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Therefore you should avoid installing your freezer in very

humid surroundings. The LOW FROST system minimizes

the  amount  of  ice  caused  by  the  natural  temperature

cycle  of  the  freezer.  However,  ice-build-up  from  other

sources  is  not  reduced.  The  most  important  other

sources  are  poorly  wrapped  food  and  warm  air

introduced when the lid is opened.
Therefore,  it  is  important  to  ensure  that  the  lid  isn’t

opened  unnecessarily,  and  the  lid  is  not  obstructed  by

packs of food when closed.
If  food  stored  in  the  freezer  is  not  wrapped  properly,

humidity  from  the  food  will  settle  as  ice  on  the  freezer

walls.  Food  quality  will  also  deteriorate,  so  ensure  that

food put in the freezer is wrapped well.
Maintenance  and  Cleaning.  The  LOW  FROST  system

does  not  need  any  maintenance  or  cleaning  during

normal use. If needed the pipe can be wiped with a soft

cloth. Do not use any sharp or piercing tools, as this may

damage the system.

THE ROLE OF THE PRESSURE

EQUALISATION VALVE (10)

The pressure equalisation valve installed in your freezer

automatically  eliminates  the  pressure  difference  which

otherwise would make it very difficult or even impossible

to open the lid.
It may be possible to hear the operation of the valve as

the air flows in through the airing outlet in the rear wall of

the cabinet.
For a safe operation, keep the two openings of the valve

clear, do not cover them!

HELPFUL HINTS

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 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.

Microwave ovens can be used for the rapid defrosting of

most  frozen  foods.  Observe  the  instructions  for  use  of

the microwave oven concerned.

ACCESSORIES (11)

Spare  baskets  can  be  obtained  from  your  local

Service  Centre.  The  illustrations  on  this  page

show  how  many  baskets  can  be  placed  in  the  various

freezer models. Measure the length of your freezer and

find the appropriate illustration. The number above each

illustration indicates its length in millimetres.

MAINTENANCE

DEFROSTING (12)

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 scraper provided.

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 the partition wall 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.

Summary of Contents for ECM1951

Page 1: ...ZER CONGÉLATEUR GEFRIERTRUHE CONGELATORE A POZZO OPERATING AND INSTALLATION MANUAL NOTICE D UTILISATION MONTAGE UND GEBRAUCHSANLEITUNG ISTRUZIONI D INSTALLAZIONE E D USO 29 37 IT 21 28 DE 12 20 FR ECM 1951 ECM 2251 ECM 3051 ECM 3851 ...

Page 2: ...2 1 7 2 8 3 4 FREEZING CAPACITY 5 6 9 ...

Page 3: ...3 13 11 12 10 ...

Page 4: ... io on ns s w wr ri it tt te en n i it t w wi il ll l o op pe er ra at te e p pr ro op pe er rl ly y a an nd d p pr ro ov vi id de e y yo ou u w wi it th h g gr re ea at te es st t s sa at ti is sf fa ac ct ti io on n The symbols below help you to find things more easily S Sa af fe et ty y p pr re ec ca au ut ti io on ns s Warnings and information at this symbol serve safety for you and your appli...

Page 5: ...ay 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 reach of children and far away from the freezer 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 insi...

Page 6: ...s and the red alarm signal lamp flashes The acoustic alarm signal sounds and the red alarm signal lamp lights up on putting the equipment into service until the temperature necessary for conservation is reached or if the temperature of conservation cannot be maintained any more malfunction after loading fresh food in a quantity exceeding the freezing capacity see Freezing if the cover remains open...

Page 7: ...e green line set the temperature control knob to 2 or 4 SWITCHING THE EQUIPMENT OFF To put the equipment out of service turn the temperature control knob counterclockwise to off position The green signal lamp is extinguished Putting the equipment out of service for prolonged time To put the equipment out of service turn the temperature control knob counterclockwise to off position The green signal...

Page 8: ...tom REPLACEMENT OF ELECTRIC BULBS 6 Prior to replacement of electric bulbs the equipment shall be disconnected from the mains Unscrew the bulb and replace with a new one of the same type max 15 W available commercially or with your After Sale Service Danger Risk of electric shock Prior to replacement of electric bulbs remove the plug connector of equipment from the mains receptacle or disconnect o...

Page 9: ...d 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 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 no...

Page 10: ...cket Check fuse call electrician Wait until current returns Wait a couple of hours Wait a couple of hours Set thermostat colder Defrost freezer Press Super button out Set thermostat warmer Re arrange goods check that lid closes correctly Move freezer to a room with less moisture or air regularly Re pack goods see under How to use The valve must be blown through from the airing outlet in the rear w...

Page 11: ...ervice work under this guarantee must be undertaken by an Electrolux service representative or authorised agent Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become our property This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights Home visits are made between 8 30 am and 5 30 pm Mon Fri Visits may be available outside these hours in which case a charge will be made EXCLUSIONS Th...

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