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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 Expert Appliance Care.

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 Expert Appliance Care.
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 flammable materials, such as spray

cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc. in the

refrigerator.

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 Expert

Appliance Care.

At the end of the Appliance Life

When disposing of your appliance use an

authorised disposal site.
Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or

catches are removed, to prevent young children

being trapped inside.

Summary of Contents for ECN 1040

Page 1: ...CHEST FREEZER OPERATING AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ECN 1040 820 41 72 34 GB ...

Page 2: ...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 flammable materials such as spray cans fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc in the refrigerator Frozen food should not be...

Page 3: ...Food 5 Frozen Food Storage 5 Thawing 5 Hints and Tips Normal Operating Sounds 6 Food Storage 6 Energy Saving Advice 6 In the Event of a Power Failure 6 Defrosting 7 Maintenance and Cleaning Internal cleaning 7 External cleaning 7 When the appliance is not in use 7 Something Not Working 8 Service and Spare Parts 8 Instructions for the Installer Technical Specifications 11 Installation Positioning 1...

Page 4: ...freezing fresh foods C Co on nt tr ro ol l P Pa an ne el l The green signal light is illuminated to indicate that the appliance is connected to the mains supply The light will go out if the mains plug is removed from the socket or if there is a power failure Thermostat control knob Signal light Description of the Appliance ...

Page 5: ...ob to the coldest setting SUPER The freezer will now run continuously creating a sufficient reserve of the temperature required Turn the thermostat control knob 6 24 hours before placing new food in the freezer depending on how much food is to be frozen Place the food in the freezer and leave the thermostat set at SUPER for about 24 hours more Then turn the thermostat control knob back again The f...

Page 6: ...onsumed within 24 hours Never exceed the storage times indicated by the manufacturer E En ne er rg gy y S Sa av vi in ng g A Ad dv vi ic ce e 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 air openings of the appliance are not obstructed Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by packin...

Page 7: ...east 2 hours 7 Replace the previously removed food I Im mp po or rt ta an nt t A temperature rise of the frozen food packs during defrosting may shorten their safe storage life Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as this could damage the appliance beyond repair Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you must DISCONNECT the applian...

Page 8: ...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 clean Has advised periodic cleaning been carried out Refer to Normal Operating Sounds Something Not Working If the appliance is not working correctly please carry out the following checks before cal...

Page 9: ...to sources of heat radiators chimneys etc and do not place the freezer in direct sunlight If the freezer has been handled standing on end it should be allowed to stand in normal position for about 12 hours before switching it on Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown Model ECN 1040 Volume gross litres 105 Volume net l...

Page 10: ...supplied a 13amp ASTA approved B51362 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 coloured blu...

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Page 12: ...Printed by Xerox Hungary Ltd Rev 2002 10 03 Electrolux plc 2002 ...

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