User Manual Electrolux EW23BC87SS Counter-Depth French Door Refrigerator with Wave-Touch® Controls

• User Manual - (English)
• User Manual - (French)

• Specification - (English)

• Installation Instructions - English, Spanish, French - (English)

• Energy Guide - (English)

Table of contents

• Feature Overview
• Removing the Doors.
• Installing Door Handles
• Connecting the Water Supply
• Controls - Dispenser Models
• Dispenser Model Automatic Ice Maker/Water Dispenser
• Automatic Ice Maker - Freezer
• Storage Features
• Normal Operating Sounds
• Care and Cleaning
• Solutions to Common Problems

User Manual Refrigerator

Feature Overview

Understanding features and terms

Your Electrolux refrigerator is designed for optimal convenience and storage flexibility. The illustration below is provided to assist you with familiarizing yourself with product features and terminology

*Wire Shelf (inside freezer drawer)

Removing the Doors.

Getting through narrow spaces

If your refrigerator will not fit through an entrance area, you can remove the doors. Check first by measuring the entrance.

To prepare for removing the doors:

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

2. Open the freezer drawer and remove the toe grille (see Installation section).

3. Remove any food from the door shelves and close the doors.

To remove the top hinge covers:

1. Remove the two screws from each cover over the top door hinges.

2. Lift inside edge of hinge cover and tilt back.

To remove the refrigerator doors

1. Trace lightly around the door’s top hinges with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier.

2. Disconnect the harness by grasping both sides of the connector firmly, depress the latch, and pull apart. Remove the two screws from the top hinge. Lift the door off of the bottom hinge and set it aside.

3. Detach the water tube from the connector located behind the refrigerator and pull the tube back out to the front of the unit. The connector releases when you press inward on the outer sleeve while pushing the tube toward the connector then while continuing to hold in the sleeve, pull the tube away

4. Unscrew the three lower hinge screws and slide the hinge inwards.

Lower Hinge Removal

To reinstall the refrigerator doors:

Reverse the above steps.

Once both doors are in place, ensure they are aligned with each other and level (Please see the Installation section for more details), and replace the top hinge cover

Removing Freezer Drawer

1. Remove 4 hex head drawer screws.

2 Lift up drawer to remove.

Replacing Freezer Drawer

1. Lower drawer back into place.

2. Replace 4 hex head drawer screws and tighten.

Installing Door Handles

Door Handle Mounting Instructions

1. Remove handles from protective packaging.

2. Position fresh food handle end caps (A) over upper and lower pre-installed shoulder bolts (B) that are fastened into door, ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing towards the opposite door.

3. While holding handle firmly against door, fasten upper and lower Allen set screws (C) with supplied Allen wrench

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install opposite handle. Ensure the holes for the set screws are facing towards the first door.

5. Position freezer handle end caps over left and right pre-installed shoulder bolts (B) that are fastened to the drawer, ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing down.

6. While holding handle firmly against drawer, fasten left and right Allen set screws (C) with supplied Allen wrench.

Connecting the Water Supply

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 flush 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 braided flexible stainless steel tubing - The nut is already assembled on the tubing. Slide nut onto valve inlet and finger tighten 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 (freezer ice maker) or use the digital control setting to turn the ice maker’s On/Off switch to the On position (fresh food ice maker).

Controls - Dispenser Models

Wave-TouchTM

IQ-TouchTM

Wave-TouchTM (select models)

Your refrigerator is equipped with a WaveTouchTM control panel display. It is only necessary to gently touch the glass. There are three levels of display.

1st 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

2nd Level: Awakened Display Mode

The control panel 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 control panel will return to the Sleep mode.

The following dispenser options are illuminated:

3rd Level: User Variable Options

Touching the options icon displays the following options:

Setting cooling temperatures

1. Touch the glass panel to illuminate the 2nd level of display.

2. Select the options icon. Plus (+) and minus (-) indicators will appear on either side of the displayed temperatures.

3. Press the + or – indicator to adjust the temperature to the desired temperature settings. The temperature setting display will begin to blink with the first touch. After five seconds of inactivity, the display will beep to accept the new temperature. After 10 seconds, the display times out and returns to the basic display

Alarms

Wave-TouchTM / IQTouchTM Sabbath Mode

The Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables portions of the refrigerator and its controls for both Wave-TouchTM and IQ-TouchTM, in accordance with observance of the weekly Sabbath and religious holidays within the Orthodox Jewish community.

