STATESMAN L255W User manual

Please read these instructions carefully before use and retain for future reference.
Before switching on your appliance – Always check for any damage that may have been caused in transit.
Instruction Manual
55CM UNDER COUNTER LARDER FRIDGE
L255W - WHITE
L255B - BLACK
L255S - SILVER

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CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions ....................................... 3-6
Specication.....................................................................7
Appliance Overview..........................................................8
Installation .................................................................. 8-11
Operating Instructions.............................................. 11-12
Cleaning and Maintenance....................................... 12-13
Fuse Replacement .........................................................14
Disposal Information ......................................................14
Trouble Shooting Guide..................................................15

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and follow all of the instructions even if you feel you
are familiar with the product, and nd a place to keep this
manual handy for future reference.
Important: This product is intended for indoor domestic use, for
food refrigeration storage only. When using electrical appliances,
basic safety precautions should always be followed:
• Donotoperatetheappliancewithadamagedcordorplug,
after it malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any
 way.Allelectricalrepairsmustbecarriedoutbyaqualied
electrician. Inadequate repairs may result in a major source of
danger for the user and invalidate the warranty.
• Theoperatingvoltageoftheapplianceis220-240Vat50Hz.
Check the voltage of the appliance matches the household
 voltageontheratinglabelandspecicationforfurtherdetails.
• Useofanextensioncordisnotrecommendedwiththis
product.
• Thisappliancecanbeusedbychildrenagedfrom8yearsand
above if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and
 understandthehazardsinvolved.
• Cleaningandmaintenanceshallnotbemadebychildren
• Keeptheapplianceanditscordoutofreachofchildren.
• Childrenshouldnotplaywiththeappliance.
• Thisappliancecanbeusedbypersonswithreducedphysical,
 sensoryormentalcapabilitiesorlackofexperienceand
knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand
 thehazardsinvolved.
• Alwaysunplugtheappliancebeforeattemptingtomove.

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• Whendisconnectingfromtheelectricitysupply,pulltheplug
and not the cord.
• Donotstoreexplosivesubstancessuchasaerosolcanswith
 aammablepropellantinthisappliance.
• Alwayskeeptheventilationopeningsclearofobstruction.
Should they become blocked, clear them straight away.
• TherefrigerantofthisproductisR600awhichisammable.
Ensure when moving the appliance or during installation that
the cooling system does not get damaged.
WARNING: The appliance is heavy and care is needed when
unpackingandmovingit.Getextrahelpandonlyholdthe
appliance by the casing – never hold by the door or the trim.
WARNING: Risk of child entrapment.
Before disposal of the old appliance, make sure that any locking
mechanismshavebeenbrokeno,doorshavebeenremoved
but shelves have been left in so that children cannot easily climb
inside. Also remove the plug so the appliance is unusable.
WARNING:Riskofre/ammablematerials.
• When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is
not trapped or damaged.
• Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable
power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and
unload refrigerating appliances.
• To avoid contamination of food, pay attention to the
following:
• openingthedoorforlongperiodscancauseasignicant
increase of the temperature in the compartments of the
appliance;

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• clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with
food and accessible drainage systems;
• clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48 hours;
ushthewatersystemconnectedtoawatersupplyif
water has not been drawn for 5 days;
• storerawmeatandshinsuitablecontainersinthe
refrigerator so that it is not in contact with or drip onto
other food;
• two-starfrozen-foodcompartmentsaresuitablefor
storingpre-frozenfood,storingormakingice-creamand
making ice cubes;
• one-, two- and three-star compartments are not suitable
forthefreezingoffreshfood;
• if the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods,
switcho,defrost,clean,dryandleavethedooropento
prevent mould developing within the appliance.

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Refrigerator location Type of food
Fridge door
Crisper bin (salad bin)
Fridge shelf – bottom
Chiller bin
Fridge shelf – middle
Fridge shelf – top
Freezerdrawer/shelf
• Foods with natural preservatives, such as jams,
juices, drinks, condiments.
• Do not store perishable foods.
• Fruits, herbs and vegetables should be
placed separately in the crisper bin.
• Do not store bananas, onions, potatoes,
garlic in the refrigerator.
• Rawmeat,poultry,sh(forshort-term
storage)
• Dairy products, eggs
• Foods that do not need cooking, such as
ready-to-eat foods, deli meats, leftovers.
• Foods for long-term storage.
• Bottomdrawer/shelfforrawmeat,poultry,sh.
• Middledrawer/shelfforfrozenvegetables,
chips.
• Topdrawer/shelfforicecream,frozenfruit,
frozenbakedgoods.
The table below contains general guidelines on the storage of
food in the refrigerator.

