Electrolux EI23CS55GW0 refrigerator User Manual

Use _ Care Guide

Side-By-Side Refrigerator

Guia de Uso y Cuidado

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Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien

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Table of contents

Finding information ................................................. 2

Pleaseread and save this guide.............................................. 2

Keep a record for quick reference........................................... 2

Questions?.............................................................................. 2

Table of contents..................................................................... 2

Safety .................................................................. 3

Important safety instructions .................................................. 3

Electrical information .............................................................. 3

Installation............................................................ 4

Location.................................................................................4

Installation..............................................................................4

Installationclearances.......................................................4

Dooropening..........................................................................4

Guidelinesfor final positioningofyour refrigerator................4

RemovingThe Doors................................................ 6

Getting paces 6

Extra shelf........................................................................ 17

Pizzarack......................................................................... 17

Dairy compartment .......................................................... 17

Automaticice & Water Maker/Dispenser ...................... 18

Priming the water supply system..........................................18

To prime the water supply system ...................................18

Ice maker operation & care...................................................18

Using the ice maker after installation ....................................18

Turning the ice maker on and off ..........................................18

Ice maker/dispenser tips .......................................................19

Cleaning the ice maker.......................................................... 19

Changing The Filter................................................ 20

Locating the filters ................................................................ 20

Replacingthe air filter ...........................................................20

Replacingthe water filter ...................................................... 20

Ordering replacement filters .................................................20

More about your advanced water filter .................................21

NSFtests & certification results............................................21

To replace your PureAdvantage TM water filter ..................21

Storing Food& Saving Energy................................... 22

Ideasfor storing foods ......................................................... 22

Ideasfor saving energy......................................................... 22

NormalOperatingSounds& Sights............................. 23

Understandingthe soundsyou may hear.............................23

Care & Cleaning .................................................... 24

Protecting your investment ...................................................24

Care& cleaning tips .............................................................. 25

Vacation & moving tips ......................................................... 25

Replacinglight bulbs ............................................................ 26

Warranty............................................................ 27

Solutions To Common Problems 28

Safety

mportant safety instructions Electrical information

General Safety

• Do not store or use gasoline, or other

flammable liquids, near this or any other

appliance. Read product labels for warnings

regarding flammability and other hazards.

• Do not operate the refrigerator in the

presence of explosive fumes.

• Avoid contact with any moving parts of the

automatic ice maker.

Remove all staples from the carton to

avoid cut injuries. Staples can also damage

finishes if they come in contact with other

appliances or furniture.

Child Safety

Packing Materials:

• Packing cartons covered with rugs,

bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap

may become airtight chambers and can

quickly cause suffocation.

Destroy or recycle the product's carton,

plastic bags, and any other exterior wrapping

material immediately after the refrigerator is

unpacked. Children should never play with

these items.

Child Entrapment And Suffocation:

• These problems are not limited to the past.

Whether junked, abandoned or temporarily

stored (even for a few hours), unattended

refrigerators and freezers are dangerous.

Please take the precautions listed below.

Proper Disposal Of

RefrigeratorslFreezers

Before you throw away your

old refrigerator/freezer:

• Remove the doors.

Leave the shelves in

place so children may

not easily climb inside.

Have refrigerant removed by a qualified

service technician.

• The refrigerator must be plugged into

its own dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC-

only electric outlet. The power cord of the

appliance is equipped with a three-prong

grounding plug for your protection against

electrical shock hazards, it must be plugged

directly into a properly grounded three-

prong receptacle. The receptacle must be

installed in accordance with local codes and

ordinances. Consult a qualified electrician.

Do not use an extension cord or adapter

plug.

• if the power cord is damaged, it should

be replaced by the manufacturer, service

technician or a qualified person to prevent

any risk.

Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on

the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly,

and pull straight out from the receptacle to

prevent damaging the power cord.

Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning

and before replacing a light bulb to avoid

electrical shock.

Performance may be affected if the voltage

varies by 10% or more. Operating the

refrigerator with insufficient power can

damage the compressor. Such damage is not

covered under your warranty.

• Do not plug the

unit into an outlet

controlled by a

wall switch or pull

cord to prevent the

refrigerator from

being turned off

accidentally.

Avoid connecting

refrigerator to a

Grounding type

wall receptacle

o°,

cut, remove,

or bypass the

grounding prong,

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Power cord with

3-prong grounded plug

Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) circuit.

Installation

ThisUse&CareGuideprovidesgeneraloperating Dooropening

instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator

onlyas instructed in this Use &Care Guide. Before

starting the refrigerator, follow these important

f rst steps

:: Location

Chooseap_acethat_snearagrounded Yourrefr_geratorshou=dbepositionedtoa,oweasy

::: electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension access to a counterwhen removing food. For best

cord oran adapter plug. use of drawers and freezer baskets the refrigerator

* If ossible lace the refri erator out of should be in a position where both the refrigerator

diP_ctsunllP_tandaway_oemtherange, andfreezerdoorscanbefullyopened.

