Westinghouse WRS26MF5AS8 Side By Side Refrigerator

Use & Care Manual - Transcript

• Page 1 - English - : Looking Inside.......... 9-11 Automatic Ice and Water Food Storage & Energy Saving Tips ....... 17 3 Normal Operating Sounds. .18 SoS Care & Cleaning.........19 - 20 a Espafiol........... 26 Before You Call Common Probleats a Su Ca SS Ca SS a ms 22 - 25 Md READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS P/N 240389311 (0303)
• Page 2 - English - : Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We here at Electrolux Home Products are very proud of our product and we are completely committed to providing you with the best service possible. Your satisfaction is our #1 Please read this Use & Care Manual very carefully. it contains valuable information on how to properly maintain your new refrigerator. We know you'll enjoy your new refrigerator and Thank You for choosing our product. We hope you consider us for future purchases. PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This Use & Care Manual provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use your refrigerator only as instructed in this manual. These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing. operating and maintaining any appliance. Please record your model and serial numbers below for future reference. This information is found on the serial plate located inside the refrigerator compartment. Mode! Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: Please complete and mail in the Product Registration Card included with your refrigerator. Questions? 1-800-944-9044 (United States) 1-866-213-9397 Extend Your Warranty Protection Extended Service Contract CALL 1-800-944-9044 To Enjoy These Benefits: Total freedom from repair bills so unexpected repairs won’t upset your Fast. convenient toll-free service is just a phone call away. Top-quality repairs by factory-trained Quick access to genuine replacement parts so you can rest assured your refrigerator is repaired with the proper components.
• Page 3 - English - : R YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline. or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of 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 automatic ice Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can cause severe cuts. and also destroy finishes if they come in contact with other appliances or furniture. CHILD SAFETY Destroy or recycle the carton. plastic bags. and any exterior wrapping material immediately after the refrigerator is unpacked. Children should NEVER use these items to play with. Cartons covered with rugs. bedspreads. plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers. and can quickly cause suffocation. ELECTRICAL INFORMATION 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 Ground Fauit Interruptor (GFI) circuit. PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER Risk of child entrapment Child entrapment and suffocation | are not problems of the past. | Junked or abandoned refrigerators or freezers are still dangerous — | even if they will sit for “just a few days.” if you are getting rid of your — old refrigerator or freezer. please follow the instructions below to | help prevent accidents. Before you throw away your old refrigerator/ freezer: * Remove doors. *« Leave shelves in piace so children may not easily climb ¢ Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service technician. Do not. under any circumstances. cut. remove. or bypass the grounding prong.
• Page 4 - English - : This Owner’s Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Manual. Before starting the refrigerator. follow these important first steps. *« 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 * The refrigerator must be installed on a floor 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 ee nee ene eee 3/8” Ba CK oon ore nen nnnnnmnnnnmenmnn 4” 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. TOE GRILLE INSTALLATION / REMOVAL To Remove Toe Grille: 1. Open freezer and fresh food compartment doors. 2. Working from ieft side of toe grille. slip your fingers between top of toe grille and cabinet. Gently pull forward until first set of tabs are free. Slide your hand down past the free tabs and pull forward again until the second set of tabs are free. Continue this process until all tabs are free and the toe grille can be removed. (See graphic at top of page in right column.) 2. Line up toe grille at To Install Toe Grille: 1. Open freezer and fresh food compartment doors. base of refrigerator. making sure the four bottom tabs are resting through holes at base of cabinet. 3. Starting from left side of toe grille. press in on first top tab using your thumb and push toe grille forward until it snaps in place. Continue this process until all tabs aresnapped in place and toe grille is secured to refrigerator. All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a solid floor. Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable front rollers to help level your unit. To ensure proper door seal and assist door closing. the refrigerator should be tilted 1/4” (6 mm). front to back. To Level Your Refrigerator: 1. Remove toe grille. (See “To Remove Toe Grille” .) 2. Use flat-blade screwdriver or 3/8” socket wrench to adjust front rollers. 3. Check both doors to be sure seals touch cabinet on all four
• Page 5 - English - : Before Installing The Water Supply Line. You Will Need ¢ Basic Tools: adjustable wrench. flat-blade screwdriver. and Phillips screwdriver « Access to a househoid cold water line with water pressure between 20 and 100 psi. ¢ Awater supply line made of 4% inch (6.4 mm) OD. copper tubing. To determine the length of copper tubing needed. you will need to 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). ¢ Ashutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your household water system. DO NOT use a self-piercing type shutoff valve. « Acompression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting the water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve. To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Vaive 1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source. 2. Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn ON water supply and flush supply line until water is clear. Turn OFF water supply at shut off valve. 3. Unscrew plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap. 4. Slide brass compression nut. then ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line. 5. Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it will go (% inch). Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut onto valve. Tighten another haif turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten. 6. With steel clamp and screw. secure water supply line to rear panel of refrigerator as shown. 7. Coil excess water supply line (about 2% turns) behind refrigerator as shown and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface. 8. Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any connections that 9. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source. 10. To turn ice maker on. lower wire signal arm (see ice maker front cover for ON/OFF position of arm).
