Lec U5010W, User Manual

Using Your Appliance 

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Tips for using this appliance 

•  Before storing cooked foods in the refrigerator, allow 

them to cool to room temperature. 

•  To maintain adequate air circulation, do not over fill 

the appliance. If there is too much food inside, the 

compressor does not work as effectively. 

•  Do not open the door any more than necessary - this 

will keep the temperature as cold as possible inside. 

•  When storing frozen food in the freezer, make sure 

that you follow the food manufacturers guidelines. 

•  Ices and water ices should not be consumed straight 

from the freezer - this can cause ice burns to the 

tongue and hands. 

•  Never touch the inside of the appliance, or any frozen 

items with wet hands. This can cause injury to your 

hands if they stick to cold surfaces. 

•  Wrap or cover foods well before storing. Always make 

sure that any packaging is air tight and suitable for 

use inside a fridge or freezer. 

•  Cooked meats and raw meats should be stored on 

separate shelves, and raw meat should not be allowed 

to drip onto other foods. Food which is to be frozen 

should not be in direct contact with already frozen food. 

•  You may hear gurgling noises or a humming sound 

while the appliance is in use and this is perfectly nor-

mal when the compressor is running and the coolant is 

moving through the system. 

•  A clicking sound may be heard, this is the thermostat 

and is normal. 

•  This appliance is designed to operate in an ambient 

temperature between 16 and 38 

°

C. 

•  Effervescent (fizzy) drinks should not be stored in the 

freezer or low temperature compartments. 

•  Do not exceed the storage times recommended by the 

food manufacturer andd always check expiry dates. 

•  Smaller portions of fresh food freeze quicker than 

large portions. Divide large portions into smaller ones. 

This helps to preserve the nutrients and quality of the foo d

. 

•  Always allow warm food to cool down before freezing 

it, preferably to room temperature. 

•  Before you store large amounts of food in the freezer, 

adjust the thermostat to the maximum (coldest) set-

ting while the appliance freezes the food. After 24 

hours, re-set the thermostat to the previous setting. 

•  Only thaw the amount of food you need, once food 

has been thawed cook it immediately.