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Finding Information Please read and save this guide Table of contents Thank you for choosing Electrolux, our new premium brand in home appliances. This Use & Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality throughout the service life of your new appliance. Finding Information............................................... 2 Keep a record for quick reference Safety................................................................ 3 Feature Overview.....................
Safety Important safety instructions Safety Precautions Do not attempt to install or operate your unit until you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a Danger, Warning, or Caution based on the risk type. Definitions This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Safety Electrical information WARNING You must follow these guidelines to ensure that your refrigerator’s safety mechanisms are operating correctly. • The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC-only non-GFCI 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.
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. NOTE Features may vary according to model. Model is shown without freezer drawer cover.
Installation Required Tools You will need the following tools: Components Provided: Top Hinge Cover Front Screw Top Hinge Cover Rear Screw Tools Necessary: (OR) Top Lower Hinge Hinge Screw Screw AND PhillipsTM Head or #2 Square Drive Head This Use & Care Guide provides general installation and operating instructions for your model. We recommend using a service or kitchen contracting professional to install your refrigerator. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide.
Installation Leveling Freezer Drawer (if necessary) 1 Check gasket seal around top, bottom, and sides of freezer drawer. 2 Remove the toe grille (following the illustrations below for the toe grille on your model). Figure 1: Remove screws and then gently pull forward. 2 If gasket is not sealed, open drawer and slightly loosen four drawer screws (two on each side) to allow drawer to rotate (see illustration). 3 Close drawer and recheck the seal on the gasket (A).
Installation To adjust the door stop: 5 Re-tighten screw. Door stop is adjustable between 85 to 145 degrees. NOTE View shown is looking up at the bottom of the refrigerator door. Rotate Door Stop Door Stop Lower Hinge Min Open Re-tighten Screw Re-tighten Screw Screw 6 Ensure door stops in desired location before resuming normal use. Max Open Adjustable Door Stop To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge (select models): 1 Open door to provide access to screw.
Installation 4 Lift the door while adjusting the washer. To raise the door, rotate washer clockwise (when viewed from the bottom). To lower door, rotate washer counter-clockwise (when viewed from the bottom). To adjust the flipper mullion: 1 Loosen the screw located on the flipper mullion hinge. Flipper Mullion Lower Door Screw Raise Door Hinge Washer Raising/Lowering Door 5 Re-tighten the screw (where applicable), ensuring it is between the spokes of the set washer.
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. 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. To prepare for removing the doors: 1 Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet.
Removing the Doors 11 Removing Freezer Drawer 2 Reinstall four drawer screws (two per side), tighten down, and close drawer (C). 1 Open freezer drawer. 2 Remove drawer screws on right and left sides (two screws on each side). Remove Hex Head Drawer Screw Remove Hex Head Drawer Screw Do Not Remove Other Screws Install Screws (2) Each Side Do Not Remove Other Screws Remove Hex Head Drawer Screw Remove Hex Head Drawer Screw 3 Check gasket seal around top, bottom, and sides of freezer drawer.
Connecting the Water Supply WARNING To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury, disconnect the refrigerator from electrical power before connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator. CAUTION To Avoid Property Damage: • Copper or Stainless Steel braided tubing is recommended for the water supply line. Water supply tubing made of ¼ inch plastic is not recommended to be used.
Controls 13 IQ-TouchTM A red indicator light will be illuminated above most active features. Touch the icon to activate the options below. fast freeze Activates a faster rate for freezing food. fast ice Increases the production of ice energy saver Conserves energy by increasing the time between automatic defrost. This feature is automatically activated during long periods between door openings. Energy saver is manually activated when the red indicator is lit.
Controls 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 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.
Automatic Ice Maker 15 Ice maker operation & care 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.
Storage Features Shelf features Drawers CAUTION To avoid injury from breakage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Your refrigerator includes a variety of storage drawers. These drawers are located in fixed positions at the bottom of the fresh food compartment. Crispers Crisper drawers are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce. NOTE Features may vary according to model. Your refrigerator includes glass shelves that are designed to catch and hold accidental spills.
