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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page Introduction Positioning the appliance Removing the doors About your appliance Before using your appliance Using your appliance About your freezer compartment About your refrigeration compartment Using the icemaker & water dispenser Defrosting food Maintenance and cleaning Troubleshooting Service record Thank you for buying this high quality appliance form Lec, we hope that it provides you with a stylish, yet practical solution to your cooling needs.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Warning: This Important appliance must be Please be aware that this appliance is for domestic use only. earthed. The right hand side of this appliance is a refrigerator, and should be used for storing fresh foods. Always make sure a qualified person installs this appliance.
  • Page 4 Introduction Should any of the Safety electrical components When replacing old appliances, make sure that you or the cooling system • become damaged – do have disabled any locking mechanisms before disposal not use this appliance – it may even be best to remove the appliance door until it has been completely –...
  • Page 5 Positioning Your Appliance This appliance must be earthed. Choosing the right place This appliance should be installed in a room which • is dry and well ventilated. In order to ensure adequate ventilation, the • appliance should be at least 10cm clear on all sides from kitchen cabinetry, and any units placed above the appliance must be clear by 10cm –...
  • Page 6 Positioning Your Appliance Adjustable feet Make sure that the appliance is on solid flooring, which is level. Some appliances have adjustable feet, which are used to level the appliance. These are usually at the front of the appliance. Should you need to level the appliance –...

  • Page 7: Removing The Doors

    Removing The Doors Unplug the appliance before removing the door. If the size of this appliance exceeds the width of your door WARNING: DANGER OF the doors of this appliance will have to be removed - the ELECTRIC instructions below should be followed. SHOCK! Remove the lower plinth (2 screws) and unfasten the clip, press position (1) and pull out the service pipe.
  • Page 8 Removing The Doors Note: Move the door of freezer compartment to the door way and REMEMBER: Should the service pipe make sure the service pipe is properly protected. become damaged or distorted then you should re-cut the end of the pipe. WARNING: This appliance must be disconnected...

  • Page 9: About Your Appliance

    About Your Appliance Refrigerator (A) The refrigerator is used for storing fresh foods for short periods of time. Freezer compartment (B) The freezer compartment is used for storing already frozen foods and freezing fresh foods for prolonged storage. Shelves (Number of shelves supplied; 3 in the fridge, 2 in the freezer) Shelves can be positioned wherever you need them within the freezer or fridge compartment on the shelf runners.
  • Page 10 About Your Appliance Crisper drawer One of the bottom drawers is used for storing fresh fruit and vegetables that require careful cooling. Meat drawer The lowest drawer inside the refrigerator can be used to store fresh meat in a way which will avoid cross contamination with other fresh foods.
  • Page 11 About Your Appliance...

  • Page 12: Before Using Your Appliance

    Before Using Your Appliance Environmental Notes Our products have been packaged using environmentally friendly materials. All packaging can be recycled. Please contact your local authority for details on recycling centres in your area. All old electrical goods must be disposed of correctly. You should never dispose of them with household waste.
  • Page 13 Using Your Appliance Warning: Do not Once the appliance has been installed and is connected to damage the refrigerant the power supply the appliance will begin to work circuit when installing automatically. You can adjust the settings of the appliance or cleaning.
  • Page 14 Using Your Appliance The Control Panel Quick Freeze Freezer temperature Refrigerator temperature Ice/Water Freezer indicator Freezer temperature indicator Refrigerator temperature indicator Crushed ice selected Water selected Cubed ice selected Setting and Adjusting the Temperature To adjust the fridge temperature, press button C. The indicator (G) will illuminate.

  • Page 15: Using Your Appliance

    Using Your Appliance ‘Quick Freeze’ To use the ‘Quick Freeze’ function, press button A. Indicator E will illuminate to show you that the function is operational. To switch ‘Super Freeze’ off, press button A again – indicator E will go out. Open Door Warning Should the door be left open for an extended period, an alarm will sound to remind you to close the door.
  • Page 16 Using Your Appliance Storing fresh foods Packaging fresh foods properly, using the correct • temperature and taking into account food hygiene will enhance the quality of fresh foods stored within this appliance. Use plastic bags, aluminium foil or other food wraps to •...
  • Page 17 Using Your Appliance Freezing fresh foods As with storing fresh foods, suitable packaging, correct • temperature and food hygiene will enhance the quality of the food you are freezing. Make sure that all foods for freezing are of a high •...
  • Page 18 Using Your Appliance Storing frozen foods When storing commercially frozen foods, please follow • these guidelines. Always follow manufacturers’ guidelines for the length • of time you should store food for. Do not exceed these guidelines! Try to keep the length of time between purchase and •...

