Use & Care Guide Side-By-Side Refrigerator Dishwasher 241737900 (Aug 2006)
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Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! WARNING Please read all safety instructions before using your new Electrolux refrigerator. General Safety • Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids, near this or any other appliance. Read product labels for warnings regarding flammability and other hazards. • Do not operate the refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes. • Avoid contact with any moving parts of the automatic ice maker. • Remove all staples from the carton to avoid cut injuries.
Safety • 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. IMPOR TANT IMPORT To turn off power to your refrigerator, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
Installation Door Opening Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access to a counter when removing food. For best use of drawers and freezer baskets, the refrigerator should be in a position where both the refrigerator and freezer doors can be fully opened. NO TE 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.
Removing The Doors GETTING THROUGH NARROW SPACES If your refrigerator will not fit through an entrance area, you can reduce its size by removing the doors. Check first by measuring the entrance. Required Tools You will need the following tools: Tools Necessary: AND ™ Phillips Head OR Socket Wrench Set OR Adjustable Wrench 3/8” Fixed Wrench To prepare for removing the doors: 1 Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet. 2 Open both doors and remove the toe grille.
Removing The Doors To remove the refrigerator door: 1 Trace lightly around the door’s top hinge with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier. 2 Remove the two screws from the top hinge. Lift the door off of the bottom hinge and and set it aside. 3 Remove the three bottom hinge screws and hinge if necessary. To reinstall the refrigerator door, reverse the above steps. Once both doors are in place, also replace the top hinge cover.
Connecting The Water Supply ABOUT YOUR REFRIGERATOR’S WATER SUPPLY The automatic ice & water dispenser on your refrigerator requires a permanent water supply to function correctly. During installation, you (or a service professional) establish this water supply by connecting a copper tube from your household water system to a valve at the rear of the refrigerator. ! CA UTION CAUTION To avoid property damage: • Use copper tubing for the water supply line (plastic tubing is more likely to leak).
Connecting The Water Supply 9 8 Coil the excess copper tubing (about 2½ turns) behind your refrigerator as shown. Arrange coiled tubing to avoid vibration or wear against other surfaces. 9 Open water supply shut-off valve and tighten any connections that leak. NO TE NOTE After connecting the water supply, see information in this guide about priming an empty water supply system. Also read all topics in the “Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser” section to learn about normal operating procedures.
Controls & Settings ALLOWING COOLING TIME BEFORE USE To ensure reliable food storage, allow your refrigerator and freezer to operate with the doors closed for 8 to 12 hours before placing food inside. During this cooling period, you do not need to adjust the controls, which are preset at the factory. SETTING COOLING TEMPERATURES Your refrigerator comes with a state-of-the-art electronic digital control system. The system’s control panel is located at the top of the the fresh food compartment.
Controls & Settings Making Temperature Adjustments After running your refrigerator for 24 hours, you can adjust temperatures as needed. Make your adjustments small and gradual, allowing time for temperatures to change and stabilize. Refer to the following guidelines for temperature settings.
Controls & Settings Responding to Alarms (Audible Tones & Indicator Lights) Your refrigerator’s control system can convey the following information through audible tones and the alarm indicator lights. Alarm Name On Indicator Audible Light Tones Condition How To Respond (light is off) Alarm system is not active while Freezer and Fresh Food compartments are cooling toward the current temperature settings.
Controls & Settings 13 Checking the Air Filter Status Your refrigerator’s fresh food air filter needs to be replaced from time to time. You can monitor the need for replacement by pressing and holding the Air Filter On/Off button for three seconds. To check the air filter status: 1 Press the Air Filter On/Off button.
Storage Features CANTILEVER SHELVES ! CA UTION CAUTION To avoid injury from breakage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. You can easily adjust shelf positions in the freezer and fresh food compartments to suit your needs. The shelves have mounting brackets, which attach to slotted supports at the rear of each compartment. Cantilever Glass Shelf To change the position of a shelf: 1 Before adjusting a shelf, remove all food. 2 Lift the front edge up. 3 Pull the shelf out.
Storage Features 15 DRAWERS Your refrigerator includes a variety of storage drawers. These drawers usually are located in fixed positions at the bottom of the fresh food compartment. Crisper Crispers Crisper drawers are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce. Before storing items in a crisper: • Wash items in clear water and remove excess water. • Wrap any items that have strong odors or high moisture content.
Storage Features DOORS Storage Bins The doors to your freezer and fresh food compartments use a system of modular storage bins. All of these bins are removable for easy cleaning. Some of them have fixed positions, while others can be adjusted to your needs. Door bins are ideal for storing jars, bottles, cans, and large drink containers. They also enable quick selection of frequently used items. To change the position of an adjustable door bin: 1 Before adjusting a bin, remove all food.
Storage Features 17 ACCESSORIES 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, snap the ends of the retainer over the edge of the retainer wall as shown in the illustration. Tall Bottle Retainer Special Items Rack The innovative design of the special items rack allows you to store a sixpack of drink cans, a bottle of wine, a two-liter soft drink bottle, or a carton of eggs.
Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser USING THE DISPENSER Your automatic ice & water dispenser includes a control panel, a drinking glass bay, and two push-paddles for turning on the ice and water supplies. Using the dispenser control panel is necessary for the ice dispenser but not the water dispenser. The control panel also includes options for lighting, filter monitoring, and increasing the rates of ice making and freezing.
Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser USING THE DISPENSER CONTROL PANEL Cube Button & Indicator Light Press button to get cubed ice. Light displays blue. Press glass against ice dispensing paddle, holding high up to catch all ice. Crush Button & Indicator Light Press button to get crushed ice. Light displays blue. Press glass against ice dispensing paddle, holding high up to catch all ice. Light Button & Indicator Light Press button to turn on dispenser light. Light displays blue.
Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser PRIMING THE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM Your refrigerator’s water supply system includes several tubing lines, an advanced water filter, a distribution valve bank, and a reserve tank to ensure ample supply to the ice and water dispenser at all times. This system needs to be completely filled with water when first connected to an external supply line. ! CA UTION CAUTION For proper dispenser operation, recommended water supply pressure should fall between between 1.4 and 6.9 bars.
Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser Using The Ice Dispenser After Installation Before making ice for the first time, be sure to prime the water supply system as described earlier. 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. Turning The Ice Dispenser On And Off Ice production is controlled by the ice maker’s On/Off power switch.
Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser Cleaning The Ice Dispenser Clean the ice maker and ice bin at regular intervals, particularly before you take a vacation or move. ! CA UTION CAUTION When removing the ice bin, do not grip the ice chute (beneath the front of the bin) as a handle. Surfaces in the ice chute may be sharp. To clean the ice dispenser: 1 Turn off ice production by pressing the ice maker’s Off/On switch. 2 Remove the ice bin by lifting up and out.
Changing The Filters 23 LOCATING THE FILTERS Your refrigerator is equipped with separate water and air filtering systems. The water filter system filters all dispensed drinking water, as well as the water used to produce ice. The air filter removes odors and impurities from the refrigerator compartment. Water Filter Water Filter The water filter is located at the top of the fresh food compartment, next to the electronic control system panel.
Changing The Filters REPLACING THE WATER FILTER In general, you should change the water filter every six to nine months to ensure highest possible water quality. The Filter Status light on the dispenser control panel prompts you to replace the filter after 1514 liters of water has flowed through the system. If your refrigerator has not been used for a period of time (during moving for example), change the filter before reinstalling the refrigerator.
Changing The Filters 1 Turn Off the ice maker power switch (see the earlier section for more about turning off the ice maker). 2 Push the filter release button to the right of the cartridge to disconnect it. 3 Slide the old filter cartridge straight out of the housing and discard it. 4 Unpackage the new filter cartridge and slide it gently into the filter housing until it stops against the snap-in connector at the back of the housing. 5 Push firmly until the cartridge snaps into place.
Storing Food & Saving Energy Meat • Wrap raw meat and poultry securely so leakage and contamination of other foods or surfaces does not occur. • Use the meat keeper drawer for short term storage. Any meat to be kept longer than two days should be frozen. Frozen Food Storage • Keep the freezer compartment at -18° C or lower (see the earlier section for more information about temperature settings). • A freezer operates most efficiently when it is at least 2/3 full.
Normal Operating Sounds & Sights UNDERSTANDING THE SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may introduce unfamiliar sounds. These sounds normally indicate your refrigerator is operating correctly. Some surfaces on floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets may make these sounds more noticeable. NO TE NOTE Energy efficient foam in your refrigerator is not a sound insulator.
Care & Cleaning PROTECTING YOUR INVESTMENT Keeping your refrigerator clean maintains appearance and prevents odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean the freezer and fresh food compartments at least twice a year. When cleaning, take the following precautions: • Never use any type of scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any surface. • Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher.
Care & Cleaning CARE & CLEANING TIPS Part Cleaning Agents Tips and Precautions Interior & Door Liners • Soap and water • Baking soda and water • Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 946 ml of warm water. • Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning around controls, light bulb or any electrical part. Door Gaskets • Soap and water • Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth. Drawers & Bins • Soap and water • Use a soft cloth to clean drawer runners and tracks.
Care & Cleaning REPLACING LIGHT BULBS Both the freezer and fresh food compartments of your refrigerator include light bulbs that will need replacing from time to time. Some lights have covers that you will need to remove before replacing the bulbs. Always use bulbs that are designed for appliance lighting. To replace light bulbs: ! CA UTION CAUTION Wear gloves when replacing light bulbs to avoid getting cut. 1 Unplug your refrigerator’s power cord.
Solutions To Common Problems BEFORE YOU CALL . . . If you experience a problem with your refrigerator or notice a product behavior or condition you do not understand, you can usually avoid a call to your service representative by referring to this section for an answer. Beginning with the following table, this information includes common problems, causes, and suggested solutions. Running Your Refrigerator Problem Cause Correction Compressor does not run. • Cooling system is turned Off.
Solutions To Common Problems Temperatures Are Too Cold Problem Cause Correction Freezer temperature too cold. Refrigerator temperature is satisfactory. • Freezer control is set too cold. • Set freezer control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize. Refrigerator temperature too cold. Freezer temperature is satisfactory. • Refrigerator control is set too cold. • Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize.
Solutions To Common Problems Water/Moisture/Frost Outside Refrigerator Problem Cause Correction Moisture collects on outside of refrigerator or between doors. • Weather is humid. • This is normal in humid weather. When humidity is lower, the moisture should disappear. • See Problem section Opening/Closing Of Doors/Drawers. • Door is slightly open, causing cold air from inside refrigerator to meet warm air from outside. Automatic Ice Maker Problem Cause Correction Ice maker is not making any ice.
Solutions To Common Problems Ice Dispenser Problem Cause Correction Dispenser will not dispense ice. • Water supply is not connected. • Ice storage container is empty. • Connect water supply. • 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.
Solutions To Common Problems Odors In Refrigerator Problem Cause Correction Interior is dirty. • Interior needs to be cleaned. • Food with strong odors is in refrigerator. • See Care & Cleaning Tips. • Cover food tightly. Opening/Closing Of Doors/Drawers Problem Cause Correction Door(s) will not close. • Door was closed too hard, causing other door to open slightly. • Refrigerator is not level. It rocks on the floor when moved slightly. • Close both doors gently.
