Electrolux ECN 1040 User Manual

CHEST FREEZER

OPERATING AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

ECN 1040

820 41 72 34

GB

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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.

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Contents

Instructions for the User

Important Safety Information 2

Description of the Appliance 4

Control panel 4

Operation

Before use 5
Starting the Appliance 5
Temperature Control 5
Opening/Closing the Lid 5
Freezing Fresh 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 11

Electrical Connections 12

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A - Freezer calendar (recommanded storage times for frozen foods)

B - Control panel

C - Compartment for frozen food storage and freezing fresh foods

CCoonnttrrooll PPaanneell

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