  • Page 19: About Your Freezer Compartment

    About your Freezer Compartment Storage areas As with the refrigerator, certain areas of the freezer are • better for storage of certain foods. Ice creams and water ices are best stored towards the • rear of the appliance where it is coldest. Large / heavier portions of food, such as meats joints •...

  • Page 20: About Your Refrigeration Compartment

    About your Refrigeration Compartment Storage areas Temperature differences exist inside the refrigerator so it is sensible to store different foods in different areas of the appliance. Eggs, butter and cheeses. (Dairy compartment with cover) Large bottles, soft drinks, water, wine etc. Smaller bottles, cans, jars, packages.

  • Page 21: Using The Icemaker & Water Dispenser

    Using the Icemaker & Water Dispenser WARNING: Carbon Before using the Icemaker / Water Dispenser filters must be changed every 6 months. Water supply installation Pressure of the cold water supplied to the automatic Spares may be • obtained from icemaker is between 0.15 –...
  • Page 22 Using the Icemaker & Water Dispenser How the icemaker works In every cycle 8 ice cubes are produced. • Capacity of the icemaker depends on the freezer • temperature, the ambient temperature of the environment around the appliance and how often the freezer door is opened.
  • Page 23 Using the Icemaker & Water Dispenser Preventing ice from being made If you do not require any ice over a prolonged period of time (i.e. during winter) you can switch off the valve between the water supply and the appliance. It is recommended that you clean the ice box, dry it carefully and replace it back into the appliance –...
  • Page 24 Using the Icemaker & Water Dispenser Using the water dispenser There are three options available with this accessory – crushed ice, cool water or ice cubes. Always make sure that you hold your glass up to the dispenser before making your selection to avoid spillages.
  • Page 25 Using the Icemaker & Water Dispenser Safety Do not use excessively deep, narrow, fragile or delicate • glasses. Hold the glass as close as possible to dispenser to avoid • spilling water, dropping ice or blockages in the ice cube dispenser.

  • Page 26: Defrosting Food

    Defrosting food Defrosting food for cooking Should food become partially thawed, or defrosted it should be consumed as soon as possible as the quality will be affected by defrosting. Always make sure that foods dishes are thoroughly defrosted before cooking and no ice crystals remain. This is especially important for poultry, as this can be extremely harmful to health.

  • Page 27: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Maintenance and Cleaning Do not use mechanical devices to accelerate Automatic defrosting the defrosting process – unless they are of a There is no need to defrost the refrigerator as this appliance type recommended by has automatic defrost. the manufacturer. In the event of a power cut In the event of a power cut, food should...
  • Page 28 Maintenance and Cleaning Cleaning the inside of your appliance Always disconnect the electricity supply before you • start cleaning. Empty the appliance of food and remove the shelves. • The interior can be cleaned using warm water and • bicarbonate of soda, with a soft cloth. Make sure that the interior is then dried carefully with a suitable cloth.
  • Page 29 Maintenance and Cleaning Changing the plug This appliance comes fitted with a 13amp plug fitted. • Should you need to replace the fuse, a 13amp ASTA approved (BS 1362) must be used. Should the plug itself need to be replaced, the wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green and yellow = Earth ÿ...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The appliance fails to work when first connected to the electricity supply. Check there are no faults with the socket you are using • by plugging in an appliance you know to be working. Make sure that you have switched the appliance ‘on’. •...
  • Page 31 Troubleshooting The appliance is making noises The appliance is cooled by the compressor, which will • make a certain amount of noise when the appliance is switched on. The amount of noise depends on the age of the appliance (older appliances may become noisier), the positioning of the appliance (a levelled appliance is less noisy) and how the appliance is used.

  • Page 32: Service Record

    Service Record Date of purchase Installers stamp / Date of installation Printed name Place of purchase Date Part(s) Replaced Signature / Engineer Stamp...
  • Page 33 Please record your model and serial number in the spaces above. Having these numbers to hand will help us to help you quickly and more efficiently should you need to call us for any reason. 08 26387 01. 10.2007. Stoves ST980SXS.

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