Electrolux EI26SS55GS5 25.9 cu. ft. Side by Side User Manual

241868906 April 2011

Use & Care Guide

Side-By-Side Refrigerator

Guia de Uso y Cuidado

Refrigerador de dos puertas

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

Réfrigérateur à compartiments juxtaposés

Finding Information

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guide

Thank you for choosing Electrolux, our new

premium brand in home appliances. This Use &

Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer

satisfaction and product quality throughout the

service life of your new appliance.

Purchase date

Electrolux model number

Electrolux serial number

Keep a record for quick

reference

Finding Information ...................................................... 2

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

Installation ..................................................................... 5

Removing The Doors .................................................... 7

Installing Door Handles ............................................... 9

Connecting The Water Supply ................................... 10

Feature Overview ........................................................ 12

Controls ....................................................................... 13

Storage Features ........................................................ 18

Automatic Ice & Water Maker/Dispenser .................. 25

Changing The Filter .................................................... 28

Storing Food & Saving Energy .................................. 30

Normal Operating Sounds & Sights ......................... 31

Care & Cleaning .......................................................... 32

Warranty ...................................................................... 35

Solutions To Common Problems............................... 36

Table of contents

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Safety

Important safety instructions

Safety Precautions

Do not attempt to install or operate your unit

until you have read the safety precautions in this

manual. Safety items throughout this manual are

labeled with a Danger, Warning or Caution based

on the risk type.

Deﬁnitions

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to

alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey

all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid

possible injury or death.

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 Refrigerators/Freezers

We strongly encourage responsible appliance

recycling/disposal methods. Check with your utility

company or visit www.energystar.gov/recycle for

more information on recycling your old refrigerator.

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.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, could result in

death or serious injury.

IMPORTANT

Indicates installation, operation or maintenance

information which is important but not hazard-

related.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, may result in

minor or moderate injury.

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, will result in

death or serious injury.

WARNING

Please read all safety instructions before

using your new refrigerator.

Safety

 • 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rmly,

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 Ground Fault Interrupter

(GFI) circuit.

Electrical information

WARNING

You must follow these guidelines to ensure

that your refrigerator’s safety mechanisms are

operating correctly.

IMPORTANT

To turn off power to your refrigerator, unplug the

power cord from the wall outlet.

This Use & Care Guide provides general operating

instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator

only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before

starting the refrigerator, follow these important

ﬁrst steps.

Location

 • Chooseaplacethatisnearagrounded

electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension

cord or an adapter plug.

 • Ifpossible,placetherefrigeratoroutof

direct sunlight and away from the range,

dishwasher or other heat sources.

 • Therefrigeratormustbeinstalledonaoor

that is level and strong enough to support a

fully loaded refrigerator.

 • Considerwatersupplyavailabilityformodels

equipped with an automatic ice maker.

Installation

Installation clearances

 • Allowthefollowingclearancesforease

of installation, proper air circulation, and

plumbing and electrical connections:

Sides & Top ³⁄₈ inch

Back 1 inch

Installation

CAUTION

DO NOT install the refrigerator where the

temperature will drop below 55°F (13°C) or

rise above 110°F (43°C). The compressor will

not be able to maintain proper temperatures

inside the refrigerator.

DO NOT block the toe grille on the lower front

of your refrigerator. Sufﬁcient air circulation

is essential for the proper operation of your

refrigerator.

NOTE

If your refrigerator is placed with the door hinge

side against a wall, you may have to allow

additional space so the door can be opened

wider.

Toe Grille Installation and Removal

To install toe grille

1 Open both doors. Slide left and right sides of

toe grille over lower hinges of refrigerator.

2 While pushing toe grille ﬁrmly against

cabinet, fasten bottom clips of toe grille to

cabinet.

3 Fasten top clips to cabinet.

4 Close the doors. On the left and right sides,

pull out and up on the toe grille until the

triangle tab is resting on the top edge of the

hinge. The edge clip should snap into the

hinge pocket on the back edge of the hinge.

To remove toe grille

1 With both doors closed, unfasten right and

left side clips of toe grille from bottom hinge

groove.

2 Open both doors. Press ﬁrmly on top of toe

grille until top of toe grille pops off.

3 Pull toe grille outward towards your body and

off of lower hinges.

Installing Toe Grille

Installation

Door opening

Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy

access to a counter when removing food. For best

use of drawers and freezer baskets, the refrigerator

should be in a position where both the refrigerator

and freezer doors can be fully opened.

Guidelines for ﬁnal positioning of your

refrigerator:

 • Allfourcornersofthecabinetmustrestrmly

on the ﬂoor.

 • Thecabinetshouldbelevelatthefrontand

rear.

 • Thesidesshouldtilt¼inch(6mm)fromfront

to back (to ensure that doors close and seal

properly).

 • Doorsshouldalignwitheachotherandbe

level.

All of these conditions can be met by

raising or lowering the adjustable front

rollers.

To level the cabinet using the front rollers:

1 Open both doors and remove the toe grille

(see “Toe Grille Installation and Removal”

in the “Installation” section).

2 Close the doors and use a ﬂat-blade

screwdriver or ³⁄₈ inch socket wrench to raise

or lower the front rollers.

3 Ensure both doors are bind-free with their

seals touching the cabinet on all four sides.

NOTE

The refrigerator doors are designed to shut by

themselves within a 20 degree opening.

4 Afterleveling,verifydoorstopcontactslower

hinge and top of door does not contact upper

hinge through full movement of door (from

fully closed to fully open).

5 Reinstall set screw, locking the door height.

6 Replace the toe grille by ﬁtting it into place

(see “Toe Grille Installation and Removal” in

the “Installation” section).

NOTE:Leveltheunitwiththeadjustablerollers

before leveling the doors.

To level the doors using the adjustable lower

hinge (some models):

1 Before leveling either door, remove set screw

that locks door height into position. (The

door cannot be adjusted without set screw

removed).

2 If the refrigerator door is lower than the

freezer door, raise the refrigerator door by

turning the adjustment screw clockwise using

inch wrench. (See illustration.)

3 If the freezer door is lower than the

refrigerator door, raise the freezer door by

turning the adjustment screw clockwise using

inch wrench. (See illustration.)

Hinge

Flange

Set Screw

(some models)

Door Stop

Flange

Hinge

Open Door

7/16”Wrench

and 3/32” Hex Key

(some models)

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.

Check ﬁrst by measuring the entrance.

Required Tools

You will need the following tools:

Adjustable

Wrench

Socket

Wrench Set

Phillips Head

™

Tools Necessary:

3/8” Fixed

Wrench

AND

To prepare for removing the doors:

1 Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet.

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.

Top Hinge

Cover Rear

Screw

Top Hinge

Cover Front

Screw

Bottom

Hinge

Screw

Top

Hinge

Screw

To remove the refrigerator door:

1 Tracelightlyaroundthedoor’stophingewithapencil.Thismakes

reinstallation easier.

2 Remove the two screws from the top hinge. Lift the door off of the

bottom hinge and set it aside.

3 Remove the two bottom hinge screws and hinge if necessary.

Adjustable Hinge

(some models)

Non-Adjusting Hinge

(some models)

CAUTION

Be sure doors are

set aside in a secure

position where they

cannot fall and cause

personal injury.

To reinstall the refrigerator door, reverse the above steps.

