JF127 - Refrigerator Jocel - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Fridge
Brand	Jocel
Model	JF127
Dimensions (HxWxD)	845 x 550 x 580 mm
Weight	25 kg
Capacity	100 L
Energy Class	A+
Climate Class	N-ST
Noise Level	40 dB(A)
Temperature Control	Mechanical thermostat
Defrost Type	Manual
Shelf Material	Glass
Number of Shelves	3
Door Reversible	Yes
Interior Light	LED
Refrigerant	R600a
Voltage / Frequency	220-240 V / 50 Hz
Power Consumption	0.8 kWh/24h
Warranty	2 years
Maintenance	Clean condenser coils every 6 months
Safety Features	Stability brackets, grip handle
Spare Parts Availability	Contact authorized service center

Frequently Asked Questions - JF127 Jocel

What is the recommended temperature setting for the fridge?

The recommended setting is between 3°C and 5°C for the fridge compartment. Use the thermostat dial inside to adjust.

How do I defrost the fridge?

This model requires manual defrosting. Turn off the appliance, remove food, and let ice melt. Do not use sharp tools.

Why is my fridge making unusual noises?

Normal sounds include compressor hum, refrigerant flow, and occasional clicks. If loud, check leveling and clearance.

How do I reverse the door opening direction?

Refer to the manual for step-by-step instructions. You will need a screwdriver to remove hinges and reposition the door. Door reversibility is supported.

How to clean the fridge interior?

Unplug the fridge, remove shelves, and clean with a mild detergent solution. Rinse and dry thoroughly before plugging back.

What should I do if the fridge is not cooling?

Check if the thermostat is set correctly, ensure condenser coils are clean, and verify the door seals are intact. If issue persists, contact support.

Can I store hot food in the fridge?

No, allow food to cool to room temperature before placing inside to avoid raising internal temperature and overloading the compressor.

How much energy does this fridge consume?

The energy consumption is approximately 0.8 kWh per day under normal use, class A+.

What is the proper clearance around the fridge?

Leave at least 5 cm at the back and sides for ventilation, and ensure the fridge is on a level surface.

How do I replace the interior light?

Unplug the fridge, remove the light cover (if applicable), and replace with a compatible LED bulb. Refer to manual for part number.

USER MANUAL JF127 Jocel

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Posicionamento

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Colocación

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In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety.

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.

Children and vulnerable people safety

- 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 super vision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload this appliance.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

- Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are aged from 8 years and above and supervised.

- Keep all packaging well away from children. There is risk of suffocation.

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• If you are discarding the appliance pull the plug out of the socket, cut the connection cable (as close to the appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent playing children to suffer electric shock or to close themselves into it.
• If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lack unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child.

General safety

⚠ WARNING! Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
⚠ WARNING! Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
⚠ WARNING! Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING! Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating appliances, unless they are approved for this purpose by the manufacture.
⚠ WARNING! Do not touch the light bulb if it has been on for a long period of time because it could be very hot. ^1)

⚠ WARNING! When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

WARNING! Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power suppliers at the rear of the appliance.

• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• The refrigerant isobutane (R-600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.

- During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged.

- avoid open flames and sources of ignition

- thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated

- It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. Any damage to the cord may cause a short circuit, fire and/or electric shock.

• 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.

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⚠ WARNING! Any electrical components (plug, power cord, compressor and etc.) must be replaced by a certified service agent or qualified service personnel.
⚠ WARNING! The light bulb supplied with this appliance is a “special use lamp bulb” usable only with the appliance supplied. This “special use lamp” is not usable for domestic lighting. ^1)

• Power cord must not be lengthened.
- Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the appliance. A squashed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.
• Make sure that you can come to the mains plug of the appliance.
- Do not pull the mains cable.
- If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
- You must not operate the appliance without the lamp.
- This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.
- Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer compartment if you hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
- Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.

Daily use

• Do not put hot on the plastic parts in the appliance.
• Do not place food products directly against the rear wall.

- Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been thawed out. ^1)

- Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacture's instructions. ^1)

- Appliance's manufactures storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.

- Do not place carbonated of fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment as it creates pressure on the container, which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the appliance. ^1)

- Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance. ^1)

• 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.

- Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48h; flush the water system connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days.

- 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 (if they are presented in the appliance) are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making ice-cream and making ice cubes.

• One-, two- and three -star compartments (if they are presented in the appliance) are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food.
• If the appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry and leave the door open to prevent mount developing within the appliance.

Care and cleaning

• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.
• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper. ^1)
• Regularly examine the drain in the refrigerator for defrosted water. If necessary, clean the drain. If the drain is blocked, water will collect in the bottom of the appliance. ^2)

Installation

Important! For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs.

- Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it. Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report possible damages immediately to the place you bought it. In that case retain packing.

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• It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.
• Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve sufficient ventilation follow the instructions relevant to installation.
• Wherever possible the spacers of the product should be against a wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts (compressor, con-denser) to prevent possible burn.
• The appliance must not be located close to radiators or cookers.
• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance.

