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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.

We hope that this handbook supplies you with all the
information you require, but please contact us if there is any
thing you are unsure of using the Customer Care Centre
number on the back cover of this handbook.

Summary of Contents for ST980SXS

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Page 2: ...g 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 We hope that this handbook supplies you with all the information you require but please contact us if there is any thing you are unsure of using the Customer Care Centre number on the back c...

Page 3: ...he appliance to stand for at least six hours This will allow the cooling system to settle following transportation Check that no parts of the appliance are damaged especially parts of the cooling system pipes or leads If damage has occurred DO NOT install the appliance you should contact a qualified service engineer or return the appliance to its place of purchase If the accessories inside the app...

Page 4: ...use electrical devices such as hair dryers to defrost this appliance Never use sharp metal implements to scrape ice off the surface of this appliance Only use implements which are fit for this purpose i e plastic scrapers and use carefully to avoid puncturing the lining of the appliance When moving the appliance take care not to damage the leads pipes or condenser unit Should these parts become da...

Page 5: ...perature does not drop below that specified by the climate class and that temperatures are maintained as consistently as possible Allowed ambient temperatures depend on the model class of the appliance which is SN ST as stated on the data badge Climate Class Ambient temperature SN sub normal From 10 to 32 N normal From 16 to 32 ST sub tropical From 16 to 38 T tropical From 16 to 43 Connection to t...

Page 6: ...ed in line with the fridge door If the door height needs to be dropped use a screw driver on the slot of the right hand foot at the base of the appliance and turn clockwise until the door height has changed in line with the freezer door Or you can adjust the level of the door by making an adjustment to the hinges of the door Fitting the bottom plinth Open the doors and remove the plinth from the i...

Page 7: ...ortion occurs at the end of the pipe re cut the end of the pipe Removal of the Freezer Door 1 Undo the Hinge Cover screw remove the cover and disconnect the plastic connection box and the green and yellow earth wire 2 Remove the hinge screws and then remove the top hinge Note When removing the top hinge make sure the door is fully supported and does not fall causing injury or damage 3 Lift the doo...

Page 8: ... remove the top hinge 3 Lift the door of refrigerator compartment upwards and remove Pass the appliance through the door Reassemble of the door When the appliance has been passed through the door re assemble the doors by reversing the above instructions REMEMBER Should the service pipe become damaged or distorted then you should re cut the end of the pipe WARNING This appliance must be disconnecte...

Page 9: ...ance door to 90 and pull the shelf towards you Turn the shelf in direction 2 until it is perpendicular then remove in direction 3 Foods that are likely to perish quickly should be placed towards the rear of the appliance where it is coolest Bottle holder The bottle holder is intended for storing larger bottles soft drinks water etc inside the fridge Like the shelves the bottle rack will not pull o...

Page 10: ...he door is opened The performance of the light is not affected by any of the appliances other settings Should the light fail to work it is most likely that the bulb needs replacing See Changing the Light bulb Ice maker This appliance is fitted with an ice maker for more information please see the section Using your Ice Maker and Water Dispenser Notes Various accessories may not be available with y...

Page 11: ...13 About Your Appliance A B ...

Page 12: ...ce is well ventilated Poor air circulation around the appliance can lead to inefficient operation Whenever possible adjust the thermostat to reflect seasonal changes and changes in the quantity of food stored inside Freshly cooked foods which are to be frozen should be cooled to at least room temperature before freezing Layers of ice and frost increase energy consumption make sure that your applia...

Page 13: ...setting Use the highest setting only when required or recommended Ambient temperature changes outside the appliance affect the interior temperatures of the appliance when required you may need to adjust the thermostat accordingly Note Temperatures within the appliance can be affected by how often and how long the door is opened for Always try to keep the length of time the door is open to a minimu...

Page 14: ...emperature To adjust the fridge temperature press button C The indicator G will illuminate Each subsequent press of button C will adjust the temperature scale by one To clear the setting simply keep pressing button C until indicator G is back to level 1 To adjust the freezer temperature press button B The indicator F will illuminate Each subsequent press of button B will adjust the temperature sca...

Page 15: ...r an extended period an alarm will sound to remind you to close the door Control Function Display 30 minutes after the final press of any button the display will be blank The display will illuminate when the door is opened or if you press any button Switching the appliance On Off To switch off the appliance press and hold button C The icon G will disappear To switch the appliance on again press an...

Page 16: ...tored above raw meat Never store anything which is flammable volatile or explosive inside the appliance Beverages with high alcohol content should be stored vertically in tightly sealed bottles Foods should not touch the rear wall of the appliance Delicate foods should be stored in the coolest part of the appliance Try not to open the door too often Set the thermostat to make sure that foods remai...