Sabbath Mode is turned on and off by simultaneously pressing and holding the freezer temperature – and the refrigerator temperature + indicators for five seconds for both the Wave-TouchTM and IQ-TouchTM modes. The display shows Sb while in Sabbath mode. In the Sabbath Mode, the High Temp alarm is active for health reasons. For example, if the door is left ajar the High Temp alarm is activated. The refrigerator will function normally once the door is closed, without any violation of the Sabbath/Holidays. The High Temp alarm is permitted when cabinet temperature is outside the safe zone for 20 minutes. The alarm silences itself after 10 minutes while the High Temp icon stays lit until the Sabbath mode is exited. For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage and a complete list of models with the Sabbath feature

Sabbath Mode and the Perfect TempTM Drawer

The Perfect TempTM Drawer should be turned off for the Sabbath/Holidays. Before putting the refrigerator into the Sabbath mode, turn the Perfect TempTM 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.) When in Sabbath mode, the display will 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 TempTM Drawer will have to be turned back on.

IQ-TouchTM (select models)

Your refrigerator is equipped with a glass touch control panel. It is only necessary to gently touch the glass. There are three dispenser modes:

1. Water

2. Ice Cubes

3. Crushed Ice

An indicator light will be illuminated above the active feature.

Touch the icon to activate the options below.

Setting cooling temperatures

1. Touch the control panel to illuminate plus (+) and minus (–) indicators on either side of the digital displays.

2. Press the + or – indicator to adjust the temperature to the desired setting. The temperature setting display will begin to blink with the first touch. The display will time out after a minute and returns to the basic display

Alarms

A red indicator light will be illuminated above most active features. Touch the icon to activate the options below.

Setting cooling temperatures

Press the + or – indicator to adjust the temperature to the desired setting. The temperature setting will begin to blink with the first touch. The display will time out after 10 seconds and return to the basic display

Alarms

IQ-TouchTM “Sabbath Mode”

The Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables portions of the refrigerator and its controls for IQ-TouchTM, in accordance with observance of the weekly Sabbath and religious holidays within the Orthodox Jewish community. Sabbath Mode is turned ON and OFF by simultaneously pressing and holding the freezer temp “-” and the refrigerator temp “+” indicators for five seconds. The display shows “Sb” while in Sabbath mode. In the Sabbath Mode, the High Temp alarm is active for health reasons. For example, if the door is left ajar the High Temp alarm is activated. The refrigerator will function normally once the door is closed, without any violation of the Sabbath/Holidays. The High Temp alarm is permitted when cabinet temperature is outside the safe zone for 20 minutes. The alarm silences itself after 10 minutes while the High Temp icon stays lit until the Sabbath mode is exited. For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage and a complete list of models with the Sabbath feature

Dispenser Model Automatic Ice Maker/Water Dispenser

Priming the water supply system

1. Begin filling the filter 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

After the refrigerator is installed properly and has cooled for several hours, the ice maker can start producing ice within 24 hours. The ice maker will fill the ice bin from the rear. You must dispense some ice to force the ice forward in the bin. Full bin should be expected after 48 to 60 hours with no ice usage. Ice rate is 2.0 to 2.5 pounds per day. In a Standard Depth model, the ice bin will hold about 6.5 pounds of ice. In a Counter Depth model, the ice bin will hold about 4 pounds of ice. For extra capacity you can add an ice maker kit for the freezer.

Turning the fresh food ice maker on and off

Ice production is controlled by the ice maker’s On/Off icon on the control panel. Press and hold the Ice Off icon for three seconds to turn the ice maker ON or OFF. If there is no indicator, then the ice maker is ON.

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.

Ice maker/dispenser tips

• If your refrigerator is not connected to a water supply or the water supply is turned off, turn off the ice maker by holding the On/Off soft-touch icon for three seconds.