Service

• Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
• This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Center, and only genuine spare parts must be used.

Energy saving

• Don't put hot food in the appliance;
• Don't pack food close together as this prevents air circulating;

• Make sure food don't touch the back of the compartment(s);

• If electricity goes off, don't open the door(s);

• Don't open the door(s) frequently;
• Don't keep the door(s) open for too long time;
• Don't set the thermostat on exceeding cold temperatures;
• Some accessories, such as drawers, can be removed to get larger storage volume and lower energy consumption.

Environment Protection

This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be discarded together with the urban refuse and rubbish. The insulation foam contains flammable gases: the appliance shall be disposed according to the appliance regulations to obtain from your local authorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially the heat exchanger.

The materials used on this appliance marked by the symbol ⚙ are recyclable.

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate 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 council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Packaging materials

The materials with the symbol are recyclable. Dispose the packaging in a suitable collection containers to recycle it.

Disposal of the appliance

1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
2. Cut off the mains cable and discard it.

WARNING! During using, service and disposal the appliance, please pay attention to symbol similar as left side, which is located on rear of appliance (rear panel or compressor) and with yellow or orange color.

It's risk of fire warning symbol. There are flammable materials in refrigerant pipes and compressor.

Please be far away fire source during using, service and disposal.

Overview

This illustration is only for hinting, the detail please check your appliance.

Reverse Door

Tool required: Philips screwdriver, Flat bladed screwdriver, Hexagonal spanner

• Ensure the unit is unplugged and empty.
• To take the door off, it is necessary to tilt the unit backwards. You should rest the unit on something solid so that it will not slip during the door reversing process.
  • All parts removed must be saved to do the reinstallation of the door.

• Do not lay the unit flat as this may damage the coolant system.
  • It's better that 2 people handle the unit during assembly.

• Remove two screws at rear side of top cover.

• Remove top cover and place it aside.

• Unscrew top hinge and then remove door and place it on a soft pad to avoid scratch.

• Unscrew bottom hinge. Then remove the adjustable feet from both sides.

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1. Unscrew and remove the bottom hinge pin, turn the bracket over and replace it.

1. Refit the bracket fitting the bottom hinge pin. Replace both adjustable feet.

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1. Place the door back on. Ensure the door is aligned horizontally and vertically, so that the seals are closed on all sides before finally tightening the top hinge.

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1. Put the top cover and fix it with 2 screws on the back.

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Space Requirement

• Keep enough space of door open.
• Keep at least 50mm gap at two sides.

Levelling the unit

To do this adjust the two levelling feet at front of the unit.

If the unit is not level, the doors and magnetic seal alignments will not be covered properly.

Positioning

Install this appliance at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance:

Climate Class	Ambient temperature
SN	+10°C a + 32°C
N	+ 16°C a + 32°C
ST	+ 16°C a + 38°C
T	+ 16°C a + 43°C

Location

The appliance should be installed well away from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc. Ensure that air can circulate freely around the back of the cabinet. To ensure best performance, if the appliance is positioned below an overhanging wall unit, the minimum distance between the top of the cabinet and the wall unit must be at least 100 mm. Ideally, however, the appliance should not be positioned below overhanging wall units. Accurate leveling is ensured by one or more adjustable feet at the base of the cabinet.

Warning! It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation.

Electrical Connection

Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the rating plate correspond to your domestic power supply. The appliance must be earthed. The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact for this purpose. If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed, connect the appliance to a separate earth in compliance with current regulations, consulting a qualified electrician.

The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not observed. This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives

First Use

Cleaning the interior

Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dry thoroughly.

Important! Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.

Temperature Setting

Plug on your appliance. The internal temperature is controlled by a thermostat. There are 8 settings. 1 is warmest setting and 7 is coldest setting and 0 is to turn off the appliance.

The appliance may not operate at the correct temperature if it is in a particularly hot or if you open the door often.

Position different food in different compartments according to below table:

Refrigerator Compartments	Type of food
Door or balconies of fridge compartment	·Foods with natural preservatives, such as jams, juices, drinks, condiments.·Do not store perishable foods.
Crisper drawer (salad drawer)	·Fruits, herbs and vegetables should be placed separately in the crisper bin.·Do not store bananas, onions, potatoes, garlic in the refrigerator.
Fridge shelf – bottomChiller (Box/drawer)	Raw meat, poultry, fish (for short-term storage)
Fridge shefd - middle	Dairy products, eggs
Fridge shefd – top	Foods that do not need cooking, such as ready-to-eat foods, deli meats, leftovers.

Accessories

Movable shelves

The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired.

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Positioning the door balconies

To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door balconies can be placed at different heights. To make these adjustments proceed as follows: gradually pull the balcony in the direction of the arrows until it comes free, then reposition as required.