. dishwasherorotherheatsouroes. Guidelinesforfinal positioningofyour

Therefrigeratormustbeinstalledonafloor refrigerator:

that is level and strong enough to support a • A fourcorners of the cab net must rest f rmy

fullyloaded refrigerator, on thefoor

* Considerwatersupplyavailabilityformodels .................

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equipped with an automatic ice maker, rear.

, ThesidesshouldtiltlAinch(6mm) fromfront

to back (to ensure that doors close and seal

properly).

...... , Doors should align with each other and be

level.

AIIoftheseconditionscanbemetby

raising orloweringtheadjustablefront

rollers.

Tolevelthecabinetusingthefrontrollers:

1 Open bothdoorsand removethetoegrilleby

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Close the doors and use a flat-blade

screwdriver or % inch socket wrench to raise

or lower the front rollers.

Ensure both doors are bind-free with their

seals touching the cabinet on all four sides.

4 Replace the toe grille by fitting it into place.

To level the doors using the lower hinge:

1 If the refrigerator door is lower than the

freezer door, raise the refrigerator door by

turning the adjustment screw clockwise. (See

illustration.)

2 If the freezer door is lower than the

refrigerator door, raise the freezer door by

turning the adjustment screw clockwise. (See

illustration.)

RAISE RAISE

DOOR DOOR

3 After leveling, verify door stop contacts lower

hinge.

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Removing The Doors

Getting through narrow spaces

If your refrigerator will not fit through an entrance area, you can reduce its size by removing the doors,

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To prepare for removing the doors= To remove the refrigerator door:

1 Make sure the electrical power cord is 1 Trace lightly around the door s top hinge with

unplugged from the wall outlet, a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier.

2 Open both doors and remove the toe grille

(as explained in the Installation Instructions

..... that came with your appliance).

3 Remove any food from the door shelves.

4 Close the doors.

To remove the refrigerator top hinge

cover:

1 Remove the three screws from each cover

over the top door hinges.

2 Lift hinge cover straight up and off.

Covei" Screws

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Cover

Screws

Top Hinge

2 Remove the two screws from the top hinge.

Lift the door off of the bottom hinge and set it

aside.

Adjustable Hinge (some models)

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Removing The Doors

| 2 Trace lightly around the hinge with a pencil.

This makes reinstallation easier.

__ 3 Detach the water tube from the connector

_1_ ,,,o_ located below the freezer door. The :: ::

J_--_ I _2__: i connector re eases when you press ts outer

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3 Remove the two bottom hinge screws and _w_ttr ::

hinge if necessary. Tubt,,g

TO reinstall the refrigerator door, reverse the above H=ngo

Assembly Screws

steps.

To remove the freezer top hinge cover:

Adjustable Hinge (some models)

Door

1 Remove the two screws from each cover

over the top door hinges.

2 Lift hinge cover straight up and off.

To remove the freezer door:

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Cover.._,/_/

Hinge

Screws i

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Detach the multi-wire cable connector

located above the top hinge. Grasp both

sides of the connector firmlyand pull apart.

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Tubing

Hinge

Assembly

Non-Adjusting Hinge (some models)

4 Remove the screws from the top hinge and

pull the multi-wire cable through it. Lift the

door off of the bottom hinge.

5 Remove the two bottom hinge screws and

hinge if necessary.

6 Lay the door on its side to avoid damage to

the water tube extending from the bottom

hinge.

To reinstall the freezer door, reverse the above

steps.

Once both doors are in place, ensure they are

aligned with each other and level (Please see "To

level the doors using the lower hinge" for models

with adjustable lower hinges or "To level the

cabinet using the front rollers" for models with the

non-adjustable lower hinges in the 'Installation"

section.), then replace the top hinge cover.

Freezer Lower End Cap Refrigerator Lower End Cap

Connecting The Water Supply

About your refrigerator's water supply

The automatic ice & water dispenser on your

refrigerator requires a permanent water supply

to function correctly. During installation, you

(or a service professional) establish this water

supply by connecting a copper tube from your

household water system to a valve at the rear of

the refrigerator.

You may have already followed the directions in

the Installation Instructions to connect the water

supply. This information is repeated here for future

reference if you need to relocate your refrigerator.

What you will need:

* Access to a cold water line with pressure of

30-100 psi. (Systemsuppliedwithcold wateronly.)

* Copper tubing with 1Ainch (6.4mm) Outside

Diameter (OD). Length for this tubing is the

distance from the rear of the refrigerator to

your household water supply line plus seven

feet (2.1 meters).

* A shut-off valve for the connection between

your household water line and the refrigerator

supply line.

Do not use a self-piercing shut-off valve.

* A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for

the water supply connection at the rear of

your refrigerator.

