Electrolux ECN 4157 User's Manual
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1. Service of the freezer should be carried out by an authorised service company and only original spare parts should be used See under Guarantee Conditions and Service Itis dangerous to alter the freezer specifications or to change the freezer in any other way Make sure that the freezer is not placed on top of the mains cable Do not re freeze food once it has been defrosted Observe the recommendations for storage carefully See under Helpful Hints This freezer includes components that are heated during operation Consequently adequate ventilation must always be provided If ventilation is insufficient defects may occur resulting in the loss of food See under Installation The inside of the freezer contains pipes through which coolant flows If these pipes are punctured the freezer may be damaged beyond repair and food may be lost Do not use sharp implements to remove frost or ice Frost can be removed using the enclosed scraper Do not knock ice off the sides of the freezer but remove it by defrosting the freezer See under Maintenance Do not place drinks in the freezer Bottles and cans containing carbonic acid or sparkling drinks are particularly prone to explosion which may damage the freezer This freezer is heavy Take care when moving it If the freezer is fitted with a lock to prevent tampering by children the key must always be kept safely out of the reac2. hints information and ideas If the refrigerator is used in compliance with the instructions written it will operate properly and provide you with greatest satisfaction The symbols below help you to find things more easily Safety precautions Warnings and information at this symbol serve safety for you and your appliance G Hints useful information Environmental information y SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES These warnings are provided to improve safety and should be read carefully before installing or using your freezer ZA IMPORTANT It is vital that these instructions are kept with the freezer for future use If the freezer is sold or given to another user or if you move and leave the freezer behind you must ensure that the instructions accompany the freezer to enable the next user to use the freezer correctly and read the relevant warnings O This freezer is only intended for the freezing and storage of food This freezer should only be operated by adults Children must not be allowed to tamper with the control buttons or play with the freezer Changes in the electrical mains system in connection with the installation of this freezer should always be carried out by an authorised electrician or competent person Do not under any circumstances attempt to repair the freezer yourself Repairs carried out by untrained people may result in personal injury or serious malfunction of the freezer
3. be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person This appliance must be earthed The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed Electrical Requirements Before switching on make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate The appliance is supplied with a 13amp plug fitted In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied a 13amp ASTA approved BS1362 fuse must be used Should the plug need to be replaced for any reason The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal N or coloured black The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured red Upon completion there must be no cut or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath GREEN amp YELLOW CORD CLAMP 11 60 90 7002 PY AueBuny xoiex Ag paund
4. damage the inside and leave a strong smell EXTERNAL CLEANING Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water Do NOT use abrasive products WHEN NOT IN USE Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply IF SOMETHING DOES NOT WORK IF YOUR FREEZER DOES NOT FUNCTION SATISFACTORILY Check the following before calling for service staff Remove all goods from the freezer e Clean the freezer as described above Leave the lid slightly open Freezer not Green light not on Plug not connected correctly Check plug and socket cold enough Defect in switch or fuse Check fuse call electrician Power failure Wait until current returns Green and red light on Fresh food recently placed in freezer Wait a couple of hours Lid open too long Wait a couple of hours Green light on red light Thermostat set too warm Set thermostat colder noton Lot of frost and ice formed Defrost freezer Freezer too Yellow light on Super function active Press Super button out cold Yellow light not on Thermostat set too cold Set thermostat warmer Too much frost Lid does not close Lid in contact with goods in freezer Re arrange goods check that lid closes formed completely correctly Lot of moisture in the Moisture from washing machine Move freezer to a room with less room tumble dryer etc moisture or air regularly Goods packed poorly Lot of moisture from goods Re pack goods see under Ho
