Lec Refrigeration plc
Bognor Regis West Sussex PO22 9NQ Great Britain
T: 0845 450 4845 (calls charged at local rate)
F: (01243) 826295
E: service@lec.co.uk www.lec.co.uk
I 2274 Iss. 1 May 2003
© Copyright Lec Refrigeration plc 2003
USER GUIDE
larders &
fridges
inspired refrigeration
Contents
getting to know your appliance 2
before you switch on 3
plug in and switch on 4
temperature controls 4
using your elan efficiently 5
food storage 6
cleaning your elan 7
defrosting your elan 7
changing the plug 8
changing the internal light 9
reversing the door opening 10
useful hints 11
troubleshooting 12
safety 13
disposal 13
customer service 14
Lec guarantee back cover
Getting to know your appliance
Before you switch on
fridge
larder
2
consider the location
The room must have a volume of 1m3 for
every 8g of refrigerant R600a inside the
appliance. The quantity of gas in the
appliance can be found on the data plate.
To help you avoid pushing your elan too far
back against a wall, a spacer has been
provided. It fits as shown below.
Your elan should not be installed on a
carpet, this may prevent proper air
circulation.
Your elan product has been designed to
operate in the following room temperatures:
Larder between 10°C and 32°C
Refrigerator between 16°C and 32°C
Do not locate your elan near a heat source,
e.g. cooker, boiler or radiator. Avoid placing
in direct sunlight. An unheated garage or
outbuilding is also inappropriate.
When installing it is important to keep a
minimum clearance of 25mm (1”) all around
the cabinet to allow for ventilation.
unpack your elan
Remove all external and internal packing.
decide on the door opening
The door can open on its right or left hand
edge to suit the location, see the section on
reversing the door opening.
clean your elan
We recommend that you clean your elan
before use, refer to the section ‘Cleaning
your elan.’
leave your elan for 2 hours
Before switching on leave your elan upright
for 2 hours to allow the coolant fluid time to
settle.
ensure your elan is level
Where fitted, adjust the rotating feet at the
front. A very slight backward lean will ensure
that the door closes better.
3
Plug in and switch on
Temperature controls
Temperature controls
Using your elan efficiently
The elan runs on an electricity supply of
220-240 V 50Hz and must be earthed.
Plug in the elan and switch it on at the
socket.
To turn your elan off, simply switch it off at
the socket.
going on holiday
If you’re going on holiday you may wish to
leave your fridge or larder running,
alternatively, switch off, empty, clean and
dry your elan and leave the door propped
open to allow the free movement of air.
run your elan for 24 hours
Your elan is tested and inspected before
leaving the factory. Unfortunately damage
may occur during transportation. Switch on
for 24 hours to check it is functioning
properly before using it to store food.
adjusting the thermostat
The internal temperature of your elan is
controlled by a thermostat as shown below.
The dial has 6 temperature settings. When
your elan was manufactured the dial was set
to between 3 and 5, the correct setting for
normal room temperature. You can adjust
the temperature by turning the dial.
Setting 6 will make the fridge or larder
coldest.
It may not operate at the correct
temperature if it is in a particularly hot or
particularly cold room or if you often open
the door.
you can check the temperature
A few days after you start using your elan you
may wish to check it is running at the correct
temperature. You'll need a special
Fridge/Freezer thermometer. These are
available from most supermarkets and
hardware shops.
4
Check the thermostat knob is set between
3 and 5. Put the thermometer in the coldest
part of your fridge or larder (just above the
salad bin) or in the icebox. You should be
able to read it quickly, without moving it
when you open the door. Close the door and
leave it overnight.
The next morning, read the temperature. It
should be between 0°C and 5°C in the
fridge, -12°C or below in the icebox of 2 star
refrigerators and -6°C or below in 1 star
refrigerators. If it isn't, adjust the thermostat
dial half a number (e.g. from three and a
half to four).
110 litre refrigerators have iceboxes rated as
one star, 132 litre, or greater, refrigerators
have iceboxes rated as two stars.
how to use the defrost tray
In fridges, the defrost tray ensures that your
elan always runs efficiently. The table below
shows which position the flap should be in.
Flap Out Flap In
Fridge
size
A very
cold
room
Average
temp.
room
A very
warm
room
110 litre Out In In
132 litre Out Out In
212 litre Out Out In
fully adjustable shelves
All the fittings on the door of your elan can
be adjusted. This gives the flexibility to
arrange them in a way which suits you best.