Unscrew the plastic cap from the water valve

inlet at the rear of your refrigerator. Discard

the cap.

Slide the brass compression nut, then the

ferrule (sleeve) onto copper tube.

Push the copper tube into water valve inlet as

far as it will go (1Ainch).

Slide the ferrule (sleeve) into valve and

finger-tighten the compression nut onto valve.

Tighten another half turn with a wrench. Do

not over-tighten.

Secure the copper tube to your refrigerator's

rear panel with a steel clamp and screw (see

illustration).

Coil the excess copper tubing (about 21/2

turns) behind your refrigerator as shown.

Arrange coiled tubing to avoid vibration or

wear against other surfaces.

O )en water supply shut-off valve and tighten

an_ connections that leak.

Steel

Plastic Water Tubing Clamp

to Ice Maker

Brass

Compression

Nut

Ferrule

(Sleeve)

_-_Copper

water line

Water Valve

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from household water supply

_lnclude enough tubing in loop to allow

moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)

To connect the water supply to the rear

of your refrigerator:

1 Ensure that the refrigerator is not plugged in.

2 Flush the supply line until water is clear by

placing the end of the copper tube in a sink

or bucket and opening the shut-off valve.

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[ Feature Overview

; Understanding features and terms

] ; Your Electrolux refrigerator is designed for optimal convenience and storage flexibility. Use the illustration

below to familiarize yourself with product features and terminology.

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Basket

Tilt Out

Door Bin

Large Basket

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Door Bin

and Cover

Door Bin

Crisper Pan

and Cover

Can Rack

Crisper Pan

and Cover

Fixed

Door Bin

Toe Grille

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IQ-Touch TM

Controls

WBv@°_ouch TM (some mode_s} 3rd Level: User Variable Options

:: Your reffigeratoris equippedwith aWave-Touch"

Paneluserinterfacedisplay. ltisonlynecessary _ .........

totouch theglass. There is no need to presswith __

force. Therearethreelevelsofdisplay.

lstLevel:SleepM°de !

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options:

vacationmode Conservesenergybyincreasingthetime

between automatic defrost. It is

6 automatically deactivated by opening the

-. refrigerator door after 24 hours. This

feature is automaticallyactivated during

SleepmodedisplaysonlytheWATEa, CUBES Iongperiodsbe!weendooropenings.

Vacation mode is manually activated when

and CRUSHED opt ons Touch an con to act vate

. . . ' .... the reo indicator is lit.

[ne aeslre(_ alspenser moae./no ac_we alspenser

mode is more brightly illuminated, water filter Touchto display filter condition status.

Press and hold for three seconds to reset.

The display is awakened by touching anywhere on

the glass where there is an indicator. Black space

will not awaken the display. After 10 seconds of

inactivity, the display will return to the Sleep mode.

air filter

temp display

tempmode

mutesounds

factorydefault

on off

Setting cooling temperatures

The following dispenser options are illuminated:

fast ice Increasesthe production of ice

fastfreeze Activates a faster rate for freezing food

dispenser light On / Off

controllock Press and hold for three seconds to activate

and deactivate. This restricts undesired

changesto the refrigerators settings and

prevents use of the ice and water dispenser.

Touchto display filter status. Press and

hold for three seconds to reset.

When active, it allows the display of the

freezer and fridge temps during "Sleep

Mode". The temperature is displayed when

the red indicator is lit.

Touchto toggle display from Fahrenheitto

Celsius.

Tonesemitted by eachkeypress can be

turned off based on user preference. The

sounds are muted when the red indicator is

lit. Warning signals will stay active.

Resets all refrigerator settings such as

temp, temp display, and alarm tones to

their factory default settings.

Press and hold for three seconds to turn off

the cooling system to cleanthe refrigera-

tor. It also turns off all dispenser functions.

The temperature display will read OFF.

Touch the glass panel to illuminate the 2 nd

level of display.

Select the o Plus (+) and minus

Controls

(-) indicators will appear on either side of the

displayed temperatures.

Press the + or- indicator to adjust the

temperature to the desired setting.

The temperature display will begin to blink

with the first touch. After five seconds of

inactivity, the display will beep to accept

the new temperature. After 10 seconds, the

display times out and returns to the basic

display.

Alarms

DoorAjar Ifthedoor hasbeenleftopenfor an extend-

edperiodof time, analarmwill

soundandthe doorajarindicatorwill

displayonthe rightsideof the display.The

alarmis turnedoff byclosingthedoor.The

mutesoundskeywill blinkto promptthe

resetof anypendingalarms.Pressthiskey

to resetanysystemAlarms.