Page 17: ...s best to freeze small portions whenever possible and ensure that they are as cold as possible before storage Keep food which is fresh away from food which is already frozen if you need to freeze fresh food every day make sure that it is in small portions to prevent this Do not exceed the maximum load for freezing which is given as 10kg 24H see data badge for details Freezing procedure This applia...

Page 18: ...of food When consuming ice cream or water ices allow them to warm a little first to prevent freezer burns on hands or tongue Should there be a power cut or the freezer refrigeration appliance fails for any length of time you may need to remove food from the freezer and store in a cold hygienic place i e garage or out house area until the power is restored or the appliance repaired To prevent undue...

Page 19: ... rear of the appliance where it is coldest Large heavier portions of food such as meats joints for roasting are best stored in the drawers at the bottom of the appliance while less weighty items should be stored on the shelves this is to prevent damage to the appliance You should always make sure that food stored is suitable for freezing and that you have stored it securely inside the appliance ...

Page 20: ...ce has a crisper compartment with adjustable humidity High humidity will keep foods such as grapes cucumbers kiwi etc fresh and crisp this is achieved by opening fewer holes in the moisture control Lower humidity is ideal for storing foods such as strawberries melons tomatoes and beans Opening more holes in the moisture control will lower the humidity accordingly Always make sure that the front ed...

Page 21: ...ugh with water until the water runs clear Once the temperature inside the freezer is at 15 C ice production will begin we recommend that you do not store the first load of ice cubes After the appliance has been sited into the location of your choice make sure that the water tube is arranged so it does not incur damage through bends and kinks and is clear of any heat sources This appliance must be ...

Page 22: ...ge box you will need to separate these to ensure maximum use of the ice box First use of the icemaker water dispenser Do not consume the first seven approx glasses of water as there may be dust and or impurities within the water pipes This will ensure that the pipes are cleared If in doubt keep re using the dispenser until the water runs clear Noises during ice making The ice making process can be...

Page 23: ...echanism 90 Then reinstall the ice box ensuring that the catch pin on the tray fits into the slot on the shelf To remove the ice box press the top of the drawer and simultaneously pull the bottom which will release the unit If the ice maker does not work properly The volume of the ice box equals the quantity of ice cubes which the appliance can make in one day Occasionally small number of ice cube...

Page 24: ...er Press the button for cool water Slightly push the glass onto the lever switch and the cool water will be supplied Notes When crushed ice is supplied Some times you may receive crushed ice when you have selected ice cubes as there may be crushed ice remaining in the auger crushing mechanism This is normal Try again until you receive ice cubes If crushed ice is supplied frequently you may notice ...

Page 25: ...ce if crushed ice was the last option selected Never place canned drinks or foods inside the dispenser as this will damage the auger crushing mechanism Do not touch the dispenser or remove the icemaker cover to prevent accidental injury or damage to the appliance First supply of water seven glass approx and ice cubes 20 pieces approx should not be consumed after initial start up or following a len...

Page 26: ...y 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 Always follow the defrosting instructions on packaging when defrosting ready meals manufacturers guidelines are always best as some frozen foods should be cooked from frozen ...

Page 27: ... the power cut last longer than expected it is advised that you consume any food removed from the freezer If the power outage is short term most foods can be left inside the freezer compartment this is the best way of preserving temperature and surrounded by ice cubes from the ice box This is also an ideal solution for power outages you may have been pre warned about When experiencing a power cut ...

Page 28: ...lf in an upward direction at the rear 1 and pull it towards you 2 Then turn the shelf into position 3 You must have the appliance door open by 90 Lift the food shelf in an upward direction at the rear 1 and pull it towards you 2 Then turn the shelf into position 3 You must have the appliance door open by 90 Do not wash plastic parts in a dishwasher Clean the exterior of the appliance with a soft c...

Page 29: ...e connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured red Upon completion there must be no cut or stray wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath Changing the light bulb Before replacing the light bulb switch off the electricity supply to the appliance and un plug the appliance Lamp required 220 240V 25W fridge only Lamp required 220 240V 40W freezer only Lamp...

Page 30: ...iance The appliance has recently been filled with more food than usual Ventilation is compromised the vent requires cleaning or clearing from obstruction There is inadequate ventilation around the appliance other appliances or units are too close The appliance has been overloaded with food for chilling or freezing The Quick Freeze function has been switched on The outer casing of the appliance is ...

Page 31: ...the compressor is off The sound of the compressor itself which is a humming sound and a click when the compressor switches off and on When you are starting the appliance for the first time or have had the appliance switched off for a prolonged length of time the sounds described above may be louder You may hear hissing or gurgling noises from the appliance these are due to the automatic defrosting...

Page 32: ...34 Service Record Date Part s Replaced Signature Engineer Stamp Date of purchase Installers stamp Printed name Date of installation Place of purchase ...

Page 33: ...ill be answered in strict rotation as soon as possible Model Number Serial number 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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