Removing The Doors

To remove the freezer top hinge cover:

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:

1 Detach the multi-wire cable connector

located above the top hinge. Grasp both

sides of the connector ﬁrmly and pull apart.

3 Detach the water tube from the connector

located below the freezer door. The

connector releases when you press its outer

sleeve inward.

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.

Non-Adjusting Hinge (some models)

Adjustable Hinge (some models)

2 Trace lightly around the hinge with a pencil.

This makes reinstallation easier.

Installing Door Handles

Door Handle Mounting Instructions

1 Remove handles from carton and any other protective

packaging.

2 Position freezer handle end caps over upper and

lowerpre-installedshoulderbolts(A)thatare

fastened into door, ensuring the holes for the set

screws are facing towards the refrigerator door.

3 While holding handle ﬁrmly against door, fasten upper

andlowerAllensetscrews(B)withsupplied 

Allenwrench.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install refrigerator handle.

Ensure the holes for the set screws are facing towards the freezer door.

Freezer Lower End Cap

Refrigerator Lower End Cap

Freezer Upper End Cap

Refrigerator Upper End Cap

NOTE

Allsetscrewsshouldbetightenedandsub-ush(Allensetscrewshouldbeseatedjustbelow

the surface of the end cap) of handle end cap. The end caps should be drawn tight to freezer and

refrigerator doors with no gaps.

Connecting The Water Supply

Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need:

 • BasicTools:adjustablewrench,at-blade

screwdriver, and Phillips

screwdriver

 • Accesstoahouseholdcoldwaterlinewith

water pressure between 30 and 100 psi.

 • Awatersupplylinemadeof¼inch(6.4mm)

OD, copper or stainless steel tubing. To

determine the length of tubing needed,

measure the distance from the ice maker

inlet valve at the back of the refrigerator to

your cold water pipe. Then add approximately

7 feet (2.1 meters), so the refrigerator can be

moved out for cleaning (as shown).

 • Ashutoffvalvetoconnectthewatersupply

line to your household water system. DO

NOTuseaself-piercingtypeshutoffvalve.

 • Donotreusecompressionttingoruse

thread seal tape.

 • Acompressionnutandferrule(sleeve)for

connecting a copper water supply line to the

ice maker inlet valve.

To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet

Valve

1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power

source.

2. Place end of water supply line into sink or

bucket.TurnONwatersupplyandush

supply line until water is clear. Turn OFF

water supply at shutoff valve.

3. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet

and discard cap.

4. If you use copper tubing - Slide brass

compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto

water supply line. Push water supply line

intowatervalveinletasfarasitwillgo(¼

inch/6.4mm).Slideferrule(sleeve)intovalve

inlet and ﬁnger tighten compression nut

onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a

wrench;DONOTovertighten.SeeFigure1.

If you use stainless steel tubing - The nut

and ferrule are already assembled on the

tubing. Slide compression nut onto valve

inlet and ﬁnger tighten compression nut

onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a

wrench;DONOTovertighten.SeeFigure2.

5. With steel clamp and screw, secure water

supply line (copper tubing only) to rear panel

of refrigerator as shown.

 6. Coilexcesswatersupplyline(coppertubing

only), about 2½ turns, behind refrigerator

as shown and arrange coils so they do not

vibrate or wear against any other surface.

 7. TurnONwatersupplyatshutoffvalveand

tighten any connections that leak.

8. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power

source.

9. To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm

(sidemounted)orsettheicemaker’sOn/

Off power switch to the “I” position (rear

mounted).

WARNING

To avoid electric shock, which can cause

death or severe personal injury, disconnect

the refrigerator from electrical power before

connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator.

IMPORTANT

Ensure that your water supply line connections comply with

all local plumbing codes.

CAUTION

To Avoid Property Damage:

• CopperorStainlessSteelbraidedtubing

is recommended for the water supply line.

Water supply tubing made of ¼ inch plastic

is not recommended to be used. Plastic

tubing greatly increases the potential for

water leaks, and the manufacturer will not

be responsible for any damage if plastic

tubing is used for the supply line.

• DONOTinstallwatersupplytubinginareas

where temperatures fall below freezing.

•Donotreusecompressionttingoruse

thread seal tape.

• Chemicalsfromamalfunctioningsoftener

can damage the ice maker. If the ice maker

is connected to soft water, ensure that

the softener is maintained and working

properly.

NOTE

Check with your local building authority for

recommendations on water lines and associated

materials prior to installing your new refrigerator.

Depending on your local/state building codes,

Electrolux recommends for homes with existing

valves its Smart Choice® water line kit 5305513409

(witha6ft.StainlessSteelWaterLine)and

for homes without an existing valve, Electrolux

recommends its Smart Choice water® line kit

5305510264(witha20ft.CopperWaterLinewith

self-tapping saddle valve). Please refer to www.

electroluxappliances.com for more information.

Connecting The Water Supply

Figure 2

Figure 1

Copper water line

from household water supply

(Includeenough tubing in loop to allow

moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)

Ferrule

(Sleeve)

Copper

water line

WaterValve

Valve Inlet

Water Valve

Bracket

Steel

Clamp

Plastic Water Tubing

to Ice Maker

Fill Tube

Brass

Compression

Nut

IMPORTANT

Afterconnectingthewatersupply,referto“How

to Prime the Water Supply System” for important

information about priming an empty water supply

system.

Your refrigerator’s water supply system

includes several tubing lines, a water ﬁlter, a

water valve, and a water tank. To ensure that

your water dispenser works properly, this

system must be completely ﬁlled with water

when your refrigerator is ﬁrst connected to

the household water supply line.

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.

Fixed

Door Bin

Ice Maker

Door Bin

*Fixed

Door Bin

Can Rack

Toe Grille

*Tall Bottle

Retainer

Door Bin

Crisper Pan

and Cover

Crisper Pan

and Cover

Tilt Out

Door Bin

Tilt Out

Door Bin

Large

Basket

Small

Basket

and Cover

Large

Glide Out

Basket

Glass Shelf

Ice

Container

Water Filter

Air Filter

Ice Cream Shelf

Door Light Switch

SpillProof

Sliding Shelves

SpillProof

Sliding Shelf

Meat Keeper

or Perfect

Temp Drawer

Dairy

Compartment

*Fixed

Door Bin

NOTE

*Features may vary according to model.

IMPORTANT

Features not included with your refrigerator can be purchased at www.

electroluxappliances.com or by calling 1-877-435-3287.

Controls

Wave-Touch

IQ-Touch

Controls

Wave-Touch

(some models)

Your refrigerator is equipped with a Wave-Touch

Panel user interface display. It is only necessary

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

force. There are three levels of display.

Level: Sleep Mode

Sleep mode displays only the WATER, CUBES

and CRUSHEDoptions. Touch an icon to activate

the desired dispenser mode. The active dispenser

mode is more brightly illuminated.

Level: Awakened Display Mode

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.

The following dispenser options are illuminated:

fast ice Increases the production of ice

fast freeze Activates a faster rate for freezing food

dispenser light On / Off

control lock Press and hold for three seconds to activate

and deactivate. This restricts undesired

changes to the refrigerators settings and

prevents use of the ice and water dispenser.

Level: User Variable Options

Touching the options icon displays the following

options:

vacation mode Conserves energy by increasing the time

between automatic defrost. This

feature is automatically activated during

long periods between door openings.