HighTemperatureIntheeventof a hightemperaturecondi-

tion,thetemperaturedisplaywill blinkand

display"HI," andthehightempalertwill be

displayed.Thealarm off iconwill blinkuntil

pressed,acknowledgingthe alarm,at which

timethe blinkingwill stop.All othermodes

areturnedoff untilthealarmis acknowl-

edged.Thehighletup alertand"HI" will

stayilluminateduntil anormalsaferange

operatingtemperaturehasbeenreached,

at whichtimethetemperaturedisplaywill

displaytheactualtemperature.

PowerFailureAlertlntheeventof a powerfailure,thepower

fail alertwill bedisplayedandthe

temperaturedisplaywill blinkuntilthe

alarm off iconis pressed,acknowledging

thealarm.Othermodesmaybeturnedoff

untilthe alarmisacknowledged.Thepower

fail alertis turnedoffandthe

refrigeratorwill resumenormaloperation.

Thehighletup alarm mayalso be

illuminatedgntila safeoperatingrange

temperatgrehasbeenreached.

"Sabbath Mode" (somemode s)

The Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables

portions of the refrigerator and its controls for both

Wave-Touch TMand IQ-Touch TM,in accordance with

observance of the weekly Sabbath and religious

holidays within the Orthodox Jewish community.

Sabbath Mode is turned ON and OFF by pressing

and holding both the outermost "-" and "+"

indicators for five seconds for both the Wave-

TouchTMand IQ-Touch TMmodes. The display shows

"Sb" while in Sabbath mode.

QoTouch TM(somemode s)

Your refrigerator is equipped with a Glass Touch

Panel user interface display. It is only necessary

to touch the glass. There is no need to press with

force. There are three dispenser modes:

1 Water

2 ice Cubes

3 Crushed Ice

A red indicator light will be illuminated above the

active mode.

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Any of the following options that are activated have 1 Touch the glass panel to illuminate the

a red indicator light above the icon. display to the Plus (+) and minus (-)

indicators which appear on either side of the

fast ice Increasesthe production of ice displayed temperatures.

: fastfreeze Act vates a faster rate for freez ng food _ _ _,_ ,_ _ ._, ,_,_

2 Press the _- ,,, - ,.,_,_,o,,.,, _,.,_,_juo, ,._

dispenser light On/Off temperature to the desired setting.

controllock Press and hold for three secondsto activate The temperature display will begin to blink

and deact vate Th s restr cts undes red with the first touch The dis la times out

changesto the refrigerators settings and _ .......... _' ..... P_ ,Y^ _,_ ^

:: prevents use of the ice and water dispenser. _!,_, _,, ,,HM,_ _HU ,_,M,H_ ,U ,H_ U_,'..

Glsplay.

vacation mode Conservesenergy by increasing the time

between automatic defrost. It is Alarms

automatically deactivated by opening the

refrigerator door after 24 hours. This

feature is automatically activated during

long periods betweendoor openings.

Vacation mode is manually activated when

the red indicator is lit.

water filter Touchto display filter condition status.

Press and hold for three seconds to reset.

air filter Touchto display filter status. Press and

..... hold for three seconds to reset.

tempdisplav

mute sounds

Touchto toggle the freezer and fridge

temps display on and off.

factory default

Touch and hold temp display to toggle

display from Fahrenheitto Celsius.

Tonesemitted by eachkeypress can be

turned off based on user preference. The

sounds are muted when the red indicator is

lit. Warning signals will stay active.

Resets all refrigerator settings such as

temp, temp display and ring tones to their

factory default settings.

Press and hold for three seconds to turn off

the cooling system to cleanthe refrigera-

tor. It also turns off all dispenser functions.

The temperature display will read 0FE

DoorAjar

HighTemp

PowerFailure

onoff

If the door has been left open for an

extended period of time, an alarm will

sound and the door ajar indicator will

display on the right side of the display.The

alarm is turned off by closing the door. The

mute sounds keywill blink to prompt the

reset of any pending alarms. Press this key

to reset any system alarms.

In the event of a high temperature condi-

tion, the temperature display will blink and

display "HI," and the high temp alert will be

displayed. The mute sounds icon will blink

until pressed, acknowledging the alarm,

at which time the blinking will stop. All

other modes are turned off until the alarm

is acknowledged. The high temp alert and

"HI" will stay illuminated until a normal

safe range operating temperature has been

reached,at which time the temperature

display will display the actual temperature.

In the event of a power failure, the power

fail alert will be displayed and the tem-

perature display will blink until the mute

sounds icon is pressed, acknowledging the

alarm. Othermodes may be turned off until

the alarm is acknowledged.The power fail

alert is turned off and the refrigerator will

resume normal operation. The highletup

alarm may also he illuminated until a safe

operatingrange temperature has been

reached.

Storage Features

You can easily adjust shelf positions in the freezer

and fresh food compartments to suit your needs.

The shelves have mounting brackets which

attach to slotted supports at the rear of each

compartment.

To change the position of a shelf:

1 Before adjusting a shelf, remove all food.

2 Lift the front edge up.

3 Pull the shelf out.

4 Replace by inserting the mounting bracket

hooks into the desired support slots.