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SPECIFICATION
SupplierName/TradeMark Statesman
Model Number L255
Category Type Refrigerator with one or more
fresh-food storage
compartments
EnergyEciencyClass A+
EUEco-LabelAward Y
AnnualEnergyConsumption 116kWh/annum
FreezingCapacity N/A
FridgeStorageVolume(Litre)and
Applicable Star Rating Compartment
FreezerStorageVolume(Litre) N/A
ApplicableStarRatingCompartment N/A
Refrigeration System (Frost Free,
Static, Totally No Frost)
TemperatureRiseTime N/A
ClimateClass ST/N
This appliance is intended to be used at an ambient temperature between
“16” (lowest temperature)°C and “38”(highest temperature) °C
Noise Emission (dB) 39(db)
Built-inAppliance N/A
WineStorageAppliance N/A
Voltage(V) 220-240V~
WattagePower(W) 70W
Frequency(Hz) 50Hz
Power Source AC
130L
Static
Ambient Room Temperature Limits
Class Symbol Ambient average
temperature °C
Extendedtemperature SN +10to+32
Temperature N +16to+32
Subtropical ST +16to+38
Tropical T +16to+43

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APPLIANCE OVERVIEW
Location and air circulation
• Theappliancemuststandverticallyonaat,evensurface,tolevelthe
appliance use the levelling feet by turning them until the appliance is as
level as possible.
• Thisappliancehasbeendesignedtooperateinambienttemperatures
between 16°C and 38°C.
• Itisnotrecommendedtoplacethisapplianceinaroomwherethe
temperature is likely to drop below 5°C for prolonged periods, as the
internal appliance temperature will not be maintained.
• Theapplianceshouldnotbeplacednearsourcesofheate.g.cookers,
radiators, direct sunlight or in any unheated rooms e.g. garages, or
 outhouses,asextremetemperatureswillaecttheperformanceofyour
appliance.
• Donotexposetheappliancetodampconditions,openairorrain.
• Donotlifttheappliancebythepipesorthedoorwhenmoving.
• Itisnotrecommendedtoplacetheapplianceinawallrecess,tted
cabinet or furniture as this will not allow adequate ventilation and cause a
 potentialrehazard.
INSTALLATION
Internal Light and
Thermostat Control
Door Shelves
Bottle Shelf
Salad Drawer Cover
Adjustable Glass Shelves
Levelling feet
Salad Drawer

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• Allow25mmofclearancespaceatthesidesoftheapplianceand20mm
above the appliance.
• Itisnotrecommendedtoplacetheappliancedirectlyagainstthewall,
allow at least a 15mm clearance space at the rear.
• Donotplacetheapplianceinawallrecess,ttedcabinetorfurnitureas
 thiswillnotallowadequateventilationandcauseapotentialrehazard.
Providing you follow the recommended ventilation requirements you will:
• Increasethelifeoftheappliance.
• Minimisetheriskofcondensationontheoutsideoftheappliance.
• Minimiseoperatingnoisescausedbyvibration.
Reverse the door
Theappliancedoorcanbettedtoopentoeithertheleftortheright
depending on its location.
The appliance will have to be tilted and supported in order to carry this out. It
is advisable to get some help during this procedure.
Important:Donotlaytheapplianceatasthismaydamagethecoolant
system.Takecarewhenttingandtighteningscrews.
1.
To change the direction of the door, please follow these instructions:
1. Ensure the appliance is unplugged and empty.
2. Remove the 2 Screws on the back of
the top cover (Fig 1).
3. Lift the rear of the lid and push forward to
remove from the front locators. The top
hinge now is accessible (Fig 2).
4. Unscrewthetopdoorhingelocatedonthe
top of the door and then
remove the top hinge that
is holding the door in
place. (Fig 3)
5. With help, carefully tilt the
unit backwards and rest
the unit on something
solid to stop slipping.
2.
4.3.