5. press the Super button again the freezer will not be damaged by running at the Super setting for some time but energy will be wasted HOW TO USE PACKAGING AND POSITIONING Food must be cold before freezing no more than room temperature Food must be packed in airtight and moisture proof packaging to prevent it from drying out Place fresh food for freezing close to the cold sides of the freezer making sure that it is not in contact with the frozen food already in the freezer Never fill the freezer to more than 5 mm below the top edge See under Helpful hints CAPACITY 5 The freezing capacity of the freezer is stated in the data plate kg 24 hours Do not exceed the amount stated if you do the freezing time will be extended The data plate is located inside the lid ZX IMPORTANT The freezing capacity stated can be utilised to the full occasionally to freeze large amounts of fresh food However if the freezer is filled with large amounts of food for freezing every day the capacity stated is reduced by about one third LOCK 6 Not a standard accessory for all models The lock works as shown in the drawings Remember to keep the key out of the reach of children BASKETS 7 The baskets are designed for the storage of food which has already been frozen The handles can be placed in two positions as shown in the drawings The baskets can either be placed inside the freez
6. subject of rental agreements Products of Electrolux manufacture which are not marked by Electrolux This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and legal rights ELECTROLUX EUROPEAN GUARANTEE If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new country of use for this brand or range of products This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user Your new home is within the European Community EC or European Free Trade Area The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically i e a normal household The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care Centre list below to give them details of your new home They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to look after you and your appliances France Senlis 33 0 3 44 62 22 22 Germany Nurenberg 49 0 911 323 2600 Italy Pordenone 39 0 1678 47053 Sweden Stockholm 46 0 20 78 77 55 UK Slough 44 0 1753 219 898 10 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Any electrical work required to install this appliance should
7. 9 including Amendment Directive 92 31 EEC EMC Directive Some of the models are not available in all countries Testing has been carried out in accordance with ISO 5155 regarding the determination of freezer capacity energy consumption and hold overtime Information for test institute A plan of the positioning of test packages may be obtained directly from the manufacturer HOW TO USE TEMPERATURE CONTROL 3 The thermostat ensures that the required temperature is maintained in the freezer Adjust the temperature by turning the button with a coin that fits the groove Turning the thermostat button towards MAX makes the temperature in the freezer colder and turning the button towards min makes the temperature warmer The correct setting can be found by measuring the temperature of the top package in the middle of the freezer This should not have a temperature higher than 18 C OPENING CLOSING THE LID The lid is fitted with a tightly closing sealing strip to prevent moisture getting inside the freezer and increasing the amount of frost formed When the lid is opened the air inside the freezer becomes slightly warmer and expands As soon as the lid is closed again the air is cooled immediately This may lead to the creation of a vacuum which makes it hard to open the lid immediately after it has been closed This is quite normal Wait a few minutes until the vacuum has disappeared then open the lid by pulling gently
8. NSTALLATION POSITION 1 Place the freezer horizontally on a firm surface resting on all four plastic feet Use a wooden block or similar object to compensate for any bumps holes in the surface The room should be dry and adequately ventilated Ifthe room temperature exceeds 43 C or falls below freezing point the freezer will not function as it should Climate Ambiente temperature category from to SN 10 to 32 C N 16 to 32 C ST 18 to 38 C T 18 to 48 C Do not place the freezer close to sources of heat radiators chimneys etc and do not place the freezer in direct sunlight f the freezer has been handled standing on end it should be allowed to stand in normal position for about 12 hours before switching it on lt gt Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown SWITCHING ON 2 Before switching on the freezer should be cleaned inside See under Maintenance Set the thermostat button in middle position Allow the freezer to run for several hours before placing food inside ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Before switching on make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate located inside the lid this appliance complies with the following EC Directives 73 23 EEC of 19 02 1973 Low Voltage Directive 89 336 EEC of 03 05 198