5 Lower the shelf and lock into position.

Tighten Spacers

Shelf

Shelf features

Your refrigerator includes SpillSafe TMglass shelves,

which are designed to catch and hold accidental

spills. These shelves slide out for easy access to

food and faster cleaning.

Sliding shelves can be pulled forward as far as

their built-in stops allow. Sliding shelves cannot be

separated from their mounting brackets.

D rawe rs

Your refrigerator includes a variety of storage

drawers. These drawers usually are located in

fixed positions at the bottom of the fresh food

compartment.

Crispers

Crisper drawers are designed for storing fruits,

vegetables, and other fresh produce. Before storing

items in a crisper:

• Wash items in clear water and remove

excess water.

• Wrap any items that have strong odors or

high moisture content.

Loosen Spacers

to Stabilize Shetf

Against Liner

Storage Features

Crisper humidity control DOORS

Crisper drawers include a sliding control for Storage bins

adjusting the humidity inside the crisper. This

feature can extend the life of certain fresh The doors to your freezer and fresh food

vegetables that keep longer in high humidity, compartments use a system of modular storage

bins. All of these bins are removable for easy

upperCrisper cleaning. Some of them have fixed positions, while

r_--_ others can be adjusted to your needs.

[LJ_ ==_ [L_J_ _ Door bins are ideal for storing jars, bottles, cans,

and large drink containers. They also enable quick

Higher Lower Lower Higher se ect on of frequent y used tems

Humidity Humidity Humidity Humidity

To change the position of an adjustable

LoworC,ispo_ door bin:

1 Before adjusting a bin, remove all food.

==_ 2 Grip the bin firmly with both hands and lift it

__ upward.

Lower Higher

Humidity Humidity 3 Remove the bin.

4 Place the bin just above desired position.

Meat keeper 5 Lower the bin onto supports until locked in

place.

Some models are equipped with a meat keeper

drawer for short-term storage of bulk meat items.

This drawer includes a sliding control for adjusting

the temperature inside.

Any meat to be kept longer than two days should

be frozen. If you store fruits or vegetables in this

drawer, set it to a warmer temperature to prevent

freezing.

Special

-,Items

Rack

Pan

Special items rack

The innovative design of the special items rack

allows you to store four bottles of wine or soft drink

bottles.

Door Bin

Adj

Door Bins

Fixed

the retainer wall

as shown in the

illustration.

Can rack

The can rack

allows you to

efficiently and

securely store up

to six 12-ounce

cans of beverage

drink.

Extra shelf

The extra shelf

attaches to the

top of the ice

dispenser container.

It allows storage

of both round and

rectangular cartons

such as your favorite

ice cream.

Pizza rack (some models)

This rack is attached

to the freezer wall

beside the ice

dispenser container.

This convenient area

allows for storage

of pizza and other

tall items placed

vertically between

the ice dispenser

container and the

freezer wall.

Dairy Compartment (some models)

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18 Automatic Ice &Water Maker/Dispenser

Primingme water supply

i ; system ,

Yourrefrigeratorswatersupplysystem_ndudes @@ !_ r.

several tubing lines, an advanced water filter,

a d str but on va ve bank and a reserve tank to I_'" _i_ _ e#VV'_"_ _"1_

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ensure ample supply to the ice and water dBpenser

at all times. This system needs to be completely

filled with water when first connected to an external Turning the ice maker on and off

suppy ne

................................................... Ice production is controlled by the ice makers On/

Off power switch. To gain access to the ice maker,

: :: {::: { : ::::: pu the extra she f out (some mode s) Press the

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Top.methewaters.pp ys stem: .

1 Begin filling the tank by pressing and holding _ I_l }

a drinking glass against the water dispenser _ I_1 /

paddle. J

2 Keep theglassinthispositionuntilwater

comes out of the dispenser. It may take

...... about 1_/_minutes.

3 Continue dispensing water for about three

minutes to flush the system and plumbing

connections of any impurities (stopping to

empty the glass as necessary).

Ice maker operation & care

The ice maker, ice bin, and dispenser feeding

mechanism are located in the top of the freezer

compartment. After the refrigerator is installed

properly and has cooled for several hours, the

ice maker can produce ice within 24 hours. It can

completely fill an ice bin in about two days.

The ice maker produces four to six pounds of ice

every 24 hours depending on usage conditions. Ice

is produced at a rate of eight cubes every 75 to 90

minutes.

Using the ice maker after installation

Before making ice for the first time, be sure to

prime the water supply system. Air in new plumbing

lines can result in two or three empty ice maker

cycles. Furthermore, if the system is not flushed,

the first ice cubes may be discolored or have an

odd flavor.

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emaker d spenser.ps . A,,owtheioebintodrycomp,ete,ybefore

• cecubesstoredtoo ongmaydeve op rep acing nthefreezer.

an odd flavor. Emptythe ice containeras 5 Remove ice chips and clean the ice bin shelf

explained below, and thefreezerdoorchute.