• The following sounds are normal when the ice maker is operating:

- Motor running

- Ice dropping into ice bin

- Water valve opening or closing

- Running water

• If you need a large quantity of ice at one time, it is best to get cubes directly from the ice bin.

• Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd flavor. Empty the ice bin as explained below.

• When dispensing cubed ice, it is normal to have a small quantity of little pieces along with the whole cubes.

Cleaning the ice maker

Clean the ice maker and ice bin at regular intervals, especially prior to vacation or moving.

1. Turn off the ice maker.

2. Remove the ice bin by pulling straight out.

3. Empty and carefully clean the ice bin with mild detergent. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners. Rinse with clear water.

4. Allow the ice bin to dry completely before replacing.

5. Replace the ice bin. Turn the ice maker on.

Remove and empty the ice bin if:

• An extended power failure (one hour or longer) causes ice cubes in the ice 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 bin and shake to loosen the cubes or clean as explained above.

Automatic Ice Maker - Freezer

Ice maker operation & care (select models)

After the refrigerator is installed properly, the ice maker can produce ice within 24 hours. It can completely fill an ice bin in about three days. When using the ice maker for the first time and in order for the ice maker to work properly, it is necessary to clear air from water filter tubing. Once ice maker begins making ice, allow the bucket to fill completely, then discard the first TWO FULL buckets of ice. It will take at least two days to completely fill the bucket on regular ice making mode or 1½ days on fast ice mode. The ice maker produces approximately 2.0 to 2.5 pounds of ice every 24 hours depending on usage conditions. In a Standard Depth model, the ice bin will hold about 12 pounds of ice. In a Counter Depth model, the ice bin will hold about 7 pounds of ice.

Turning the ice maker on and off

Ice production is controlled by lifting/ lowering the ice maker’s wire signal arm. To gain access to the ice maker, pull the freezer drawer out. Lift the wire signal arm to turn the ice maker OFF and lower the wire signal arm to turn it ON.

Ice maker tips

• If your refrigerator is not connected to a water supply or the water supply is turned off, turn off the ice maker by lifting wire signal arm.

• The following sounds are normal when the ice maker is operating:

- Motor running

- Ice dropping into ice bin

- Water valve opening or closing

- Running water

• Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd flavor. Empty the ice bin as explained below. Fast Ice Function Your refrigerator is equipped with a “Smart” Fast Ice Function that will, if activated, allow an increase in freezer ice production. After time the refrigerator will return to normal ice production.

Fast Ice Function

Your refrigerator is equipped with a “Smart” Fast Ice Function that will, if activated, allow an increase in freezer ice production. After time the refrigerator will return to normal ice production.

Cleaning the ice maker

Clean the ice maker and ice bin at regular intervals, especially prior to vacation or moving.

1. Turn off the ice maker.

2. Remove the ice bin.

3. Empty and carefully clean the ice bin with mild detergent. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners. Rinse with clean water.

4. Allow the ice bin to dry completely before replacing in the freezer.

5. Replace the ice bin. Turn the ice maker on.

Remove and empty the ice bin if:

• An extended power failure (one hour or longer) causes ice cubes in the ice bin to melt and freeze together. Remove the ice bin and shake to loosen the cubes or clean as explained above.

Storage Features

Drawers

Your refrigerator includes a variety of storage drawers.

Crispers

Crisper drawers are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce. They feature a smooth-glide, ball-bearing system and soft-close functionality so as not to bruise your fruits and vegetables.

Crisper humidity control

Crisper drawers include a sliding control for adjusting the humidity inside the crisper. Leafy vegetables keep best when stored with the Humidity Control set on Higher Humidity. Fresh fruits keep best when stored with the Humidity Control set on Lower Humidity

To remove the Crisper Drawer for cleaning:

1. Pull the drawer out until it stops.

2. Lift the front slightly and remove the drawer

Cool Zone Drawer (select models)

Some models are equipped with a drawer for short-term storage of bulk items. This drawer includes sliding controls for adjusting the humidity inside.

