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Finding information P ease read and save this 9uide 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. FindingInformation .............................................. 2 Surely ............................................................... 3 Feature Overview .................................................
Safety Important safety instructions Remove all staples from the carton to avoid injury. Staples can also damage finishes if they come in contact with other appliances or furniture. 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. Child Definitions Packing Materials: _This is the safety alert symbol.
Safety Emectdcal 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=GFCl 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: Tools Necessary: Components Provided: Top Hi_ _ToP Cover Fro_ Screw _ _ Ht_ 8c_ &!8" Fb¢_::l Wrench This Use & Care Guide provides general installation and operating instructionsfor 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 To level the cabinet using the front rollers (select models): 1 Slightly open freezer drawer. Lift the left side of the toe grille and gently pull forward (see illustration). 2 Lift the right side of the toe grille and gently pull forward to remove toe grille (see illustration).
installation To adjust the door stop: 5 Re-tighten set screw. Door stop is adjustable between 85 to 145 degrees. NOTE View shown is looking up at the bottom of the refrigerator door, Set Screw e Re-tighten Set Screw 6 Ensure door stops in desired location before resuming normal use. To level the doors using the adjustable (select models): Adjustable Door Stop 1 Open door to provide access to set screw. 2 Loosen set screw. 1 Remove all food items from door bins on door being adjusted.
installation 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 set screw located on the flipper mullion hinge. SeE 8crew Adjusting Flipper Mullion Screw Raising/Lowering Door Re-tighten the set screw, ensuring it is between the spokes of the set washer.
Removing Getting through e Doors narrow spaces if your refrigerator will not fit through an entrance area, you can remove the doors, Check first by measuring the entrance. To remove the refrigerator doors: 1 Trace tightly around the door's top hinges with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier, To prepare for removing the doors: Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet. 2 Open the freezer drawer and remove the toe grille (see "1nstallation" section).
Removin 3 NOTE Lift drawer up and out to remove. CAUTION You will be pulling approximately three (3) feet of water tube from the back of the refrigerator. 4 the Doors 1 1 Drawer is heavy. Unscrew the three (3) lower hinge screws and hinge if necessary. Installing To reinstall the right door, reverse the above steps. Use caution when lifting. Freezer Drawer 1 With lower slides and basket pulled out, mount drawer in reverse of removal.
2 lnstallin Door andles Door Handle 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 Alien set screws (C) with supplied Allen wrench, 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install opposite handle.
Connecting the Water u ply 13 To Connect Water Supply Line To tee Maker Inlet Valve 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 1. 2. 3. 4. To Avoid Property Damage: • Copper or Stainiees Steel braided tubing is recommended for the water supply line. Water supply tubing made of 1Ainch plastic is not recommended to be used.
Controls
Controls 15 WaveoTouch TM(semect mod÷ws) Your refrigerator is equipped with a Wave-Touch TM control panel display. It is only necessary to gently touch the glass. There are three (3) levels of display. 1_tLevel: 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.
G Contro Setting cooling temperatures Touch the glass panel to illuminate the 2ndlevel of display. "Sabbath Mode" 2 Select the options icon. Plus (+) and minus (-) indicators will appear on either side of the displayed temperatu re s. The Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables portions of the refrigerator and its controls for both Wave-Touch TM and IQ-ToucW M, in accordance with observance of the weekly Sabbath and religious holidays within the Orthodox Jewish community.
Controls Q-Touch NOTE (select models} Although you have entered the Sabbath Mode, the ice maker wilt complete the cycle it had already initiated. The ice cube compartment will remain cold and new ice cubes can be made with standard trays. Sabbath Mode and the Perfect Temp TM Drawer The Perfect Temp TM Drawer should be turned off for the Sabbath/Holidays. Before putting the refrigerator into the Sabbath mode, turn the PerfectTemp TM Drawer off by pressing the drawer on/off button.
Contro mutesounds Tonesemittedbyeachkeypresscanbeturned off basedon userpreference. Thesoundsare mutedwhenthe redindicatorislit, Warning signalswill stayactive. factorydefault Resetsall refrigeratorsettingssuchastemp, tempdisplayandringtonesto theirfactory defaultsettings. on off Pressand holdfor three(3) secondsto turn off thecoolingsystemto cleantherefrigerator:It alsoturnsoff the icemakerandall dispenser functions.
Automatic ice Priming Water aker/Dispenser the water supply system CAUTION For proper dispenser operation, recommended water supply pressure should fall between 30 psi and 100 psi. Excessive pressure may cause water filter to malfunction. Begin filling the tank by pressing and holding a drinking glass against the water dispenser paddle. Keep the glass in this position until water comes out 7 = MPORTANT Turning off the ice maker 'will result in existing ice melting in the bin.
Automatic ice ice maker/dispenser Water Maker/Dispenser Remove and empty the ice bin if: 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 and the water shut-off valve for three (3) seconds.