• Page 6 - English - : Tools Necessary: DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS: If itis necessary to move the refrigerator through narrow doorways. follow these steps to remove the doors. 1. Disconnect electrical supply. 2. Open both doors. then remove toe grille. 3. Close doors. To Remove Refrigerator Door: Remove top hinge cover screw on refrigerator door and remove cover. Trace around hinge with soft lead pencil. This will make it easier to realign doors when they are replaced. Remove top hinge and lift refrigerator door off bottom hinge pin. Set door Remove bottom hinge. if necessary. Reverse this procedure to reinstall refrigerator door. To FRlemove Freezer Door: 1. Disconnect water line coming from lower hinge of freezer door at connection located under front of freezer: Press outer ring against face of fitting. then pull to remove tube. Remove top hinge cover screw on freezer door and remove cover. Disconnect wiring harness connector plug at top hinge: place your thumbs on flat sides of each connector and bend both parts back and forth. then with firm grasp. pull both pieces apart. 4. Trace around hinge with soft lead pencil. This will make it easier to realign doors when they are replaced. 5. Remove top hinge. allowing wiring harness to pull through hinge and lift freezer door off of bottom hinge pin. Lay door down flat to avoid kinking water line. 6. Remove bottom hinge. if necessary. Reverse this procedure to reinstall freezer door. When both doors have been reinstalled. connect water line by inserting tube and push until mark touches face of fitting. replace toe grille and plug in electrical power cord. Turn both temperature controls to center position. Adjust settings as necessary.
• Page 7 - English - : Freezer and Refrigerator SpillSafe” Controls Sliding Shelf ice Cream Shelf Water Filter Door Bin Dairy Door Ice Container Door Bin Pizza Shelf Wine Rack Wire Shelf Door Bin Small Items aoe Door Bin sa Wire Shelf : ——__— | ——— | Fixed Shelf q Door Bin Door Bin Ego Tiny Large Basket Toe Grille Features may vary according to model
• Page 8 - English - : COOL DOWN PERIOD To ensure safe food storage. allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before loading it with food. REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER CONTROLS TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT e After 24 hours. adjust the controls as needed. Adjust temperatures gradually: move the knob in small increments. allowing the temperature to stabilize. ¢ Forcolder temperatures. turn the knob towards Colder. « Forwarmer temperatures. turn the knob towards Cold. To maintain temperatures. a fan circulates air in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. For good circulation. do not block cold air vents with food items. Factory Setting Factory Setting Alfow 24 brs for adjustments © precisionTemp’ Freezer Fresh Food Refrigerator & Freezer Conirols lf Fresh Food Compartment Is Too Warm lf Fresh Food Compartment Is Too Cold lf Freezer Compartment Is Too Warm if Freezer Compartment Is Too Cold Turn Freezer Control Slightly Towards Cold. * To Turn Refrigerator Off Turn Freezer and Fresh Food Controls To O.
• Page 9 - English - : PIZZA SHELF (SOME MODELS) This shelf 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. ICE CREAM SHELF (SOME MODELS) This shelf attaches to the top of the ice dispenser container. It allows storage of both round and rectangular cartons of your favorite ice cream. TIP-UP SHELF (SOME MODELS) ATip-Up shelf in the freezer section allows tall items to be easily stored. CANTILEVER SHELF ADJUSTMENT Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to suit individual needs. Before adjusting the shelves. remove all food. Cantilever shelves are supported at the back of the refrigerator. To adjust cantilever shelves: @ Lift front edge up. © Pull shelf out. Replace the shelf by inserting the hooks at rear of the shelf into the wall Ice Cream Shelf bracket. Lower the shelf into the desired slots and lock into position. * SpillSafe glass shelves (some models) catch and hold accidental spills. In some models. the * SpiliSafe sheives slide out for easy access to food and for fast cleaning. The shelves slide out independently of their mounting brackets. Just pull the front of the shelf forward. Shelves can be extended as far as the stopper will allow but are not removable from their mounting brackets. Cantilever Glass Shelf Cantilever Sliding Glass Shelf *WhiteWestinghouse - SpillFree
