EC5231AOW EN Chest Freezer User Manual
www.electrolux.com CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................2 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................4 3. OPERATION.......................................................................................................5 4. BEFORE FIRST USE......................................................................................... 7 5. DAILY USE...........................
ENGLISH injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference. 1.1 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 supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Do not let children play with the appliance.
www.electrolux.com • • Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 Installation WARNING! Only a qualified person must install this appliance. • • • • • • • • • • • Remove all the packaging. Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
ENGLISH • • • • • • • Do not put soft drinks in the freezer compartment. This will create pressure on the drink container. Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance. Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on the appliance. Do not touch the compressor or the condenser. They are hot. Do not remove or touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are wet or damp. Do not freeze again food that has been thawed.
www.electrolux.com If the temperature inside the appliance is too high the Alarm light will blink. Active the ActionFreeze function. 3.3 Switching off Turn the Temperature regulator to the OFF position. 3.4 Temperature regulation The temperature within the appliance is controlled by the Temperature Regulator situated on the control panel. 3.
ENGLISH 7 4. BEFORE FIRST USE WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 4.1 Cleaning the interior Before using the appliance for the first time, the interior and all internal accessories should be washed with lukewarm water and some neutral soap to remove the typical smell of a brandnew product, then dried thoroughly. CAUTION! Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish. 5. DAILY USE WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 5.
www.electrolux.com lid only if you previously push the key into the lock. 1. To lock the freezer, push the key into the lock gently and turn the key freezer (B). Turn and fix the handles for these two positions as shown in the picture. A clockwise towards the symbol . 2. To open the freezer, push the key into the lock gently and turn the key counter-clockwise towards the symbol B . Spare keys are available at the local Service Centre. WARNING! Keep the keys well away from children.
ENGLISH 6.2 Hints for storage of frozen food • To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should: not open the lid frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary. • • • Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen. Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer.
www.electrolux.com run the appliance for two or three hours using this setting. 6. Reload the previously removed food into the compartment. 7.3 Periods of non-operation 2. Remove all food 3. Defrost and clean the appliance and all accessories. 4. Leave the lid open to prevent unpleasant smells. When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions: 1. Switch off the appliance and disconnect the appliance from electricity supply.
ENGLISH Problem 11 Possible cause Solution The valve is blocked. Check the valve. The lamp does not work. The lamp is defective. Refer to "Replacing the lamp". The compressor operates continually. Temperature is set incor‐ rectly. Refer to "Operation" chap‐ ter. Large quantities of food to be frozen were put in at the same time. Wait some hours and then check the temperature again. The room temperature is too high. Refer to climate class chart on the rating plate.
www.electrolux.com Problem Possible cause Solution Many products are stored at the same time. Store less products at the same time. The thickness of the frost is greater than 4-5 mm. Defrost the appliance. The lid has been opened often. Open the lid only if neces‐ sary. The ActionFreeze function is switched on. Refer to "ActionFreeze function". Products to be frozen are placed too closely to each other. Make sure that there is cold air circulation in the appliance. 8.
ENGLISH This appliance can be installed in a dry, well ventilated indoor where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance: A 13 B Climate Ambient temperature class SN +10°C to + 32°C N +16°C to + 32°C ST +16°C to + 38°C T +16°C to + 43°C Some functional problems might occur for some types of models when operating outside of that range. The correct operation can only be guaranteed within the specified temperature range.
www.electrolux.com WARNING! A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that it is disposed of safely. 9.3 Ventilation requirements 1. Put the freezer in horizontal position on a firm surface. The cabinet must be on all four feet. 2. Make sure that the clearance between the appliance and rear wall is 5 cm. 3. Make sure that the clearance between the appliance and the sides is 5 cm. The airflow behind the appliance must be sufficient. 10.
ENGLISH BLUBB! CRACK! BLUBB! 15 CRACK! 11. TECHNICAL INFORMATION 11.1 Technical data Height mm 876 Width mm 1600 Depth mm 665 Rising time Hours 31 Voltage Volts 230 - 240 Frequency Hz 50 The technical information are situated in the rating plate on the external side of the appliance and in the energy label. 12. ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS Recycle the materials with the symbol . Put the packaging in applicable containers to recycle it.
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