Electrolux ECF24460W User manual

ECF 24460 W
ECF 27460 W
ECF 20461 W
ECF 23461 W
Chest freezer
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Contents
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
First use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Switch on-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Daily use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Helpful hints and tips . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Service or repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Guarantee/Customer Service . . . . .10
European Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . .11
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Disposal
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential damaging consequences for the environment
and human health.
The symbol on the product indicates that this product may not be
treated as household waste, instead it should be taken to the
appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. For more detailed information about
recycling of this product, please contact your local council, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the appliance.

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Safety Information
Before installing and using the appliance
read this user's instruction book carefully.
It contains safety precautions, hints,
information and ideas. If the freezer is
used in compliance with the instructions
written, it will operate properly and
provide you with the greatest satisfaction.
These warnings are provided in the
interest of safety. You must read them
carefully before installing or using the
appliance.
Use the freezer only for storing frozen
food, freezing fresh food and making
ice cubes.
Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies
immediately after taking them out of
the freezer, as they may cause frost
burns.
Do not allow children to play or hide
inside the freezer, as they may
become trapped inside and suffocate.
Do not store glass containers with
liquids in the freezer, as they may
burst.
Ensure that the freezer is not resting
on the power supply cable.
Before servicing or cleaning, always
unplug the appliance or disconnect
the power supply.
Do not use other electrical appliances
(such as ice cream makers) inside the
appliance.
Your appliance contains an
environmentally friendly natural gas,
isobuthane (R600a). Caution is
required however, since isobuthane is
flammable. Therefore it is essential to
ensure that the refrigerant pipelines
are not damaged.
It is most important that this instruction
book should be retained with the
appliance for future reference.
Product Description
1. Lid handle
2. Security lock
3. Seal
4. Control panel
5. Upper edge
6. Light
7. Valve: easy re-opening of lid
8. Frost Free system: totally eliminates
ice-build-up in the chest freezer
Control panel
A - Appliance ON/OFF button
B - Temperature regulation button
C - Display
D - Function button
E - Confirmation button

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Display
Indicates the appliance is swiched
on, speeds up when the Super
Freeze function is activated.
Indicates that the freezer temperature
is not sufficiently low or that the lid
has been left open.
Indicates the Super Freeze function
is activated for large quantities for
fresh food and switches off the
beeping alarm.
Indicates the Drinks Chill fuction is
activated.
Indicates the Eco Mode function is
activated.
Indicates the Child Lock function is
activated.
Indicates the temperature inside the
freezer.
Indicates the number of minutes
drinks are to be chilled for, when the
Drinks Chill function is active.
Installation
Wait at least 2 hours before
connecting the freezer to the power
supply to ensure the refrigerant circuit
is fully efficient.
Install the freezer in a dry, well
ventilated room. Avoid locations near a
source of heat or in direct sunlight.
The room temperature should
correspond to the climatic
classification for which the freezer was
designed, see chapter "Technical
data".
Place the freezer horizontally on a firm
surface, resting on all four feet.
For optimum operation and in order to
avoid damage when the lid is opened,
leave a space of at least 5 cm from the
rear wall and 5 cm at the sides.
Before connecting the freezer to the
power supply, ensure that the voltage
corresponds to that indicated in
chapter "Technical data" under
"Voltage".
Danger!
Ensure that the freezer is not resting
on the power supply cable.
Do not remove the power supply cable
by pulling on its lead, particularly when
the freezer is being pulled out of its
niche.
The power supply cable may only be
replaced by a competent service
personnel.
Ensure that the power plug is not
squashed or damaged by the back of
the freezer.
There must be adequate ventilation
around the appliance.
Any electrical work required to install
this appliance should be carried out by
a competent electrician.
Electrical connection
The appliance is supplied with a 13amp
plug fitted. In the event of having to
change the fuse in the plug supplied, a
13amp ASTA approved (BS1362) fuse
must be used. Should the plug need to
be replaced for any reason. The wires in
the power supply cable are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green and Yellow - Earth: must be
connected to the terminal marked with
the letter "E" or by the earth symbol or
coloured green and yellow.
Blue - Neutral: must be connected to
the terminal "N" or coloured black.