They are removed by sliding up and pulling
out.
5
Using your elan efficiently
Food storage
Cleaning your elan
Defrosting your elan
shelf risers
Some shelves are fitted with removable
shelf risers. These ensure that larger objects
do not fall out of the shelves. The shelf risers
should be fitted in the door shelf as shown
below.
shelves with hinged flaps
Some shelves are fitted with hinged flaps.
When a flap is up you can store tall bottles
on the shelf below. The neck of the bottle
fits through the hole created by the flap.
To prevent transfer of flavours and drying
out, food should be separately packed or
covered. Fruit and vegetables need not be
wrapped.
Always let pre-cooked food cool down
before you put it in your elan. This will stop
the internal temperature of your elan from
rising.
Leave space around food, this will allow cold
air to circulate.
Cooked meats should always be stored on a
shelf above raw meats to avoid bacterial
transfer. Keep raw meats on a plate which is
large enough to collect juices and cover it
with cling film or foil.
Do not exceed the manufacturer’s
recommended storage times for frozen
foods. Generally, a one star frozen food
compartment will store frozen food safely for
up to one week, a two star compartment will
store frozen food safely for up to one month.
6
on the outside
Use a good wax furniture polish to clean
your elan's exterior. Make sure that the
doors are closed, to prevent polish getting
on the magnetic door seal or inside. Do not
use an aerosol polish as the spray may
damage plastic parts.
The grill of the condenser at the back can be
vacuumed using a brush attachment.
on the inside
Regular cleaning will keep your elan free
from bacteria and germs, ensuring healthier
food storage.
• Switch off and unplug from mains
supply.
• Remove all the shelves, salad drawers
and door fittings.
• Wipe the inside with a soft cloth
dampened with a solution of one
teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to one
litre of warm water. Rinse with clean
warm water and dry thoroughly.
• After replacing shelves, salad drawers
and door fittings, plug in and switch on
the mains supply.
Take care to avoid the light and thermostat
control. Water could cause serious electrical
damage.
Do not use soaps, wire wool, scouring
powder or disinfectants of any kind.
larders
Your larder refrigerator automatically
defrosts regularly, every time it finishes a
cooling cycle. The defrost water will collect in
the trough, located at the back of the larder.
It is important to keep the defrost drain (the
small hole in the middle of the trough) clear,
otherwise defrost water will overflow onto
the inside floor of the larder refrigerator. If
the drain does become blocked you can
clear it by carefully using a flexible rod such
as a pipe cleaner or net curtain wire.
fridges
The fridge should be defrosted when there
is a frost build up in the icebox of half a
centimetre, or about half the thickness of
your finger. A thick layer of frost on the
inside your elan will make it less efficient
and consume more electricity.
• Switch off and unplug your elan from its
electricity supply.
• Use the plastic spatula to carefully
scrape off any soft residue of surface
frost. DO NOT scrape with a sharp
instrument, which may cause damage.
• You can keep some foods frozen by
wrapping them well in an old blanket or
newspaper or a cooler bag / box if you
have one. Remember that, although
wrapped, the food will undergo a rise in
temperature and this may reduce its
storage life.
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Defrosting your elan
Changing the plug
Changing the internal light
For 1 star size cabinets, the drip tray should
be placed on the top shelf, immediately
under the ice box. Its purpose is to catch
water from the ice as it defrosts.
For 2 star cabinets the drip tray is located on
the runners immediately below the frozen
food compartment
The baffle panel should be placed as shown
below when defrosting. It directs the water
into the drip tray.
Note. Some models have a loose plastic
panel in the base of the drip tray, in addition
to the baffle plate. This panel ensures the
correct operation of your elan and must be
replaced after cleaning and defrosting.
Your elan is fitted with a fused three pin plug
which will be suitable for use in all
residences fitted with sockets to current
specifications.
The elan runs on an electricity supply of
220-240 V 50Hz and must be earthed. If the
plug is removed it should not be re-used,
but thrown away immediately. A cut off plug
can be dangerous if plugged into a socket.
If the plug supplied becomes damaged it
must be replaced with a new one and the
flexible mains lead connected as shown
below.
