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INSTALLING YOUR APPLIANCE
Before you start
• This appliance must stand vertically on a
flat, even surface, to level the appliance,
use the levelling feet by turning them un-
til the appliance is as level as possible. Do
not install onto carpeted surfaces as this
prevent adequate ventilation.
• Install the appliance in a well ventilated
room. The appliance should not be placed
near any heat sources (cookers, heaters
etc.) or in any unheated rooms (garages,
outhouses etc.) as the ambient tempera-
ture affects the performance of the appli-
ance.
• Do not expose the appliance by the pipes
or the door when moving. Should the
appliance become damaged, contact Lec
Customer Care and do not use the appli-
ance until you are instructed to do so by
a service engineer.
Installation Clearances
• Allow 300 mm clearance at the rear of
the appliance and adequate clearance
on each side of the appliance and over
the top to ensure proper ventilation (see
figures).
Getting Started
Once you have installed your appliance in
an appropriate location, follow the start up
procedure below:
• Before you plug in the appliance, clean
thoroughly the inside, and any accesso-
ries with warm water and bicarbonate of
soda (0.5ml to 0.5 litres) and dry with a
soft cloth.
• Leave the appliance to stand for 2 - 3
hours to allow the refrigerant to settle
following installation and cleaning. If the
appliance has been transported horizon-
tally, it must be left to stand vertically for
12 hours before installation.
• Once dry, plug the appliance into the
socket
• Turn the thermostat to the required set-
ting - a medium setting is usually suita-
ble.
• Leave the appliance for at least 4 hours
before storing any food inside to allow a
sufficient temperature to be reached.
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