• Page 10 - English - : DOOR STORAGE Door bins and shelves are provided for convenient storage of jars. bottles. and cans. Frequently used items can be quickly selected. Some models have door bins that can accommodate gallonsized plastic drink containers and economy-sized jars and containers. Some bins are adjustable for maximum storage The dairy compartment. which is warmer than the general food storage section. is intended for short term storage of cheese. spreads. or butter. ADJUSTABLE DOOR BINS Some models have adjustable door bins that can be moved to suit individual needs. To move door bins 1. Lift bin straight up. 2. Remove bin. 3. Place bin in desired position. 4. Lower bin onto supports until locked in place. TALL BOTTLE RETAINER (SOME MODELS) The Tall Bottle Retainer keeps tall containers in the bin from failing forward when opening or closing the refrigerator door. To install. hold the retainer at the top. and slide it over the outside wail of the bin. as shown in the diagram. The Tall Bottle Retainer works best with a Bin Snugger. Tall Bottle Retainer (left) and Bin Snugger (right) SPECIAL ITEM RACK (SOME MODELS) The innovative design of the Special Item Rack allows you to store a six-pack of 12 ounce drink cans. a bottle of wine. a two-liter soft drink bottle. or a carton of eggs. The Special Item Rack mounts on the left side of your refrigerator. To install. just slide the Special Item Rack onto any shelf as shown in the drawing. Special ItemRack
• Page 11 - English - : CRISPERS (SOME MODELS) The crispers. located under the bottom refrigerator shelf. are designed for storing fruits. vegetables. and other fresh produce. Wash items in clear water and remove excess water before placing them in the crispers. Items with strong odors or high moisture content should be wrapped before storing. HUMIDITY CONTROL (SOME MODELS) The Humidity Control. present on some models with crisper drawers. allows you to adjust the humidity within the crisper. This can extend the life of fresh vegetables that keep best in high humidity. Crisper Humidity Control DELI DRAWER (SOME MODELS) Some models are equipped with a Deli Drawer for storage of luncheon meats. spreads. cheeses. and other deli items. MEAT KEEPER (SOME MODELS) Some models are equipped with a Meat Keeper. Meat Keeper temperatures can be adjusted by sliding the Meat Keeper Temperature Control in either direction. Use this pan for short term storage of bulk meat items. If meats are to be kept longer than one or two days. they should be frozen. The Meat Keeper is fixed and cannot be moved up or down. If fruits or vegetables are to be stored in the Meat Keeper. set the Meat Keeper Temperature Control to a warmer setting to prevent freezing. Meat Keeper with Temperature Control WINE RACK (SOME MODELS) The wine rack stores bottles of wine. or single two-liter plastic bottles of juice or soda pop. To install. slide the Wine Rack onto the shelf with the curve facing in. To remove. slide the Wine Rack out. Install on either side of shelf.
• Page 12 - English - : AUTOMATE KE. & WATER DISPENSER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Features may vary according to model. To freeze food at a faster rate to preserve freshness. push the Touch Pad 0 for 3-5 seconds to activate this feature. Agreen light will appear above the Touch Pad. Push the Touch Pad @Bagain for 3-5 seconds to deactivate. To increase ice production for special occasions. such as parties. push the Touch Pad @ for 3-5 seconds to activate this feature. A green light will appear above the Touch Pad. Push the Touch Pad @ again for 3-5 seconds to deactivate. Press the CUBE Touch Pad@to get cubed ice. A green light will appear above the Touch Pad. Press glass against ICE dispensing paddle © as far up as possible to catch all ice. Press the CRUSH Touch Pad@Pto get crushed ice. Agreen light will appear above the Touch Pad. Press glass against ICE dispensing paddle © as far up as possible to catch all ice. Press the LIGHT Touch Pad e to turn on dispenser light. Press @again to turn the light off. The light also turns on automatically when ice and/or water is dispensed. Replace light bulb with an appliance bulb of the same wattage. The FILTER STATUS indicator light above the Touch Pad@will light up each time the dispenser is used. The following filter light indications are: Green The filter is still operating within its specified life cycle. Amber The filter has reached approximately 80% of its useful life. This is the recommended time to purchase a replacement filter. Red __ The filter is 100% used up. Change the filter as soon as possible. After the filter cartridge has been changed. press and hold the FILTER RESET Touch Pad@ jor 10-15 seconds. The Ice & Water Dispenser can be locked out to prevent unwanted use. ToLockOut Press the LOCK Touch Pad @ for 3-5 seconds. A Red light will appear above the Touch Pad. To Unlock Press the LOCK Touch Pad @ for 3-5 seconds until the Red light above the Touch Pad goes out. To operate the water dispenser. press a glass against the WATER dispensing paddle ©. To stop dispensing water. pull the glass away from the dispensing paddie ©. Dispensed water is not cold. For colder water. add crushed ice or cubes before dispensing water. A drip tray located at the base of the dispenser catches smail spills and allows them to evaporate. This drip tray is removable and dishwasher safe. Do not pour water and excess ice in this area because there is no drain.