• Occasionallyshakethe icecontainerto keep 6 meplacethe ice bin. Pressthe ice makers

ice separated. Off/On switch to resume ice production. :i

• f your refrgerator s not connected to a • •

Remove and empty the ice storage bm

water supply or the water supply is turned off ..

turnofftheicemakerbypressingtheOn/Off I1":

swtch • An extended powerfailure (one houror

• . longer) causes ice cubes in the ice storage

• f you need a arge quantty of ce at one • • •

b n to me t and freeze together ]amm ng the

time it is best to get cubes directly from the d s-enser mechan sm

ice container. P ' :::::::

• • You do not use the ice dispenserfrequently.

• The following sounds are normal when the cA nuhA_ w fr_qA7AtnrldqthAr n thA h n

ce maker s o erat n .................... _................. '

P g: jamming the dispenser mechanism.

- Motorrunn,ng Removetheicestoragebinand shaketoloosen

- Icedropping into icecontainer thecubesorclean as explained above.

- Watervalveopeningorclosing

- Ice loosening from tray

- Running water

• When dispensing ice, you will hear a

maywanttoadjustthistimeperioddependingon

thetypesandamountsoffoodyoutypicallystorein

yourrefrigerator.ToreplaceyourPureAdvantage TM

air filter:

1 Pull the air filter housing straight out.

2 Remove the old filter and discard it.

3 Unpack the new filter and place it inside the

housing.

4 Slide the housing back into position.

5 Press and hold the Air Filter Reset button

on the electronic control panel for three

seconds. When the display changes from

"Replace" to "Good," the status has been

reset.

5 The Air Filter Reset will turn itself off after a

few seconds.

Air Filter--.,,, k

Slide

Out to

Remove

Push

Release

Ordering replacement filters

Order new filters by calling 877-808-4195, or

through the dealer where you bought your

refrigerator. You may want to consider ordering

extra filters when you first install your refrigerator.

Here is the product number to request when

ordering:

Water Filter FC-300 PureAdvaRtage TM

Replacement Cartridge #EWF2CB02

Air Filter Replacement cartridge, part

#241754001

Changing The Iter

More about your advanced water filter

The PureAdvantage TM ice and water

filter system is tested and certified

by NSF International, the nationally

respected, not-for-profit certification

organization for public health safety.

The PureAdvantage TM ice and water filter system

is tested and certified to ANSI/NSF Standards 42

and 53 for the reduction of claims specified on the

performance data sheet.

Do not use with water that is microbiologJcally

unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate

disinfection before or after the system. Systems

certified for cyst reduction may be used on

disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts.

NSF

test & certification results:

Rated Capacity - 400 gallons for

PureAdvantage TM ice and water filter

• Rated service flow - .5 gallons per minute

• Maximum Rated Pressure - tO0 pounds per

square inch

• Operating Temp.: Min. 33 ° F, Max. tO0 ° F

• Recommended Minimum Operating

Pressure: 30 pounds per square inch

To replace your PureAdvantage TM water

filter:

It is not necessary to turn the water supply off

to change the filter. Be ready to wipe up any

small amounts of water released during the filter

replacement.

1 Turn Off the ice maker power switch.

2 Push the filter release button below the

cartridge to disconnect it.

3 Slide the old water filter cartridge straight out

of the housing and discard it.

4 Unpackage the new filter cartridge and slide

it gently into the filter housing until it stops

against the snap-in connector at the back of

the housing.

5 Push firmly until the cartridge snaps into

place (you should hear two clicks). When

fully engaged, the front of the filter cartridge

should be flush with the filter release button.

6 Turn On the ice maker power switch (see

page 18 for more about turning on the ice

maker).

7 Press a drinking glass against the water

dispenser while checking for any leaks at the

filter housing. Any spurts and sputters that

occur as the system purges air out of the

dispenser system are normal.

8 After filling one glass of water, continue

flushing the system for about three minutes.

9 Press and hold the Filter Status button on

the Ice & Water Dispenser control panel for

three seconds. When the display changes

from "Replace" to "Good," the status has

been reset.

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Storing Food Saving Energy

I f r t tin f doorshevesThesefoodsare beststored

deas o so 9 oods

in the freezer interior where the temperature

Fresh food storage varies less.

- Keepthefreshfoodcompartment _A'_ g..... =.........

between 34 Fand 40 Fwith an optimum 0_d_ WU_[ _VW_ _y

. temperatureof37 F. Installation

Avoidovercrowdingthe refrigeratorshelves • hocatethe refrigeratorinthecoolestpartof

which reducesaircirculation and causes the room outofdirectsunlight and away

uneven cooling, from heating ductsorregisters. Do not

Fruits and ve etables placethe refrigeratornextto heat-producing

g appliances such as a range oven or

• Store fruits and vegetables in crisper dishwasher. If this is not possible, a section

drawers, wheretrapped moisture helps ofcabinetryoran added layerofinsulation

preserve food qualityforlongertime periods, between the two appliances will help the

Meat refrigeratoroperatemoreefficiently.