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Brown - Live: must be connected to
the terminal marked "L" or coloured
red.
Upon completion there must be no cut,
or stray strands of wire present and the
cord clamp must be secure over the
outer sheath.
Warning! This appliance must be
earthed.
First use
Before first use, the freezer should be
cleaned inside, see chapter "Care and
cleaning".
Plug in the appliance.
Press button (A) to switch the
appliance on.
The display will illuminate.
The symbol ( ) will flash on the
display and the alarm will beep, since
the temperature inside the freezer is
not yet sufficiently low for food
storage.
Press button (E) to switch the alarm
off. The symbol ( ) will normally stop
flashing after several hours.
Only place food inside the freezer
once the symbol ( ) has gone. The
temperature of the freezer is set to
reach -18°C, which is the optimal
storage temperature as set in the Eco
Mode ( )
Switch on-off
Switch on the freezer
Press button (A) to switch the
appliance on.
The display comes on.
Switch off the freezer
Press button (A) for more than one
second until the countdown "3-2-1"
disappears and you hear a sequence
of beeps.
The display goes off.
Warning! Do not place objects on the
control panel, as they might accidentally
switch off the freezer.
Daily use
Temperature adjustment
The temperature may be adjusted
between -15°C and -24°C. We suggest
setting the freezer temperature to -18°C,
which guarantees proper freezing and
conservation of frozen food.
Press button (B) several times until the
desired temperature is reached.
The temperature on the display
flashes and indicates the temperature
set.
Press button (E) to confirm the desired
temperature. You will hear a beep.
The temperature on the display stops
flashing again and indicates the
temperature inside the freezer.
The newly adjusted temperature is
reached after several hours. During
this time it is normal that the
temperature displayed is different from
the temperature set.

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Attention! Differences between the
temperature displayed and the temperature
set are normal, especially when:
The temperature setting has recently
been adjusted.
The lid has been left open for a long time.
Warm food has been placed in the
freezer.
The Super Freeze function is activated.
Super Freeze function
If more than 3-4 kg of fresh food is to be
frozen, the freezer needs to be pre-cooled.
At least 24 hours before placing fresh
food in the freezer, press button (D)
several times until the corresponding
symbol ( ) flashes on the display.
Press button (E) within a few seconds to
confirm the Super Freeze activation. The
symbol ( ) stops flashing, you will hear a
beep and the animation on the display
speeds up.
Place the food in the freezer. After 52
hours this function will automatically stop
and the freezer will return to normal
storage temperature. This function can be
de-activated at any time by pressing
button (D) until the corresponding symbol
( ) flashes on the display again and then
by pressing button (E) to confirm the de-
activation.
Drinks Chill function
Use this function as a safety warning when
placing bottles in the freezer, as they may
burst when forgotten in the appliance.
Press button (D) several times until the
corresponding symbol ( ) flashes on
the display.
Press button (E) within a few seconds to
confirm the Drinks Chill activation. The
symbol ( ) stops flashing and you will
hear a beep.
Press button (B) several times or
continuously to set the desired
number of minutes (from 1 to 90
minutes).
Place the drinks in the freezer.
At the end of the set time, the
alarm will beep and the symbol
( ) and the time will flash on the
display.
Press button (E) to switch the
alarm off.
Remove the drinks from the
freezer. It is possible to de-activate
this function at any time by
pressing button (D) until the
corresponding symbol ( )
flashes on the display again and
then by pressing button (E) to
confirm the de-activation.
Eco Mode function
Use this function to automatically set
the freezer temperature to its best
level (- 18°C), which guarantees
proper conservation of frozen food at
the lowest energy consumption.
Press button (D) several times until
the corresponding symbol ( )
flashes on the display.
Press button (E) within a few
seconds to confirm the Eco Mode
activation. The symbol ( ) stops
flashing and you will hear a beep.
It is possible to de-activate this
function at any time by pressing
button (B) to change the selected
temperature and then by pressing
button (E) to confirm the selection.
Child Lock function
This function prevents children from
playing with the buttons on the control
panel. Any possible pressing of the
buttons will have no effect.

