Electrolux LCB1AF10W0 User manual

LCB1AF10W0
EN Chest Freezer User Manual

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................2
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................4
3. INSTALLATION.................................................................................................. 6
4. GENERAL OVERVIEW...................................................................................... 8
5. CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................. 8
6. BEFORE FIRST USE......................................................................................... 9
7. DAILY USE......................................................................................................... 9
8. HINTS AND TIPS............................................................................................. 10
9. CARE AND CLEANING....................................................................................12
10. TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................13
11. NOISES.......................................................................................................... 16
12. TECHNICAL DATA.........................................................................................16
13. INFORMATION FOR TEST INSTITUTES......................................................16
WE’RE THINKING OF YOU
Thank you for purchasing an Electrolux appliance. You’ve chosen a product that
brings with it decades of professional experience and innovation. Ingenious and
stylish, it has been designed with you in mind. So whenever you use it, you can
be safe in the knowledge that you’ll get great results every time.
Welcome to Electrolux.
Visit our website to:
Get usage advice, brochures, trouble shooter, service and repair information:
www.electrolux.com/support
Register your product for better service:
www.registerelectrolux.com
Buy Accessories, Consumables and Original spare parts for your appliance:
www.electrolux.com/shop
CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the
following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully
read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not
www.electrolux.com2

responsible for any injuries or damage that are the result
of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the
instructions in a safe and accessible location for future
reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
•Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons
with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be
kept away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.
•Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept
away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.
•Do not let children play with the appliance.
•Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
•Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of
it appropriately.
1.2 General Safety
•This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as:
–Farm houses; staff kitchen areas in shops, offices
and other working environments;
–By clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast and
other residential type environments.
•To avoid contamination of food respect the following
instructions:
–do not open the door for long periods;
–clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact
with food and accessible drainage systems;
ENGLISH 3

•WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the
appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.
•WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other
means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than
those recommended by the manufacturer.
•WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
•WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the
food storage compartments of the appliance, unless
they are of the type recommended by the
manufacturer.
•Do not use water spray and steam to clean the
appliance.
•Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use
neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
•When the appliance is empty for long period, switch it
off, defrost, clean, dry and leave the door open to
prevent mould from developing within the appliance.
•Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
WARNING!
Only a qualified person must
install this appliance.
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Follow the installation instructions
supplied with the appliance.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Make sure the air can circulate
around the appliance.
• At first installation wait at least 4
hours before connecting the appliance
to the power supply. This is to allow
the oil to flow back in the compressor.
• Before carrying out any operations on
the appliance, remove the plug from
the power socket.
• Do not install the appliance close to
radiators or cookers, ovens or hobs.
• Do not expose the appliance to the
rain.
• Do not install the appliance where
there is direct sunlight.
• Do not install this appliance in areas
that are too humid or too cold.
• When you move the appliance, lift it
by the edge with adjustable feet. Do
not lift the appliance by the edge with
wheels as you might scratch the floor.
www.electrolux.com4

2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric
shock.
WARNING!
When positioning the
appliance, ensure the supply
cord is not trapped or
damaged.
WARNING!
Do not use multi-plug
adapters and extension
cables.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the
electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Make sure not to cause damage to
the electrical components (e.g. mains
plug, mains cable, compressor).
Contact the Authorised Service
Centre or an electrician to change the
electrical components.
• The mains cable must stay below the
level of the mains plug.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the
installation. Make sure that there is
access to the mains plug after the
installation.
• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
2.3 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, burns, electric
shock or fire.
The appliance contains flammable
gas, isobutane (R600a), a natural gas
with a high level of environmental
compatibility. Be careful not to cause
damage to the refrigerant circuit
containing isobutane.
• Do not change the specification of this
appliance.
• Do not put electrical appliances (e.g.
ice cream makers) in the appliance
unless they are stated applicable by
the manufacturer.
• If damage occurs to the refrigerant
circuit, make sure that there are no
flames and sources of ignition in the
room. Ventilate the room.
• Do not let hot items to touch the
plastic parts of the appliance.
• Do not put soft drinks in the freezer
compartment. This will create
pressure on the drink container.
• Do not store flammable gas and liquid
in the appliance.
• Do not put flammable products or
items that are wet with flammable
products in, near or on the appliance.
• Do not touch the compressor or the
condenser. They are hot.
• Do not remove or touch items from
the freezer compartment if your hands
are wet or damp.
• Do not freeze again food that has
been thawed.
• Follow the storage instructions on the
packaging of frozen food.
• Wrap the food in any food contact
material before putting it in the freezer
compartment.
2.4 Internal lighting
WARNING!
Risk of electric shock.
• Concerning the lamp(s) inside this
product and spare part lamps sold
separately: These lamps are intended
to withstand extreme physical
conditions in household appliances,
such as temperature, vibration,
humidity, or are intended to signal
information about the operational
status of the appliance. They are not
intended to be used in other
applications and are not suitable for
household room illumination.
ENGLISH 5