. • Leve the refrgerator so that the doors c ose

Wrap raw meat and poultry securely so .

bghtly

leakageand contamination ofotherfoodsor '

surfaces does not occur Temperature settin-s

• Use the meat keeperdrawerforshort-term • Referto the"Controls section in this Use

storage. Any meatto be kept Iongerthan two & Care Guide (beginning on page 11) for

daysshouldbefrozen, proceduresontemperaturesettings.

...... Frozen food storage

. Keep the freezercompartmentat0 ° F or

lower.

• A freezer operates most efficiently when it is

at least 2/3full.

Packaging foods for freezing

. To minimize food dehydration and quality

deterioration, use aluminum foil, freezer

wrap, freezer bags or airtight containers.

Force as much air out of the packages as

possible and seal them tightly. Trapped air

can cause food to dry out, change color, and

develop an off-flavor (freezer burn).

. Wrap fresh meats and poultry with suitable

freezer wrap prior to freezing.

• Do not refreeze meat that has completely

thawed.

Loading the freezer

Avoid adding too much warm food to the

freezer at one time. This overloads the

freezer, slows the rate of freezing, and can

raise the temperature of frozen foods.

Leave a space between packages, so cold

air can circulate freely, allowing food to freeze

as quickly as possible.

• Avoid storing hard-to-freeze foods, such as

ice cream and orange juice, on the freezer

Food storage

• Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator or

blocking cold air vents. Doing so causes

the refrigerator to run longer and use more

energy.

• Cover foods and wipe containers dry before

placing them in the refrigerator. This cuts

down on moisture build-up inside the unit.

• Organize the refrigerator to reduce door

openings. Remove as many items as needed

at one time and close the door as soon as

possible.

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Understanding the sounds you may hear

Yournew,h_gh-eff_c_encyrefrigeratormay_ntroduce

unfamiliar sounds. These sounds normally indicate

your refrigerator is operating correctly. Some

surfaces on floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets may

make these sounds more noticeable.

Following is a list of major components in your

refrigerator and the sounds they can cause:

A Evaporator Refrigerant through the

evaporator may create a boiling or gurgling

sound.

B Evaporator fan You may hear air being

forced through the refrigerator by the

evaporator fan.

C Defrost heater During defrost cycles, water

dripping onto the defrost heater may cause a

hissing or sizzling sound. After defrosting, a

popping sound may occur.

D Automatic ice maker When ice has been

produced, you will hear ice cubes falling into

the ice bin.

Refertotheguideonthenextpagefordetailsoncaringandcleaningspecificareasofyourrefrigerator.

Care & Cleaning

Care

& c eaning tips

Part Cleaning Agents

Interior & Door • Soapand water

Liners • Baking soda and

water

Door Gaskets ,, Soapand water

Drawers & Bins • Soapand water

Tips and Precautions

,, Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of warm water.

Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before

cleaning around controls, light bulb or any electrical part.

,, Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth.

Use a soft cloth to clean drawer runners and tracks.

Do not wash any removable items (bins, drawers, etc.) in

dishwasher.

Glass Shelves • Soapand water • Allow glass to warm to room temperature before immersing in

,, Glasscleaner warm water.

Mild liquid

sprays

Toe Grille ,, Soapand water ,, Vacuum dust from front of toe grille.

,, Mild liquid ,, Remove toe grille (see Installation Instructions).

sprays

• Vacuum

attachment

Exterior& • Soapandwater

Handles

Exterior&

Handles

(StainlessSteel

ModelsOnly)

Vacuumbacksideandwipewith sudsycloth or sponge.Rinse

anddry.

Nonabrasive

glasscleaner

,, Soapandwater

Ammonia

,, Stainless steel

cleaners

Do not use commercial household cleaners, ammonia, or

alcohol to clean handles.

,, Use a soft cloth to clean smooth handles.

Do not use a dry cloth to clean smooth doors.

,, Never use CHLORIDEte clean stainless steel.

,, Clean stainless steel front and handles with non-abrasive soapy

water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a soft cloth.

,, Wipe stubborn spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel,

and rinse. Usea non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner.These

cleaners can be purchased at most home improvement or

major department stores. Always follow manufacturer's

instruction.

NOTE:Always clean, wipe and dry with grain to prevent

scratching.

,, Wash the rest of the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid

detergent. Rinsewell and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.

Vacation & moving tips

Occasion

ShortVacations

Long Vacations

Moving

Tips

,, Leaverefrigeratoroperatingduringvacationsof 3 weeksor less.

Useall perishableitemsfrom refrigeratorcompartment.

