Electrolux EI23SS55 Use And Care Manual

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Use & Care Guide
Side-By-Side Refrigerator

Guia de Uso y Cuidado

Refrigerador de dos puertas
Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien
Réfrigérateur à compartiments juxtaposés
241868901 February 2008

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  • Page 1: Guia De Uso Y Cuidado

    Use & Care Guide Side-By-Side Refrigerator Guia de Uso y Cuidado Refrigerador de dos puertas Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien Réfrigérateur à compartiments juxtaposés 241868901 February 2008...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Finding Information Please read and save this guide 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.
  • Page 3: Safety

    • Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) circuit. IMPORTANT To turn off power to your refrigerator, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Safety...
  • Page 4: Installation

    • If possible, place the refrigerator out of direct sunlight and away from the range, dishwasher or other heat sources. • The refrigerator must be installed on a floor that is level and strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator.
  • Page 5 To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge (some models): 1 If the refrigerator door is lower than the freezer door, raise the refrigerator door by turning the adjustment screw clockwise using a ⁷/...
  • Page 6: Removing The Doors

    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:...
  • Page 7 Non-Adjusting Hinge (some models) 3 Remove the two bottom hinge screws and hinge if necessary. To reinstall the refrigerator door, reverse the above steps. CAUTION Be sure doors are set aside in a secure position where they cannot fall and cause personal injury.
  • Page 8: Installing Door Handles

    3 While holding handle firmly against door, fasten upper and lower Allen set screws (B) with supplied Allen wrench. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install refrigerator handle. Ensure the holes for the set screws are facing towards the freezer door. NOTE All set screws should be tightened and sub-flush (Allen set screw should be seated just below the surface of the end cap) of handle end cap.
  • Page 9: Connecting The Water Supply

    To connect the water supply to the rear of your refrigerator: 1 Ensure that the refrigerator is not plugged in. 2 Flush the supply line until water is clear by placing the end of the copper tube in a sink or bucket and opening the shut-off valve.
  • Page 10: Feature Overview

    Feature Overview Understanding features and terms Your Electrolux refrigerator is designed for optimal convenience and storage flexibility. Use the illustration below to familiarize yourself with product features and terminology. NOTE Features may vary according to model.
  • Page 11: Controls

    Controls Wave-Touch IQ-Touch...
  • Page 12: Wave-Touch Tm (Some Models)

    Pressing the system off icon does not turn off power to your refrigerator. You must unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Setting cooling temperatures Level: User Variable Options Conserves energy by increasing the time between automatic defrost.
  • Page 13: Wave-Touch Tm /Iq-Touch Tm "Sabbath Mode

    Wave-Touch /IQ-Touch “Sabbath Mode” (some models) The Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables portions of the refrigerator and its controls for both Wave-Touch and IQ-Touch , in accordance with observance of the weekly Sabbath and religious holidays within the Orthodox Jewish community.
  • Page 14: Iq-Touch Tm (Some Models)

    Controls IQ-Touch (some models) Your refrigerator is equipped with a Glass Touch Panel user interface display. It is only necessary to touch the glass. There is no need to press with force. There are three dispenser modes: Water Ice Cubes Crushed Ice A red indicator light will be illuminated above the active mode.
  • Page 15: Storage Features

    Sliding shelves can be pulled forward as far as their built-in stops allow. Sliding shelves cannot be separated from their mounting brackets. 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.
  • Page 16: Crisper Humidity Control

    Storage Features Crisper humidity control Crisper drawers include a sliding control for adjusting the humidity inside the crisper. This feature can extend the life of certain fresh vegetables that keep longer in high humidity. Meat keeper Some models are equipped with a meat keeper drawer for short-term storage of bulk meat items.
  • Page 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.
  • Page 18: Automatic Ice & Water Maker/Dispenser

    IMPORTANT Your ice maker is turned on at the factory so it can work as soon as you install your refrigerator. If you cannot connect a water supply, turn the ice maker’s On/Off switch to Off. Otherwise, the ice maker’s fill valve may make a loud chattering...
  • Page 19: Ice Maker/Dispenser Tips

    • Occasionally shake the ice container to keep ice separated. • If your refrigerator is not connected to a water supply or the water supply is turned off, turn off the ice maker by pressing the On/Off switch.
  • Page 20: Changing The Filter

    Order new filters by calling toll-free, 877-453-5287, visiting www.electroluxappliances.com, or seeing the dealer where you bought your refrigerator. Electrolux recommends that you order extra filters when you first install your refrigerator, and that you replace your filters at least once every six months.
  • Page 21: More About Your Advanced Water Filter

    More about your advanced water filter The PureAdvantage filter system is tested and certified by NSF International, the nationally respected, not-for-profit certification organization for public health safety. The PureAdvantage ice and water filter system is tested and certified to ANSI/NSF Standards 42 and 53 for the reduction of claims specified on the performance data sheet.
  • Page 22: Storing Food & Saving Energy

    Ideas for saving energy Installation • Locate the refrigerator in the coolest part of the room, out of direct sunlight, and away from heating ducts or registers. Do not place the refrigerator next to heat-producing appliances such as a range, oven, or dishwasher.
  • Page 23: Normal Operating Sounds & Sights

    NOTE Energy efficient foam in your refrigerator is not a sound insulator. NOTE During automatic defrost cycle, a red glow in the back wall vents of your freezer compartment is normal.
  • Page 24: Care & Cleaning

    If you store or move your refrigerator in freezing temperatures, be sure to completely drain the water supply system. Failure to do so could result in water leaks when the refrigerator is put back into service. Contact a service representative to perform this operation.
  • Page 25: Care & Cleaning Tips

    Occasion Tips Short Vacations • Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of 3 weeks or less. • Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment. • Turn automatic ice maker off and empty ice bucket, even if you will only be gone for a few days.
  • Page 26: Replacing Light Bulbs

    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.
  • Page 27: 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.
  • Page 28: Solutions To Common Problems

    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.
  • Page 29: Temperatures Are Too Cold

    • Set freezer control to a colder setting. Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize. • Set refrigerator control to a colder setting. Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize. • Adjust Meat Keeper temperature control to a colder setting.
  • Page 30 Moisture collects on inside of refrigerator walls. Water collects on bottom side of drawer cover. Moisture collects in bottom of drawer. Moisture collects on outside of refrigerator or between doors. Cause Correction • • Weather is hot and The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating humid.
  • Page 31: Automatic Ice Maker

    Ice cubes are hollow or smaller than normal. Ice has bad odor and • Ice has picked up odor or taste. flavor from strong food stored in refrigerator or freezer. • Ice not used frequently enough. Correction • Turn on power switch. •...
  • Page 32: Ice Dispenser

    Solutions To Common Problems Ice Dispenser Problem Cause Dispenser will • not dispense ice. • • • • • Ice dispenser is • jammed. • • • Water Dispenser Problem Cause Dispenser will • not dispense water. • • • •...
  • Page 33: Odors In Refrigerator

    Door(s) will not • Door was closed too hard, causing close. other door to open slightly. • Refrigerator is not level. It rocks on the floor when moved slightly. • Refrigerator is touching a wall or cabinet. • Drawers are Food is touching shelf on top of difficult to move.

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