Vacation mode is manually activated when

the red indicator is lit.

water ﬁlter Touch to display ﬁlter condition status.

Press and hold for three seconds to reset.

air ﬁlter Touch to display ﬁlter status. Press and

hold for three seconds to reset.

temp display 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.

temp mode Touch to toggle display from Fahrenheit to

Celsius.

mute sounds Tones emitted by each keypress can be

turned off based on user preference. The

sounds are muted when the red indicator is

lit. Warning signals will stay active.

factory default Resets all refrigerator settings such as

temp, temp display, and alarm tones to

their factory default settings.

on off Press and hold for three seconds to turn off

the cooling system to clean the refrigera-

tor. It also turns off all dispenser functions.

The temperature display will read OFF.

Setting cooling temperatures

1 Touch the glass panel to illuminate the 2

level of display.

2 Select the options icon. Plus (+) and minus

IMPORTANT

Pressing the system off icon does not turn off

power to your refrigerator. You must unplug the

power cord from the wall outlet.

The Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables

portions of the refrigerator and its controls for both

Wave-Touch

and IQ-Touch

, in accordance with

observance of the weekly Sabbath and religious

holidays within the Orthodox Jewish community.

Wave-Touch

/IQ-Touch

“Sabbath Mode” (some models)

Controls

(-) indicators will appear on either side of the

displayed temperatures.

3 Press the + or – indicator to adjust the

temperature to the desired setting.

The temperature display will begin to blink

withthersttouch.Afterve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

Door Ajar If the door has been left open for an extend-

ed period of time, an alarm will

sound and the door ajar indicator will

display in the middle. The alarm is turned

off by closing the door. The alarm off key

will illuminate to prompt the reset of any

pending alarms. Press this key to reset any

system Alarms.

High Temp In the event of a high temperature condi-

tion, the temperature display will display

“HI”. After 20 minutes, the high temp alert

will be displayed and the alarm off icon

will illuminate until pressed, acknowledg-

ing the alarm, at which time the highest

temperature reached will be displayed and

the refrigerator will resume normal opera-

tion. All other modes are turned off until

the alarm is acknowledged.

Power Fail In the event of a power failure, the power

fail alert will be displayed and the alarm

off key will be illuminated and you will hear

an audible alarm until the alarm off icon is

pressed, acknowledging the alarm. Other

modes may be turned off until the alarm is

acknowledged. When the power fail alert is

turned off, the refrigerator will resume nor-

mal operation. The high temp alarm may

also be illuminated until a safe operating

range temperature has been reached.

SabbathModeisturnedONandOFFby

pressing and holding both the freezer “-” and the

refrigerator “+” indicators for ﬁve seconds for both

the Wave-Touch

and IQ-Touch

modes. The

display shows “Sb” while in Sabbath mode.

IntheSabbathMode,theHighTempalarmis

active for health reasons. If a high temperature

alarm is activated during this time, for example due

to a door left ajar, the alarm will sound intermittently

for about 10 minutes. The alarm will then silence

on its own and a red high temperature icon will

display. The high temp icon will continue to display,

even if the door is closed, until the Sabbath mode

is exited and the icon reset. The refrigerator will

function normally once the door is closed, without

anyviolationoftheSabbath/Holidays.

For further assistance, guidelines for

proper usage and a complete list of

models with the Sabbath feature, please

visit the web at http:\\www.star-k.org.

NOTE

AlthoughyouhaveenteredtheSabbathmode,

the ice maker will complete the cycle it had

already initiated. The ice cube compartment will

remain cold and new ice cubes can be made with

standard trays.

Setting cooling temperatures

1 Touch the glass panel to illuminate the

display to the Plus (+) and minus (-)

indicators which appear on either side of the

displayed temperatures.

2 Press the + or – indicator to adjust the

temperature to the desired setting.

The temperature display will begin to blink

with the ﬁrst touch. The display times out

after 5 seconds and returns to the basic

display.

Controls

fast ice Increases the production of ice

fast freeze Activates a faster rate for freezing food

dispenser light On / Off

control lock Press and hold for three seconds to activate

and deactivate. This restricts undesired

changes to the refrigerators settings and

prevents use of the ice and water dispenser.

vacation mode Conserves energy by increasing the time between

automatic defrost. This feature is automatically

activated during long periods between door open-

ings. Vacation mode is manually activated when

the red indicator is lit.

water ﬁlter Touch to display ﬁlter condition status.

Press and hold for three seconds to reset.

air ﬁlter Touch to display ﬁlter status. Press and

hold for three seconds to reset.

temp display Touch to toggle the freezer and fridge

temps display on and off.

Touch and hold temp display to toggle

display from Fahrenheit to Celsius.

mute sounds Tones emitted by each keypress can be

turned off based on user preference. The

sounds are muted when the red indicator is

lit. Warning signals will stay active.

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.

Touch the icon to activate the options below.

Anyofthefollowingoptionsthatareactivatedhave

a red indicator light above the icon.

IQ-Touch

(some models)

IMPORTANT

Pressing the system off icon does not turn off

power to your refrigerator. You must unplug the

power cord from the wall outlet.

factory default Resets all refrigerator settings such as

temp, temp display and ring tones to their

factory default settings.

on off Press and hold for three seconds to turn off

the cooling system to clean the refrigera-

tor. It also turns off all dispenser functions.

The temperature display will read OFF.

Door Ajar If the door has been left open for an ex-

tended 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 key will illuminate to prompt the

reset of any pending alarms. Press this key

to reset any system alarms.

High Temp In the event of a high temperature condi-

tion, the temperature display will display

“HI”. After 20 minutes, the high temp alert

will be displayed and the mute sounds icon

will illuminate until pressed, acknowledg-

ing the alarm, at which time the highest

temperature reached will be displayed and

the refrigerator will resume normal opera-

tion. All other modes are turned off until

the alarm is acknowledged.

Power Fail In the event of a power failure, the power

fail alert will be displayed and the mute

sounds icon will be illuminated and you

will hear an audible alarm until the mute

sounds icon is pressed, acknowledging

the alarm. Other modes may be turned off

until the alarm is acknowledged. When the

power fail alert is turned off the refrigera-

tor will resume normal operation. The high

temp alarm may also be illuminated until

a safe operating range temperature has

been reached.

Controls

Alarms

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.

Shelf features

Your refrigerator includes Luxury-Design

glass

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.

Drawers

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.

Tighten Spacers

to Remove Shelf

Loosen Spacers

to Stabilize Shelf

Against Liner

CAUTION

To avoid injury from breakage, handle

tempered glass shelves carefully.

NOTE

Features may vary according to model.

NOTE

Leafy vegetables keep best when stored with

theHumidityControlsetonHigherHumidity,

orinadrawerwithoutaHumidityControl.This

keeps incoming air to a minimum and maintains

maximum moisture content.

NOTE

The Cantilever Sliding Glass Shelf has spacers

(side screws) on the sides of the brackets to

securely hold the shelf in place.

To relocate the shelf to a different location, the

spacers must be turned in (clockwise). To secure

the shelf in a new location, remember to turn the

spacers out (counterclockwise) until they touch

the sides of the compartment.

Storage Features

Special items rack

The innovative design of the special items rack

allows you to store four bottles of wine or soft drink

bottles.

