Lec+ L50262W User manual

USER GUIDE
L50262W

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Thankyou for buying thishigh qualityappliance
Thishandbookisdesignedtohelpyouthrougheachstepofowningyour
newappliance,frominstallationtouse.
Pleasereadthroughthishandbookcarefullybeforeyoustartusingyour
appliance,aswehaveendeavoured toanswerasmanyquestionsas
possible,andprovideyouwithasmuchsupportaspossible.
If,however,youfindsomethingmissingornotcovered,pleasecontact
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Ourpolicyisoneofconstantdevelopmentandimprovement,therefore
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specifications,changesmayhavebeenmadesubsequenttopublishing.

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thereuse,recycleandrecoverypurposes.
Index
BEFOREUSINGTHEAPPLIANCE ........................................................................3
SafetyInstructions ........................................................................................................ 3
Recommendations....................................................................................................... 4
Installationand SwitchingOnThe Appliance .............................................................. 5
BeforeSwitchingOn..................................................................................................... 5
THEVARIOUSFUNCTIONAND POSSIBILITIES..................................................6
Thermostat Setting ....................................................................................................... 6
CLEANINGANDMAINTENANCE ...........................................................................7
Defrosting ..................................................................................................................... 7
ReplacingTheLight Bulb............................................................................................. 8
TRANSPORTATIONANDCHANGINGOFINSTALLATIONPOSITION ................8
BEFORECALLINGYOURAFTERSALESSERVICE ............................................9
Technical data............................................................................................................. 10
THEPARTSOFTHEAPPLIANCEAND THECOMPARTMENTS........................ 11
Changing doorposition ............................................................................................. 12

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BEFOREUSINGTHE APPLIANCE
SafetyInstructions
•Ifthe modelcontainsR600a-seenameplateunderrefrigerant(thecoolantisobutane),
naturalsgasthat, is veryenvironmentallyfriendlybut alsocombustible.When
transportingand installingtheunitcaremustbe takentoensurethatnoneofthe
refrigerationcircuitcomponentsbecomedamaged.Intheeventofdamageavoid
nakedflamesorignitionsourcesand ventilatetheroomin whichthe unitisplaced
forafewminutes.
Warning: Keepventilationopeningsinapplianceenclosureorinstructureforbuilding
in,clearofobstruction.
Warning: Do notuse mechanicaldevicesorotherartificialmeansto acceleratethe
defrostingprocess.
Warning: Donotuseelectricalappliancesin therefrigeratororfreezercompartment
ofthe appliance.
•If thisapplianceistoreplacean oldrefrigeratorwithalock;breakor removethe lock
asasafetymeasurebeforestoringit,toprotectchildren whileplayingmight lock
themselvesinside.
•Oldrefrigeratorsand freezerscontaininsulationgasesandrefrigerant,whichmust
be disposed ofproperly.Entrustthe disposal of ascrapunitcategoricallyto
competenceofyourlocalwastedisposalserviceandcontactyourlocalauthorityor
yourdealerifyouhaveanyquestions.Pleaseensurethatthepipeofworkof your
refrigeratingunitdoesnotget damagedpriortobeingpicked-upbythe relevantwaste
disposal service.
Importantnote:
Please read this booklet beforeinstalling and switching on this appliance. The
manufacturerassumesnoresponsibilityforincorrectinstallationandusage asdescribed
inthisbooklet.
Thisapplianceisintendedtobeusedinhouseholdsbutisnotintendedtobeused
inapplicationssuchas;
–Staffkitchenareasinshops,officesandotherworkingenvironments;
–Farmhousesandbyclientsinhotels,motelsandotherresidentialtypeenvironments;
–Bedandbreakfasttypeenvironments;
–Cateringand similarnon-retailapplications.

