCEL JCV63 Vertical Freezer Instruction Manual

CONGELADOR VERTICAL
VERTICAL FREEZER

JCV63
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

JCV63 Vertical Freezer

This product is for household use only!
Please read these instructions carefully before the first use of this product and save this manual for your future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

THIS WARNING IS ONLY FOR EUROPEAN MARKET ONLY!
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

2. Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances.

3. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

4. WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

5. WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

6. WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

7. WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

9. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as
   – Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
   – Farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
   – Bed and breakfast type environments;
   – Catering and similar non-retail applications.

10. Placed the appliance against a wall with a free distance not exceeding 75 mm and more than 50mm.

11. WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

12. WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.

13. 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 freezer, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.
    – Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for storing prefrozen food, storing or making ice cream and making ice cubes.
    – One-, two- and three-star compartments are not suitable 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 mold developing within the appliance.

14. Unplug the appliance from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, before cleaning.

15. Make sure to place the plug all the way into socket when connecting your appliance.

16. Insert the plug into a single grounded socket.

17. Never use the appliance in place where combustible and inflammable materials are kept.

18. For safety reason, be sure to repair or replace parts at the Technical Department.

19. The motor is permanently lubricated and will require no oil.

20. The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible.

21. Please according to local regulations regarding disposal of the appliance for its flammable blowing gas. Before you scrap the appliance, please take off the doors to prevent children trapped.

22. Ensure the freezer is unplugged before cleaning or if the product is not in use.

23. To clean the appliance, use only mild detergents or glass cleaning products. Never use harsh detergents or solvents.

24. It is not recommended to use this freezer with an extension cord or power board. Please ensure that the appliance is plugged directly into the electrical outlet.

25. Do not place hot food or drink into the freezer before it cools down to room temperature.

26. Close the door immediately after putting in any items so the inside temperature will not rise dramatically.

27. Keep appliance away from any heat source or direct sunlight.

28. To fix stably, the appliance must be placed on a flat and solid surface. It should not be laid on any soft material.

29. Do not place any other appliance on top of the freezer, and do not wet it.

30. To avoid injury or death from electrical shock do not operate the appliance with wet hands, while standing on a wet surface or while standing in water.

31. Do not use outdoors or in wet conditions.

32. Never pull the cord to disconnect it from the outlet. Grasp the plug and pull it from the outlet.

33. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

34. Check that the voltage of the power supply in your home is the same as the voltage shown on the rating label of this product.

35. Connect your freezer to an independent electrical socket and use a safe ground wire.

36. When the frost in freezer is removed, or when there is no electricity or when freezer ceases to be used, it should be cleaned in order to prevent it from smelling.

37. Defrost the freezer at least once a month because too much frost may affect refrigeration.

38. Turn on electricity only 5 minutes later after electricity goes off. Otherwise, the compressor may be damaged.

39. The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or a separate remote-control system.

40. This appliance has been incorporated with a grounded plug. Please ensure the wall outlet in your house is well earthed.

41. It is recommended to check regularly the supply cord for any sign of possible deterioration, and the appliance should not be used if the cable is damaged.

42. Disposal of the appliance: To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
    And the disposal should only be done through public collection points. Old freezer can contain CFC that destroy the ozone; contact the waste treatment center nearest your home for more details on the correct procedures for disposal.

43. This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance.

44. WARNING! Risk of fire – flammable material. Please keep the product far away fire source during using, service and disposal. There are flammable materials at the back of the appliance.

PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Temperature control knob
2. Compartments with doors| 3. Drawer
4. Adjustable feet
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING YOUR UNIT
Remove the exterior and interior packing.
Before connecting the unit to the power source, let it stand upright for approximately 2 hours. This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from handling during transportation Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth.
Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance.

