Use & Care Manual Refrigerador Record Serial/Model Numbers Safety Instructions 2-3 First Steps 3-4 Energy Saving Tips 4 Setting the Temperature Control 4 Refrigerator Features 4-5 Care and Cleaning 5 Warranty 6 Troubleshooting Guide READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2 7-8 P/N 297081000 (Jan 2000)
CHILD SAFETY SERIAL / MODEL NUMBERS • Destroy 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. READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This Owner’s Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use your refrigerator only as instructed in this guide.
• Allow space around the unit for good air circulation. Leave a 3 inch (75 mm) space on all sides of the refrigerator for adequate circulation. • If voltage varies by 10% or more, performance of your refrigerator may be affected. Operating refrigerator with insufficient power can damage the compressor. • To prevent the refrigerator from being turned off accidentically, do not plug unit into an outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord. • Do not pinch, knot, or bend the cord in any manner.
• Cover foods and wipe containers dry before placing them in the refrigerator. This cuts down on moisture build-up inside the unit. • Organize the refrigerator to reduce door openings. Remove as many items as needed at one time and close the door as soon as possible. CLEANING • Wash any removable parts of the refrigerator interior, and exterior with mild detergent and warm water. Wipe dry. Do not use harsh cleaners on these surfaces.
ADJUSTABLE INTERIOR SHELVES CARE AND CLEANING Multi-position adjustable interior shelves can be moved to any position for larger or smaller packages. The shipping spacers that stabilize the shelves for shipping should be removed and discarded. CLEANING THE INSIDE Wash inside surfaces of the refrigerator with a solution of two tablespoons of baking soda in one quart (1.136 litres) warm water. Rinse and dry.
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 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common occurences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. CAUSE CORRECTION • Refrigerator is plugged into a circuit that has a ground fault interrupt. • Temperature control is in the OFF position. • Refrigerator may not be plugged in, or plug may be loose. • House fuse blown or tripped circuit breaker. • Power outage.
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION SOUND AND NOISE (Cont.) Fan runs when room temperature is below 45°F. • Exterior thermostat has activated the heater and fan. • This is normal. Popping or cracking sound when compressor comes on. • Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction, as in hot water pipes. • This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as refrigerator continues to run. Bubbling or gurgling sound, like water boiling.
