Energy efficiency and the environment

When energy labelling was introduced, all fridges received an energy efficiency grading ranging from A - G, with A being the most efficient. However, since manufacturers have striven harder than ever to make their refrigeration appliances more efficient, the only 2 energy grades you’ll find in use are A+ and A++. Standardised tests, monitored by Trading Standards, are carried out by manufacturers, who are responsible for grading their appliances.

We also quote annual running costs; this is calculated by multiplying the number of kW used by the average national cost of electricity + VAT, but please bear in mind these costs may vary according to how much you pay for your local electricity supply.

You'll often find that the more expensive the appliance, the better the running costs because energy-saving features such as thicker insulation, automatic door closing or 'door open' audible alerts will be included.

Please remember though, that in your home energy consumption may vary from the figure quoted, owing to factors such as how well stocked the appliance is, its location and how well ventilated it is. Make sure your fridge stays airtight by keeping door seals clean.

Refrigeration appliances stocked by John Lewis are free of CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons, potentially damaging to the ozone layer), and also free of HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons, which may have an effect on global warming)

Please remember though, that in your home energy consumption may vary from the figure quoted, owing to factors such as how well stocked the appliance is, its location and how well ventilated it is. Make sure your fridge stays airtight by keeping door seals clean.

Refrigeration appliances stocked by John Lewis are free of CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons, potentially damaging to the ozone layer), and also free of HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons, which may have an effect on global warming)

Delivery, recycling and disposal

If you live within the delivery area of a John Lewis shop (you can check your postcode on the specific product page), your new appliance will be delivered by one of our vans. You will also be able to arrange for collection and recycling of your old appliance (at a cost of £9) so that we can dispose of it safely.

Disposal must be booked and paid for when you place your order, and we can only remove the old appliance if it has been disconnected. Once your old appliance has been removed, it is deemed of no value and we will be unable to return it to you.

Alternatively, you can take your old appliance to a local recycling centre to be recycled free of charge (visit
www.recycle-more.co.uk to find your nearest site - opens in a new window).

If you live outside a delivery area, then your new appliance will be delivered by one of our couriers who are unable to collect, so you'll need to take your old appliance to a local recycling centre or have it collected by your local authority, for which a charge may be made.

Installation

If you're putting your fridge underneath a worktop, you must normally allow a gap of 25mm at the top, back and sides of the appliance so that the warm air produced by the condenser can be properly ventilated. Lack of ventilation will cause the compressor to work harder, resulting in faster frost build-up. (This does not apply to built-in appliances.) Please ensure you measure up space available before ordering.

When installing your new fridge, keep it upright at all times and allow at least 6 hours for the gases inside to settle before switching on.

Be careful to site the appliance where the ambient operating temperature won't fall outside of the boundaries specified by the manufacturer. This could lead to the appliance’s compressor to fail, either temporarily or permanently. For instance, if the ambient operating temperature of a fridge freezer is 10°- 43°C, placing it in a location where the temperature could routinely drop below 10° (such as an outhouse or garage) is not advisable.

Date: 2015-12-18; view: 726