INSTALLATION OF YOUR UNIT
Place your unit on a floor that is strong enough to support the unit when it is fully loaded. To level your unit, adjust the legs at the bottom of the unit.
Allow 13cm of space between the back and sides of the unit, which allows the proper air circulation to cool the compressor and condenser.
Locate the unit away from direct sunlight and sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.). Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical consumption.
Extreme cold ambient temperatures may also cause the unit not to perform properly.
Avoid locating the unit in moist areas. Too much moisture in the air will cause frost to form quickly on the interior surface requiring more frequent defrosting of the unit.
Plug the unit into an exclusive properly installed-grounded wall outlet. Under any circumstances, do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Any questions concerning power and/or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician or an technical assistance.
Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
Do not use outdoors or wet surfaces. Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.
Look on your unit and follow all label and marking instructions.
Open the door from the left or right side.
Users can change the direction of opening according to one’s own needs.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced by a technical assistance.
This unit should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this unit is equipped with a plug which mates with standard wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electrical shock. To use socket. Do not share multi-socket together with other electric appliances. Under any circumstances, do not cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord supplied.
Never use an extension cord to connect power to the unit.
Using improper voltage may result in damage to the appliance and possible injury to the user.
Correct voltage is listed on the rating label.
The cord should be secured behind the unit and not left exposed or dangling to prevent accidental injury.

OPERATING YOUR UNIT

Adjust the temperature

Start-up for a test:
To use as a freezer, you may set the temperature control dial at the “4” (max) position by turning the knob clockwise from the starting or “1” (min) position. After 24 hours, adjust the control to the setting that best suits your needs.
When open the door can feel some cold air come out after being electrified for around 30 minutes, it indicates that the refrigeration system operates normally;
It’s normal that the both sides of the freezer are warm when it is in operation.

NOTE:

“4” (max):
“2 and 3” (normal):
“1” (min):| Means strong cooling
Means normal cooling
Means weak cooling
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Cut off the power when no using for long time.
If the unit is unplugged, power cut, or turned off; you must wait for 3 to 5 minutes before restarting the unit. If you attempt to restart before this time delay, the unit will not start. When storing the food, clean-wrapped it or store in a container with a lid, this prevents smell and keep dry.
There should be proper space between food, do not put into too much food.
For saving electricity, do not open the door frequently.

DEFROSTING YOUR UNIT
When? For the most efficient operation and minimum energy consumption, defrost the unit compartment when the frost on the evaporator wall is excessive or ¼ of 2,5 cm thick.
How? To start defrosting, unplug the unit, remove the food and shelf. After the frost or ice has melted, discard the melted water and dry up the interior of unit. Then the unit can be restarted by turning its thermostat to the desired setting.

PACKING FROZEN FOOD

To prevent food from losing its flavor or drying out, place food in airtight packaging.

1. Place food in packaging.
2. Remove air.
3. Seal the wrapping.
4. Label packaging with contents and dates of freezing.

SUITABLE PACKAGING
Plastic film, tubular film made of polyethylene, aluminum foil.
These products are available from specialist outlets.
Recommended storage times of frozen food in the freezer compartment.
These times vary depending on the type of food. The food that you freeze can be preserved from 1 to 12 months (minimum at -18°C).

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 foods with a “use by /best before/best by/” date, you must freeze them before this date expires.
Check that the food was not already frozen. Indeed, frozen food that has thawed completely must not be refrozen.
Once defrosted, food should be consumed quickly.

CAUTION
Do not use boiling water because it may damage the plastic parts. In addition, never use a sharp or metallic instrument to remove frost as it may damage the cooling system and will void the warranty.
Use a sponge or towel to pick up the melting ice off the unit floor.
Remove the frozen food from the unit and place it in a cooler to protect the food.
Do not spatter water inside or outside the unit parts because they are easy to be out of order or cause electrical shock when touching water.
Avoid taking plug with wet hands. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not put things which temperature is strictly demanded into.
The unit. (Such as serum, vaccine, reagent etc.)
Do not put inflammable things into the unit. Benzene, liquid gas, alcohol, bond etc. Are dangerous to explode.
Do not damage the unit circuit.
Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. Do not use unit if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped in water.
Return it to an authorized service center.
Please don’t put glass bottle or container into the freezing box so as not to be frozen crack.
Please don’t slope heavy angle when moving the freezer, and don’t electrify it until wait for a period of time after it being put steadily.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Do not unplug by pulling on cord.
To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
The freezer is designed for the long-term storage of frozen food.
The storage life of frozen foods varies and the recommended storage time should not be exceeded.
The instructions regarding the care of frozen foods should be followed when defrosting the unit.
Pre-packed commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with the frozen foods manufacturer’s instructions for a three-star frozen food storage compartment or home freezer.
Place frozen food into the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase. If there are instructions on the packet, carefully follow these instructions regarding storage times.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning Your Unit
Unplug the unit, and remove the food, and shelf.
Wash the inside with a warm water and baking soda solution.
The solution should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water.
Wash the baskets with a mild detergent solution.
The outside of the unit should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm water.
Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the freezer, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.
If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mold developing within the appliance.
The temperature inside can be lower if take out the drip tray during performance testing.