,, Turnautomaticicemakeroff andemptyicebucket,evenif youwill onlybe gone

for a fewdays.

,, Removeall foodand iceif youwill begoneone monthor more.

Turnthe coolingsystemoff (see"Controls"sectionfor locationof On/Oilbutton)

anddisconnectpowercord.

,, Turnoff automaticicemakerandturn watersupplyvalveto closedposition.

,, Cleaninteriorthoroughly.

Leavebothdoorsopento preventodorsand moldbuild-up.Blockdoorsopenif

necessary.

,, Removeall foodand ice.

,, If usinghandcart,loadfrom side.

Adjustrollersall thewayupto protectthem duringslidingor moving.

,, Padcabinetto avoidscratchingsurface.

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Care & Cleaning

Repmacing light bulbs _ig;i-S_;[_t-_-i-,_21-1--

_emne

Both the freezer and fresh food compartments UghtCover

of your refrigerator include light bulbs that will MeatPa_ ._. /

: need replacing from time to time. Some lights _ ,.,_._ ,_ "'--,>_.,

have covers that you will need to remove before _.__>,,-"f_

replacing the bulbs. AJways use bulbs that are _,___

d_sign_d,or_,_oc_,oht,no.

L!g,tso0ket! C"sporL,g,t

:: Located Behind Cover

-,,- Rear I _---. /--..

Io replace light bulbs:

1 Unplug your refrigerators power cord.

2 Wear gloves as protection against possible _},.f :............./

::: :::: broken glass.

3 Remove light cover if necessary.

ht 8u bs

4 Unscrew and replace old bulb with an

appliance bulb of the same type and wattage

<norm_,,_4Ow_tts_.

5 Replace light cover, if necessary.

6 Plug in the refrigerator's power cord.

Light Socket

Located Behind Right

Rear of Ice Container

Light Socket Iht Bulbs

Located

Behind Rear Freezer

of Baskets Light

Warranty

Major Appliance Warranty Information

Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will repair or

replace any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used, and

maintained in accordance with the provided instructions. In addition, the cabinet liner and sealed refrigeration system (compressor,

condenser, evaporator, dryer or tubing) of your appliance is covered by a two through five year limited warranty. During the 2nd

through 5th years from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will repair or replace any parts in the cabinet liner and sealed

refrigeration system which prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used, and

maintained in accordance with the provided instructions.

Exclusions

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

This warranty does not cover the following:

Products with original serial numbers that have been removed, altered or cannot be readily determined.

Product that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the USA or Canada.

Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit.

Products purchased "as-is" are not covered by this warranty.

Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures.

Products used in a commercial setting.

Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship, or for appliances not in ordinary

household use or used other than in accordance with the provided instructions.

Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance.

Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal of trim, cupboards, shelves, etc., which are

not a part of the appliance when it is shipped from the factory.

Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, water filters, other consumables, or knobs, handles, or

other cosmetic parts.

Pickup and delivery costs; your appliance is designed to be repaired in the home.

Surcharges including, but not limited to, any after hour, weekend, or holiday service calls, tolls, ferry trip charges, or

mileage expense for service calls to remote areas, including the state of Alaska.

Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred during transportation or installation, including but not limited to floors,

cabinets, walls, etc.

Damages caused by: services performed by unauthorized service companies; use of parts other than genuine Electrolux

parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies; or external causes such as abuse, misuse,

inadequate power supply, accidents, fires, or acts of God.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES

CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS

PROVIDED HEREIN. CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW, BUT

NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR. ELECTROLUX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH

AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OFTHIS WRITTEN LIMITED

WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR

LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED

WARRANTIES, SO THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY GIVES YOU

If You Need Service

Keep your receipt, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record to establish the warranty period should service be

required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts. Service under this warranty must be

obtained by contacting Electrolux at the addresses or phone numbers below.

This warranty only applies in the USA, Puerto Rico and Canada. In the USA and Puerto Rico, your appliance is warranted by

Electrolux Major Appliances North America, a division of Electrolux Home Products, Inc. In Canada, your appliance is warranted by

Electrolux Canada Corp. Electrolux authorizes no person to change or add to any obligations under this warranty. Obligations for

service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Electrolux or an authorized service company. Product features or

specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice.

USA

1-877-435-3287

Electrolux Major Appliances North America

RO. Box 212378

Augusta, GA 30907

Canada

1-800-265-8352

Electrolux Canada Corp.

5855 Terry Fox Way

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5V 3E4

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SolutiOnS TO Common Problems

Before you calL°°

Ifyou experien_eapr_b_emwithy_urrefrigerat_r_rn_ti_eapr_du_tbehav__r_rc_nditi_ny_ud_n_t

understand, you can usuallyavoid acall toyourservice representative by referring tothis section for

an answer. Beginning with thefollowing table, this information includescommon problems, causes, and

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