9. Never pull the handle violently CONTROL PANEL 4 The green light is illuminated as long as the freezer is connected The yellow light is illuminated when the Super button is depressed See under Freezing 6 The red light is illuminated when the temperature in the freezer is higher than the thermostat setting alarm 1 Thermostat button 2 Green light 3 Red light 4 Yellow light 5 SUPER The red alarm light can be due to Insertion of a large amount of fresh food The red alarm light will go out after a while Opening the lid too long The red alarm light will go out after a while Adefect in the system See under If something does not work FREEZING It is important that fresh food placed in the freezer is frozen quickly and that the food already in the freezer is heated as little as possible in this connection If more than 3 4 kg of food is to be frozen Press the square Super button yellow light comes on The freezer will now run continuously creating a sufficient reserve of the temperature required Press the Super button 6 24 hours before placing fresh food in the freezer depending on how much food is to be frozen Place the food in the freezer and leave the Super button on for about 24 hours more Then press the Super button again yellow light goes off The freezer will return to normal storage temperature If you forget to
10. OPERATING AND INSTALLATION MANUAL CHEST FREEZER ECN 4157 ECN 5157 E Electrolux 1 820 41 76 82 n m MAX S El Electrolux CLASS SERIE NO og o da 50 a 10 lt gt CONTENTS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warnings and Guidelines INSTALLATION Position Electrical connections Switching On HOW TO USE Temperature Control Opening Closing the Lid Control Panel Freezing Packaging and Positioning Capacity Lock Baskets HELPFUL HINTS Storage Freezing Defrosting Accessories MAINTENANCE Defrosting How to Clean Your Freezer When Not in Use IF SOMETHING DOES NOT WORK How to Change the Bulb Service and Spare Parts Electrical Connection SOD DBONNNNNNNNNNo0000000ONUMNUR TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CI EE EEE RO Volume gross litres Volume net litres aiid si Height without with roller cm 87 6 88 3 87 6 88 3 Width cm 132 5 160 Depth cm 66 5 66 5 Weight kg 56 66 Energy consumpt 24h kWh 1 395 1 814 Freezing capacity kg 24h 19 24 Hold over time hours 32 32 Rated power W 105 130 Before installing and using the appliance read this users instruction book carefully It contains safety precautions
11. craper provided ZX IMPORTANT Never use a knife or any other sharp implement to remove frost When the frost or ice layer is 10 15 mm thick the freezer should be defrosted We suggest that you defrost your freezer when there is little or no food inside Switch off the current Remove the contents of the freezer wrap them in newspapers and leave them in a cold place The speed of defrosting can be increased by placing one or more bowls of hot not boiling water inside the freezer and closing the lid Open the lid after a while and remove the layer of ice carefully The defrost water can be collected in a bowl as shown in the drawing Do not try to speed up defrosting by using anything other than hot water since this may damage the freezer After defrosting clean the inside of the freezer ZN IMPORTANT Remember to replace the plug in the drip water drain HOW TO CLEAN YOUR FREEZER INSIDE Remove the plug from the mains socket and remove all loose accessories before cleaning the freezer The best time to clean your freezer is after defrosting and before the electricity supply is connected again Use a damp cloth to clean your freezer Use hot water and a mild non aromatic cleaning agent After cleaning the freezer clean the basket baskets before replacing them ZX IMPORTANT Never use strong cleaning agents scouring powder or strongly aromatic cleaning agents to clean your freezer inside since this will
12. er or hung on the edge of the casing HELPFUL HINTS 9 STORAGE Frozen food can be stored anywhere inside the freezer but should be kept at least 5 mm below the top edge Never exceed the maximum storage time for purchased frozen food When you buy frozen food make sure that it has been stored at the correct temperature Do not buy products which have wet or damaged packaging Place purchased products in your freezer as quickly as possible We recommend using an insulated bag to bring such products home with you Never place bottles warm objects or fizzy drinks in the freezer FREEZING Only use fresh food of the best quality Cool hot dishes to room temperature as quickly as possible before placing them in the freezer Wrap food carefully in freezer foil or use the special freezer boxes or bags which are on the market Divide food into small portions before freezing this ensures that freezing is more rapid and means that you only need to defrost the amount needed for immediate consumption Remember that defrosted food must not be re frozen However dishes which have been made using defrosted food may be frozen Mark the freezer packaging with the date of freezing We recommend keeping a record of the contents of your freezer If freezing is too slow the quality of the food being frozen deteriorates Consequently do not freeze larger amounts than stated in the freezer s data plate If you wish to freeze food several days in a