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Press button (D) several times until the
corresponding symbol ( ) flashes on
the display.
Press button (E) within a few seconds
to confirm the Child Lock activation.
The symbol ( ) stops flashing and
you will hear a beep.
The buttons on the control panel are
now locked. It is possible to de-
activate this function at any time by
pressing button (D) until the
corresponding symbol ( ) flashes
on the display again and then by
pressing button (E) to confirm the de-
activation.
Alarm
If the freezer temperature is not
sufficiently low, the alarm will beep
and the symbol ( ) and the
temperature indication will flash on the
display. When normal conditions are
restored, only the freezer temperature
continues to flash.The highest
temperature the freezer reached is
memorised.
Press button (E) to switch the alarm
off. The highest temperature the
freezer reached then appears on the
display for some seconds. Then the
display returns to showing the
temperature of the freezer.
The symbol ( ) remains on as long
as the temperature in the freezer is
higher than the temperature set.
The alarm can be due to:
Insertion of a large amount of fresh
food.
Opening the lid too long.
A defect in the system, see chapter
"What to do if...".
Storage baskets
Hang the baskets on the upper edge
(X) or place the stackable baskets
inside the freezer (Y).
Turn and fix the handles for these two
positions, as shown in the drawings.
Spare baskets can be obtained from your
local Service Force Centre or from the
Electrolux website (depending on
country). The illustrations on this page
show how many baskets can be placed in
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Fast freezing basket
The basket is designed for fast freezing.
Important! Never remove this special
basket that protects the Frost Free
system.
Security lock
The freezer is equipped with a special
lock in order to avoid accidental locking.
The lock is designed in such manner that
you can turn the key and thus close the
lid only if you previously push the key into
the lock.
In order to close the freezer, gently
push the key into the lock and turn it
clockwise towards the symbol .
In order to open the freezer, gently
push the key into the lock and turn it
counter-clockwise towards the symbol
.
Spare keys are available at the local
service center.
Keep the key out of reach of children.
Prior to disposing of your old freezer,
remove the key from the lock.
Making ice cubes
Hold the ice cube tray vertically and fill
it with water upto the marked max. line
(F).
Close the ice cube tray with the cap
(G) and slide the tray in the lid of the
freezer.
To loosen the ice cubes, either twist
the tray or hold it under running water
for a few seconds.
Important! Never use sharp or pointed
instruments to remove the ice cube tray
Opening and closing the lid
As the lid is fitted with a tightly closing
seal, it will not re-open easily
immediatedly after closing.
Wait a few minutes before re-opening
the lid. The valve will allow the lid to be
re-opened easily. Never pull the
handle with immense force.
Care and Cleaning
Cleaning
Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
Remove all loose accessories and the
vented floor, as shown on the
illustration.
Use a damp cloth to clean your
freezer. Use hot water and a mild, non-
aromatic detergent.
Clean the loose accessories and the
vented floor, before replacing them
again.
Important! Never use strong detergents,
scouring powder or aromatic detergents
to clean your freezer.