• Page 13 - English - : ICE AND WATER DISPENSER FEATURES The ice and water dispenser conveniently dispenses chilled water. and ice cubes or crushed ice. depending on the model. To operate the ice dispenser. select the ice option desired using the touchpad. Press a glass against the dispensing paddle as far up as possible to catch all ice. To stop dispensing ice. pull glass away from dispensing paddie. Do not remove the glass until the ice has completely dispensed. (Complete instructions for the dispenser operation are attached to the inside of the freezer door.) How the Water Dispenser Works The water tank. located behind the drawers in the refrigerator compartment. automatically fills as water is dispensed. For proper dispenser operation. the recommended supply water pressure should fall between 20 psi and 100 psi. After the refrigerator is connected to the water supply. fill the water tank by drawing one giass of water. It may take about 1% minutes after activating the dispenser paddle before water begins to fill this first glass. Continue flushing the system for 3 minutes to rid the tank and plumbing connections of any impurities. The water dispenser has a built in shutoff device that will stop the water flow after 3 minutes of continuous use. Simply release the dispenser paddie to reset the shutoff mechanism. How the Ice Dispenser Works The ice maker and container 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 begin making ice within 24 hours. Air in new plumbing lines may cause the ice maker to cycle two or three times before making a full tray of ice. To begin ice production. lower the wire signal arm to the "down" or ON position. With no usage it will take approximately 2 days to fill the ice container. The ice maker turns off automatically when the ice container becomes full. To stop the ice maker. lift the wire signal arm until it clicks. and locks in the "up" or OFF Because of new plumbing connections. the first production of ice cubes may be discolored or have an odd flavor. These shouid be discarded until the cubes made are free of discoloration and taste. ICE DISPENSER TIPS *« ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd flavor. Empty the ice container and ensure that the wire signal arm is in its “down” or ON position. The ice maker will then produce more ice. *« Occasionally shake the ice container to keep ice separated. ¢ Keep the wire signal arm in its “up” or OFF position until the refrigerator is connected to the water supply or whenever the water supply is turned off. ¢« if alarge quantity of ice is needed at one time. it is best to remove cubes directly from the ice container. ¢ The following sounds are normal when the ice maker is operating: * Motor running « Running water * ice dropping into ice container ¢ Stop the ice maker when cleaning the freezer and during vacations. « Water valve opening or closing ¢ ifthe ice maker will be turned off for a long period of time. turn the *« ice loosening from tray water supply valve to the closed position.
• Page 14 - English - : Do not use the ice chute as a handie when removing or replacing the ice storage bin. Surfaces there may be sharp Do not put fingers up ice chute. Surfaces there may be sharp. CLEANING THE ICE DISPENSER Clean the dispenser and ice container at regular intervals. particularly before you take a vacation or move. or if the ice dispenser sticks. 1. Stop ice production by lifting the wire signal arm to the “up" or OFF 2. Remove ice container by lifting up and out. Empty and carefully clean the container with mild detergent. Rinse with clear water. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners. Allow ice container to dry completely before replacing in the freezer. 3. Remove ice chips and clean the shelf and chute that supports the ice container. 4. Replace the ice container. Lower the wire signal arm on the ice maker to the "down" or ON position and the ice maker will resume production. Remove and empty the ice storage bin if: 1. An extended power failure (one hour or longer) causes ice cubes in the ice storage bin to melt and freeze together and jam the dispenser mechanism. 2. The ice dispenser is not used frequently. lce cubes will freeze together in the bin and jam the dispenser mechanism. Remove the ice storage bin and shake to loosen the cubes. NEVER use an ice pick or similar sharp instrument to break up the ice. This could damage the ice storage bin and dispenser mechanism.