2.5 Care and cleaning
WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage to
the appliance.
• Before maintenance, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains
plug from the mains socket.
• This appliance contains hydrocarbons
in the cooling unit. Only a qualified
person must do the maintenance and
the recharging of the unit.
• Regularly examine the drain of the
appliance and if necessary, clean it. If
the drain is blocked, defrosted water
collects in the bottom of the
appliance.
2.6 Service
• To repair the appliance contact the
Authorised Service Centre. Use
original spare parts only.
• Please note that self-repair or non-
professional repair can have safety
consequences and might void the
guarantee.
2.7 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the
mains supply.
• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
• Remove the door to prevent children
and pets to be closed inside of the
appliance.
• The refrigerant circuit and the
insulation materials of this appliance
are ozone-friendly.
• The insulation foam contains
flammable gas. Contact your
municipal authority for information on
how to discard the appliance
correctly.
• Do not cause damage to the part of
the cooling unit that is near the heat
exchanger.
3. INSTALLATION
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
3.1 Dimensions
H1 H2
85°
W2 D2
D1
H3
W1
www.electrolux.com6

Overall dimensions1)
H1 mm 845
W1 mm 545
D1 mm 545
1) the width, height and depth of the appli‐
ance without the handle and feet
Space required in use1)
H2 mm 945
W2 mm 745
D2 mm 655
1) the height, width and depth of the appli‐
ance including the handle, plus the space
necessary for free circulation of the cooling
air
Overall space required in use1)
H3 mm 1389
W2 mm 745
D2 mm 655
1) the height, width and depth of the appli‐
ance including the handle, plus the space
necessary for free circulation of the cooling
air, plus the space necessary to allow door
opening to the minimum angle permitting
removal of all internal equipment
3.2 Location
The appliance should be installed well
away from any sources of heat, such as
radiators, boilers, direct sunlight, etc.
• Place the appliance in a horizontal
position on a solid surface.
• Make sure that the appliance stands
level.
This can be achieved by two
adjustable feet at the bottom on the
left side of the appliance. Unscrew the
feet anticlockwise to set them higher.
• To achieve the best performance, do
not place the appliance below
overhanging wall units.
• Make sure the air can circulate freely
around the appliance.
If, due to different installation, proper
ventilation requirements are not
respected, the appliance will function
correctly but energy consumption
might increase slightly.
It must be possible to
disconnect the appliance
from the mains power
supply. The plug must
therefore be easily
accessible after installation.
3.3 Positioning
This appliance is not intended to be used
as a built-in appliance.
This appliance should be installed in a
dry, well ventilated indoor position. The
ambient humidity should not exceed
75%.
This appliance is intended to be used at
ambient temperature ranging from 10°C
to 43°C. The correct operation of the
appliance can only be guaranteed within
the specified temperature range.
If you have any doubts
regarding where to install the
appliance, please turn to the
vendor, to our customer
service or to the nearest
Authorised Service Centre.
3.4 Electrical connection
• Before plugging in, ensure that the
voltage and frequency shown on the
rating plate correspond to your
domestic power supply.
• The appliance must be earthed. The
power supply cable plug is provided
with a contact for this purpose. If the
domestic power supply socket is not
earthed, connect the appliance to a
separate earth in compliance with
current regulations, consulting a
qualified electrician.
• The manufacturer declines all
responsibility if the above safety
precautions are not observed.
• This appliance complies with the
E.E.C. Directives.
ENGLISH 7

4. GENERAL OVERVIEW
4.1 Description of the appliance
1
4
2
3
1Handle
2Control panel
3Outer drain plug
4Adjustable feet
5. CONTROL PANEL
5.1 Control panel
12
4
5
3
1Temperature indicator
2SUPER indicator
3SET button
4OFF button
5Running indicator
5.2 Switching ON/OFF
1. To switch on the appliance insert the
plug into the mains socket.
2. If the indicators are off, press the
OFF button for 3 seconds.
3. To switch off the appliance, press the
OFF button for 3 seconds.
5.3 Temperature regulation
To set the temperature:
www.electrolux.com8

1. Press SET button repeatedly until
you reach the desired temperature.
The recommended
temperature is -18°C.
2. The temperature sets 5 seconds after
the last press.
The exact setting should be chosen
keeping in mind that the temperature
inside the appliance depends on:
• room temperature
• how often the lid is opened
• the quantity of food stored
• the location of the appliance.
If the appliance is used in an ambient
temperature between +10°C and -15°C,
the thermostat should be set to the
coldest temperature (-22°C) to allow the
compressor to work properly.
5.4 SUPER function
The SUPER function accelerates the
freezing of fresh food and, at the same
time, protects already stored foodstuffs
from undesired warming.
To activate the function:
1. Press SET button repeatedly until the
SUPER indicator lights up.
2. The function sets 5 seconds after the
last press.
The SUPER function stops automatically
after 52 hours and the temperature goes
back to the previous setting.
You can stop the function manually
before that time, by pressing the SET
button and setting the desired
temperature.
5.5 Running indicator
This indicator is on when the compressor
operates and it turns off when the
compressor stops working.
6. BEFORE FIRST USE
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
6.1 Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first
time, the interior and all internal
accessories should be washed with
lukewarm water and some neutral soap
to remove the typical smell of a brand-
new product, then dried thoroughly.
CAUTION!
Do not use detergents,
abrasive powders, chlorine
or oil-based cleaners as they
will damage the finish.
6.2 Electrical Connection
When you connect the appliance to the
power supply, or it turns on after a power
failure all indicator lights flash once.
Then the appliance returns to the
previous setting.
7. DAILY USE
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
7.1 Freezing fresh food
The freezer compartment is suitable for
freezing fresh food and storing frozen
and deep-frozen food for a long time.
The maximum amount of food that can
be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the
rating plate (refer to "Technical data").
Start the SUPER function 24
hours before placing food in
the appliance.
ENGLISH 9

The freezing process lasts 24 hours,
during this period do not add other food
to be frozen.
7.2 Storage of frozen food
When first starting-up or after a period
out of use, before putting the products in
the compartment let the appliance run at
least 24 hours on the higher settings.
You can remove the basket
to get more storage space.
CAUTION!
In the event of accidental
defrosting, for example due
to a power failure, if the
power has been off for
longer than the value shown
in the technical
characteristics chart under
"rising time", the defrosted
food must be consumed
quickly or cooked
immediately and then re-
frozen (after cooling).
7.3 Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to
being used, can be thawed in the
refrigerator or at room temperature,
depending on the time available for this
operation.
Small pieces may even be cooked still
frozen, directly from the freezer: in this
case, cooking will take longer.
8. HINTS AND TIPS
8.1 Hints for energy saving
• The internal configuration of the
appliance is the one that ensures the
most efficient use of energy.
• Do not open the lid frequently or leave
it open longer than necessary.
• The colder the temperature setting,
the higher the energy consumption.
• Ensure a good ventilation. Do not
cover the ventilation grilles or holes.
8.2 Hints for freezing
• Activate SUPER function at least 24
hours before placing the food inside
the freezer compartment.
• Before freezing wrap and seal fresh
food in: aluminium foil, plastic film or
bags, airtight containers with lid.
• For more efficient freezing and
thawing divide food into small
portions.
• It is recommended to put labels and
dates on all your frozen food. This will
help to identify foods and to know
when they should be used before their
deterioration.
• The food should be fresh when being
frozen to preserve good quality.
Especially fruits and vegetables
should be frozen after the harvest to
preserve all of their nutrients.
• Do not freeze bottles or cans with
liquids, in particular drinks containing
carbon dioxide - they may explode
during freezing.
• Do not put hot food in the freezer
compartment. Cool it down at room
temperature before placing it inside
the compartment.
• To avoid increase in temperature of
already frozen food, do not place
fresh unfrozen food directly next to it.
Place food at room temperature in the
part of the freezer compartment
where there is no frozen food.
• Do not eat ice cubes, water ices or ice
lollies immediately after taking them
out of the freezer. Risk of frostbites.
www.electrolux.com10

