Use & Care Guide Refrigerator EN Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien Réfrigérateur FR Guía de uso y cuidado Refrigerador SP electroluxappliances.com\register
INTRODUCTION Please read and save this manual Thank you for choosing Electrolux, our premium brand in home appliances. This Use & Care Manual is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality throughout the service life of your new appliance. Table of contents Important Safety Information ........................... 2 Features .....................................................................6 Pre-Installation Requirements .......................... 7 Installation ..............
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 3 Important safety instructions WARNING Please read all instructions before using this appliance. Safety Definitions This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert of potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 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. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers, and can quickly cause suffocation. Safety Instructions • DO NOT store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Electrical information • The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., 15 Amp, AC only electrical 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.
FEATURES External Water Dispenser Model I E T J H M K F G L D P N A C O S U B B Q R A PureAdvantage™ Water Filter L Edge-to-edge Glass Shelving B Condiment Bin M Standard bins C L-Shaped Bin N TasteLock™ Plus Crisper Drawers D Dairy Bin O Adjustable Temp Drawer (ATD) E Flipper Mullion P ATD Controls F Gallon Bin Q Upper Freezer Basket G Slim Bin R Lower Freezer Basket H Fresh Food Ice Maker & Bin S Freezer Ice Maker I Flipper Guide T In-Door control Displa
INSTALLATION 7 Tools Necessary: (OR) Phillips Head or Quadrex Head Screwdriver AND OR AND ⅜" and ¼" Socket Wrench 6mm Allen Wrench Components Provided: Top Hinge Cover Front Screw Top Hinge Cover Rear Screw OR Adjustable Wrench ⅜" Fixed Wrench WARNING This appliance is intended for use in residential household and similar interior applications such as: • Kitchen / Kitchenette • Pantry Room Top Lower Hinge Hinge Screw Screw • Basement • Enclosed Garage • Other interior residential type enviro
INSTALLATION 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. Door Door opening Door Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access to a counter when removing food. For best use of the refrigerator drawers and freezer baskets, the refrigerator should be in a position where both can be fully opened.
INSTALLATION Flipper Mullion 2. Adjust the Flipper Mullion for proper connection with the mullion guide by ensuring the flipper mullion is folded and perpendicular to the refrigerator door. If the mullion guide is not in the correct position, it could prevent the door from closing completely. 9 Adjust flipper mullion height. For proper connection with the flipper mullion guide, there should be a separation about the thickness of a coin (0.060 inches, or 1.5 mm) between the guide and flipper mullion.
DOOR REMOVAL 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. 2. After the hinge covers are removed, disconnect any harnesses between the cabinet and doors by grasping both sides of the connector firmly, depress the latch and pull apart. To prepare for removing the doors: 1. Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet. 2.
DOOR REMOVAL 3. Trace lightly around the door’s top hinges with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier. 4. Remove bulkhead cover at rear of unit to access water tubing. Disconnect the water tube at the push-lock connection on the rear of the unit below the bulkhead. The dispenser line is connected to the yellow water line coming from the main water valve. 5. 11 Pull the water tube out of the conduit from the top of the cabinet.
7. DOOR REMOVAL Remove hex screws from top hinge plate, then remove the top hinge. To reinstall the refrigerator doors: 1. Replace three bottom hinge screws and hinges on both sides of the cabinet. Ensure screws are tightly snug to hinges on both sides of the cabinet before re-installing doors 2. Holding the door at a 90 degree angle, drop the pin down into the bottom hinge opening. Rotate it slightly in either direction until the door falls onto the hinge and is fully seated. Pin Mechanism 8.
DOOR REMOVAL 13 To reset door pin: NOTE Upon replacement, the tube needs to be fully inserted up to the marking line. 3. Reinstall top hinges and screws. 4. Insert and feed water line back into the conduit at the top left door hinge until tube re-appears at rear of unit. If doors are removed at less than a 40 degree angle, the pin returns to the home position.
DOOR REMOVAL Removing Freezer Drawer CAUTION Replacing Freezer Drawer 1. Extend the Freezer slides from the unit. 2. Carefully align support pin with hooks on end of freezer slides and then lower freezer door onto slides. 3. Replace the 4 hex head screws that secure the slides to the door (2 on each side) and tighten. Drawer is heavy. Use caution when lifting. 1. Remove 4 hex head drawer screws (2 per side) that secure the drawer to the slide assemblies. 2. Lift up drawer to remove.
DOOR HANDLE INSTALLATION CAUTION Wear gloves and safety goggles. Use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles. Door Handle Mounting Instructions Remove handles from carton and any other protective packaging. 2. Position refrigerator handle end over upper and lower pre-installed shoulder bolts (A) that are fastened into the door, ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing toward the opposite door. 3.
WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION • A water supply line made of ¼ inch (6.4 mm) OD, copper or stainless steel tubing. To determine the length of tubing needed, measure the distance from the water inlet valve at the back of the refrigerator to your cold water pipe. Then add approximately 6 feet (1.8 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.
WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION 4. If you use copper tubing - Slide the brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto the water supply line. Push the water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it will go (¼ inch/6.4 mm). Slide ferrule (sleeve) into the valve inlet and finger tighten the compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten. See Figure 1.
CONTROLS AND SETTINGS In-Door Control Display Mode Views Your display is equipped with a sleep and lock mode to prevent accidental changes to the unit settings during opening and closing of the doors. When both doors are closed, the display will be in sleep mode. When either door is first opened, the display will be in lock mode where all the current settings are visible but dimmed. Pressing any button on the display wakes the display plays a tone. All settings are then fully lit.
CONTROLS AND SETTINGS 19 In-Door Water Dispenser Control Display 1 Change Temperature Select Freezer or Refrigerator icon to change temperature. Press +/- buttons to set the temperature 3 4 5 6 Refrigerator control range: +34˚F/+1˚C – +44˚F/+7˚C Clear Alerts Resets any alarms that are active and illuminated on the display (DOOR OPEN, HIGH TEMP, POWER OUTAGE). 3 Freeze Boost Prior to grocery shopping, we recommend you activate FREEZE BOOST to lower the temperature and freeze food faster.
CONTROLS AND SETTINGS External Water Dispenser Control Display 2 1 3 4 5 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 Replace Water Filter Display illuminates every 6 months or when filter needs replacing. Replace the filter then press and hold the WATER FILTER button on the side door control display for 3 seconds to deactivate the warning on the external display. See Replacing the Filter for more information. Door Open Alert indicates the door has been open for 5 minutes or more.
CONTROLS AND SETTINGS NOTE Food placed within 1 in. in front of air ports may cause food to freeze. 21 NOTE While in Sabbath Mode, neither the lights, dispenser, nor the control panel will work until Sabbath Mode is deactivated. Refrigerator stays in Sabbath Mode after power failure recovery. It must be deactivated with the buttons on the control panel. NOTE Although you have entered the Sabbath Mode, the ice maker will complete the last initiated cycle.
AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER Refrigerator Ice Maker Priming the water supply system Using the dispenser 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 have discolored water or have an odd flavor. NOTE Dispensed water is not chilled. For colder water, add ice to cup or container before dispensing water.
AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER 23 Refrigerator Ice Maker Turning the refrigerator ice maker on and off Ice production is controlled by the ice maker’s On/Off feature on the control panel. Pressing the On/Off feature turns the ice maker on & off. 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 as described in the previous section.
AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER Refrigerator Ice Maker Clean the ice maker and ice bin at regular intervals, especially prior to vacation or moving. 1. Turn off the ice maker. CAUTION NEVER use an ice pick or similar sharp instrument to break up the ice. This could damage the ice bin and dispenser mechanism. To loosen stuck ice, use warm water. Before replacing the ice bin, make sure it is completely dry. IMPORTANT Removing Ice Bin 2. 3. 4. 5.
ICE MAKER 25 Freezer Ice Maker Freezer Ice Maker Ice Maker Operation & Care After the refrigerator is installed properly, the ice maker can produce ice within 24 hours. When using the ice maker for the first time, and in order for it to work properly, it is necessary to clear air from the water tubing and the filter. Furthermore, if the system is not flushed, the first ice cubes may be discolored or have an odd flavor.
ICE MAKER Freezer Ice Maker Cleaning the ice maker bin 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.
STORAGE FEATURES Shelves Reposition the Air Seal For glass shelves: CAUTION 1. To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden temperature change. Allow the glass shelves to stabilize to room temperature before cleaning. Do not wash in dishwasher. You can easily adjust shelf positions in the refrigerator compartments to suit your needs.
STORAGE FEATURES Drawers Your refrigerator includes a variety of storage drawers. Crispers Crisper drawers are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce. NOTE Gasket should be on the outside wall of the crisper after being removed and reinstalled into the unit. Opening TasteLock™ Plus Crisper Drawer To remove the Crisper Drawer with PureAdvantage™ Produce Keeper for cleaning: 1. Pull the drawer out until it stops. 2. Lift the front slightly and remove the drawer. 2.
STORAGE FEATURES Crisper Humidity Control Crisper drawers are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce. Crisper drawers have an auto humidity control on the back of each crisper under the humidity control cover. 29 To remove the auto humidity control membrane: 1. Remove crispers, crisper cover divider, and crisper cover from the unit. 2. Remove three screws on the bottom of the crisper cover to release the auto humidity cover, 3.
STORAGE FEATURES Adjustable Temp Drawer 1 2 Ideal for storage of deli meats, cheese, and beverages. Using your Adjustable Temp Drawer IMPORTANT Do not use the Adjustable Temp Drawer to store fresh produce as these items may freeze and cause damage to the fruits and leafy vegetables stored in the drawer. 3 4 1 Lock Control The drawer automatically defaults to a locked state to prevent any unwanted use. To change the drawer’s settings, it first needs to be unlocked.
