user manual Chest Freezer ECF31461W
electrolux Electrolux. Thinking of you. Share more of our thinking at www.electrolux.com CONTENTS Safety information Control panel First use Daily use Helpful hints and tips 2 4 6 6 8 Care and cleaning 9 What to do if… 9 Technical data 11 Installation 11 Environmental concerns 12 Subject to change without notice In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings.
electrolux 3 • It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. Any damage to the cord may cause a shortcircuit, fire and/or electric shock. Warning! Any electrical component (power cord, plug, compressor) must be replaced by a certified service agent or qualified service personnel to avoid hazard. • • • • 1. Power cord must not be lengthened. 2. Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the appliance.
electrolux • This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts must be used. refuse and rubbish. The insulation foam contains flammable gases: the appliance shall be disposed according to the applicable regulations to obtain from your local authorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat exchanger. The materials used on this appliance marked are recyclable.
electrolux 5 Switching off The appliance is shut off by pressing key (A) for more than 1 second. During this, a countdown of the temperature from -3 -2 -1 will be shown. Warning! Do not place any object on the control panel as it may accidentally switch off the freezer. For a prolonged life of the appliance do not switch the freezer on and off within 10 minutes.
electrolux Eco Mode Function The Eco Mode function is activated by pressing key D (several times if necessary) (or until the corresponding icon appears setting the temperature at -18°C). You must confirm the choice by pressing key E within few seconds. You will hear the buzzer and the icon remains lighted. In this condition the chosen temperatures are automatically set (-18°C), in the best conditions for storing food.
electrolux 7 The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating plate 4) The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this period do not add other food to be frozen. Important! In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has been off for longer than the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under "rising time", the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re-frozen (after cooling).
electrolux Caution! As the basket protects the Frost-free system and helps to ensure ventilation for proper operation, it must be kept where shown in the figure and never removed. Security lock The freezer is equipped with a special lock in order to avoid accidental locking. The lock is designed in such manner that you can turn the key and thus close the lid only if you previously push the key into the lock. In order to close the freezer do these steps: 1. push the key into the lock gently. 2.
electrolux 9 • make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer; • be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the foodstore to the freezer in the shortest possible time; • 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.
electrolux Only a qualified electrician or competent person must do the troubleshooting that is not in this manual. Problem Important! There are some sounds during normal use (compressor, refrigerant circulation). Possible cause Solution The appliance is noisy The appliance is not supported properly Check if the appliance stands stable (all the four feet should be on the floor) The compressor operates continually The temperature is not set correctly.
electrolux 11 Problem Possible cause Solution Products to be frozen are placed too closely to each other Place the products in a way so that cold air could circulate among them It is too cold inside the freezer The temperature is not set correctly Set a warmer temperature The appliance does not work at all.
electrolux ture corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance: Climate class Ambient temperature SN +10°C to + 32°C N +16°C to + 32°C ST +16°C to + 38°C T +16°C to + 43°C Electrical Connection Caution! Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. Warning! This appliance must be earthed. The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed.
electrolux 13 product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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