Electrolux ECM 1957 manual

820 4 1 72 30 CHEST FREEZER INSTRUCTION B OOK ECM 1957 ECM 2257 ECM 3057 ECM 3857 GB[...]

2 Prior to Installation Check the appliance for transpor t damage. Under no circumstances should a damaged appliance be installed. In the event of damage please contact your retailer . Installation This appliance is heavy . Care should be taken when moving it. It is dangerous to alt er the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any wa [...]

3 Instructions for the installer T echnical Specifications 16 Installation Positioning 1 6 Electrical Connections 17 Contents Instructions for the User Impor tant Saf et y Information 2 Description of the Appliance 4 Control Panel 4 Digital temperatur e display 5 T emperature warning 5 T emperature adjustment 5 F reezing 6 F reezing Fresh F ood 6 F[...]

4 Description of the Appliance Control P anel A - F rozen food storage B - F reezer calendar (recommended storage times for frozen f oods) C - Compar tment for freezing fresh foods D - Dividing wall E - Defrost water drain (various models) 1 . T emperature controller knob and mains on pilo t light (green) 2. FROSTMA TIC button for the super-fre eze[...]

5 (not included with all models) Some models have a digital t em perature displa y integrated in the handle of the lid. In normal operation, it shows the temperature of the fro zen products in centigrade (°C). There are however the following e xceptions: - Af t er switching on the freezer "- -" is shown briefly . - If the temperature ins[...]

6 Therefore regularly monitor that the op timal storage temperature of - 18 °C or colder is maintained, either using the thermometer or the digital t emperature display depending on which model you ha ve. If necessar y , adjust the temperature setting, until the thermomet er or the digital temperature display show s - 18 °C or colder . F rom a fo[...]

7 Impor tant Do not put carbonated liquids in the freez er. Ice lollies, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer can cause a low t emperature skin burn. Do not remove it ems from the freezer if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns. In the event of a po wer cut, do not open the lid. The fo[...]

8 Baskets The baskets are designed for the st or age of f ood which has already been frozen. The handles can be placed in two positions, as shown. The baskets can either be placed inside the freez er or hung on the edge of the casing. The following spare par ts can be ordered from your local Ser vice force Centre. Please note that 2 handles must be[...]

9 Normal Operating Sounds Y ou may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing. When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being pumped round and you will hear a whirring sound or pulsating noise from the compressor . A thermostat controls the compressor and you will hear a faint 'click&[...]

10 Defrosting The fr eez er compar tment will become pr ogressiv ely cov ered with frost . This should be remo ved with the special plastic scraper pr ovided, whene ver the thickness of frost e xceeds ¼ ". During this operation it is not necessar y to switch off the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs. However , when the ice becomes ver [...]

11 Before any maint enance or cleaning is carried out you must DISCONNE CT 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 dr y thoroughly . NEVER use detergents, abrasiv e powders, highly perfumed cleaning products or wax pol[...]

12 Something not W orking If the appliance is not working cor rectly , please car r y out the f ollowing checks before contacting your local Electrolux Ser vice Force Centre S YMPT OM No power to the appliance The temperature in the freezer is t oo high The freezer lid will not open Excessive frost and ice has built up Noise SOLUTION Check there is[...]

13 Ser vice and Spare Par ts In the event of your appliance requiring ser vice, or if y ou wish to purchase spare par ts, please contact you local Electrolux Ser vice Force Centre b y telephoning: 08 70 5 929929 Y our t elephone call will be automatically routed to the Ser vice F orce Centre covering your post code area. For the address of your loc[...]

14 Guarant ee Conditions We, Electrolux undert ak e that if within 1 2 months of the date of the purchase this Electrolux appliance or an y par t thereof is proved to be defective b y reason only of fault y workmanship or materials, the company will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour , mat erials or carriage on cond[...]

15 Positioning Place the freezer horizontally on a firm sur face, resting on all four wheels. Use a wooden block or similar object to compensate f or any bumps/holes in the floor's sur face. The room should be dr y and adequately ventilat ed. If the room temperature ex ceeds 32°C, or falls below freezing point, the freezer will not function a[...]

Printed by X erox Hungary Ltd. © Electrolux Household Appliances Limited 2000 Any electrical work required t o install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. This appliance must be ear thed. The manufacturer declines an y liabilit y should these safety measures not be obser ved. Electrical Requirements[...]