Use & Care Guide Refrigerator EN Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien Réfrigérateur FR Guía de uso y cuidado FrigorÍfico SP electroluxappliances.com\register electroluxappliances.
Important Safety 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. Important Safety Information.................... 2 Keep a record for quick reference Purchase date Features.................................................. 6 Installation................................
Important Safety Information 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.
Important Safety Information General Safety WARNING Please read all safety instructions before using your new refrigerator. • • • • 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 injury.
Important Safety Information 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.
Features 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. Dispenser model shown. Model is shown without freezer drawer cover.
Installation Required Tools You will need the following tools: Tools Necessary: (OR) Phillips Head or Quadrex Head Screwdriver AND 6mm Allen Wrench 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. Before starting the refrigerator, follow these important first steps.
Installation Cabinet Leveling & Refrigerator Door Alignment (if necessary) Guidelines for final positioning of refrigerator: • All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the floor. • The front should be slightly elevated to ensure that doors close and seal properly. • Doors should align with each other and be level. Most of these conditions can be met by raising or lowering the adjustable anti-tip legs. To level the cabinet using the anti-tip legs: 1 Slightly open freezer drawer.
Installation Getting through narrow spaces 5 If refrigerator will not fit through an entrance area, doors can be removed. 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 Remove any food from the door shelves and close the doors. To remove the refrigerator doors: 1 Open doors to 90°. 2 Remove all five PhillipsTM screws from top hinge cover and lift up.
Installation 7 To gain access to lower hinge, drawer will need to be extended. Unscrew the three lower hinge screws and slide the hinge inwards. Lower Hinge Removal 8 NOTE Optional Door Opening Angle Feature Parts are identified: LH - Left Hand, to apply on Left Door RH - Right Hand, to apply on Right Door Optional Door Opening Angle Feature To reinstall doors, reverse procedure. IMPORTANT Make sure water line tubing goes through hole at top of dispenser pocket.
Installation 11 Once doors are removed from the unit using the previous steps in “To remove the refrigerator doors” in DOOR REMOVAL section, perform the following steps to remove and replace the door stop: 1. Turn refrigerator door upside down to access the door stop located in the hinge area of the door. To remove the TempAdapt Drawer 1 2 3 Fully open drawer. Remove basket from drawer. Unsnap the 4 cable ties by pressing clip sides together and pushing through opening.
Installation Reinstalling the TempAdapt Drawer 1 Place drawer with brackets and sliders inside compartment and click sliders into place on each side. Click e c Into Pla Removing Freezer Drawer CAUTION Drawer is heavy. Use caution when lifting. 1 2 3 4 5 2 3 Open drawer and fully extend. Remove the freezer drawer. Remove the freezer basket. Inside the cabinet, press the two tabs on both sides to release the sliders. Remove the drawer with brackets and sliders.
Installing Door Handles 13 CAUTION Wear gloves and safety goggles. Use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles. Door Handle Mounting Instructions 1 2 3 4 Remove handles from carton and any other protective packaging. Position fresh food handle end caps over upper and lower pre-installed shoulder bolts (A) that are fastened into door, ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing towards the opposite door.
Connecting 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: • 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.
Connecting Water Supply 15 To Connect Water Tube to Household Water Supply 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Disconnect refrigerator from electrical power source. Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn ON To water household supply and water supply flush supply line until To water is unit clear. Turn water valve OFF water supply at shutoff valve. Open the locking clips and grab water line coming from the refrigerator. Remove plastic cap from water inlet fitting and discard cap.
Controls and Settings External Ice & Water Dispenser Control REPLACE WATER FILTER When illuminated, indicates it is time to replace water filter. REPLACE AIR FILTER When illuminated, indicates it is time to replace air filter. WATER Press the “WATER” key to select water. CRUSH Press the “CRUSH” key to select crushed ice. CUBE Press the “CUBE” key to select cubed ice. LOCK Press and hold CUBE & CRUSH keys simultaneously for 3 seconds to LOCK/UNLOCK control panel.
Controls and Settings 17 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 will awake the display and a tone will be played. All settings will then be fully lit.
Controls and Settings In-Door Control Control TEMP SETTINGS Select compartment for temperature change (FREEZER OR REFRIGERATOR). Press either the + or - to adjust to desired temperature setting. Freezer temp - Control temperatures range from -6°F / -21°C to +6°F / -15°C. Refrigerator temp - Control temperatures range from +34°F / +1°C to +44°F / +7°C. This unit is designed to operate at 37°F Refrigerator/0°F Freezer. Unit should stabilize temperatures within 24 hours of installation.
Controls and Settings 19 NOTE Control features and alarms may vary by model. Alarms Power Outage In the event of a power failure, the power outage alert will be illuminated once power has been restored and a tone will sound. The alert will only be illuminated if the refrigerator or freezer reached unsafe temperatures during the outage. Press any button to silence the tone. Water Filter When illuminated in red, the water filter needs to be replaced.
Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser Fresh Food Ice Maker 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. Priming the water supply system CAUTION For proper dispenser operation, recommended water supply pressure should fall between 30 psi and 100 psi.
Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser 21 - Water valve opening or closing IMPORTANT Turning off the ice maker stops ice production only. NOTE The ice maker has a built-in signal arm that automatically stops ice production when the ice bin is full. This signal arm should not be used to manually stop the ice maker. 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.
Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser 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. CAUTION NEVER use an ice pick or similar sharp instrument to break up the ice.
Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser 23 Ice maker tips • 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. CAUTION If the water supply to your refrigerator is softened, be sure the softener is properly maintained. Chemicals from a water softener can damage the ice maker.
Storage Features CAUTION 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. To adjust slide-under: 1. Push front half shelf backward towards rear of cabinet until the rear half shelf drops down, then gently continue pushing front half shelf back and under the rear half shelf.
Storage Features 25 Drawers The refrigerator includes a variety of storage drawers. TasteLock™ Crispers Crisper drawers are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce. Crispers have an auto humidity control on the side of each crisper under the humidity control cover. To remove the auto humidity control membrane for cleaning: 1 Reach to back of humidity control cover. 2 Place fingers between the humidity control and the back wall, pull up on cover.
Storage Features 1 2 3 IMPORTANT Do not use the TempAdapt Drawer to store fresh produce as these items may freeze and cause damage to the fruits and leafy vegetables stored in the drawer. Using Your TempAdapt Drawer Controls 1 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. To unlock, press and hold the UNLOCK icon for 3 seconds. It will automatically lock after 10 seconds without any interaction.
Storage Features 27 Doors Storage bins The doors to the fresh food compartment use a system of modular storage bins. All of these bins are removable for easy cleaning. Bins can be adjusted as needed. Door bins are ideal for storing jars, bottles, cans, and large drink containers. They also enable quick selection of frequently used items. To move door bin up or down: 1. Lift bin up disengaging the hook. 2. Move bin to desired rail location. 3. Push bin hook into rail engaging the hook.
Storage Features Freezer Features (varies by model) To remove freezer basket: 1 Open freezer compartment completely. 2 Lift the basket up and remove. Reverse the steps to reinstall freezer basket. Freezer Drawer To remove upper freezer drawer: 1 Open freezer compartment completely. 2 Lift up and out to remove upper freezer drawer. Reverse the steps to reinstall drawer. IMPORTANT There are wheels on the bottom of the drawer.
Storing Food and Saving Energy 29 Ideas for storing foods Fresh food storage • • • Keep the fresh food compartment between 37° 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 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 Filter(s) 31 Air Filter (select models) Water Filter The air filter is located in the top center of the fresh food compartment. The refrigerator is equipped with a water filtering system. The water filtering system filters all dispensed drinking water, as well as the water used to produce ice. The water filter is located at the top right side of the fresh food compartment.
Changing the Filter(s) More about your Advanced Water Filter The PureAdvantage UltraTM ice and water filter system is tested and certified to NSF/ANSI Standards 43, 53 and 401 for the reduction of claims specified on the performance data sheet. Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts.
Care & Cleaning 33 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 & Cleaning Care and cleaning tips Part Cleaning Agents Tips and Precautions Interior & Door Liners • • Soap and water Baking soda and water • Door Gaskets Drawers & Bins • • Soap and water Soap and water • • • • Glass Shelves • • • Soap and water Glass cleaner Mild liquid sprays • Exterior & Handles (Stainless Steel Models Only) • • Soap and water Stainless steel cleaners • • • • • Use two tablespoons of baking soda in one quart of warm water.
Troubleshooting 35 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. Concern Potential Cause Automatic Ice Maker Common Solution Ice maker is not making any ice. • Ice maker is turned off.
Troubleshooting Concern Potential Cause Automatic Ice Maker (Cont’d) Common Solution Ice maker is not making enough ice. • Ice maker is producing less ice than you expect. • • The water filter may be clogged with foreign material. The water supply line is kinked. • • Saddle valve on cold water pipe is clogged or restricted by foreign material. • • Heavy traffic, opening or closing of the doors excessively. Freezer control is set too warm (freezer ice maker).
Troubleshooting 37 Concern Potential Cause Dispenser (Ice & Water) Common Solution Dispenser will not dispense ice. There is no ice in the bin to be dispensed. The refrigerator doors are not completely closed. Dispenser paddle has been pressed too long and the dispenser motor has overheated. 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. Water filter not seated properly.
Troubleshooting Concern Potential Cause Opening/Closing Of Doors/Drawers Door(s) will not close. • • Drawers are difficult to move. Common Solution Door was closed too hard, • causing other door to open slightly. Refrigerator is not level. It • rocks on the floor when moved slightly. • Refrigerator is touching a wall or cabinet. • • Food is touching shelf on top of drawer. Track that drawers slide on is dirty. • • • • Close both doors gently.
Troubleshooting 39 Concern Potential Cause Common Solution Water/Moisture/Frost Inside Refrigerator Moisture collects on inside of refrigerator walls. • Weather is hot and humid. • • Flipper mullion • Vegetables contain and give off moisture. • Water • collects on bottom side of drawer cover. Water collects • in bottom of drawer. • Washed vegetables and fruit drain while in the drawer. • The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating increases. Adjust flipper mullion.
Limited 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.
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