Perfect TempTM Drawer (select models)

The Perfect TempTM Drawer is designed to keep food items at a precise temperature whether cooler, warmer, or the same as the fresh food section of the refrigerator. This drawer features a smooth-glide, ball-bearing system and soft-close functionality so as not to bruise your fruits and vegetables. The thaw setting holds a temperature for thawing frozen foods for 12 hours. At the end of that time, it then switches to the snacks setting to store the thawed food.

To operate:

1. To turn on and off, press the drawer’s On/Off button. The numeric display will show a temperature between 28° F and 38° F when on and OFF when off.

2. Press F/C if you prefer to display Fahrenheit (F), or Celsius (C).

3. Press either the up ^ or down v scroll buttons to illuminate the desired item.

4. Once an option is selected, the drawer will adjust and maintain the temperature for the setting selected.

5. When turned off, the Perfect TempTM Drawer functions as a standard meat pan. The Perfect TempTM Drawer is best used for packaged food products. Leafy vegetables and unpackaged fruits are best kept in one of the crisper drawers.

6. The three favorite selections provide flexibility to set and store personal temperature selections. The temperature is adjusted up by pressing the + or – buttons. The drawer will store the selected temperature setting until it is changed.

7. The control buttons can be locked to prevent accidental changes by pressing the control lock button for three seconds. Deactivate by pressing for three seconds again

To remove the Perfect TempTM Drawer for cleaning:

1, Pull the drawer out until it stops.

2, Lift the front slightly and remove the drawer.

Doors

Storage bins

The doors to your fresh food compartment 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.

To change the position of an adjustable door bin:

1. Remove all food from bin.

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

The tall bottle retainer keeps tall containers in the bin from falling forward when opening or closing the refrigerator door. To install, insert the ends of the retainer into the holes.

Tilt can bins

The can bins allow you to efficiently and securely store up to eight 12-ounce canned beverages.

Freezer Features (varies by model)

To Remove Upper Freezer Basket

1. Find the side where the basket frame is aligned to the clip opening. The basket frame should be aligned to both front and rear clips on the same side (either left or right side). \

2. If the basket frame is not aligned to the left or right side, push the basket sideways (to either side) until it is aligned.

3. By grabbing the basket wire frame close to the frontal clip, pull up to take the basket frame out.

4. Grab the basket frame close to the rear clip and pull up until it comes out of the clip.

5. Once one side of the basket is off the clips or retainers, slide the basket sideways until the other side of the frame is aligned with the clip openings on the opposite side of the freezer.

6. In the same way, pull up the basket frame from the frontal and rear clips until it is out of the clips.

7. Remove the basket.

Reverse the steps to reinstall the basket.

Removing Freezer Basket Instructions

1. Locate the basket clips in the rear corners of the basket and pull them out to remove.

2. Open fresh food doors completely.

3. Lift the basket up and remove.

Replacing Freezer Basket Instructions

1. Place freezer basket back inside the freezer drawer.

2. Replace clips by sliding them back into the slots.

Dividers Removal

Lift up on the front of the upper divider and pull out

Squeeze handle and lift up in the center of the divider to move it side-to-side. (The divider cannot be removed.)

Tilt Wire Shelf

The freezer tilt wire shelf (located on the inside of the freezer drawer) is not designed to be removed.

Normal Operating Sounds

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. The 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. Ice maker fan, water valve activation, and refrigerant gas fluid may create sounds from its operation.

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 older models. 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 Perfect TempTM drawer damper May produce a light humming during operation.

L. Ice dispensing paddle When dispensing ice, you will hear a snapping, clicking, or popping sound.

M. Motorized damper May produce a light humming during operation.

N. Perfect TempTM drawer fan Turns off when door opens or Perfect TempTM drawer is turned off.

Care and Cleaning

Protecting your investment

Keeping your refrigerator clean maintains its appearance and prevents odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean the freezer and fresh food compartments at least twice a year.

• 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.

• 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. Removal of your serial plate voids your warranty.

• Before moving your refrigerator, raise the anti-tip brackets so the rollers will work correctly. This will prevent the floor from being damaged.

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

Care and cleaning tips

Vacation and moving tips

Solutions to Common Problems