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Recommendations
Warning: Donotusemechanicaldevicesorothermeanstoaccelerate thedefrosting
process,otherthanthoserecommendedbythe manufacturer.Donotuse
electricalappliancesinside thefoodstoragecompartmentsofthe
appliance,unlesstheyareof thetyperecommendedbythemanufacturer.
Keepventilation openings,in theapplianceenclosureorinthebuilt-in
structure,clearofobstruction.Donotdamage therefrigerantcircuit.
Warning: Donotuseadaptersorshunts,whichcouldcause
overheatingorburning.
Warning: Donotplugold,warpedpowersupply cables.
Warning: Donottwist andbendthecables.
Warning: Donotallowchildrentoplaywiththe appliance.Children
mustNEVERsitondrawersorhang fromthedoor.
Warning: Donotusesharpmetal objectsforremovingiceonthe
freezercompartment; theycouldpuncturethe
refrigeratorcircuitandcauseunrepairable damageto
the unit.
Warning: Donotplugthepowersupplywithwethands.
Warning: Donotplacecontainers(glassbottlesortincontainers)
ofliquidsintothefreezerespeciallygassy liquidsas
theycouldcausethecontainertoburstduring freezing.
Warning: Bottlesthatcontain ahighpercentageofalcoholmustbe
sealed well andplacedvertically intherefrigerator.
Warning: Donottouchthecoolingsurfaces,especiallywithwet
handsasyoucouldbe burntorhurt.
Warning: Do noteat ice, whichhavejustbeenremovedfromthe
freezer.
Warning: Thisapplianceisnotintended forusebypersons(including children)with
reducedphysical,sensoryormentalcapabilities,orlackof experienceand
knowledge,unlesstheyhavebeengiven supervision orinstruction
concerninguseofthe appliancebyaperson responsiblefortheirsafety.
Childrenshouldbesupervisedtoensurethattheydonotplaywiththe
appliance.
Warning: Ifthesupplycordisdamageditmustbereplacedbythemanufactureror
serviceagentorsimilaryqualifiedpeopleinordertoavoid ahazard.
Warning: Keepventilationopenings,intheapplianceenclosureorinthebuilt-in
structure,clearof obstruction.
Warning: Donotusemechanicaldevicesorothermeanstoaccelerate thedefrosting
process,otherthanthoserecommendedbythemanufacturer.

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Installationand Switching OnTheAppliance
•This applianceisconnecting to 220-240Vor200-230Vand50Hz.Pleasecheck
nameneplate ofapplianceand besurevoltage rangesuitable to yourmainsvoltage.
•Beforemakingtheconnectiontothepowersupply,ensurethatthe voltageonthe
nameplatecorrespondstothevoltage ofelectricalsysteminyourhome.
•Inserttheplugintoasocket with anefficient groundconnection. Ifthesockethasno
ground contactorthe plug doesnotmatch,wesuggestyoutocallanauthorised
electricianforassistance.
•Theplugshouldbeaccessible afterthe applianceispositioned.
•Manufactureris not responsible for failureto completethe
ground connectionasdescribedinthisbooklet.
•Donotplacetheapplianceindirectsunlight.
•Donotuseinopenairandshall notbeexposedto therain.
•Placetherefrigeratorfar fromheatsourcesand in awell-
ventilatedposition.The refrigeratorshould be atleast50cm
fromradiators,gasorcoalstovesand5cmfarfromelectrical
stoves.
•Keep thetopfreefor at least15cm.
•Donotplaceheavyand lotsofthingsontheappliance.
•Iftheapplianceisinstallednextto anotherrefrigeratororfreezer,
observeamiminumdistanceof2cm topreventcondensation.
•Donotputvery( !)hotfood orbowlon the toptable.Itcandamage
thetoptable.
•Fittheplasticwallspacerstothecondenseratthebackofthe
refrigeratorin ordertoprevent leaning tothe wall for good
performance.
•Theappliancemustbestandfirmlyandlevelonthe floorUse
levelling-feet tocompensateforanevenfloor.
•Theoutsideof theapplianceand theaccessoriesinsideshouldbe cleanedwitha
solutionof waterand liquidsoap ;the insideof theappliancewithsodiumbicarbonate
dissolvedinlukewarmwater. Afterdryingreplacealltheaccessories.
BeforeSwitchingOn
•Waitafter3hoursbeforeplugging theapplianceintothepowerto
ensureproperperformance.
•Therecan beanodorwhenyoufirstswitchontheappliance.It will
disappearaftertheappliancestartstocool.
Warning: Do notdamagethe refrigerantcircuit.
Warning: Donotstoreexplosivesubstancessuchasaerosolcanswithaflammable
propellantinthisappliance.

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THEVARIOUSFUNCTION AND POSSIBILITIES
ThermostatSetting
•Thermostatautomaticallyregulatestheinside temperatureofthe refrigerator
compartment andfreezercompartment.Byrotatingtheknobfromposition 1.to5.,
coldertemperaturescanbe obtained.
•«0 »position showsthermostatisclosedandnocoolingisavailable.
•Forshort-termstorageoffoodinthefreezercompartment,youcansetthe knob
between minimumand mediumposition.(1-3)
•Forlong-termstorage of food inthefreezercompartment,you can setknopmedium
position.(3-4)
Notethat; theambianttemperature, temperatureofthefreshlystoredfoodandhow
oftenthedoorisopened,affectsthetemperatureintherefrigeratorcompartment.If
required,changethetemperaturesetting.
•When youfirst switch on theappliance, forstartingasuitable cooling,the appliance
should work24hourscontinuouslyuntilitcools downtosufficienttemperature.
•Inthistimedonot openthedoorsooftenand placealotof foodinside theappliance.
•Iftheunitis switchedoff orunplugged,youmustallowatleast5minutesbefore
restartingorre-plugged theunitinordernotto damagethecompressor.
• Larders(coolers)havenot anyfreezercompartmentbutcancoolup to4-6°C.