Storage Features 17 To remove the Crisper Drawer for cleaning: 1 Pull the drawer out until it stops. Special Items Rack 2 Lift the front slightly and remove the drawer. Cool Zone (select models) Removing Crisper Drawer Special items rack (select models) The innovative design of the special items rack allows you to store four bottles of wine or soft drink bottles. Some models are equipped with a meat keeper drawer for short-term storage of bulk meat items.
Storage Features IMPORTANT DO NOT clean the display area of the Custom TempTM Drawer with abrasive or caustic cleaners. Wipe clean with a moist sponge. CAUTION To change the position of an adjustable door bin: 1 Before adjusting a bin, remove all food. 2 Grip the bin firmly with both hands and lift it upward. 3 Remove the bin. 4 Place the bin just above desired position. 5 Lower the bin onto supports until locked in place.
Storage Features 19 Freezer Features (varies by model) Stabilizer Bar Dividers Removal Lift up on the front of the upper divider and pull out. Middle Basket Divider Retainers Basket Retainer Clips Two Freezer Baskets To Remove Upper Basket 1 Remove all items from basket. 2 Remove basket by pulling basket out to its full extension and lift out. Stabilizer Bar Upper Basket Divider Lift up on the rear of the lower divider and pull out.
Storing Food and Saving Energy Ideas for storing foods Fresh food storage • Keep the fresh food compartment between 34° F and 40° F with an optimum temperature of 37° F. • Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves, which reduces air circulation and causes uneven cooling. Fruits and vegetables • Store fruits and vegetables in crisper drawers, where trapped moisture helps preserve food quality for longer time periods. • Wash items and remove excess water.
Normal Operating Sounds 21 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.
Changing The Water and Air Filters Your refrigerator is equipped with separate water and air filtering systems. The water filter system filters all the water used to produce ice. The air filter removes odors and impurities from the refrigerator compartment. NOTE It is not necessary to turn the water supply off to change the filter. Be ready to wipe up any small amounts of water released during the filter replacement. 1 Push the filter release button above the cartridge to disconnect it.
Changing The Water and Air Filters 23 4 Push firmly until the cartridge snaps into place (you should hear two clicks). When fully engaged, the front of the filter cartridge should be flush with the filter release button. Push-In Until Two Clicks Air filter The air filter is located under the utility bin.
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. 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.
Care and Cleaning 25 Care and cleaning tips Part Cleaning Agents Tips and Precautions Interior & Door Liners • Soap and water • Baking soda and water • Use two tablespoons of baking soda in one quart of warm water. • Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning around controls, light bulb or any electrical part. Door Gaskets • Soap and water • Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth. Drawers & Bins • Soap and water • Use a soft cloth to clean drawer runners and tracks.
Care and Cleaning Replacing LED Lights (select models) Both the freezer and fresh food compartments of your refrigerator include LED lights. Always use Electrolux parts for replacement. To replace LED Lights: 1 Unplug your refrigerator’s power cord. 2 Remove light cover by pushing up and out. 3 Hold the LED cover with one hand and pull the connector with the other hand while pressing the connector latch.
Solutions to Common Problems 27 Before you call... If you experience a concern 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 concerns, potential causes, and common solutions. Automatic Ice Maker Problem Cause Correction Ice maker is not making any ice. • Ice maker is turned off.
Solutions to Common Problems Opening/Closing Of Doors/Drawers Concern Potential Cause Common Solution Door(s) will not close. • 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. • Check for ice or food items blocking drawer. • An object has fallen from the baskets blocking the door from closing. Drawers are difficult to move.
Solutions to Common Problems 29 Temperatures Are Too Warm Concern Potential Cause Common Solution Freezer/Refrigerator temperature is too warm. • Doors are opened too frequently or too long. • Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is opened. Open the door less often. • See Concern section, Opening/Closing of Doors/ Drawers. Freezer temperature is too warm. Refrigerator temperature is satisfactory. • Freezer control is set too warm. • Set freezer control to a colder setting.
Warranty Major Appliance Warranty Information Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will repair or replace any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used, and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions.