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Prior to Installation

Check the appliance for transport 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 alter the specifications or attempt

to modify this product in any way.

Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the

electrical supply cable.  If the supply cable is

damaged, it must be replaced by a cable available

from your local Service Force Centre.

Any electrical work required to install this appliance

should be carried out by a qualified electrician or

competent person.

Parts which heat up should not be exposed.

Whenever possible, the back of the appliance

should be close to a wall, but leaving the required

distance for ventilation, as stated in the installation

instructions.

The appliance should be left for 2 hours after

installation before it is turned on, in order to allow

the refrigerant to settle.

Child Safety

Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or

play with the product.

There is a risk of suffocation!  Keep packaging

material away from children!

During Use

This appliance is designed for domestic use only,

specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs.  It is

not intended for commercial or industrial use.

Containers with flammable gases or liquids can

leak at low temperatures.  Do not store any

containers of flammable materials, such as spray

cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc. in the

freezer.

Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has

thawed out.

Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the

freezer compartment

Ice lollies can cause 'frost/freezer burns' if

consumed straight from the freezer

Do not remove items from the freezer

compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as

this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer

burns.

Bottles and cans must not be placed in the

freezer compartment they can burst when the

contents freeze.  

Manufacturers' recommended storage times

should be adhered to.  Refer to relevant

instructions.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Before cleaning,  always switch off the appliance

and disconnect from the electrical supply.  

When unplugging always pull the plug from the

mains socket, do not pull on the cable.

Servicing

This product should be serviced by an

authorised engineer and only genuine spare

parts should be used.

Under no circumstances should you attempt to

repair the appliance yourself.  Repairs carried

out by inexperienced persons may cause injury

or serious malfunctioning.  Contact your local

Service Force Centre.

Disposing of the Appliance

When disposing of your appliance use an

authorised disposal site.  Check with your local

Council or Environmental Health Office to see if

there are facilities in your area to recycle the

appliance.

Make the appliance unusable by removing the

plug and ensuring that any locks or catches are

removed, to prevent young children being

trapped inside.

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.

Summary of Contents for ECM 1957

Page 1: ...820 41 72 30 CHEST FREEZER I N S T R U C T I O N B O O K ECM 1957 ECM 2257 ECM 3057 ECM 3857 GB ...

Page 2: ...d should not be refrozen once it has thawed out Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment Ice lollies can cause frost freezer burns if consumed straight from the freezer Do not remove items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp wet as this could cause skin abrasions or frost freezer burns Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer compartment they can...

Page 3: ...re 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 Defrosting 10 Maintenance and Cleaning 11 Internal Cleaning 11 External Cleaning 11 When the Appliance is not in Use 11 To change the Light Bulb 11 Something not Working 12...

Page 4: ...ing fresh foods D Dividing wall E Defrost water drain 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 display not included with all models ...

Page 5: ...ed warning light are triggered if the storage temperature required has not yet been reached when starting the freezer if the storage temperature is no longer maintained malfunction after inserting fresh foodstuffs in a greater quantity than permitted by the freezing capacity see section on Freezing if the lid is left open too long You can switch off the warning buzzer with the WARNING OFF button T...

Page 6: ...amination of other frozen goods occurs C Ca au ut ti io on n Do not touch the frozen foods with wet hands Hands can freeze to the goods Place the packed food products into the freezer Ensure they come into contact with the side walls Unfrozen goods may not come into contact with already frozen goods otherwise the frozen goods may start to thaw If more products are to be frozen keep fast freeze FRO...

Page 7: ... and the freezer is full Should the food begin to thaw it must be consumed quickly and must not be re frozen See Hints and Tips Thawing Frozen food prior to being used can be thawed in the fridge or at room temperature depending on the time available Small food items may even be cooked from frozen in this case cooking will take longer Any frozen food which is allowed to thaw accidentally should ei...

Page 8: ...n 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 can be placed in various freezer models The number above each illustration shows the width of the freezer in millime...

Page 9: ...e consumed within 24 hours Never exceed the storage times indicated by the manufacturer Energy Saving Advice Do not install the appliance close to sources of heat such as a boiler or radiator Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated room and make sure that the opening of the appliance is not obstructed Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages...

Page 10: ...tored food wrap in several layers of newspaper and store in a cool place 3 Leave the lid open 4 Remove the plug from the drip water drain 5 To accelerate the defrosting process place a bowl of hot not boiling water inside the freezer and close the lid 6 The defrost water can be collected in a bowl as shown 7 When defrosting is completed dry the interior thoroughly and replace the plug on the drip ...

Page 11: ... leave a strong odour To Change the Light Bulb Not a standard accessory for all models 1 Disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply 2 Unscrew the bulb 3 Replace with a new bulb max 15W 4 Reconnect to the electrical supply Spare bulbs are available from your local Electrolux Service Force Centre External Cleaning Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water When the Appliance is not in Use...

Page 12: ...w minutes to allow the air pressure to equalise Adjust the thermostat to give correct temperature control See Temperature Control Large quantities of food have recently been placed in the cabinet and or the lid is frequently opened Check that air ventilation is not obstructed Ensure the lid has not been left open Check that nothing is preventing the lid from closing Is the lid gasket intact and cl...

Page 13: ...e 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 Ca...

Page 14: ... installed or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment plus those which are the 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 y...

Page 15: ...has been handled standing on end it should be allowed to stand in the normal position for about 12 hours before switching it on Ensure that the appliance is installed where it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown Technical Specifications Installation Model ECM 1957 ECM 2257 ECM 3057 ECM 3857 Volume gross litres Volume net litres Height without with roller cm Width cm D...

Page 16: ... 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 colour...

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