• Page 15 - English - : System Startup: Water supply does not need to be turned off. however. do not use ice and water dispenser while installing filter. The filter cartridge has already been installed in the filter housing at the factory. Refer to the How The Water Dispenser Works section Changing the Filter: Water conditions vary throughout the world. but changing the water filter every 6 - 9 months normally will ensure the highest possible water quality. The Filter Status light will turn red after 400 gallons of water has flowed through the ice and water dispenser (some models). Also. if the filter has been in a refrigerator that has not been in use for awhile (during moving for example). change the filter before reinstalling the refrigerator. The dispenser system will also operate without filtration (with filter cartridge removed). To change filter: It is not necessary to turn the water supply off to change the filter. to properly fill the system with water. Order new filter cartridges through the dealer where you bought the refrigerator. or contact the Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-944-9044. it might be good to order some filter cartridges when you first install your refrigerator. Be sure to ask for the RG-100 PureSource * replacement cartridge. The PureSource * NGRG 2000 Ice and Water Filter System with the RG-100 cartridge is tested and certified by NSF Intemational. the nationally recognized and respected. not for profit. certification organization for public health safety. The PureSource* system is tested and certified to ANSI/NSF Standard 42. See performance data sheet for specifications. This system should not be used on water that is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown quality unless the water has been adequately disinfected before or after traveling through the filtration system. * Rated Capacity - 400 gallons * Rated service flow - .5 GPM *« Maximum Rated Pressure - 100 PSI « Maximum Operating Temp. - 100° F Open freezer door and leave open until filter change is complete. Set ice er wire signal arm to the OFF (up) position (See illustration on Hold filter cup firmly. and unscrew towards left (Some water could leak out as you remove cup. This is normal.). Filter cartridge should come down with cup. If cartridge remains in housing. pull down gently. while twisting filter back and forth. Rinse out cup under running water. The large o-ring that seals the filter system sets in the o-ring groove down inside the cup. Should the o-ring fall out during filter cartridge replacement. simply place it back in the groove prior to screwing the cup back in place. If the o-ring becomes damaged. you will need to order one from the Consumer Assistance Center. Discard old filter cartridge. Remove new filter cartridge from packaging and place in cup. The end with the small o-ring should be up. out of the cup. Screw cup. with filter. back onto housing. Do Not Use Wrench To Reinstall Cup. Filter cartridge will self-align as cup is tightened. Be sure cup is completely tightened with PureSource logo facing outward. Do Not Tighten Past Stop. Set ice maker wire signal arm to the ON (down) position. Check for leaks. Open refrigerator door. Wipe any water droplets from the filter cup. Fill a glass with water. If there is a leak. unscrew filter cup. and reinsert the filter cartridge. Check placement of large O-ring. Reinstall filter cup. making certain it is tightened completely. To condition filter system and purge air from water line. fill a glass with water. Continue flushing the system for approximately 3 minutes to assure that the purest water possible is stored in the water tank. * White Westinghouse uses the name CrystaiClear instead of PureSource. but they are the same filter
• Page 16 - English - : system Startup: Water supply does not need to be turned off. however. do not use ice and water dispenser while installing filter. The filter cartridge has already been installed in the filter housing at the factory. Refer to the How The Water Dispenser Works section to properly fill the system with water. Order new filter cartridges through the dealer where you bought the refrigerator. or contact the Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-944-9044. it might be good to order some filter cartridges when you first install your refrigerator. Be sure to ask for the PureSource2 * replacement cartridge. The PureSource2 ice and Water Filter System NGFC 2000 with the PureSource2 cartridge FC 100 is tested and certified by NSF International. the nationally recognized and respected. not for profit. certification organization for public health safety. The PureSource2 Filter system is tested and certified to ANSI NSF Standards 42 and 53. See performance data sheet for specifications. This system should not be used on water that is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown quality unless the water has been adequately disinfected before or after traveling through the filtration system. * Rated Capacity - 400 gallons * Rated service flow - .5 GPM * Maximum Rated Pressure - 100 PSI * Maximum Operating Temp. - 100° F Changing the Filter: Water conditions vary throughout the world. but changing the water filter every 6 - 9 months normally will ensure the highest possible water quality. The Filter Status light will turn red after approximately 400 gallons of water has flowed through the ice and water dispenser. Also. if the filter has been in a refrigerator that has not been in use for awhile (during moving for example). change the filter before reinstalling the refrigerator. The dispenser system will also operate without filtration (with filter cartridge removed and bypass installed). To change filter: It is not necessary to turn the water supply off to change the filter. Set ice maker wire signal arm to the OFF (up) position (See illustration on Push the Filter Release Button. located to the right of the filter cartridge. to release the filter from the housing. To minimize the possibility of the filter falling out of the housing during removal. it would be best to hold the filter as it moves out toward you. Pull the old filter cartridge straight out of the housing. Discard the old filter. Remove the new filter cartridge from the packaging and insert into the filter housing the same way the old one came out. When the cartridge is almostin. you will feel it stop against the clip assembly in the back of the housing. The clip assembly holds the filter cartridge firmly in place. At this point. you will need to push firmly until the cartridge snaps fully in place. When completely in place. the front of the filter cartridge will be flush with the front of the housing. Set the ice maker wire signal arm to the ON (down) position. Fill a glass with water. As you are doing this. check for leaks at the filter housing. There will be noticable spurts and sputters as the system pushes the air out through the system and out the dispenser nozzle. This is normal. After you have run one glass of water. continue to flush the system for approximately 3 minutes to assure that the purest water possible is stored in the water storage tank. * White Westinghouse uses the name CrystaiCiear instead of PureSource. but they are the same filter.