To remove the Crisper Drawer:

1 Wearing safety glasses, gently place a ﬂat-

head screwdriver behind the snap between

the metal slide and the crisper pan.

2 Carefully rotate a quarter (1/4) turn. Do not

use a prying motion as this may damage

your crisper.

3 Lift the front slightly and remove the drawer.

Meat keeper (some models)

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.

Crisper humidity control

Crisper drawers include a sliding control for

adjusting the humidity inside the crisper. This

feature can extend the life of certain fresh

vegetables that keep longer in high humidity.

Opening Perfect Temp Drawer

Setting Perfect Temp Drawer

Temperature

Storage Features

Perfect Temp Drawer (some models)

The Perfect Temp Drawer (PTD) was designed to keep food items at a precise temperature that is cooler,

the same, or warmer than the fresh food side of the refrigerator.

ThePTDisshippedturnedOFF.WhenrstturnedonorafterapoweroutagethePTDmayshow“HI°F”

if it is set to a temperature before the freezer and fresh food temperatures have stabilized. To avoid this

message, leave the PTD in the “OFF” setting until the freezer and fresh food compartment temperatures

have stabilized.

To operate:

1 Turn the drawer on by pressing the On/Off button. The numeric

display will show a temperature like “32°F” when on and “OFF”

when off.

2 Select if Fahrenheit “F” or Celsius “C” temperature display is

desired by pressing the F/C button.

3 Press either the up ∧ or down ∨ scroll buttons to illuminate the

desired item.

4 The drawer will begin controlling to the temperature shown for

the item selected.

5 One of the three favorite selections can be chosen by

illuminating it. The temperature can then be adjusted up by

pressing the + button or down by pressing the – button. The

drawer will store the selected temperature setting until it is

changed. Three favorite settings can be chosen and stored in

this way.

6 Acustomtempbetween28°Fand42°Fcanbesetbypressing

the - or + buttons while in one of the nine preset positions. The

“custom temp” indicator will illuminate in this mode.

7 The control buttons can be locked to prevent accidental changes

by pressing the control lock button for three seconds. When

in this mode, the display will show “LOC” when any button is

pressed. Deactivate by pressing the control lock button again

for three seconds. The display will then show “ULC” when the

buttons are unlocked.

Turning Perfect Temp Drawer

ON/OFF

IMPORTANT

The two drop in insulating inserts need to remain

in place while the Perfect Temp Drawer is on.

Removing the inserts will cause the temperature

of the crispers below it to be affected.

The drop in insulating inserts can be hand

washed with mild soap. Do not wash in a

dishwasher.

Do not clean the display area of the Perfect Temp

Drawer with abrasive or caustic cleaners. Wipe

clean with a moist sponge.

CAUTION

The Perfect Temp Drawer and frame can be

removed for cleaning but the control unit,

attached to the back of the fridge, cannot be

removed. Do not immerse the Perfect Temp

Drawer frame in water. Clean with a damp

cloth or sponge but prevent any liquid from

getting into the connector.

NOTE

When turned off the Perfect Temp Drawer

functions as a non temperature controlled drawer.

The Perfect Temp Drawer is intended for

packaged food products only. Leafy vegetables

and unpackaged fruits are best kept in one of the

lower crisper drawers.

The thaw setting holds a temperature for thawing

frozenfoodsforaspecicamountoftime.Atthe

end of that time, it then switches to the snacks

setting to store the thawed food.

To remove the Perfect Temp Drawer frame and pan

for cleaning:

1 Wearing safety glasses, gently place a ﬂat-

head screwdriver behind the snap between

the metal slide and the crisper pan.

2 Carefully rotate a quarter (1/4) turn. Do not

use a prying motion as this may damage

your crisper.

3 Lift the front slightly and remove the drawer.

ToremovethePerfectTempShelfAssembly:

1 Carefully unplug the connector located at the

top right corner from the control unit under

the shelf by pressing the catch release.

2 Pull the connector out.

3 Lift the front of the shelf assembly up off of

the front support pins.

Storage Features

4 Pull the shelf assembly forward off of the rear

support pins and out of the fridge.

To reinstall the Perfect Temp Drawer Shelf

Assembly:

1 Position rear of shelf assembly so that the

rear support pins on the fridge liner slide into

the support grooves in the rear of the shelf

assembly.

2 Slide the shelf assembly fully to the back of

the fridge.

3 Lower the front of the shelf assembly so that

the front support groves in the shelf align with

and the front support pins on the fridge liner.

Doors

Storage bins

The doors to your freezer and fresh food

compartments use a system of modular storage

bins.Allofthesebinsareremovableforeasy

cleaning. Some of them have ﬁxed positions, while

others can be adjusted to your needs.

Door bins are ideal for storing jars, bottles, cans,

and large drink containers. They also enable quick

selection of frequently used items.

4 Drop the shelf down insuring that the support

pins fully snap into the grooves in the shelf.

5 Reconnect the frame connector to the control

unit and reinstall the drawer.

Refrigerator on/off button and the

Perfect Temp Drawer

When the refrigerator is turned off by pressing the

main Wave-Touch or IQ-Touch on/off button the

Perfect Temp Drawer will also be turned off. When

the refrigerator is turned back on the Perfect Temp

Drawer will resume operation at the temp setting

that was set before the refrigerator was turned off.

Sabbath Mode and the Perfect Temp

Drawer

The Perfect Temperature Drawer should be turned

offfortheSabbath/Holidays.Beforeputtingthe

refrigerator into the Sabbath mode, turn the Perfect

Temp Drawer off by pressing the drawer on/off

button. The display will show “OFF” and the drawer

will turn off. Then enter the Sabbath mode function

on the main refrigerator display. See Wave-Touch/

IQ-Touch “Sabbath Mode” section. The drawer

display will now not illuminate and the drawer

will remain off. The drawer can still be used as a

non temp controlled drawer in this mode. When

the refrigerator is taken out of Sabbath mode the

Perfect Temp Drawer will have to be turned back

on.

Storage Features

To change the position of an adjustable

door bin:

1 Before adjusting a bin, remove all food.

2 Grip the bin ﬁrmly with both hands and lift it

upward.

3 Remove the bin.

4 Place the bin just above desired position.

5 Lower the bin onto supports until locked in

place.

Accessories (varies by model)

Tall bottle retainer

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)

The tall bottle retainer

keeps tall containers

in the bin from

falling forward when

opening or closing

the refrigerator door.

To install, snap the

ends of the retainer

over the edge of

the retainer wall

as shown in the

illustration.

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.

Can Rack

Storage Features

Dairy compartment

Use the dairy compartment, at the top of the fresh

food compartment door, for short term storage of

cheese, spreads, or butter. The dairy compartment,

which includes a lift-up cover that may be locked

and a dairy divider (some models), is designed

to be warmer than the open storage area to

accommodate these types of food.

Dairy Compartment (some models)

Automatic Ice & Water Maker/Dispenser

Priming the water supply

system

Yourrefrigerator’swatersupplysystemincludes

several tubing lines, an advanced water ﬁlter,

a distribution valve bank, and a reserve tank to

ensure ample supply to the ice and water dispenser

at all times. This system needs to be completely

ﬁlled with water when ﬁrst connected to an external

supply line.

To prime the water supply system:

1 Begin ﬁlling the tank by pressing and holding

a drinking glass against the water dispenser

paddle.

