Lemair L550SXS User Manual

Since 1956

L550SXS

Refrigerator

User Manual

lemairappliances.com.au

Safety information

In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before
installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully,
including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and
accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance
are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save
these instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if
it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life will be
properly informed on appliance use and safety.
For the safety of life and property keep the precautions of these user’s
instructions as the manufacturer is not responsible for damages
caused by omission.

Children and vulnerable people safety

 This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above

and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given super
vision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a café and
understand the hazards involved.

 Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with

the appliance.

 Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless

they are aged from 8 years and above and supervised.

 Keep all packaging well away from children. There is risk of

suffocation.

 If you are discarding the appliance pull the plug out of the socket, cut

the connection cable (as close to the appliance as you can) and
remove the door to prevent playing children to suffer electric shock or
to close themselves into it.

 If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older

appliance having a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to
make that spring lack unusable before you discard the old appliance.
This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child.

General safety

WARNING! Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure
or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

WARNING! Do not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended

by the manufacturer.

WARNING! Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

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Safety information

WARNING! Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice

cream makers) inside of refrigerating appliances, unless they are
approved for this purpose by the manufacture.

 Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a

flammable propellant in this appliance.

 The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant

circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of
environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.

 During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain

that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become
damaged.

- avoid open flames and sources of ignition

- thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated

 It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any

way. Any damage to the cord may cause a short circuit, fire and/or
electric shock.

 This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar

applications such as

- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments;

- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments;

- bed and breakfast type environments;

- catering and similar non-retail applications.

WARNING! Any electrical components(plug, power cord,
compressor and etc.) must be replaced by a certified service agent
or qualified service personnel.

 Power cord must not be lengthened.
 Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the

back of the appliance. A squashed or damaged power plug may
overheat and cause a fire.

 Make sure that you can come to the mains plug of the appliance.
 Do not pull the mains cable.
 If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There

is a risk of electric shock or fire.

 You must not operate the appliance without the lamp.
 This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.
 Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer compartment if you

hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or
frost/freezer burns.

 Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.

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Safety information

Dailyuse

 Do not put hot on the plastic parts in the appliance.
 Do not place food products directly against the rear wall.
 Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been thawed out.
 Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food

manufacture s instructions.

 Appliance s manufactures storage recommendations should be

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strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.

 Do not place carbonated of fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment as

it creates pressure on the container, which may cause it to explode,
resulting in damage to the appliance.

 Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the

appliance.

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Careandcleaning

 Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the

mains plug from the mains socket.

 Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.
 Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance. Use a

plastic scraper.

 Regularly examine the drain in the refrigerator for defrosted water. If

necessary, clean the drain. If the drain is blocked, water will collect in
te bottom of the appliance.

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Installation

Important! For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions

given in specific paragraphs.

 Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it. Do not

connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report possible damages
immediately to the place you bought it. In that case retain packing.

 It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the

appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.

 Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this

leads to overheating. To achieve sufficient ventilation follow the
instructions relevant to installation.

 Wherever possible the spacers of the product should be against a

wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts (compressor, con­denser) to prevent possible burn.

 The appliance must not be located close to radiators or cookers.
 Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of

the appliance.

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2) If t he re i s a fresh -f oo d sto ra ge c ompar tm ent.

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Safety information

Service

 Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance

should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.

 This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Center, and

only genuine spare parts must be used.

Energysaving

 Don’t put hot food in the appliance;
 Don’t pack food close together as this prevents air circulating;
 Make sure food don’t touch the back of the compartment(s);
 If electricity goes off, don’t open the door(s);
 Don’t open the door(s) frequently;
 Don’t keep the door(s) open for too long time;
 Don’t set the thermostat on exceeding cold temperatures;
 Some accessaries, such as drawers, can be removed to get larger

storage volume and lower energy consumption.

EnvironmentProtection

This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the
ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The
appliance shall not be discarded together with the urban refuse and
rubbish. The insulation foam contains flammable gases: the appliance
shall be disposed according to the appliance regulations to obtain from
your local authorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially the
heat exchanger. The materials used on this appliance marked by the
symbol are recyclable.

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this
product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be
taken to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product, please contact your local
council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.

Packaging materials

The materials with the symbol are recyclable. Dispose the packaging in
a suitable collection containers to recycle it.

Disposal of the appliance

1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

2. Cut off the mains cable and discard it.

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