Maintenance; Defrosting; How To Clean Your Freezer; When Not In Use - Electrolux ECN 1155 Operating And Installation Manual

food which is to be consumed as it is (e.g. fruit, butter
and sliced meat). Small portions of food can be cooked
straight from the freezer. A good number of ready-to-cook
dishes can also be cooked without defrosting. Always
observe the instructions on product packaging. Bread
tastes good when defrosted in a moderate oven.
Microwave ovens can be used for the rapid defrosting of
most frozen foods. Observe the instructions for use of
the microwave oven concerned.

MAINTENANCE

DEFROSTING

The formation of frost on the inside of freezers cannot be
avoided. Frost is formed when moisture contained in the
air comes into contact with the cold surfaces of the
freezer.
Consequently, the lid should only be opened when
necessary, and it should never be left open.
A thin layer of ice or frost does not affect the function of
the freezer adversely, and can be removed carefully
using the scraper provided.
IMPORTANT
Never use a knife or any other sharp implement to
remove frost.
When the frost or ice layer is 10-15 mm thick, the freezer
should be defrosted. We suggest that you defrost your
freezer when there is little or no food inside.
Switch off the current. Remove the contents of the
freezer, wrap them in newspapers, and leave them in a
cold place.
The speed of defrosting can be increased by placing one
or more bowls of hot (not boiling) water inside the freezer
and closing the lid. Open the lid after a while, and remove
the layer of ice carefully.
Do not try to speed up defrosting by using anything other
than hot water, since this may damage the freezer. After
defrosting, clean the inside of the freezer.
Defect: Check if:
Freezer not Green light not on
cold enough
Green and red light on
Green light on, red light
not on
Freezer too Yellow light on
cold Yellow light not on
Too much frost Lid does not close
formed completely
Lot of moisture in the
room
Goods packed poorly
If you are still unable to solve the problem, summon the
assistance of authorised service staff.
Do not take any other steps. Incorrect procedure may
cause personal injury or lead to additional defects.
It is quite normal for the freezer to seem warm on the
outside occasionally, owing to the heat generated by the
HOW TO CLEAN YOUR FREEZER INSIDE
Remove the plug from the mains socket, and remove all
loose accessories before cleaning the freezer.
The best time to clean your freezer is after defrosting and
before the electricity supply is connected again.
Use a damp cloth to clean your freezer. Use hot water,
and a mild, non-aromatic cleaning agent.
After cleaning the freezer, clean the basket/baskets
before replacing them.
Never use strong cleaning agents, scouring powder
or strongly aromatic cleaning agents to clean your
freezer inside, since this will damage the inside and
leave a strong smell.
EXTERNAL CLEANING
Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Do NOT
use abrasive products.

WHEN NOT IN USE

IF SOMETHING DOES NOT
WORK
IF YOUR FREEZER DOES NOT
FUNCTION SATISFACTORILY
Check the following before calling for service staff:
Possible cause:
Plug not connected correctly
Defect in switch or fuse
Power failure
Fresh food recently placed in freezer
Lid open too long
Thermostat set too warm
Lot of frost and ice formed
"Super" function active
Thermostat set too cold
Lid in contact with goods in freezer
Moisture from washing machine,
tumble-dryer, etc.
Lot of moisture from goods
freezing process. This heat also helps to prevent the
formation of moisture on the outside of the appliance
which could cause rust.
If the freezer has been switched off briefly, the
compressor may not start immediately when the current
is re-connected. This is quite normal.
IMPORTANT
Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply.
Remove all goods from the freezer.
Clean the freezer as described above.
Leave the lid slightly open.
Action:
Check plug and socket
Check fuse, call electrician
Wait until current returns
Wait a couple of hours
Wait a couple of hours
Set thermostat colder
Defrost freezer
Press "Super" button out
Set thermostat warmer
Re-arrange goods, check that lid closes
correctly
Move freezer to a room with less
moisture, or air regularly
Re-pack goods, see under "How to
use"
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