Note: Only 13 amp fuses approved to
BS 1362 A.S.T.A. should be used. After
replacing or changing a fuse, the fuse cover
in the plug must be replaced. If lost,
replacement fuse covers are available for a
nominal charge from:
Spares Department, Lec Refrigeration plc,
Bognor Regis, West Sussex, P022 9NQ
Tel 01243 863161.
connect BLUE to connect GREEN &
NEUTRAL(N) YELLOW to EARTH (E)
connect BROWN
to LIVE (L)
make sure the cable
is held by the clamp
Do not push excess mains lead into the
compressor (motor) compartment as this
may cause an electrical hazard.
Your elan conforms with the requirements of
EEC Directive No. 821499/EEC & BS 8001983 relating to radio interference
suppression.
8
Before carrying out the bulb replacement
always switch off and disconnect the
electricity supply.
• Remove the light's translucent cover by
holding it firmly and pushing on the
small arrow to release the catch and
sliding the cover back in the direction of
the arrow to remove it.
• Remove the old bulb by unscrewing in an
anti- clockwise direction.
• Replace with a new bulb (15W SES) by
screwing it in a clockwise direction
making sure that it is secure in the bulb
holder
• Replace the cover and re-connect your
elan to the electrical supply and switch
on.
212 litre fridges
To remove the light cover, insert a small
screwdriver blade between the housing and
the translucent cover at the centre and prise
it until free.
To replace the light cover, locate cover in
slot at front of housing. insert thumb
between cover and housing at the centre
and spring rear edge of cover upwards into
slot at rear.
9
Reversing the door opening Reversing the door opening Useful hints
Remove all the shelves (where fitted) from
the inside face of the door. They slide
upwards and then unslot.
Tilt your elan on its back, protect it with
some of its polystyrene packing or other soft
object.
Unscrew any adjustable feet.
Remove the bottom hinge, front foot and/or
adjustable foot support by removing the two
screws from each.
Slide the door towards the bottom
(disengaging the top hinge pin) and lift it off.
On free-standing (larger size) models,
remove the two screws from the top hinge
pin. On under worktop models the top hinge
is a push-in pin.
Swap the position of the top hinge pin
bracket or pin to the other side of the
cabinet.
Slide the door back into position on the top
hinge.
Replace the bottom feet on the opposite
sides from which you removed them. On
models with no adjustable foot, please take
care that the hinge side foot is put back the
right way round, with the screw position
pointing towards the back of the cabinet.
10
Stand your elan upright. Check that the
door opens properly and is aligned with the
cabinet. Check that the magnetic seal fits
snugly all round and there are no gaps.
If adjustment is required lay it on its back
again and adjust the two screws in the top
hinge pin. On underworktop models, the
only adjustment that can be made is with
the foot plates.
Note: Some models have door handles and
blanking plugs for the opposite side which
have to be removed and relocated on the
opposite side of the door.
Leave your elan upright for 2 hrs before
switching it on, to allow the coolant liquid
time to settle.
If your appliance is to be out of service for
any length of time ensure that the interior is
carefully cleaned and dried. Leave the door
open and disconnect the plug from the
mains socket.
Carry out regular cleaning as described
previously.
Do not pack shelves too tightly or obstruct
the even distribution of cold air.
Do not leave the cold control at its coldest
setting longer than necessary, freezing of
the contents may occur.
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Troubleshooting Safety
Disposal
your elan rattles
This could be because it is not standing
level, or not standing on all four feet. Try
adjusting the levelling foot / feet.
See that vibration noises are not caused by
objects in contact with your appliance and
each other.
not working / stops cooling
Check it is plugged in and switched on.
Check the fuse in the plug has not blown.
the cabinet is too warm
The compressor may not be working. Turn
the thermostat up to number 6. If there is no
humming noise, it is not working.
noises
‘Whooshing’ or ‘gurgling’ noises from the
circulation of refrigerant liquid is not a fault.
your elan makes a humming noise
This is the normal running of the
compressor. If it is on continuously your elan
is probably getting too warm. This may be
caused by warm weather, the door being
left open too long, a rise in room
temperature, a damaged door seal or a
door not 'hanging' properly (an uneven gap
can be seen above the door). Check all
these things. Try adjusting the front feet to
correct door hanging problems.
door adjustment
The door can be adjusted by following the
door adjustments paragraph in reversing
the door opening section page 11.
water on the floor of the larder
This may be due to the defrost drain being
blocked. The drain may be cleared by
carefully using a flexible rod such as a pipe
cleaner or net curtain wire.
internal light doesn’t work
There may be a power supply problem. The
bulb may need replacing.