13. h of children and far away from the freezer lt gt Before disposing of an old freezer make sure that the lock if present no longer works This is to prevent accidents and avoid the danger of children getting locked inside Ice lollies can cause frostbite if eaten direct from the freezer Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the fridge freezer A damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire Do not place heavy articles or the fridge freezer itself on the power cord There is a risk of a short circuit and fire Do not remove the power cord by pulling on its lead particularly when the fridge freezer is being pulled out of its niche Damage to the cord may cause a short circuit fire and or electric shock If the power cord is damaged it must be replaced by a certified service agent or qualified service personnel e If the power plug socket is loose do not insert the power plug There is a risk of electric shock or fire REFRIGERANT Your appliance contains an environmental friendly natural gas isobutane R600a as refrigerant which is nevertheless flammable During transportation and installation of the appliance be sure that none of the components of the cooling circuit become damaged If any part of the cooling circuit damaged avoid naked flames and sources of ignition thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is installed I
14. ked and used up Breads amp Cakes Can be re frozen without danger Shellfish Should be refrigerated and used up quickly Cooked Dishes ie casseroles should be refrigerated and used up Small Joints Should be cooked and can then be re frozen as cooked dishes Chicken Should also be cooked and re frozen as a cooked dish HOW TO CHANGE THE BULB 9 Before changing the bulb isolate the appliance from the electricity supply Unscrew the bulb and replace it with a new bulb max 15W Then reconnect the electricity supply lt gt 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 enquiries concerning your Electrolux appliance or for further information on Electrolux products you are invited to contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone at the address below or visit the website at www electrolux co uk Customer Care Department Electrolux 55 77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1DZ Tel 08705 950 950 calls to this number may be recorded for training purp
15. oses lt gt 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 domestic purposes only and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions The appliance has not been serviced maintained repaired taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by us All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Electrolux Service Force Centre Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company s property Home visits are made between 8 30am and 5 30pm Monday to Friday Visits may be available outside these hours in which case a premium will be charged EXCLUSIONS This Guarantee does not cover Damage or calls resulting from transportation improper use or neglect the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment plus those which are the
16. row the maximum freezing capacity stated per day is reduced by about one third As far as possible keep the lid closed during freezing If you know nothing about home freezing we recommend that you purchase a book containing advice and guidelines DEFROSTING In general food should not be defrosted at room temperature since this increases the risk of bacteria growth It is best to defrost large portions of meat or poultry in the refrigerator and this also applies to food which is to be consumed as it is e g fruit butter and sliced meat Small portions of food can be cooked straight from the freezer A good number of ready to cook dishes can also be cooked without defrosting Always observe the instructions on product packaging Bread tastes good when defrosted in a moderate oven lt gt Microwave ovens can be used for the rapid defrosting of most frozen foods Observe the instructions for use of the microwave oven concerned ACCESSORIES Spare baskets can be obtained from your local Service Centre MAINTENANCE DEFROSTING 8 The formation of frost on the inside of freezers cannot be avoided Frost is formed when moisture contained in the air comes into contact with the cold surfaces of the freezer Consequently the lid should only be opened when necessary and it should never be left open A thin layer of ice or frost does not affect the function of the freezer adversely and can be removed carefully using the s
17. w to use If you are still unable to solve the problem summon the assistance of authorised service staff Do not take any other steps Incorrect procedure may cause personal injury or lead to additional defects It is quite normal for the freezer to seem warm on the outside occasionally owing to the heat generated by the freezing process This heat also helps to prevent the formation of moisture on the outside of the appliance which could cause rust If the freezer has been switched off briefly the compressor may not start immediately when the current is re connected This is quite normal IN THE CASE OF A POWER FAILURE OR BREAKDOWN The hold over period mentioned in the Technical Specification section of this book refers to an estimated time the freezer temperature will take to rise to an unacceptable level for keeping frozen foods Providing the period of power failure or breakdown does not exceed the hold over period there will be no risk of damage to the frozen food providing you do not open the lid during this period If the freezer is only half full or the lid is opened this will reduce the hold over time After the breakdown period you are recommended to check the condition of food to ensure it has not started to thaw Frozen food must NOT be re frozen once it has thawed out The following guidelines should assist you Ice cream Once thawed should be discarded Fruits amp Vegetables If soft should be coo
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