• Page 17 - English - : FOOD STORAGE IDEAS Fresh Food Storage ¢ The fresh food compartment should be kept between 34° F and 40° F with an optimum temperature of 37° F. * Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves. This reduces the circulation of air around the food and results in uneven Fruits and Vegetables ¢ Storage in the crisper drawers traps moisture to help preserve the fruit and vegetable quality for longer time periods. * Raw meat and poultry should be wrapped securely so leakage and contamination of other foods or surfaces does not Frozen Food Storage *« The freezer compartment should be kept at 0° F or lower. ¢ A freezer operates most efficiently when itis at least 2/3 full. Packaging Foods for Freezing * To minimize 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. ¢ Donotrefreeze meat that has completely thawed. Loading the Freezer e 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 the 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 door shelves. These foods are best stored in the freezer interior where the temperature varies less. ENERGY SAVING IDEAS ¢ 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. * Refer to this Use & Care Manual for the suggested temperature control ¢ Periodic cleaning of the condenser will help the refrigerator run more efficiently. See the Care and Cleaning Charton page 19. ¢ Donot overcrowd the refrigerator or biock 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.
• Page 18 - English - : UNDERSTANDING THE SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR A. Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may make unfamiliar sounds. These are all normal sounds and soon will become familiar to you. They also indicate your refrigerator is operating p as designed. Hard surfaces. such as vinyl or wood floors. walls. and kitchen cabinets may make sounds more noticeabie. Listed below are descriptions of some of the most common sounds you may hear. and what is causing them. Cc. fe fo [ANY D. Automatic Ice Maker Evaporator The flow of refrigerant through the evaporator may create a boiling or gurgling sound. Evaporator Fan You may hear air being forced through the refrigerator by the evaporator fan. 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. if your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker. you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin. Cold Control & Automatic Defrost Control These parts can produce a snapping or clicking sound when turning the refrigerator on and off. F. Condenser Fan You may hear air being forced through the condenser by the condenser fan. Compressor Modern. high-efficiency compressors operate much faster than older models. The compressor may have a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound. Water Valve if your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker. you will hear a buzzing sound as the water valve opens to fill the ice maker during each cycle. I. Drain Pan (not removable) You may hear water running into the drain pan during the defrost cycle.
• Page 19 - English - : Keep your refrigerator and freezer clean to prevent odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean both sections at least twice a year. Never use metallic scouring pads. brushes. abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any surface. Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher. Always unplug the electrical power cord from the wall Care & Cleaning Chart Interior/Door | + Soap and water Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of warm water. Be Liner e Baking soda and sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before water 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 Do not wash any removabie items (bins. drawers. etc.) in dishwasher. e Soap and water Allow glass to warm to room temperature before immersing in e Glass cleaner warm water. e Mild liquid sprays Toe Grille e Soap and water Vacuum dust from front of toe grille. Remove toe grille (See e Mild liquid sprays ilustration on page 4). Vacuum backside and wipe with sudsy e Vacuum attachment | cloth or sponge. Rinse and dry. Exterior and e Soap and water Do not use commercial household cleaners. ammonia. or alcohol Handles e Non Abrasive Glass | fo clean handles. Use a soft cloth to clean smooth handles. Do Cleaner Not use a dry cloth to clean smooth doors. Exterior and | « Soap and water Clean stainless steel front and handies with non-abrasive soapy Handles e Ammonia water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a soft cloth. (Stainiess e Stainless Stee! Wipe stubborn spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel. and Steel Modeis Cleaners rinse. Use a non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner. These cleaners Only) can be purchased at most home improvement or major department stores. Always follow manufacturer's instruction. NOTE: Always. clean. wipe and dry with the grain to prevent cross-grain scratching. Wash the rest of the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well. and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth. Condenser | « Vacuum attachment | Use the dusting tool attachment on your vacuum to remove dust Coils build-up on the condenser coils (see item “J” in illustration on page
• Page 20 - English - : REPLACING LIGHT BULBS 1. Unplug refrigerator. 2. Wear gloves as protection against possibie broken 3. Remove light cover. if necessary. 4. Unscrew and replace old bulb with an appliance bulb of the same type and wattage. 5. Replace light cover. if necessary. 6. Remember to plug the refrigerator back in. Refrigerator Light Replacement Crisper Light Replacement (Models may vary) Freezer Light Replacement Vacation and Moving Tips 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. Remove all food and ice if you will be gone one month or more. Turn controls to "O" ( the OFF position) and disconnect power. 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. 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.