STORAGE FEATURES 31 Doors Freezer Accessories Storage bins (varies by model) Your freezer has baskets and dividers that can be adjusted to your needs. The doors to your refrigerator 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. Remove Upper Freezer Basket 1. Open freezer drawer fully. 2. Extend upper freezer drawer all the way out from the cabinet. 3.
STORAGE FEATURES Upper Freezer Basket Replacement To Remove Lower Freezer Basket: 1. Open Freezer drawer completely. 2. Pull both upper slides out of the freezer compartment, extending them fully. 1. Open freezer compartment completely. 2. Locate basket clips in the rear corners of the basket and pull them out to remove. 3. 3. Lift the basket up and remove. Take upper basket assembly and snap basket back into the docks on the slide Reverse the steps to reinstall the lower assemblies.
STORING FOOD AND SAVING ENERGY Ideas for storing foods Refrigerator storage • Keep the refrigerator 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. • Avoid placing food in front of air ports. (See Controls Section for illustration.
NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS NOTE Energy efficient foam in your refrigerator is not a sound insulator. 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. NOTE During automatic defrost cycle, a red glow in the back wall vents of your freezer compartment is normal. I.
FILTER REPLACEMENT Air filter The air filter is located at the top of the air tower. 35 Ordering replacement filters Order new filters by calling 1 (877) 435-3287, online at www.electrolux.com, or through the dealer where you bought your refrigerator. You may want to consider ordering extra filters when you first install your refrigerator. Air Filter Replacement cartridge, part # ELXPAAF2 Locating the Water Filter Your refrigerator is equipped with water filtering system.
FILTER REPLACEMENT Replacing the Water Filter The water filter is located at the bottom left of the refrigerator compartment next to the Adjustable Temp Drawer. In general, you should change the water filter every 6 months to ensure the highest possible water quality. Water Filter Status on the user interface prompts you to replace the filter after a standard amount of water (125 gal/453 L for PureAdvantage™) has flowed through the system.
FILTER REPLACEMENT 5. Push firmly until the cartridge snaps into place (you should hear a click as the cartridge engages the snap-in connector). 6. Press a drinking glass against the water dispenser while checking for any leaks at the filter housing. Any spurts and sputters that occur as the system purges air out of the dispenser system are normal. After filling one glass of water, continue flushing the system for about 4 minutes. Turn On the ice maker(s).
CARE & CLEANING Protecting your investment Keeping your refrigerator clean maintains its appearance and prevents odor build-up. 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 39 Vacation and moving tips Occasion Tips Short • Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of three weeks or less. Vacations • Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment. • Turn automatic ice maker off and empty ice bucket, even if you will only be gone a few days. Long • Remove all food and ice if you will be gone one month or more. Vacations • Turn the cooling system off (see “Controls” section for location of On/Off button) and disconnect power cord.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before You Call If you experience a problem with your refrigerator or notice a product behavior or condition that 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 concerns, causes, and suggested solutions. 1-877-435-3287 (United States) electrolux.com Concern Potential Cause Automatic Ice Maker Ice maker is not making any ice.
TROUBLESHOOTING Concern Potential Cause Automatic Ice Maker (Cont’d) Ice maker is not making enough ice. 41 Common Solution • Ice maker is producing less ice than you expect. • The freezer ice maker will produce approximately 2.0 to 2.5 LBS and the refrigerator ice maker will produce 3.0 to 3.2 LBS every 24 hours depending on usage conditions. • The water filter may be clogged with foreign material.
TROUBLESHOOTING Concern Potential Cause Dispenser (Ice & Water) Dispenser will not dispense ice. Ice dispenser is jammed. Dispenser will not dispense water. Common Solution • There is no ice in the bin to be dispensed. • See the “Ice maker is not making any ice” section above. • The refrigerator doors are not completely closed. • Be sure the refrigerator doors are completely closed. • Dispenser paddle has been pressed too long and the dispenser motor has overheated.
TROUBLESHOOTING 43 Concern Potential Cause Common Solution Opening/Closing Of Doors/Drawers Door(s) will not close. Drawers are difficult to move. • Door was closed too hard, causing other door to open slightly. • Close both doors gently. • Refrigerator is not level. It rocks on the floor when moved slightly. • Ensure floor is level and solid, and can adequately support the refrigerator. Contact a carpenter to correct a sagging or sloping floor. • Refrigerator is touching a wall or cabinet.
TROUBLESHOOTING Concern Potential Cause Common Solution Water/Moisture/Frost Inside Refrigerator Moisture collects on inside of refrigerator walls. • Weather is hot and humid. • The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating increases. • Flipper mullion • Adjust flipper mullion. (See “To adjust the flipper mullion” in the Installation section.) Water collects on bottom side of drawer cover. • Vegetables contain and give off moisture.
LIMITED WARRANTY 45 Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing 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. Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following: 1.
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