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6. Liftthedoorothehingepinand
place in a safe place where it will
not get damaged
7. Remove the bottom bushing and
 bottombushingcapandtthem
on the opposite side (Fig 4).
8. Unscrewthebottomhinge(Fig5).
9. Removethelevellingfootandtonthe
opposite side (Fig 6).
10. Screwthebottomhingeontheoppositeside
loosely (Fig 7).
11. Carefully slide the door on to the
bottom hinge pin.
12. Screw the top hinge loosely (Fig 8).
13. Check the fridge door is
 alignedhorizontally
and vertically so that
the seals are closed
on all sides.
14. Tighten the top hinge.
 Useaspannerto
tighten it if necessary
(Fig 9).
5.
6.
7.
8. 9.
15. Put the top cover back and screw
 itintoplacesecurely(Fig10).
16. With the door closed, check that the door is
 alignedhorizontallyandverticallyandthat
 thesealsareclosedonallsidesbeforenallytighteningthebottom
hinge (Fig 11).
10.

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11.
17. Re-adjust the levelling feet as needed.
18. Allow 5 hours for the appliance to stand upright
before turning on the appliance to allow coolant
gases time to settle after the appliance is in place.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before using your Appliance
• Allow5hoursfortheappliancetostanduprightbeforeturningonthe
appliance to allow coolant gases time to settle after the appliance is in
place.
• Beforeplacingfoodintheapplianceturnonandwait24hours,thisisto
make sure it is working correctly and also to allow for the optimal internal
temperature to be reached.
• Theinterioroftheapplianceneedstobecleanedpriortousebywiping
with a soft cloth and using warm water. Wipe appliance completely dry
before replacing any shelves or salad drawers.
Using your Appliance
• Oncedry,plugtheapplianceintotheelectricitysupply.
• Adjustthetemperaturecontrolwhichislocatedinsidetheapplianceto
Setting 4, this is the recommended setting to use in a room with an
 averageambienttemperatureof20°C.
• Keepthefoodpacked,wrappedorcovered.
• Forhygienereasons,alwayswrapfoodusingasuitablepackaging
material, before storing in your appliance to avoid contact with the surface
of the appliance.
• Donotplacefooddirectlyagainsttherearwall.
Adjusting the Temperature
• Theidealinternaltemperatureofyourapplianceshouldbebetween0°Cto
5°C. This is regulated by the temperature control located internally at the
top of the appliance.
• Thereare7settingsonthetemperaturecontrol,withSetting6beingthe
 coldest,Setting1beingthewarmestandSettingOFFbeingo.