If the ideas given above have not solved the
problem, call customer service. Do not
attempt repairs on your own, particularly on
electrical components.
12
Your elan contains isobutane R600a, a gas
with high environmental compatibility but
which is also combustible. When
transporting, installing or disposing of your
elan care should be taken to ensure that no
parts of the refrigerating circuit are
damaged. Refrigerant squirting out of the
pipes could ignite or cause an eye injury.
Ensure that the appliance is earthed.
Ensure that the appliance is disconnected
from the mains supply before attempting to
remove light covers (if fitted).
Ensure that the appliance is disconnected
from the mains supply before cleaning
internally or defrosting.
Do not store flammable, corrosive or
explosive substances in the appliance.
Do not allow unsupervised children to use
this appliance.
Do not remove items from the icebox with
wet hands or eat lollies directly from the
icebox . Low temperatures may cause
‘freezer burn.’
Do not place fizzy drinks in the icebox as the
containers may burst.
If there is a power cut, the food in the icebox
in the fridge may start to thaw. To help
prevent this it can be wrapped as if the
fridge is being defrosted. If the power cut is
of such a duration that the food does begin
to thaw it should be used or thrown away.
Do not re-freeze food that has thawed.
Your cabinet is CFC, HFC and HCFC free and
therefore has no ozone depletion potential
(zero ODP). However, all refrigeration
appliances should be disposed of in a
responsible manner. Ensure that none of
the pipes on the back of the appliance are
damaged prior to disposal. Up to date
information concerning options for disposing
of your old appliance and packaging from
your new appliance can be obtained from
your retailer or local council office.
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Customer service
Before contacting Customer Services please
ensure you have read the troubleshooting
guide on page 12 to see whether you can
eliminate the problem yourself.
If you have a problem you cannot resolve,
initially you should contact your retailer as
they may be responsible for servicing your
Lec elan. If not, contact the Customer
Service Department of Lec.
When you call customer service you will be
asked to confirm which range and model
you have. Look at the data plate sticker on
the inside of your elan, at the bottom in the
back left hand corner, this records the
model and serial number. Make a note of
them below as this information is required.
Information required:
Model number:
Serial number:
Date purchased:
Please note down some other information
which may be useful:
Name of shop where purchased:
Purchase price:
(for insurance purposes)
specification
In accordance with our policy of continual
improvement, we may alter the specification
without notice.
Should you sell or pass the Lec elan to
someone else, make sure that this guide is
also provided.
contact numbers
Should you require any further information
regarding your Lec elan or any of our other
products, please contact us at the address
below.
Customer Services Department,
Lec Refrigeration plc,
Bognor Regis, West Sussex. PO22 9NQ
Telephone 0845 450 4845
(calls charged at local rate)
Service Fax (01243) 826295
E- mail service@lec.co.uk
www.lec.co.uk
servicing
Repairs and maintenance of the appliance
should only be performed by a qualified
engineer.
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Lec Guarantee
Your Lec elan is made from the very best materials to the highest
standards of manufacture and has been extensively tested and inspected
before leaving our factory. It conforms with current British and European
Electrical Safety Standards. It is guaranteed for one year from the date of
purchase, against mechanical and material defects, with the exception of
light bulbs.
In the event of a defect to which this guarantee applies, please produce
your receipt (as proof of purchase) to your supplier, who will make the
necessary arrangements for rectification as quickly as possible.
This guarantee does not apply if:
• The elan has been improperly installed or used in a manner contrary to the
operating instructions issued with it.
• The elan has been treated in an abnormal or abusive manner
• The elan has been used for industrial or commercial purposes.
• Any repair work has been carried out by any person other than a Lec approved
engineer.
• Any parts have been fitted which are not genuine Lec approved parts.
• The elan has been modified in any way or the serial number has been removed or
altered.
• Any toxic or corrosive products have been used or stored in or near to the elan.
Without prejudice to the rights of the buyer no liability is accepted for any
consequential loss or damage resulting from failure of the elan or for any reason
whatsoever. You are strongly advised to insure under the special Lec Food and
Freezer Scheme which is enclosed with this guarantee or which is obtainable from
the company.
Acceptance of this guarantee does not affect your statutory rights: Consumer
Transactions (Restrictions on Statements) Order 1976.
This guarantee is applicable only in the United Kingdom and Channel Islands.
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