• Page 21 - English - : REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY Your refrigerator is protected by this warranty WARRANTY THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS. . PERIOD WE WILL: THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: FULL ONE-YEAR One year from original | Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this | Costs of service calls that are listed under NORMAL WARRANTY purchase date appliance which prove fo be defective in materials or | RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER. * workmanship. Excludes original and replacement ice & Water fitter cartridges {if equipped). Original and replacement cartridges are warranted for 30 days (parts only). LIMITED 2"°.5 Second through fifth Repair or replace any parts in the cabinet liner or Costs for pick up and delivery of the appliance required because YEAR WARRANTY years from original Sealed Refrigeration System (compressor. condenser. | of service. Costs for labor. parts and transportation other than (Cabinet Liner and purchase date evaporator. drier and tubing} which prove to be with respect to the cabinet liner or Sealed Refrigeration System. Sealed System) defective In materials or workmanship. LIMITED Time periods listed All of the provisions of the full warranties above and Costs of the technician's travel to the home and any costs for WARRANTY above. the exclusions listed below apply. pick up and delivery of the appilance required because of (Applicable to the service. State of Alaska) In the U.S.A. your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Home Products. inc. We authorize no person to change or add to any of our obligations under this warranty. Our obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by us or an authorized Electrolux Home Products. Inc. servicer. In Canada. your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp. *NORMAL This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use. and the consumer is responsibie for the RESPONSIBILITIES items listed below: OF THE CONSUMER 1. Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided with the product. 2. Proper installation by an authorized servicer in accordance with instructions provided with the appliance and in accordance with all local plumbing. electrical and/or gas codes. 3. Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage. replacement of blown fuses. repair of loose connections or defects in house wiring. 4. Expenses for making the appliance accessibie for servicing. such as removal of trim. cupboards. sheives. tc.. which are not a part of the appliance when it was shipped from the factory. 5. Damages to finish after installation. 6. Replacement of light bulbs and/or fluorescent tubes (on models with these features). EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not cover the following: 1. CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY. NOTE: Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. 2. Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in workmanship or material. or for appliances not in ordinary household use. The consumer shall pay for such service calls. 3. Damages caused by services performed by servicers other than Elecirolux Home Products. Inc. Electrolux Canada Corp. or its authorized servicers; use of parts other than genuine Electrolux Home Products. Inc. parts; obtained from persons other than such servicers; or external causes such as abuse. misuse. inadequate power supply or acts of God. iF YOU NEED 4. Products with original serial numbers that have been removed or altered and cannot be readily determined. SERVICE Keep your bill of sale. delivery slip. or some other appropriate payment record. The date on the bill establishes the warranty period should service be required. If service is performed. it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts. This written warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may alse have other rights that vary from state to state. Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux Home Products. Inc. or Electrolux Canada Corp. This warranty only applies in the 50 States of the U.S.A. in Puerto Rico. and in Canada. Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice. All warranties are made by Electrolux Home Products. Inc. In Canada. your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp. 01-U-RE-02 (Rev. 01/2002) USA Canada 800°944+9044 866°213*9397 Electrolux Home Products. inc Electrolux Canada Corp. P.O. Box 212378 6150 McLaughlin Road Augusta. GA 30917 Mississauga. Ontario
• Page 22 - English - : PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Freezer control is set to "O". Refrigerator is in defrost cycle. Compressor does not run. Plug at wall outlet is disconnected. House fuse blown or tripped circuit breaker. Power outage. Refrigerator runs too Room or outside weather is much or too long. hot. Refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period of 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 refrigerator Refrigerator/freezer gasket is dirty. worn. cracked. or poorly Condenser is dirty. Compressor goes off and on frequently. Thermostat keeps the refrigerator at a constant temperature. Set freezer control. See Temperature Controls section. This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator. The defrost cycie occurs periodically. lasting about 30 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. It's normal for the refrigerator to work ionger under these conditions. It takes 8-12 hours for the refrigerator to cool down completely. Ice maker operation causes refrigerator to run slightly 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 refrigerator 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. Clean condenser. See Care & Cleaning Chart in Care and Cleaning section. This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep temperature constant. TEMPERATURES ARE TOO COLD Freezer temperature too e Freezer control is set too cold. cold. Refrigerator temperature is satisfactory. Refrigerator temperature « Refrigerator control is set too too cold. Freezer cold. temperature is satisfactory. Set freezer contro! to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize. Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize. Food stored in drawers e Refrigerator control is set too e See solution above. freezes. cold. Food stored in Meat e Meat Keeper Temperature Keeper freezes (some Control set too cold. Adjust Meat Keeper Temperature Control fo 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.)
