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INSTRUCTION BOOK
CHEST FREEZER
ECM 1957 ECM 2257 ECM 3057 ECM 3857
GB
820 41 72 30
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Important Safety Information These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using this appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings or these warnings contact the Customer Care Department. Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has Prior to Installation thawed out. Check the appliance for transport damage. Under no Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the circumst
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Contents Instructions for the User Instructions for the installer Important Safety Information 2 Technical Specifications 16 Description of the Appliance 4 Installation Control Panel 4 Positioning 16 Digital temperature display 5 Electrical Connections 17 Temperature warning 5 Temperature adjustment 5 Freezing 6 Freezing Fresh Food 6 Frozen Food Storage 6 Thawing 7 Baskets 8 Hints and Tips 9 Normal Operating Sounds 9 Food Storage 9 Energy Saving Advice 9 In the Event of a Power Failure 9 Defros
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Description of the Appliance A - Frozen food storage B - Freezer calendar (recommended storage times for frozen foods) C - Compartment for freezing fresh foods D - Dividing wall E - Defrost water drain Control Panel (various models) 1. Temperature controller knob and mains on pilot light (green) 2. FROSTMATIC button for the super-freeze function and FROSTMATIC pilot light (yellow) 3. WARNING OFF button (to switch off the warning buzzer) and warning pilot light (red) 4. Digital temperature displa
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Digital temperature display (not included with all models) Some models have a digital temperature display integrated in the handle of the lid. In normal operation, it shows the temperature of the frozen products in centigrade (°C). There are however the following exceptions: - After switching on the freezer "- -" is shown briefly. - If the temperature inside the freezer is higher than 0 °C, "+" appears. - If the storage temperature cannot be measured due to a malfunction, "+" or "-36", appear a
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T Tiip ps s:: Therefore regularly monitor that the optimal storage The following are suited for the packaging of frozen temperature of -18 °C or colder is maintained, either goods: using the thermometer or the digital temperature display depending on which model you have. - freezer bags and polyethylene wraps; If necessary, adjust the temperature - special cans for frozen goods; setting, until the thermometer or the - extra-thick aluminium foil digital temperature display shows -18 The follo
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Important Do not put carbonated liquids in the freezer. Ice lollies, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer can cause a low temperature skin burn. Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns. In the event of a power cut, do not open the lid. The food in the freezer will not be affected if the power cut is short and the freezer is full. Should the food begin to thaw it must be consumed quickly and mu
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Baskets The baskets are designed for the storage of food which has already been frozen. The handles can be placed in two positions, as shown. The baskets can either be placed inside the freezer or hung on the edge of the casing. The following spare parts can be ordered from your local Service force Centre. Please note that 2 handles must be ordered for each basket. A Basket 291263000/1 B Basket 291263001/5 Handle 291340004/6 (2 required). The following illustrations show how many baskets ca
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Hints & Tips Normal Operating Sounds If there is a power failure during the storage of frozen foods, keep the lid closed. If the temperature within your You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the freezer should rise, do not refreeze the food without refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing. checking its condition. The following guidelines should When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being assist you: pumped round and you will hear a whirring sound or Ice Cream: On
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Defrosting The freezer compartment will become progressively covered with frost. This should be removed with the special plastic scraper provided, whenever the thickness of frost exceeds ¼". During this operation it is not necessary to switch off the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs. However, when the ice becomes very thick on the inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out and it is advisable to perform this operation when the appliance is empty. To carry out complete defrost
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Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply Internal Cleaning Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water). Rinse and dry thoroughly. NEVER use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products or wax polishes to clean the interior as these will damage the surface and leave a strong odour. To Change the Light Bulb (Not a standard acces
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Something not Working If the appliance is not working correctly, please carry out the following checks before contacting your local Electrolux Service Force Centre SYMPTOM SOLUTION No power to the appliance Check there is power at the socket Check there is not a power cut by checking the household lights. Check the mains fuse has not blown. Check the thermostat is turned to the correct setting The temperature in the freezer is too high relevant to ambient conditions. Check the ambient temperatur
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Service and Spare Parts In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact you local Electrolux Service Force Centre by telephoning: 0870 5 929929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area. For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force please visit the website at www.serviceforce.co.uk. Customer Care Department For general enquirie
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Guarantee Conditions We, Electrolux undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Electrolux appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, the company will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electrical supply stated on the rating plate. The appliance has been used for normal do
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Technical Specifications Model ECM 1957 ECM 2257 ECM 3057 ECM 3857 189 221 299 Volume (gross) litres 378 184 216 292 Volume (net) litres 368 87,6/88,387,6/88,387,6/88,3 Height without/with roller cm 87,6/88,3 93,5 105 132,5 Width cm 160 66,5 66,5 66,5 Depth cm 66,5 49 52 59 Weight kg 68 0,58 0,69 0,53 Energy consumpt./24h kWh 0,80 28 23 24 Freezing capacity kg/24h 29 43 46 49 Hold-over time hours 55 75 80 120 Rated power W 140 Install
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Electrical Connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. This appliance must be earthed. GREEN & YELLOW The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed. E Electrical Requirements L N Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate. BROWN The appliance is supplied with a 13amp plug fitted. In the B