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Helpful hints and tips

Hints for fresh food refrigeration

To obtain the best performance:

• Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator.
• Do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavor.

Hints for refrigeration

Useful hints:

• Make (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelves above the vegetable drawer.
  • For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the most.
• Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc., these should be covered and may be placed on any shelf.
• Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s) provided.
• Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminum foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.
• Milk bottle: these should have a cap and should be stored in the balconies on the door.
• Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the fridge.

Cleaning

For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly.

Caution! The appliance may not be connected to the mains during cleaning. Danger of electrical shock!

Before cleaning switch, the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse.

Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accumulate in electrical components, danger of electrical shock! Hot vapors can lead to the damage of plastic parts. The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service.

Important! Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g. lemon juice or the juice form orange peel, butyric acid, cleanser that contain acetic acid.

• Do not allow such substances to come into contact the appliance parts.
• Do not use any abrasive cleaners.
• Remove the food from the freezer. Store them in a cool place, well covered.
• Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker of fuse.
• Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water. After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.
  • After everything is dry place appliance back into service.

Troubleshooting

Caution! Before troubleshooting, disconnect the power supply. Only a qualified electrician of competent person must do the troubleshooting that is not in this manual.

Important! There are some sounds during normal use (compressor, refrigerant circulation).

Problem	Possible cause	Solution
Appliance does not work	Temperature regulation knob is set at number “0”.	Set the knob at other number to switch on the appliance.
	Mains plug is not plugged in or is loose	Insert mains plug.
	Fuse has blown or is defective	Check fuse, replace if necessary.
	Socket is defective	Mains malfunctions are to be corrected by an electrician.
The food is too warm	Temperature is not properly adjusted.	Please look in the initial Temperature Setting section.
	Door was open for an extended period.	Open the door only as long as necessary.
	A large quantity of warm food was placed in the appliance within the last 24 hours.	Turn the temperature regulation to a colder setting temporarily.
	The appliance is near a heat source.	Please look in the installation location section.
Appliance cools too much	Temperature is set too cold.	Turn the temperature regulation knob to a warmer setting temporarily.
Unusual noises	Appliance is not level.	Re-adjust the feet.
	The appliance is touching the wall or other objects.	Move the appliance slightly.
	A component, e.g. a pipe, on the rear of the appliance is touching another part of the appliance or the wall.	If necessary, carefully bend the component out of the way.
Water on the floor	Water drain hole is blocked.	See the Cleaning and Care section.
Side panels are hot.	It's normal. Heat exchange parts are in the sides.	Take gloves to touch sides.

If the malfunction shows again, contact the Service Center.

This list provides all Eco-design requirements (following the (EU)2019/2019 Eco-design and (EU)2019/2016 Energy labelling), if the requirement is applicable to your product.

The refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance, unless specifically shown as such into its instruction manual.

The drawers, baskets and shelves should be kept in their current position unless otherwise specified in this document.

Doors and lids of the refrigeration appliance should be removed before disposal in the landfill, to avoid children or animals getting trapped inside.

RECOMMENDED SETTING:

• Refrigerator compartment: +4°C
• Freezer compartment: -18°C

FAST FREEZE

The use of this function is recommended when placing a very high quantity of food to be frozen in the freezer compartment. 24 hours before freezing fresh food, press the Fast Freeze button to activate the Fast Freeze function. When activated, the Fast Freeze indicator turns on. After 24 hours place the food to be frozen in the freezing zone of freezer compartment. The function is automatically disabled after 72 hours, or can be manually disabled by pressing Fast Freeze button.

FAST COOL

Using Fast Cool function it is possible to increase the cooling capacity in the refrigerator compartment. The use of this function is recommended when placing a very high quantity of food in the refrigerator compartment. Press the Fast Cool button to activate Fast Cool function. When activated, the Fast Cool indicator turns on. The function is automatically disabled after 6 hours, or can be manually disabled by pressing Fast Cool button again.

How to store foodstuffs:

-To avoid food waste, please refer to the recommended setting and storage times:
Fridge compartment: Different food, especially vegetable and fruit, have different storage temperature. The storage time is 1 to 3 days (temp setting: middle)
- Freezer compartment: 1 week (temp setting: Min) and 1 month (temp setting: Max)
-To optimize freezing speed and get more storage space, the freezer compartment can be used without the freezer drawers.
-The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in a specific time period is indicated on the rating plate. Load limits are determined by baskets, flaps, drawers, shelves etc. Make sure that these components can still close easily after loading.
-To avoid food waste, please refer to the recommended setting and storage times found in the user manual.

The model information can be retrieved using the QR-Code reported in the energy label.

The label also includes the model identifier that can be used to consult the portal of the registry at

https://eprel.ec.europa.eu

This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class G (if present).

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 of 2 years for home appliances and 06 months 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.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

For technical assistance request, our services are available through the following contacts:

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E-mail: [e-mail]

http://www.jocel.pt