• Do not re-freeze defrosted food. If the
food has defrosted, cook it, cool it
down and then freeze it.
8.3 Hints for storage of frozen
food
• Freezer compartment is the one
marked with .
• Good temperature setting that
ensures preservation of frozen food
products is a temperature less than or
equal to -18°C.
Higher temperature setting inside the
appliance may lead to shorter shelf
life.
• The whole freezer compartment is
suitable for storage of frozen food
products.
• Leave enough space around the food
to allow air to circulate freely.
• For adequate storage refer to food
packaging label to see the shelf life of
food.
• It is important to wrap the food in such
a way that prevents water, humidity or
condensation from getting inside.
8.4 Shopping tips
After grocery shopping:
• Ensure that the packaging is not
damaged - the food could be
deteriorated. If the package is swollen
or wet, it might have not been stored
in the optimal conditions and
defrosting may have already started.
• To limit the defrosting process buy
frozen goods at the end of your
grocery shopping and transport them
in a thermal and insulated cool bag.
• Place the frozen foods immediately in
the freezer after coming back from the
shop.
• If food has defrosted even partially, do
not re-freeze it. Consume it as soon
as possible.
• Respect the expiry date and the
storage information on the package.
8.5 Shelf life
Type of food Shelf life (months)
Bread 3
Fruits (except citrus) 6 - 12
Vegetables 8 - 10
Leftovers without meat 1 - 2
Dairy food:
Butter
Soft cheese (e.g. mozzarella)
Hard cheese (e.g. parmesan, cheddar)
6 - 9
3 - 4
6
Seafood:
Fatty fish (e.g. salmon, mackerel)
Lean fish (e.g. cod, flounder)
Shrimps
Shucked clams and mussels
Cooked fish
2 - 3
4 - 6
12
3 - 4
1 - 2
Meat:
ENGLISH 11

Type of food Shelf life (months)
Poultry
Beef
Pork
Lamb
Sausage
Ham
Leftovers with meat
9 - 12
6 - 12
4 - 6
6 - 9
1 - 2
1 - 2
2 - 3
9. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
9.1 Cleaning
CAUTION!
Unplug the appliance before
carrying out any
maintenance operation.
Do not use detergents,
abrasive products, highly
perfumed cleaning products
or wax polishes to clean the
inner side of the appliance.
Do not use the steam
cleaners to clean the
appliance.
Prevent damage to the
cooling system.
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in
several layers of newspaper and put
it in a cool place.
3. Regularly clean the appliance and
the accessories with warm water and
neutral soap.
Clean the lid seal carefully.
4. Fully dry the appliance.
5. Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket.
6. Switch on the appliance.
7. Set the temperature to MAX setting
and close the lid. Wait two or three
hours before you reload previously
removed food into the appliance.
8. Set the temperature to the desired
setting.
9.2 Scraping off the frost
CAUTION!
Never use sharp metal tools
to scrape off built-up frost as
they could damage the
appliance.
Frost may build up on the surface of
cabinet frame or inner liner after a period
of using time.
It is recommended to scrape away the
frost with the plastic ice scraper (included
in accessories bag) each month or when
the frost layer reaches a thickness of
about 10 mm.
www.electrolux.com12

9.3 Defrosting the freezer
CAUTION!
Do not use a mechanical or
electrical device to speed up
the thawing process. Do not
use any artificial means.
Defrost the freezer when the frost layer
reaches a thickness of about 10 mm.
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in
several layers of newspaper and put
it in a cool place.
3. Remove the drain plug from the
inside of the appliance.
4. Leave the lid open.
5. Place a tray beneath the outer drain
plug.
6. Pull out the outer drain plug.
7. Rotate the drain plug 180 degrees to
let the drain water flow into the tray.
Make sure the water does
not spill out of the tray.
8. Clean the interior and dry it
thoroughly.
9. Switch on the appliance.
10. Set the temperature to higher setting
and close the lid. Wait two or three
hours before you reload previously
removed food into the appliance.
11. Set the temperature to the desired
setting.
10. TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
ENGLISH 13