• Page 23 - English - : CORRECTION Freezer/Refrigerator Doors are opened too Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is temperature is too warm. frequently or too long. opened. Open the door less often. Door is slightly open. See PROBLEM section OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS. Condenser is dirty. Clean condenser. See Care & Cleaning Chart in Care and Cleaning section. Freezer temperature is too Freezer control is set too Set freezer control to a colder setting. Allow 24 hours warm. Refrigerator warm. for temperature to stabilize. temperature is satisfactory. Refrigerator temperature is Refrigerator control is set too Set refrigerator control to a colder setting. Allow 24 too warm. Freezer warm. hours for temperature to stabilize. temperature is satisfactory. Temperature in the Meat Meat Keeper Temperature Adjust Meat Keeper Temperature Control to a colder Keeper is too warm (some Control is set too warm. setting. Moisture collects on inside Weather is hot and humid. The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating of refrigerator walls. increases. Door is slightly open. See PROBLEM section OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS. Door is opened too often or too Open door less often. Open containers. Keep containers covered. Water collects on bottom Vegetables contain and give it is not unusual to have moisture on the bottom side of side of drawer cover. off moisture. the cover. Move humidity control (some models) to lower setting. Water collects in bottom of | e © Washed vegetables and fruit e Dry items before putting them in the drawer. Water drawer. drain while in the drawer. collecting in bottom of drawer is normal. WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR Moisture collects on e Weather is humid. e This is normal in humid weather. When humidity is outside of refrigerator or lower. the moisture should disappear. between doors. e Door is slightly open. causing e See PROBLEM section OPENING/CLOSING OF cold air from inside refrigerator DOORS/DRAWERS. to meet warm air from outside. AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER ice maker is not making ice maker wire signal arm is in Move wire signal arm to the “down” or ON position. any ice. the “up” or OFF position. Household water line valve is Turn on household water line valve. Freezer is not cold enough. See PROBLEM section TEMPERATURES ARE TOO Saddle valve on cold water Turn off household water line valve. Remove valve. pipe is clogged or restricted by Ensure that valve is not a self-piercing saddle valve. foreign material. Clean valve. Replace valve if necessary. Check to see if the water if not. the ice & water filter cartridge is clogged or dispenser is dispensing water. restricted by foreign material. and must be replaced.
• Page 24 - English - : Ice maker is not making enough ice. Ice maker will not stop making ice. Ice maker is not separating the ice cubes. Ice has bad odor and taste. ICE DISPENSER Dispenser will not dispense Ice dispenser is jammed. AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER (CONTINUED) 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 wire signal arm is being held down by some item in the freezer. ice cubes are not being used frequently enough. ice cubes are hollow or smaller than normal. ice has picked up odor or flavor from strong food stored in refrigerator or freezer. Water running to ice maker has poor taste or odor. ice not used frequently enough. ice storage container is empty. Freezer temperature is set too Household water line valve is Freezer door is not closed. ice dispensing arm has been held in for more than 4-5 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. ice maker should produce approximately 4 — 5 pounds of ice every 24 hours. Extra ice should produce up to 8 pounds of ice every 24 hours. See PROBLEM section TEMPERATURES ARE TOO Turn on household water line valve. If itis. replace the ice & water filter cartridge. Move item and release wire signal arm. Remove any ice cubes that are frozen together over the wire signal Remove and shake ice container to separate cubes. The ice & water filter cartridge may be clogged. Replace filter cartridge. Cover foods tightly. Discard stale ice. Ice maker will produce fresh supply. Add filter to water supply line. Consult a water purifying company. Discard stale ice. 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 sufficient time for the ice to be made. When ice is made. the dispenser should operate. Ensure freezer door is closed. Motor is overloaded. Motor overioad protector will reset in approximately 3 minutes. Ice can then be dispensed. Remove ice container. thaw. and empty the contents. Clean container. wipe dry. and replace in proper position. When new ice is made. dispenser should Remove ice cubes that are jamming the dispenser. Use the dispenser often so that cubes do not freeze The ice & water filter cartridge could be clogged. Replace the filter cartridge. Dispensing system operates best at 20 — 100 psi water pressure. Well water pressures should fall within this range.
• Page 25 - English - : WATER DISPENSER Dispenser will not dispense water. Water has an odd taste and/or odor. Water pressure is extremely low. Door(s) will not close. Drawers are difficult to Household water line valve is Freezer door is not closed. Ice & water filter cartridge is 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 Water has a high mineral Cut-off and cut-on pressures are too low (well systems Reverse osmosis system is in regenerative phase. Interior needs to be cleaned. Food with strong odors is in refrigerator. Door was closed too hard. causing other door to open Refrigerator is not level. it rocks on the floor when moved Refrigerator is touching a wall or cabinet. Food is touching shelf on top of drawer. Track that drawers slide on is Light bulb is burned out. Light switch is stuck. No electric current is reaching refrigerator. Open household water line valve. See PROBLEM section ICE MAKER IS NOT MAKING ANY ICE. Ensure that freezer door is closed. Replace filter cartridge. 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. 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. See Care & Cleaning Chartin Care and Cleaning Cover food tightly. 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. Keep less food in drawer. Clean drawer. rollers. and track. See Care & Cleaning Chart in Care and Cleaning section. See Replacing Light Bulbs in Care and Cleaning Light switch is located on side of refrigerator and freezer liners. See PROBLEM section RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR.