AEG ECM2257, ECM3857, ECM3057, ECM1957 User Manual

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CHEST FREEZER

INSTRUCTION BOOK

ECM 1957 ECM 2257 ECM 3057 ECM 3857

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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.

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Instructions for the installer

Technical Specifications 16

Installation

Positioning 16

Electrical Connections 17

Contents

Instructions for the User

Important Safety Information 2

Description of the Appliance 4
Control Panel 4

Digital temperature display 5

Initial start up 5
Temperature 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

Service and Spare Parts 13

Customer Care 12

Guarantee Conditions 14

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Description of the Appliance

Control Panel

A - Frozen food storage
B - Freezer calendar (recommended storage times for frozen foods)
C - Compartment for freezing fresh foods
D - Dividing wall
E - Defrost water drain

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

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INITIAL START UP

Stick the plug into the socket, then turn the temperature
controller away from the "off" zone, this way the green lamp
showing the energy supply will be on.

- If the temperature adjuster is in the "off" zone and the
plug of the device has been connected to the socket,
the device will not work, neither will the display, and the
control lamps will not be on.

- The device runs in SUPER FROST mode for 5 hours,
the yellow SUPER FROST indicator lamp will be on.

- If you want to stop the SUPER FROST mode, keep
pressing the SUPER FROST button for 2 seconds. At
this time, instead of the "SP" sign, the display will show
the inner temperature, the yellow lamp indicating
SUPER FROST will go out.

All models have a digital temperature display integrated in
the handle of the lid. In normal operation, it shows the
temperature of the frozen products in centigrade (°C).
There are however the following exceptions:

- During fast freezing FROSTMASTIC function SP is
shown.

- If there is a failure of the temperature display, a small
square can be seen in the bottom right or top right
corner. (Also see section "Something Not Working").

The temperature display indicates the temperature of

the frozen food and therefore changes relatively
slowly, if you put fresh goods in for example. If you leave the
lid open for a long time, the temperature warning may
respond, the temperature display may however remain
unchanged. In this case there is no malfunction. Press the
WARNING OFF button, to switch the warning buzzer off. The
red warning light goes out automatically after a short time.

After power-supply failure or when starting up the device
for the first time, the device switches to SUPER FROST
mode for 5 hours, if the temperature in the freezer is too
high. An "SP" sign will appear on the display. If you want
to switch it off before the 5 hours is over, keep pressing
the SUPER FROST button for 2 seconds.

TEMPERATURE WARNING

If the temperature in the freezer is too high, the warning
buzzer sounds and the red warning light flashes.

The warning buzzer and red 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. The red warning light
continues to flash until it is sufficiently cold again
inside the freezer.

The warning buzzer and red warning light are not

triggered:

- if the power supply is interrupted;

- if the electronic thermostat is faulty.

Digital temperature display