2 Keep the glass in this position until water

comes out of the dispenser. It may take

about 1½ 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.

OFF

Wire

Signal Arm

IMPORTANT

Your ice maker is turned on at the factory so it

can work as soon as you install your refrigerator.

If you cannot connect a water supply, turn the

icemaker’sOn/OffswitchtoOff.Otherwise,the

icemaker’sllvalvemaymakealoudchattering

noise when it attempts to operate without water.

CAUTION

For proper dispenser operation,

recommended water supply pressure

should fall between 30 psi and 100 psi.

Excessive pressure may cause water ﬁlter to

malfunction.

NOTE

The ice maker also has a built-in wire signal arm,

which automatically stops ice production when

the ice bin is full. This signal arm should not be

used to manually stop the ice maker.

NOTE

The water dispenser has a built-in device that

shuts off the water ﬂow after three minutes of

continuous use. To reset this shutoff device,

simply release the dispenser paddle.

Turning the ice maker on and off

Iceproductioniscontrolledbytheicemaker’sOn/

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

pull the extra shelf out (some models). Press the

switch to the “O” position to turn it Off and press to

the “I” position to turn it On.

IMPORTANT

Small ice cubes or ice chips jamming in the

ice maker may be a sign that your water ﬁlter

needs changing. If you have a side mounted ice

maker you may also experience hollow cubes

-- partially frozen cubes with water inside. When

these cubes are harvested they break open and

spill water over the other ice cubes in the ice

container,formingasolidmassofice.Asthe

water ﬁlter nears the end of its useful life and

becomes clogged with particles, less water is

delivered to the ice maker during each cycle.

Theicemakercan’tlleverycubeintheice

maker mold, leading to small cubes or chips that

can get caught between the ice ejector blades

and the stripper. Remember, if your ice maker

isjammingwithsmallicecubesorit’sbeensix

months or longer since you last changed your

water ﬁlter -- replace the water ﬁlter with a new

one. Poor quality household water may require

the ﬁlter to be changed more frequently.

Automatic Ice & Water Maker/Dispenser

Ice maker/dispenser tips

 • Icecubesstoredtoolongmaydevelop

an odd ﬂavor. Empty the ice container as

explained below.

 • Occasionallyshaketheicecontainertokeep

ice separated.

 • Ifyourrefrigeratorisnotconnectedtoa

water supply or the water supply is turned off,

turn off the ice maker by pressing the On/Off

switch.

 • Ifyouneedalargequantityoficeatone

time, it is best to get cubes directly from the

ice container.

 • Thefollowingsoundsarenormalwhenthe

ice maker is operating:

- Motor running

- Ice dropping into ice container

- Water valve opening or closing

- Ice loosening from tray

- Running water

 • Whendispensingice,youwillheara

snapping or clicking sound when the ice

chute opens and closes.

 • Turnofftheicemakerwhencleaningthe

freezer and during vacations.

- If you turn off the ice maker for a long

period of time, you should also turn off the

water supply valve.

CAUTION

Chemicals from a malfunctioning water

softener can damage the ice maker. If the

water supply to your refrigerator is softened,

be sure the softener is maintained to work

properly.

Cleaning the ice maker

Clean the ice maker and ice bin at regular intervals,

particularly before you take a vacation or move.

To clean the ice maker:

1 Turn off ice production by pressing the ice

maker’sOff/On switch.

2 Remove the ice bin by lifting up and out.

3 Empty and carefully clean the ice bin with

mild detergent. Rinse with clear water. Do not

use harsh or abrasive cleaners.

4 Allowtheicebintodrycompletelybefore

replacing in the freezer.

5 Remove ice chips and clean the ice bin shelf

and the freezer door chute.

6 Replacetheicebin.Presstheicemaker’s

Off/On switch to resume ice production.

Remove and empty the ice storage bin

if:

 • Anextendedpowerfailure(onehouror

longer) causes ice cubes in the ice storage

bin to melt and freeze together, jamming the

dispenser mechanism.

 • Youdonotusetheicedispenserfrequently.

Ice cubes will freeze together in the bin,

jamming the dispenser mechanism.

Remove the ice storage bin and shake to loosen

the cubes or clean as explained above.

Automatic Ice & Water Maker/Dispenser

IMPORTANT

When removing or replacing the ice bin, DO

NOTrotatetheaugerintheicebin.Iftheauger

is accidentally rotated, you must realign the

auger by turning it in 90 degree turns (see below)

until the ice bin ﬁts into place with the drive

mechanism. If the auger is not properly aligned

when replacing the ice bin, the refrigerator will

only dispense Crushed Ice. The freezer door may

also not close properly causing warm air to leak

into the freezer.

CAUTION

NEVER use an ice pick or similar sharp

instrument to break up the ice. This could

damage the ice storage bin and dispenser

mechanism.

Changing The Filter

Locating the ﬁlters

Your refrigerator is equipped with separate water

and air ﬁltering systems. The water ﬁlter system

ﬁlters all dispensed drinking water, as well as

the water used to produce ice. The air ﬁlter

removes odors and impurities from the refrigerator

compartment.

Water ﬁlter

The water ﬁlter is located at the top right side of the

fresh food compartment.

Air ﬁlter

The air ﬁlter is located at the top of the fresh food

compartment next to the water ﬁlter.

Replacing the air ﬁlter

In general, you should change the air ﬁlter every

six months (the ﬁlter status light on the Touch Panel

prompts you to replace the ﬁlter after six months)

to ensure optimal ﬁltering of refrigerator odors. You

may want to adjust this time period depending on

the types and amounts of food you typically store in

your refrigerator. To replace your PureAdvantage

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.

6 The Air Filter Reset will turn itself off after a

few seconds.

Ordering replacement ﬁlters

Order new ﬁlters by calling toll-free, 877/808-4195,

visiting www.electroluxappliances.com, or seeing

the dealer where you bought your refrigerator.

Electrolux recommends that you order extra ﬁlters

when you ﬁrst install your refrigerator, and that you

replace your ﬁlters at least once every six months.

Hereistheproductnumbertorequestwhen

ordering:

PureAdvantage

Water Filter - Part #EWF01

 AirFilter-Part#EAFCBF

Replacing the water ﬁlter

In general, you should change the water ﬁlter

every six months to ensure highest possible

water quality. The Water Filter Status light on

the Touch Panel prompts you to replace the ﬁlter

after a standard amount of water (400 gallons for

PureAdvantage

)

has ﬂowed through the system.

If your refrigerator has not been used for a period

of time (during moving for example), change the

ﬁlter before reinstalling the refrigerator.

NOTE

The electronic touch panel, located at the freezer

door, includes controls to monitor the status of

your air ﬁlter. See the Controls section for more

information about these controls.

Changing The Filter

More about your advanced

water ﬁlter

The PureAdvantage

ice and water

ﬁlter system is tested and certiﬁed

byNSFInternationaltoNSF/ANSI

Standards 42 and 53 for the reduction

of claims speciﬁed on the performance

data sheet.

occur as the system purges air out of the

dispenser system are normal.

7 Afterllingoneglassofwater,continue

ﬂushing the system for about three minutes.

8 Turn On the ice maker.

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.

Do not use with water that is microbiologically

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.

