Maintenance and cleaning, Service, Environmental information – John Lewis JLFFW1803 User Manual
Page 3: Ecological hints
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For the safety of life and property keep the
precautions of these user's instructions as the
manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused
by omission.
Environmental information
After unpacking please dispose of the packaging with due
regard to safety and the environment.
Materials marked with the symbol
are recyclable.
Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near
the heat exchanger. Check with your local Council or
Environmental Health Office to see if there are facilities in
your area for recycling this appliance.
When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the power
supply cable and remove the door, to prevent young children
from being trapped inside.
This appliance does not contain gases, which could damage
the ozone layer, in either, its refrigerant circuit or insulation
materials.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance and
disconnect from the electrical supply.
Check and clean the drain in the refrigerator
compartment for defrosted water regularly; if the drain is
blocked, water will gather in the bottom of the
refrigerator.
When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains
socket, do not pull on the cable.
Further information on cleaning is on page 18 of this
manual.
Service
This product should only be serviced by an authorised
engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair
the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious
malfunction.
Service Force are the authorised repair agents for John
Lewis branded domestic appliances.
The symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product may not be treated as
household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local city office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
Ecological hints
To save energy and help protect the environment, we
recommend that you follow these hints.
Do not install the appliance close to sources of heat such as
a boiler or radiator.
Locate the appliance in a well-ventilated room and make
sure that any air openings of the appliance are not
obstructed.
Pack all foods into airtight packages before placing them into
the freezer compartment.
Food, which is to be frozen (when cool), should be placed in
the fridge compartment before being transferred to the
freezer.
try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods or
opening the door too frequently as warm air will enter the
cabinet and cause the compressor to switch on
unnecessarily often.
Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the door from
closing properly.
WARNING
A cut off plug inserted into a 13-amp socket is a serious
safety (shock) hazard. Please ensure the cut off plug is
disposed of safely.