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Helpful hints and tips
Freezing food
Before freezing, fresh food must be
packed in airtight and moisture-proof
packaging to prevent it from drying
out.
Only use fresh food of the best quality.
Always leave hot food to cool to room
termperature before placing in the
freezer.
Divide food into small portions before
freezing; this ensures that freezing is
more rapid, and that you only need to
defrost the amount needed for
immediate consumption.
Mark the freezer packaging with the
date of freezing.
Place fresh food for freezing close to
the cold sides of the freezer, making
sure that it is not in contact with the
frozen food already in the freezer.
Frozen food can be stored anywhere
inside the freezer, but should be kept
at least 5 mm below the upper edge.
Never fill the freezer further than the
loading line shown on the illustration.
If freezing is too slow, the quality of the
food being frozen deteriorates. The
amount of fresh food (expressed in kg)
that can be frozen in 24 hours is
indicated in the chapter "Technical data"
under "Freezing capacity".
Food storage
For fresh frozen food, please refer to
the storage period table underneath.
For purchased frozen food, never
exceed the expiry date.
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.
Important! Remember that fully or
partially defrosted food must not be re-
frozen. However, dishes which have
been cooked using defrosted food may
be frozen.
In the case of a power failure or
breakdown
Do not open the lid.
Important! If the power has been off for
longer that the value shown in the
chapter "Technical data" under "Hold-
over time", the defrosted food must be
consumed quickly or cooked
immediately and then refrozen (after
cooling).
When not in use
Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
Remove all food from the freezer.
Clean the freezer as described above.
Leave the lid slightly open.
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What to do if...
Try the solutions suggested here first to
avoid the cost of an unnecessary service
call.
Your freezer will not operate
Is the power supply cord unplugged?
Has a household fuse blown?
Is there a power failure?
Is the temperature control set to the
Off position?
The alarm remains audible and/or the
red light/symbol ( ) is on
Is the lid not closed completely? See
underneath.
Is the temperature control set
correctly for the surrounding
conditions?
Is the freezer too close to a source of
heat?
The inside light does not work
Is the power supply cord unplugged?
Is the light bulb loose in the socket or
burned out?
The motor seems to run too much
Is the lid not closed completely? See
underneath for any obstructions.
Is the room temperature hotter than
normal?
Has a large amount of fresh food just
been added to the freezer?
Is the lid opened often?
Is the temperature control set
correctly for the surrounding
conditions?
Is the lid seal damaged or deformed?
Is there enough air circulation space
around the freezer?
Is the Super Freeze function activated
accidentally?
Temperature is too warm
Has a large amount of food just been
added to the freezer?
Is the lid opened often?
Is the temperature control set
correctly for the surrounding
conditions?
The lid will not close completely
Is there excessive frost or a package
preventing the lid from closing?
Are food packages blocking the lid?
Is the lid seal dirty or sticky?
Does the freezer wobble or seem
unstable?
The lid is difficult to open
Is the lid seal dirty or sticky?
Is the valve blocked?
If you still need help, please contact your
local Sercive Force Centre.
Service or repair
In cases of breakdown or faults, your
freezer must be serviced by an
authorized Electrolux Service Centre.
Important! Under no circumstances
should you attempt to repair the
appliance yourself

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Climatic classification Ambient temperature limits
SN from +10°C to +32°C
N from +16°C to +32°C
ST from +18°C to +38°C
T from +18°C to +43°C
This appliance complies with the following EC Directives:
73/23/EEC of 19. 02. 1973 Low-Voltage Directive
89/336/EEC of 03. 05. 1989 (including Amendment Directive 92/31/EEC - EMC Directive)
Model BMI265 BMI310 C225SA C265SA
ECF24460W ECF27460W ECF20461W ECF23461W
Volume (gross) Liter 261 299 203 234
Volume (net) Liter 255 292 200 230
Height Cm 87,6 87,6 87,6 87,6
Width Cm 119 132,5 119 132,5
Depth Cm 66,5 66,5 66,5 66,5
Weight Kg 57 63 56 59
Energy consumption/24h kWh/24h 0,649 0,696 0,657 0,707
Freezing capacity kg/24h 27 28 13 15
Hold-over time Hours 50 52 43 49
Rated power Watt 100 120 60 70
Voltage Volts 230 230 230 230
Climatic class SN/N/ST SN/N/ST SN-T SN-T
Technical Data

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