Test & certiﬁcation results:

 • RatedCapacity-400gallonsfor

PureAdvantage

ice and water ﬁlter

 • Ratedserviceow-.5gallonsperminute

 • MaximumRatedPressure-100poundsper

square inch

 • OperatingTemp.:Min.33°F,Max.100°F

 • RecommendedMinimumOperating

Pressure: 30 pounds per square inch

To replace your PureAdvantage

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 a click as the

cartridge engages the snap-in connector).

When fully engaged, the front of the ﬁlter

cartridge should be ﬂush with the ﬁlter

release button.

6 Press a drinking glass against the water

dispenser while checking for any leaks at the

lterhousing.Anyspurtsandsputtersthat

Ideas for storing foods

Fresh food storage

 • Keepthefreshfoodcompartment

between34°Fand40°Fwithanoptimum

temperatureof37°F.

 • Avoidovercrowdingtherefrigeratorshelves,

which reduces air circulation and causes

uneven cooling.

Fruits and vegetables

 • Storefruitsandvegetablesincrisper

drawers, where trapped moisture helps

preserve food quality for longer time periods.

Meat

 • Wraprawmeatandpoultrysecurelyso

leakage and contamination of other foods or

surfaces does not occur.

 • Usethemeatkeeperdrawerforshort-term

storage.Anymeattobekeptlongerthantwo

days should be frozen.

Frozen food storage

 • Keepthefreezercompartmentat0°For

lower.

 • Afreezeroperatesmostefcientlywhenitis

at least ²⁄₃ full.

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

Storing Food & Saving Energy

door shelves. These foods are best stored

in the freezer interior where the temperature

varies less.

Ideas for saving energy

Installation

 • Locatetherefrigeratorinthecoolestpartof

the room, out of direct sunlight, and away

from heating ducts or registers. Do not

place the refrigerator next to heat-producing

appliances such as a range, oven, or

dishwasher. If this is not possible, a section

of cabinetry or an added layer of insulation

between the two appliances will help the

refrigerator operate more efﬁciently.

 • Leveltherefrigeratorsothatthedoorsclose

tightly.

Temperature settings

 • Refertothe“Controls”sectioninthisUse&

Care Guide for procedures on temperature

settings.

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.

Normal Operating Sounds & Sights

Understanding the sounds you may hear

Your new, high-efﬁciency refrigerator may introduce

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.

E Electronic control & automatic defrost

control These parts can produce a snapping

or clicking sound when turning the cooling

system on and off.

F Condenser fan You may hear air being

forced through the condenser.

G Compressor Modern, high-efﬁciency

compressors run much faster than in the past.

The compressor may have a high-pitched

hum or pulsating sound.

H Water valve Makes a buzzing sound each

time it opens to ﬁll the ice maker.

I Drain pan (not removable) You may hear

water dripping into the drain pan during the

defrost cycle.

J Condenser May create minimal sounds from

forced air.

K Motorized damper May produce a light

humming during operation.

L Ice dispensing paddle When dispensing

ice, you will hear a snapping or clicking sound when the solenoid opens and closes the ice chute.

M Perfect Temp Drawer (some models) Fans run intermittently when door is closed but turn off

whendoorisopened(exceptwhenfridgeisinSabbathMode).Aircontrolvalvemayproducea

light humming during operation.

NOTE

During automatic defrost cycle, a red glow in the

back wall vents of your freezer compartment is

normal.

NOTE

Energy efﬁcient foam in your refrigerator is not a

sound insulator.

Care & Cleaning

Protecting your investment

Keeping your refrigerator clean maintains appearance and prevents odor build-up. Wipe up any spills

immediately and clean the freezer and fresh food compartments at least twice a year. When cleaning,

take the following precautions:

 • Removeadhesivelabelsbyhand.Donotuserazorbladesorothersharpinstrumentswhichcan

scratch the appliance surface.

 • Donotremovetheserialplate.

Refer to the guide on the next page for details on caring and cleaning speciﬁc areas of your refrigerator.

 • Neverusemetallicscouringpads,brushes,abrasivecleanersorstrongalkalinesolutionsonany

surface.

 • NeveruseCHLORIDEorcleanerswithbleachtocleanstainlesssteel.

 • Donotwashanyremovablepartsinadishwasher.

 • Alwaysunplugtheelectricalpowercordfromthewalloutletbeforecleaning.

IMPORTANT

If you store or move your refrigerator in freezing temperatures, be sure to completely drain the water

supply system. Failure to do so could result in water leaks when the refrigerator is put back into service.

Contact a service representative to perform this operation.

CAUTION

• Pulltherefrigeratorstraightouttomoveit.Shiftingitfromsidetosidemaydamageooring.

Be careful not to move the refrigerator beyond the plumbing connections.

• Dampobjectssticktocoldmetalsurfaces.Donottouchrefrigeratedsurfaceswithwetor

damp hands.

NOTE

If you set your temperature controls to turn off cooling, power to lights and other electrical components

will continue until you unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

NOTE

Do not use abrasive cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, ﬂammable ﬂuids, cleaning

waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts,

interior doors, gaskets or cabinet liners. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other abrasive

cleaning materials.

Care & Cleaning

Care & cleaning tips

Vacation & moving tips

Part Cleaning Agents Tips and Precautions

Interior & Door

Liners

• Soap and water

• Baking soda and

water

• 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.

Door Gaskets • Soap and water • Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth.

Drawers & Bins •Soap and water • Use a soft cloth to clean drawer runners and tracks.

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

dishwasher.

Glass Shelves •Soap and water

• Glass cleaner

• Mild liquid

sprays

• Allow glass to warm to room temperature before immersing in

warm water.

Toe Grille • Soap and water

• Mild liquid

sprays

• Vacuum

attachment

• Vacuum dust from front of toe grille.

• Remove toe grille (see Installation Instructions).

• Vacuum backside and wipe with sudsy cloth or sponge. Rinse

and dry.

Exterior &

Handles

• Soap and water

• Non abrasive

glass cleaner

• Do not use commercial household cleaners containing

ammonia, bleach or alcohol to clean handles.

• Use a soft cloth to clean smooth handles.

• Do not use a dry cloth to clean smooth doors.

Exterior &

Handles

(Stainless Steel

Models Only)

• Soap and water

• Stainless steel

cleaners

• Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with bleach to 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.

• Use a non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner. These cleaners can

be purchased at most home improvement or major department

stores. Always follow manufacturer’s instruction. Do not use

household cleaners containing ammonia or bleach.

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

scratching.

• Wash the rest of the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid

detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.

Occasion Tips

Short Vacations • Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of 3 weeks or less.

• Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment.

• Turn automatic ice maker off and empty ice bucket, even if you will only be gone

for a few days.

Long Vacations • Remove all food and ice if you will be gone one month or more.

• Turn the cooling system off (see “Controls” section for location of On/Off button)

and disconnect power cord.

• Turn off automatic ice maker and turn water supply valve to closed position.

• Clean interior thoroughly.

• Leave both doors open to prevent odors and mold build-up. Block doors open if

necessary.

Moving • Remove all food and ice.

• If using handcart, load from side.

• Adjust rollers all the way up to protect them during sliding or moving.

• Pad cabinet to avoid scratching surface.

Care & Cleaning

Replacing light bulbs

Both the freezer and fresh food compartments

of your refrigerator include light bulbs that will

need replacing from time to time. Some lights

have covers that you will need to remove before

replacingthebulbs.Alwaysusebulbsthatare

designed for appliance lighting.