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• ThetemperaturecontrolshouldbesettoSetting4whenoperatingat
normal room temperature (between 16°C and 38°C).
• Avoidsettingthethermostattoohigh,asthismayreducethetemperature
 toapointwheresomefoodbeginstofreeze.Ifthishappensturndownthe
thermostat slightly.
• Thetemperatureintheappliancescompartmentcanbemonitoredby
 usingafridgethermometer.DONOTUSEaMercurylledthermometer,
 asabreakagewouldcauseahealthhazard.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Disconnect from the electricity supply before cleaning.
Interior
• Theinterioroftherefrigeratorshouldbecleanedregularlytoavoidodor.
• Removeallfoodfromtheapplianceandcovertohelpkeepcool.
• Removealltheshelvesandsaladcrispercarefullyfromtheapplianceand
wash in lukewarm water with a soft cloth and dry thoroughly. Never replace
the shelves or salad crisper into the appliance if wet.
• Useasoftclothorspongetocleantheinsideoftherefrigerator,withtwo
tablespoons of baking soda and a quart of warm water. Rinse with water
and wipe clean.
• Forareasthatarediculttocleanintherefrigerator(suchasnarrow
sandwiches, gaps or corners), it is recommended to wipe them regularly
with a soft rag, soft brush, etc. and when necessary, combined with some
 auxiliarytools(suchasthinsticks)toensurenocontaminant
accumulation in these areas.
• Openthedoorandallowtheinteriortodrynaturallybeforereplacing
shelves and salad crisper.
• Pluginandswitchonandallowthetemperatureintheappliancetodrop
back to an adequate temperature.
• Replacethefoodintheappliance.
Important: Avoid getting water into the electric components of the appliance
i.e. the thermostat, as this may damage your appliance.
Exterior
• Useaclean,softclothdampenedinsoapywatertowipetheexterior
surface of the appliance and dry thoroughly.
• Useavacuumcleanertoremovedustfromunderneaththeapplianceand
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 regularlytomaintainadequateventilation.Usecautionnottodamagethe
coolant system.
Important: Do not use abrasive cloths, powders, household cleaners,
bleachorwaxpolishtocleantheapplianceasthesecanleaveasmellinthe
applianceandcandamagetheexterior.
Door Seal
Checkthedoorsealregularlytomakesuretherearenodebris.Useaclean,
damp soft cloth to wipe the door seal and in between the creases, avoid
damagingthedoorsealasthiswillaecttheperformanceofyourappliance.
Drainage Channel
• Thedrainagechannelmustbecleanedregularlytopreventabuild-upof
impurities; this can be found on the interior back wall of your appliance.
• Useadampcleanclothandwipethechannelclean,thenuseapipe
 cleanerorsimilarexibleobjecttocleanthedrainageholetoprevent
blockages.
Going away
If you are going away and do not want to leave the appliance left on, switch
oatthemainssocketandremovetheplugensuringnottopullthecord.
Remove any food and follow the cleaning instructions in the “Cleaning and
Maintenance” section.
Important: Leave the door ajar as this will prevent odours and mould
accumulating in the appliance and will allow the appliance to dry completely.
Power Cut
In the event of a power cut keep the appliance door closed to maintain the
temperature inside.
Operating Sounds
The cooling gas which circulates in the cooling circuit may make a slight
noise (bubbling sound) even when the compressor is not running. Do not
worry this is quite normal.
Ifthesesoundsaredierentcheckthat:
• Theapplianceiswelllevelled
• Nothingistouchingtherear.
• Thestusontheappliancearevibrating.

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Light replacement
Thelightisanenergyecient,longlifeLED,thereforeshouldnotneed
replacingthroughoutthelifeoftheproduct.Howeverifitdoes,itisadvisedto
contactaqualiedtechnician.
1. Remove the light cover
2. Loosen the thermostat knob and fastening screw, and remove the
 thermosatatboxassembly
3. Remove the connector
4. Remove the light
Fuse Replacement (Class I)
This appliance must be earthed. Remove the central screw
on the plug and open the shell. Take out the fuse and
replace with a new fuse of the same Amp. Install the shell
again and tighten the screws.
MAINS PLUG FUSE REPLACEMENT
DISPOSAL
TheEuropeanDirective2012/19/EUonWasteElectricaland
Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old household
electrical appliances must not be disposed of in normal unsorted
municipal waste.
Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise
the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the
impact on human health and the environment.
The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the product reminds you of your
obligation, that when you dispose of the appliance it must be separately
collected. Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for
information concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you are having problems with your appliance, please use our
troubleshooting guide below. If you are unable to resolve the issue using
thisguidepleaseringourCustomerServiceDepartmenton08448485861.
Please have the model code and purchase information available.
Appliance does
not work
Temperature control dial is
set to “OFF”.
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.
Temperature is not properly
adjusted.
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.
Temperature is set too cold. Turn the temperature regulation
knob to a warmer setting
temporarily.
Appliance is not level. Re-adjust the feet.
The appliance is touching the
wall or other objects.
Move the appliance slightly.
Water drain hole is blocked. See the Cleaning and care section.
It’snormal.Heatexchangeparts
are in the sides.
Useglovestotouchsides.
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.
Set the dial at other number to
switch on the appliance.
Fault Possible cause Solution
The food is too
warm.
Please look in the initial
Temperature setting section.
Appliance cools
too much
Unusualnoises
Waterontheoor
Side panels are
hot.

0844 848 5861
38 Bluestem Road,
Ransomes Europark
Ipswich, IP3 9RR
Disclaimer: Statesman operate a policy of continual improvement and development.
We therefore reserve the right to change/alter the specication and appearance of our appliances without prior notice.
All diagrams and images shown in this manual are for illustration purposes only.