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
• Disconnectunitfromthepowersupplybeforecleaning.
Warning: Do notclean theappliance by
pouringwater.
•The refrigeratorcompartment should be cleaned
periodicallyusingasolutionofbicarbonateofsodaand
lukewarmwater.
•Cleanthe accessoriesseperatelywith soap andwaterDo
notcleantheminthewashingmachine.
Warning: Donotuseabrasiveproducts,detergentsor
soaps.Afterwashing,rinsewithclean waterand
drycarefully.Whenthecleaningoperationshave
beencompletedreconnectthe plugofthe unit
withdryhands.
•Youshouldcleanthecondenserwithbroomatleasttwice
ayearinordertoprovideenergysavingandincrease
theproductivity.
Defrosting
•Defrostingoccursautomatically in refrigeratorcompartmentduringoperation ;the
defrostwateris collectedbythe evaporatingtrayandevoparatesautomatically.
•The evaporatingtrayand the defrost waterdrain hole shouldbe cleanedperiodically
with defrostdrain plug to preventthe waterfromcollectingon the bottomof the
refrigeratorinsteadofflowing out.
•Youcanalsopour ½ glass ofthewatertodrain hole tocleaninside.

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Replacing TheLightBulb
Whenreplacingthelight oftherefrigeratorcompartment;
1.Unplugtheunitfromthepowersupply,
2.Pressthehookson thesidesofthelightcovertopandremovethelightcover
3.Changethe presentlightbulbwithanewoneofnotmorethan15W.
4.Replacethelightcoverandafterwaiting 5minutesplug theunit.
TRANSPORTATION AND CHANGINGOFINSTALLATION
POSITION
Transportation andChanging ofInstallation Position
•Theoriginalpackagesandfoamedpolystyrene (PS) canbeconcealedifrequired.
•Intransportationthe applianceshouldbe tied with awidestripeorastrongrope.
Theruleswrittenonthecorrugatedboxmustbeappliedwhiletransporting.
•Beforetransportingorchanging old
installationposition,allthemovingobjects
(ie,shelves,crisper…) shouldbe takenout
orfixedwithbandsinordertopreventthe
shake.

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BEFORECALLING YOUR AFTERSALES SERVICE
Ifyourrefrigeratorisnotworkingproperly,itmaybeaminorproblem, thereforecheckthe
following,beforecallinganelectriciantosavetimeandmoney.
Whattodoifyourrefrigeratordoesnot operate;
Check that ;
•Thereisno power,
•Thegeneralswitchin yourhomeisnotdisconnected,
•Thethermostat settingison«0» position,
•Thesocketisnotsufficient. Tocheckthis,plug inanotherappliancethatyou know
whichisworking intothesamesocket.
Whattodoifyourrefrigeratorperformspoorly;
Check that ;
•Youhave notoverloaded theappliance,
•Thedoorsareclosedperfectly,
•Thereisnodustonthecondenser,
•Thereisenoughplaceat therearandsidewalls.
Ifthereisnoise;
Thecoolinggaswhichcirculatesintherefrigeratorcircuitmaymakeaslightnoise(bubbling
sound)even when thecompressorisnot running.Donotworrythis isquitenormal.If
thesesoundsaredifferentcheckthat;
•Theapplianceis well leveled,
•Nothing istouchingtherear,
•Thestuffsontheappliancearevibrating.
Ifthereis waterinthe lowerpartoftherefrigerator;
Check that ;
Thedrainholefordefrostwaterisnotclogged(Usedefrostdrainplugtoclean thedrain
hole)
If yourfridge isnotcooling enough;
Yourfridge is designedtooperate intheambienttemperatureintervalsstatedin the
standards,accordingtotheclimateclassstatedintheinformationlabel.Wedonot
recommendoperating yourfridgeoutofstatedtemperaturesvaluelimitsintermsof
coolingeffectiveness.
ClimateClass Ambient Temperature(°C)
TBetween 16 and 43 (°C)
ST Between 16 and 38 (°C)
NBetween 16 and 32 (°C)
SN Between 10 and 32 (°C)