To replace light bulbs:

1 Unplugyourrefrigerator’spowercord.

2 Wear gloves as protection against possible

broken glass.

3 Remove light cover, if necessary.

4 Unscrew and replace old bulb with an

appliance bulb of the same type and wattage

(normally 40 watts).

5 Replace light cover, if necessary.

6 Plugintherefrigerator’spowercord.

Light Socket

Located Behind Right

Rear of Ice Container

Light Bulb

CAUTION

Wear gloves when replacing light bulbs to

avoid getting cut.

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

This warranty does not cover the following:

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

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

3. Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit.

4. Products purchased “as-is” are not covered by this warranty.

5. Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures.

 6. Productsusedinacommercialsetting.

7. 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.

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

9. 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.

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

cosmetic parts.

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

12. 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.

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

cabinets, walls, etc.

14. 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OFTHIS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SPECIFICLEGALRIGHTS.

YOUMAYALSOHAVEOTHERRIGHTSTHATVARYFROMSTATETOSTATE.

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

10200 David Taylor Drive

Charlotte,NC28262

Canada

1-800-265-8352

Electrolux Canada Corp.

5855 Terry Fox Way

Mississauga,Ontario,CanadaL5V3E4

Solutions To Common Problems

Before you call...

If you experience a problem with your refrigerator or notice a product behavior or condition you do not

understand, you can usually avoid a call to your service representative by referring to this section for an answer.

Beginning with the following table, this information includes common problems, causes, and suggested solutions.

Running Your Refrigerator

Problem Cause Correction

Compressor does

not run.

• Cooling system is turned

Off.

• Refrigerator is in defrost

cycle.

• Plug at wall outlet is

disconnected.

• Housefuseblownor

tripped circuit breaker.

• Power outage.

• Turn cooling system On. See Controls Section for location

of cooling system On/Off button.

• This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator.

The defrost cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 30

minutes.

• Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.

• Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse.

Reset circuit breaker.

• Check house lights. Call local Electric Company.

Refrigerator runs

too much or too

long.

• Room or outside weather

is hot.

• Refrigerator has recently

been disconnected for a

period of time.

• Automaticicemakeris

operating.

• Doors are opened too

frequently or too long.

• Refrigerator/freezer door

may be slightly open.

• Freezer control is set too

cold (control found in fresh

food section).

• Fresh food/freezer gasket

is dirty, worn, cracked, or

poorly ﬁtted.

• It’snormalfortherefrigeratortoworklongerunderthese

conditions.

• It takes 8-12 hours for the refrigerator to cool down

completely.

• Ice maker operation causes refrigerator to run slightly

more.

• Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more.

Open doors less often.

• Ensure refrigerator is level. Keep food and containers from

blocking door. See Problem section, Opening/ Closing of

Doors/ Drawers.

• Set freezer control to warmer setting until refrigerator

temperatureissatisfactory.Allow24hoursfortemperature

to stabilize.

• Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door seal will cause

refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired

temperatures.

Compressor does

not run.

• Electronic control system

keeps the refrigerator at a

constant temperature.

• This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep

temperature constant.

Digital temperature

displays are

ﬂashing.

• Electronic control

system has detected a

performance problem.

• Call your Electrolux service representative, who can

interpret any messages or number codes ﬂashing on the

digital displays.

Temperatures Are Too Cold

Problem Cause Correction

Freezer

temperature too

cold. Refrigerator

temperature is

satisfactory.

• Freezer control is set too

cold.

• Setfreezercontroltoawarmersetting.Allow24hoursfor

temperature to stabilize.

Refrigerator

temperature too

cold. Freezer

temperature is

satisfactory.

• Refrigerator control is set

too cold.

• Setrefrigeratorcontroltoawarmersetting.Allow24hours

for temperature to stabilize.

Food stored in

drawers freezes.

• Refrigerator control is set

too cold.

• See solution above.

Food stored in

Meat Keeper

freezes (some

models).

• Meat Keeper temperature

control is set too cold.

• AdjustMeatKeepertemperaturecontroltoalowersetting.

Meat should be stored at a temperature just below the

freezing point for maximum fresh storage time. It is normal

for ice crystals to form due to the moisture content of meat.

Solutions To Common Problems

Temperatures Are Too Warm

Problem Cause Correction

Freezer/

Refrigerator

temperature is too

warm.

• Doors are opened too

frequently or too long.

• Door is slightly open.

• Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is

opened. Open the door less often.

• See Problem section, Opening/Closing of Doors/Drawers.

Freezer

temperature is too

warm. Refrigerator

temperature is

satisfactory.

• Freezer control is set too

warm.

• Setfreezercontroltoacoldersetting.Allow24hoursfor

temperature to stabilize.

Refrigerator

temperature is

too warm. Freezer

temperature is

satisfactory.

• Refrigerator control is set

too warm.

• Setrefrigeratorcontroltoacoldersetting.Allow24hours

for temperature to stabilize.

Temperature in

the Meat Keeper

is too warm (some

models).

• Meat Keeper temperature

control is set too warm.

• AdjustMeatKeepertemperaturecontroltoacolder

setting.

Water/Moisture/Frost Inside Refrigerator

Problem Cause Correction

Moisture collects on

inside of refrigerator

walls.

• Weather is hot and humid.

• Door is slightly open.

• Door is opened too often or

too long.

• Open containers.

• The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating increases.

• See Problem section, Opening/Closing of Doors/Drawers.

• Open door less often to allow internal temperature to stabilize.

• Keep containers covered.

Water collects on

bottom side of

drawer cover.

• Vegetables contain and give

off moisture.

• Moisture on the bottom side of the cover is not unusual.

• Move humidity control (some models) to lower setting.

Moisture collects in

bottom of drawer.

• Washed vegetables and fruit

drain while in the drawer.

• Fruits and vegetables are kept

past their prime

• Dry items before putting them in the drawer. Water collecting in

bottom of drawer is normal.

• Routinely clean out old fruits and vegetables especially if they

begin to break down.

Moisture collects on

outside of refrigerator

or between doors.

• Weather is humid.

• Door is slightly open,

causing cold air from inside

refrigerator to meet warm air

from outside.

• This is normal in humid weather. When humidity is lower, the

moisture should disappear.

• See Problem section, Opening/Closing of Doors/Drawers.

Perfect Temp Drawer (some models)

Problem Cause Correction

Display does not

illuminate or shows

“CE”.

• Connector not connected or

loose.

• Remove pan and insure connector is fully engaged. (See Storage

Features section)

Display shows “LOC”

when buttons are

pressed.

• Drawer in control lock mode. • Press and hold control lock button for three seconds to take

drawer out of control lock mode. (See Storage Features section)

Solutions To Common Problems

Automatic Ice Maker

Problem Cause Correction

Ice maker is not

making any ice.

• Ice maker power switch

is Off.

• Water supply is not

connected to refrigerator.

• Householdwaterline

valve is not open.

• Freezer is not cold

enough.

• Householdwaterlineto

the refrigerator is kinked.

• Valveoncoldwaterpipe

is clogged or restricted by

foreign material. If valve is

of the self-piercing type,

it may not have created

a sufﬁciently sized hole

in tube for water to pass

through.

• Check to see if the water

dispenser is dispensing

water.

• Water ﬁlter is not

completely seated.

• Turn on power switch.

• Connect water supply (see Installation Instructions).