10.1 What to do if...
There are sounds which may occur during the operation of the appliance
(e.g. bubbling, whirring, cracking or clicking), which are normal.
Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance does not op‐
erate.
The appliance is switched
off.
Switch on the appliance.
The mains plug is not con‐
nected to the mains socket
correctly.
Check if the appliance is
plugged correctly.
There is no voltage in the
mains socket.
Connect the appliance to a
different electrical mains
socket. Contact a qualified
electrician.
The appliance is noisy. The appliance is not sup‐
ported properly.
Check if the appliance
stands stable. Refer to "In‐
stallation/Location" chap‐
ter.
The appliance touches the
wall or other objects.
Slightly move the appli‐
ance. Refer to "Installation/
Location" chapter.
Temperature indicator
flashes from left to right.
Temperature sensor error. Contact the Authorised
Service Center.
The lid does not close
completely.
Food packages are block‐
ing the lid.
Arrange the packages in
the right way.
There is too much frost in
the appliance.
Defrost the appliance. Re‐
fer to "Care and cleaning/
Defrosting the appliance"
chapter.
The lid is difficult to open. The lid gasket is dirty or
sticky.
Clean the lid gasket.
The lamp does not work. The lamp is defective. Contact the Authorised
Service Center to replace
the LED light.
The compressor operates
continually.
Temperature is set incor‐
rectly.
Refer to "Control panel/
Temperature regulation"
chapter.
Large quantities of food to
be frozen were inserted at
the same time.
Wait a few hours and then
check the temperature
again.
The room temperature is
too high.
Refer to the climate class
chart on the rating plate or
to the "Installation/Posi‐
tioning" chapter.
www.electrolux.com14

Problem Possible cause Solution
Food placed in the appli‐
ance was too warm.
Allow food to cool to room
temperature before stor‐
ing.
The lid is not closed prop‐
erly.
Check if the lid closes
properly and the gaskets
are not damaged or dirty.
The SUPER function is
switched on.
Refer to "Control panel/
SUPER function" chapter.
There is too much frost
and ice.
The lid is not closed prop‐
erly or the gasket is de‐
formed/dirty.
Check if the lid closes
properly and the gaskets
are not damaged or dirty.
Temperature is set incor‐
rectly.
Refer to "Control panel/
Temperature regulation"
chapter.
The compressor does not
start immediately after
pressing the SUPER, or af‐
ter changing the tempera‐
ture.
This is normal, no error
has occurred.
The compressor starts af‐
ter a period of time.
The temperature in the ap‐
pliance is too low/too high.
The temperature regulator
is not set correctly.
Set a higher/lower temper‐
ature.
The lid is not closed prop‐
erly.
Check if the lid closes
properly and the gaskets
are not damaged or dirty.
The products' temperature
is too high.
Allow food to cool to room
temperature before stor‐
ing.
Many products are stored
at the same time.
Store less products at the
same time.
The thickness of the frost
is greater than 4-5 mm.
Defrost the appliance. Re‐
fer to "Care and cleacning/
Defrosting the appliance"
chapter.
The lid was opened too of‐
ten.
Open the lid only if neces‐
sary.
The SUPER function is
switched on.
Refer to "Control panel/
SUPER function" chapter.
Products to be frozen are
placed too closely to each
other.
Make sure that there is
cold air circulation in the
appliance.
The appliance is positioned
near the heat source.
Refer to "Installation/Loca‐
tion" chapter.
ENGLISH 15

If your appliance is still not working properly after making the above checks, contact
the nearest Authorised Service Center.
Specify the model and serial number of your appliance when you contact Authorised
Service Center. This will accelerate the support received.
11. NOISES
SSSRRR!
CLICK!
HISSS!
BRRR!
BLUBB!
12. TECHNICAL DATA
The technical information is situated in
the rating plate on the internal side of the
appliance and on the energy label. Voltage Frequency
220~240 V 50 Hz
13. INFORMATION FOR TEST INSTITUTES
Installation and preparation of the
appliance for any EcoDesign verification
shall be compliant with EN 62552.
Ventilation requirements, recess
dimensions and minimum rear
clearances shall be as stated in this User
Manual at Chapter 3. Please contact the
manufacturer for any other further
information, including loading plans.
www.electrolux.com16

14. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
Recycle materials with the symbol .
Put the packaging in relevant containers
to recycle it. Help protect the
environment and human health by
recycling waste of electrical and
electronic appliances. Do not dispose of
appliances marked with the symbol
with the household waste. Return the
product to your local recycling facility or
contact your municipal office.
*
ENGLISH 17

www.electrolux.com/shop
804182817-F-182021