Electrolux EC5109N User Manual

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CHEST FREEZER

INSTRUCTION BOOK

EC 5109N

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 as our safety is of paramount importance

Prior to Installation

Check the appliance for transport damage. Under no
circumstances should a dam aged applianc e be ins talled. In
the event of damage please contact your retailer.

Installation

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This appliance is h eavy. Care should be taken when

moving it.

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It is dang erous to alter the specificat ions or attempt to

modify this product in any way.

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Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the

electrical supply cable. If the su ppl y cable is dam aged,
it must be replaced by a cable available from Expert
Appliance Care.

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Any electrical work required to install this appliance

should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.

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Parts which heat up should n ot b e expos e d. Whenever

possible, the back of the applia nc e s ho uld be close to a
wall, but leaving the required distance for ventilation, as
stated in the installation instructions.

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The appliance should be left for 2 hours after

installation bef ore it is turned on, in order to al low the
refrigerant to settle.

Child Safety

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Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play

with the product.

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There is a risk of s uffocation! Keep pack aging m aterial

away from children!

During Use

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This appliance is designed for domestic use only,

specifically for the storage of edibl e f oodstuf fs . It is not
intended for commercial or industrial use.

• Containers with flammable gases or liq uids can leak at
low temperatures. Do not store any containers
flammable materials, such as spray cans, fire
extinguisher refill cartridges etc. in the freezer.

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Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has tha wed

out.

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Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer.

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Ice lollies can cause ’frost/freezer burns’ if consumed

straight from the freezer

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Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are

damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or
frost/freezer burns.

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Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer they

can burst when the contents freeze.

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Manufac turers’ recommended storage tim es should be

adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.

Maintenance and Cleaning

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Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance and

disconnect from the electrical supply.

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When unplugg ing always pull the plug fr om the mains

socket, do not pull on the cable.

Servicing

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This product should be serviced by an authorised

engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used.

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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 pre vent young children being trapped
inside.

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Contents

Instructions for the User

Important Safety Information 2
Description of the Appliance 4

Control Panel 4
Operation 5

Before use 5
Starting the Appliance 5
Temperature Control 5
Opening/Closing the Lid 5
Freezing Fresh Food 6
Frozen Food Storage 6
Thawing 6
Baskets 7

Hints and Tips 8
Normal Operating Sounds 8
Food Storage 8
Energy Saving Advice 8
In the Event of a Power Failure 8

Instructions for the installer

Technical specifications 12
Installation

Positioning 12

Electrical Connections 13

Low Frost System 9
Defrosting 9
Maintenance and Cleaning 10

Internal Cleaning 10
External Cleaning 10
When the Appliance is not in Use 10
To change the Light Bulb 10

Something not Working 11
Service and Spare Parts 11

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Description of the Appliance

A – Compartment for frozen food storage
B – Freezer calender (recommanded storage times for frozen foods)
C – Compartment for freezing fresh foods
D – Dividing wall
E – Control panel
F – Defrost water drain

Control Panel

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Operation

Before Use

Remove all packaging and s ecuring tap es. Was h inside
the appliance with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of
soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water). Do not use soap or
detergent as the smell may linger. Dry thoroughly.

Starting the Appliance

Insert the plug into the wall socket. When the appliance
has reached the correct storage temperature for frozen
food, the amber indicator light will illuminate.

Amber Indicator Light

The amber light remains illuminated to indicate that the
internal temperature of the appliance is correct for safe
storage of frozen food. If the temperature is too high in
the appliance the light will go out. The light may go out
the following reasons:

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There is a power failure

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The lid has been recently opened

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A large quantity of food has been added to the

appliance

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There is a fault

Temperature Control

The temperature within the freezer is controlled by the
thermostat situated o n the lower f ront of the c abinet. To
operate the freezer, proceed as follows:­When you first start the freezer we su gges t that you turn
the thermostat to a m edium setting b y using a coin that
fits the groove. The correct setting can be found by
measuring the tem perature of the top middle pack age in
the freezer. This s hould not have a temperature hig her

than 18°C.
Min = Lowest setting, minimum cold

Max = Highest setting, maximum cold
Allow the freezer to run for several hours before plac ing

food inside.
Do not fill the free zer to more than 5mm below the top
edge.

Opening/Closing the Lid

The lid is fitted with a tightly closing sealing strip to
prevent moisture entering the freezer, which could
increase the amount of frost formed.
When the lid is opened the air inside the freezer
becomes slightl y warmer and expands. W hen the lid is
closed again the air is cooled immediately. This may
lead to the creation of a vacu um which makes it hard to
open the lid again immediately. This is quite normal.
Wait for a few minutes until the vacuum has subsided
and then open gentl y. Never us e ex cess ive f orce on the
handle.

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