DOOR REVERSAL

WARNING: Unplug the freezer before performing door reversal process.
Failure to unplug may result in serious injury or death from electrical shock.
CAUTION: To avoid personal injury and property damage, obtain assistance from another person to perform the door reversal process.

REVERSIBLE DOOR HINGE ALLOWS YOU TO OPEN FROM THE LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE.

1. Using a flat blade screwdriver, remove the plastic hinge cover from the top of the door. Be careful not to scratch freezer surface.

2. Using a slotted screwdriver, unscrew the three screws from the top hinge bracket. Remove the bracket. Lift and remove the door from the bottom hinge pin. Set door safely aside.

3. On the opposite side of the unit, use a thin bladed tool to carefully pry up and remove the hole plug from top of door and plastic square cover from top of cabinet. Insert plug and cover into provided hole on opposite side of door and into holes exposed by removal of top hinge bracket.

4. Unscrew and remove the leveling foot from the bottom hinge bracket. Using a slotted screwdriver, remove the two screws attaching the bottom hinge bracket to the cabinet. Unscrew the foot from the other side of cabinet. Attach bracket and feet to opposite sides from which removed.

5. Mount the door onto the bottom bracket. Insert top bracket hinge pin into hole in top of door. Use the three previously removed screws to attach back of top bracket to cabinet.

6. Replace the plastic hinge cover over the top hinge bracket.

7.  Check that the door is aligned horizontally and vertically with the perimeter of the cabinet opening before finally tightening the top hinge. After tightening, adjust the leveling feet if necessary to align the door evenly with the floor.
   CAUTION: If the freezer has been placed in a horizontal or tilted position for ease of doing reversal, wait 24 hours before plugging it in. Plugging in sooner may result in permanent damage to cooling system.

MAIN TECHNICAL DATA

Climate class:

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

NOTE: More data information, please scan the QR code on the energy label.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
You can solve many common unit problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call.
Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the servicer.

The circuit breaker tripped.
The temperature control is set at 7 .
Compressor turns on and off frequently.| The room temperature is hotter than normal.
A large amount of food has been added to the unit. The door is open too often.
The door is not closed completely.
The temperature control is not set correctly. The door gasket does not seal properly.
The unit does not have the correct clearances.
Vibrations.| Check to assure that the unit is level.
The unit seems to make too much noise.| The rattling noise may come from the flow of the refrigerant, which is normal.
As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling sounds caused by the flow of refrigerant in your unit. Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause popping and crackling noises.
The unit is not level.
The door will not close properly.| The unit is not level.
The door is reversed and not properly installed. The gasket is dirty.
The shelf is out of position.

The manufacturer reserves the right to modify the design features of the products to improve quality of it.

CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling. Please bring the batteries in the batteries disposal center (contact your retailer in order to protect the environment).

GENERAL WARRANTY TERMS

1. The warranty is valid only on presentation of invoice of purchase.
2. This WARRANTY is limited exclusively to parts substitution ineffective due to faulty manufacture, made in our workshops.
3. 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.
4. 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..
5. 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.
6. The warranty does not cover damages for personal injury or damage caused directly or indirectly in any capacity whatsoever.
7. 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

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

NOTE: GLASSES AND LAMPS ARE NOT COVERED BY WARRANT.

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
http://www.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
http://www.jocel.pt

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We declare on our own responsibility that the machine indicated below

Complies with the following European directives and standards implementation:

Low Voltage| 2014/35/EU| EN 60335-1:2012+A11:2014+A13:2017 +A1:2019+A14:2019+A2:2019
EN 60335-2-24:2010+A1:2019 +A2:2019+A11:2020
EN 62233:2008
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Electromagnetic Compatibility| 2014/30/EU| EN 55014-1:2017+A11:2020
EN 55014-2:2015
EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019
EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019

MADE P.R.C.

References

• JOCEL Electrodomésticos
• JOCEL Electrodomésticos
• JOCEL Electrodomésticos

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