• Turn on household water line valve.

• SeeProblemsection,TemperaturesAreTooWarm.

• Unkink the water line. If it is a copper line, it should be

replacedbecauseofpossibleleaksatthekink.Acopper

line should be coiled behind the unit to avoid kinking.

• Turn off household water line valve. Remove valve. Ensure

that valve is not a self-piercing valve. Clean valve. Replace

valve if necessary.

• If not, the ice & water ﬁlter cartridge is clogged or

restricted, and must be replaced.

• Push ﬁrmly until the water ﬁlter snaps into place (you

should hear two clicks).

Ice maker is not

making enough ice.

• Ice maker is producing

less ice than you expect.

• Freezer is not cold

enough.

• Householdwaterline

valve is not completely

open.

• Check to see if water

dispenser is dispensing

slower than normal.

• Ice maker should produce approximately 4-5 pounds

oficeevery24hours.FastIceshouldproduceupto6

pounds of ice every 24 hours.

• SeeProblemsection,TemperaturesAreTooWarm.

• Turn on household water line valve.

• If it is, replace the ice & water ﬁlter cartridge.

Ice maker will not

stop making ice.

• Ice maker wire signal arm

is being held down by

some item in the freezer.

• Move item and release wire signal arm. Remove any ice

cubes frozen together over wire signal arm.

Ice maker is not

separating the ice

cubes.

• Ice cubes are not being

used frequently enough.

• Ice cubes are hollow or

smaller than normal.

• Remove and shake ice bin to separate cubes.

• The ice & water ﬁlter cartridge may be clogged. Replace

ﬁlter cartridge.

Ice has bad odor

and taste.

• Ice has picked up odor

or ﬂavor from strong food

stored in refrigerator or

freezer.

• Ice not used frequently

enough.

• Cover foods tightly. Discard stale ice. Ice maker will

produce fresh supply.

• Discard stale ice.

Solutions To Common Problems

Ice Dispenser

Problem Cause Correction

Dispenser will not

dispense ice.

•Water supply is not

connected.

• Householdwaterlineto

the refrigerator is kinked.

•Ice storage container is

empty.

•Freezer temperature is set

too warm.

•Householdwaterlinevalve

is not open.

•Freezer door is not closed.

•Ice dispensing arm has

been held in for more than

4-5 minutes.

•Connect water supply (see Connecting The Water Supply

section).

• Unkink the water line. If it is a copper line, it should be

replacedbecauseofpossibleleaksatthekink.Acopper

line should be coiled behind the unit to avoid kinking.

•Ensure ice maker is turned on. When the ﬁrst supply of

ice is dropped into the container, the dispenser should

operate.

•Turn freezer control to a higher setting so that ice cubes

will be made. When ﬁrst supply of ice is made, dispenser

should operate.

•Openhouseholdwaterlinevalve.Allowsufcienttime

for the ice to be made. When ice is made, the dispenser

should operate.

•Ensure freezer door is closed. (See Problem Section,

Opening/Closing of Doors/Drawers)

•Motor is overloaded. Motor overload protector will reset in

approximately 3 minutes. Ice can then be dispensed.

Ice dispenser is

jammed.

•Ice has melted and

frozen around auger

due to infrequent use,

temperature ﬂuctuations,

and/or power outages.

•Ice cubes are jammed

between ice maker and

back of ice container.

•Ice cubes are frozen

together.

•Ice cubes are hollow or

smaller than normal.

•Remove ice container, thaw, and empty the contents.

Clean container, wipe dry, and replace in proper position.

When new ice is made, dispenser should operate.

•Remove ice cubes that are jamming the dispenser.

•Use the dispenser often so that cubes do not freeze

together.

•The ice & water ﬁlter cartridge could be clogged. Replace

the ﬁlter cartridge. Dispensing system operates best at 30-

100 psi water pressure. Well water pressures should fall

within this range.

Solutions To Common Problems

Odors In Refrigerator

Problem Cause Correction

Interior is dirty. •Interior needs to be

cleaned.

• Food with strong odors is

stored in refrigerator.

• See Care & Cleaning Tips.

• Coverfoodtightly.Turnonairltrationsystem.Airlter

may need to be changed more frequently if foods with

strong odors are routinely stored in refrigerator.

Opening/Closing Of Doors/Drawers

Problem Cause Correction

Door(s) will not

close.

• Door was closed too hard,

causing other door to

open slightly.

• Refrigerator is not level.

It rocks on the ﬂoor when

moved slightly.

• Refrigerator is touching a

wall or cabinet.

• Close both doors gently.

• Ensure ﬂoor is level and solid, and can adequately

support the refrigerator. Contact a carpenter to correct a

sagging or sloping ﬂoor.

• Ensure ﬂoor is level and solid, and can adequately

support the refrigerator. Contact a carpenter to correct a

sagging or sloping ﬂoor.

Drawers are

difﬁcult to move.

• Food is touching shelf on

top of drawer.

• Track that drawers slide on

is dirty.

• Keep less food in drawer.

• Clean drawer, runners, and tracks. See Care & Cleaning

Tips.

Water Dispenser

Problem Cause Correction

Dispenser will not

dispense water.

•Water supply is not

connected.

• Householdwaterlineto

the refrigerator is kinked.

•Householdwaterlinevalve

is not open.

•Freezer door is not closed.

•Ice & water ﬁlter cartridge

is clogged.

•Front ﬁlter not fully

installed, if equipped

•Connect water supply (see Connecting The Water Supply

section).

• Unkink the water line. If it is a copper line, it should be

replacedbecauseofpossibleleaksatthekink.Acopper

line should be coiled behind the unit to avoid kinking.

•Open household water line valve. See Problem section Ice

MakerIsNotMakingIce.

•Ensure that freezer door is closed. (See Problem Section,

Opening/Closing of Doors/Drawers)

•Replace ﬁlter cartridge.

•Push ﬁlter in until you hear two “clicks”. Filter should be

ﬂush with the plastic housing.

Water has an odd

taste and/or odor.

•Water has been in the tank

for a period of time.

•Unit not properly

connected to cold water

line.

•Tubing used in the

household water supply

and installation may affect

water taste and odor.

•Water has a high mineral

content.

•Draw and discard 10-12 glasses of water to freshen the

supply and completely rinse out the tank.

•Connect unit to cold water line that supplies water to the

kitchen faucet.

•For best results, use copper tubing for water connections.

•Contact water treatment plant for help in checking water

supply source.

Water dispenses

slowly.

•Cut-off and cut-on

pressures are too low (well

systems only).

•Reverse osmosis system

is in regenerative phase.

•The Ice & Water ﬁlter is

clogged.

•Havesomeoneturnupthecut-offandcut-onpressureon

the water pump system (well systems only).

•It is normal for a reverse osmosis system to be below 20

psi during the regenerative phase.

•Replace ﬁlter cartridge.

Solutions To Common Problems

Light Bulb Is Not On

Problem Cause Correction

Light bulb is not on.

• Light bulb is burned out.

• Freezer light switch is

stuck.

• Noelectriccurrentis

reaching refrigerator.

• Control system has

disabled lights because

one or both doors were

left open too long.

• See Replacing Light Bulbs in Care and Cleaning section.

• Release light switch located inside freezer compartment.

• See Problem section, Running Your Refrigerator.

• Close and reopen door(s) to enable lights.

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