Storage Features 21 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 NOTE Features may vary according to model. Crisper drawers are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce. Your refrigerator includes SpiltSafe TM glass shelves that are designed to catch and hold accidental spills.
Storage Features To remove the Crisper Drawer for cleaning: 1 Pull the drawer out until it stops. 2 Lift the front slightly and remove the drawer. Deli keeper Removing Crisper Drawer Special items rack (select select models) Some models are equipped with a meat keeper drawer for short-term storage of bulk meat items. This drawer includes sliding controls for adjusting the humidity inside.
Storage Features IMPORTANT DO NOT clean the display area of the Perfect Temp TM 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 u pwa rd. 3 Remove the bin. 4 Place the bin just above desired position. 5 Lower the bin onto supports until locked in place.
Storage Features Dairy compartment Use the dairy compartment, at the top of the fresh food compartment door, for short-term storage of cheese, spreads, or butter. The dairy compartment is designed to be warmer than the open area and includes a lift-up cover that may be locked and a dairy divider (select models). To reinstall upper and middle baskets (select models), position basket onto the retainer clips making sure the front of the basket rests in the retainer clips on the stabilizer bar.
Storage Features 25 Dividers Removal Lift up on the front of the middle divider and pull out. Middle Basket Divider Lift up on the rear of the lower divider and pull out. Lower Basket Divider & SpiU Guard Tray To reposition the pivoting divider (some models), lift up and slide to desired location. The pivoting divider is not designed to be removed. Lower Basket Pivoting Divider (some models) NOTE Spill Guard Tray should be hand washed in warm water.
Storing Food an deas for storing Saving Energy Avoid adding too much warm food to the freezer at one time. This overloads the freezer, slows the rate of freezing, and can raise the temperature of frozen foods. foods Fresh food storage ,, Keep the fresh food compartment between 34 _ F and 40 ° F with an optimum temperature of 37 ° F. o Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves, which reduces air circulation and causes uneven cooling.
ormal Operatin Understanding may hear the sounds you 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.
Changin TheWater and Air Filters Your refrigerator is equipped with separate water and air filtering systems. The water filter system filters att dispensed drinking water, as well as the water used to produce ice. The air filter removes odors and impurities from the refrigerator compartment. 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.
Changin TheWater an 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. Air Filters 29 Air filter The air filter is located inside of the left door above ice maker chute.
3 Care and Cleanin 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.
Carean Care and cleaning Cleaning tips Part CleaningAgents Tipsand Precautions Interior& Door Liners = Soapandwater ,, Bakingsodaand water ,, Use2 (2)tablespoons of bakingsodain 1 (1)quartof warmwater. o Besureto wring excesswater out of spongeor cloth beforecleaning aroundcontrols,light butbor anyelectricalpart. DoorGaskets ,, Soap and water ,, Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth. Drawers& Bins ,, Soap and water • Usea soft cloth to cleandrawerrunnersandtracks.
Care and Cleaning Repmacin 9 LED Lights (s÷ ÷ot mode s) Both the freezer and fresh food compartments of your refrigerator include LED lights. Always use Electrolux parts for replacement. CAUTION Wear gloves when replacing incandescent light bulbs to avoid getting cut. To replace light bulbs: To replace LED Lights: 1 Unplug your refrigerator's power cord. 1 2 Remove light cover by pushing up and out.
Solutions to Common Problems 33 Before you call°°o 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 problems, causes, and suggested solutions. Automatic ice/Flaker Problem Cause Correction Ice makeris notmaking anyice. • ,, ,, ,, Ice maker setting is Off.
Solutions to Common Problems Light/sflot On Problem Cause Correction Light is not on. ,, Light bulb is burned out or LED light is damaged. ,, Noelectric current is reaching refrigerator. ,, Control system has disabled lights because one or both doors were left open too tong. ,, See ReplacingLight Bulbs or LEDlights in Careand Cleaning section. • See "Problem" section, "Running Your Refrigerator". ,, Close and reopen door(s) to enable lights.
Solutions to Common Problems 35 RunningYourRefrigerator(continued) Problem Cause Refrigerator runs too much or too long, • Roomor outsideweatherishot. Digitaltemperature displaysareflashing. ,, Electroniccontrolsystemhasdetecteda performanceproblem. Correction , It's normalfor therefrigeratorto work longerunder theseconditions, ,, Refrigeratorhasrecentlybeendisconnected ,, It takes8-I2 hoursfor therefrigeratorto cooldown for a periodof time. completely. ,, Automaticicemakerisoperating.
3G Solutions to Common Problems TemperaturesAre Too Warm(continued) Problem Cause Correction Refrigeratortemperature is too warm. Freezer temperature is satisfactory. ,, Refrigerator control is set too warm, • Setrefrigeratorcontrolto a coldersetting.Allow24 hoursfor temperature to stabilize. Temperature inthe Dell Drawer or Perfect TempTM Drawer is too warm (select models). ,, Temperature control isset toowarm. Adjust temperature 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.
