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Electrolux EW23BC85KS Use And Care Manual

Counter-depth french door refrigerator with wave-touch® controls
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EN FREEZER / REFRIGERATOR
FR RÉFRIGÉRATEUR / CONGÉLATEUR
ES REFRIGERADOR CON CONGELADOR
242183201 January 2012
USE AND CARE GUIDE
GUIDE D'UTILISATION ET D'ENTRETIEN
GUIA DE USO Y CUIDADO

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  • Page 1 EN FREEZER / REFRIGERATOR FR RÉFRIGÉRATEUR / CONGÉLATEUR ES REFRIGERADOR CON CONGELADOR 242183201 January 2012 USE AND CARE GUIDE GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET D’ENTRETIEN GUIA DE USO Y CUIDADO...

  • 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

    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.

  • Page 4: Electrical Information

    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.

  • Page 5: 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.

  • Page 6: Installation

    Installation Required Tools You will need the following tools: 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.
  • Page 7 Freezer Drawer Alignment 1 Check gasket seal around top, bottom, and sides of freezer drawer. 2 If gasket is not sealed, open drawer and slightly loosen four (4) drawer screws (two (2) on each side) to allow drawer to rotate. 3 Close drawer and recheck the seal on the gasket (A).
  • Page 8 Installation To adjust the door stop: Door stop is adjustable between 85 to 145 degrees. NOTE View shown is looking up at the bottom of the refrigerator door. Adjustable Door Stop 1 Open door to provide access to screw. 2 Loosen screw. 3 Adjust door to desired location.
  • Page 9 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). Raising/Lowering Door 5 Re-tighten the screw (where applicable) it is between the spokes of the washer. Screw will not be tight, just insert until it is flush with the hinge.
  • Page 10 Installation Installing Shelves Your refrigerator was shipped with the shelf hanger and shelf locking clip installed in their shipping position. Below are the instructions to install the shelves in your desired locations. 1 Remove shelf from its locked position by pulling the slide mechanism toward you.

  • Page 11: 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. To prepare for removing the doors: 1 Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet.
  • Page 12 Removing the Doors NOTE You will be pulling approximately five (5) feet of water tube from the back of the refrigerator. 4 Unscrew the three (3) lower hinge screws and hinge if necessary. To reinstall the right door, reverse the above steps. Lower Hinge Removal Once both doors are in place, ensure they are aligned with each other and level (Please see the Installation...

  • Page 13: Installing Door Handles

    Door Handle Mounting Instructions 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.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Water Supply

    NOTE Check with your local building authority for recommendations on water lines and associated materials prior to installing your new refrigerator. Depending on your local/state building codes, Electrolux recommends for homes with existing valves its Smart Choice water line kit 5305513409 (with a 6 ft. Stainless Steel Water Line) and for homes without an ®...

  • Page 15: Controls

    Controls Wave-Touch IQ-Touch...
  • Page 16 Controls Wave-Touch (select models) Your refrigerator is equipped with a Wave-Touch control panel display. It is only necessary to gently touch the glass. There are three (3) levels of display. Level: Sleep Mode Sleep Mode displays only the WATER, CUBES and CRUSHED options.
  • Page 17 Setting cooling temperatures 1 Touch the glass panel to illuminate the 2 display. 2 Select the options icon. Plus (+) and minus (-) indicators will appear on either side of the displayed temperatures. 3 Press the + or – indicator to adjust the temperature to the desired setting.
  • Page 18 Controls NOTE Although you have entered the Sabbath Mode, the ice maker will 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 The Perfect Temp Drawer should be turned off for the Sabbath/Holidays.

  • Page 19: Setting Cooling Temperatures

    temp display Touch to toggle the freezer and fridge temp display on and off. Touch and hold temp display to toggle display from Fahrenheit to Celsius. mute sounds Tones emitted by each key press can be turned off based on user preference. The sounds are muted when the indicator is lit.

  • Page 20: Automatic Ice & Water Maker/Dispenser

    Automatic Ice & Water Maker/Dispenser Priming 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. 1 Begin filling the tank by pressing and holding a drinking glass against the water dispenser paddle.
  • Page 21 Automatic Ice & Water Maker/Dispenser Ice maker/dispenser 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 for three (3) seconds. •...

  • Page 22: Automatic Ice Maker - Freezer

    Automatic Ice Maker - Freezer Ice maker operation & care (select models) 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 (3) 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.

  • Page 23: Storage Features

    Shelf features CAUTION To avoid injury from breakage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. NOTE Features may vary according to model. To change the position of a shelf: 1 Remove shelf from its locked position by pulling the slide mechanism toward you. 2 Lift the hanger directly upwards and pull toward you to remove it from the ladder.
  • Page 24 Storage Features Drawers Your refrigerator includes a variety of storage drawers. These drawers are located in fixed positions at the bottom of the fresh food compartment. Luxury-Glide Crispers Crisper drawers are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce. They feature a smooth-glide, ball-bearing system and soft-close functionality so as not to bruise your fruits and vegetables.
  • Page 25 Perfect Temp Drawer (select models) The Perfect Temp Drawer is designed to keep food items at a precise temperature whether cooler, warmer, or the same as the fresh food section of the refrigerator. This drawer features a smooth-glide, ball-bearing system and soft- close functionality so as not to bruise your fruits and vegetables.

  • Page 26: Storage Bins

    Storage Features Doors Storage bins The doors to your fresh food compartment use a system of modular storage bins. All of these bins are removable for easy cleaning. Some of them have fixed positions, while others can be adjusted to your needs. Door bins are ideal for storing jars, bottles, cans, and large drink containers.
  • Page 27 Soft Serve Bin The soft serve bin in the upper right corner is designed to maintain temperatures a few degrees above the freezer temperature. This is perfect for storing items that need a softer texture in order to easily serve, items such as ice cream.

  • Page 28: Storing Food And Saving Energy

    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.

  • Page 29: 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.

  • Page 30: Changing The Water And Air Filters

    Changing The Water and Air Filters Your refrigerator is equipped with separate water and air filtering systems. The water filter system filters all dispensed drinking water, as well as the water used to produce ice. The air filter removes odors and impurities from the refrigerator compartment.

  • Page 31: Air Filter

    Changing The Water and Air Filters Air filter The air filter is located under the utility bin and/or on the inside of the left door above the ice maker chute. Replacing your PureAdvantage To ensure optimal filtering of refrigerator odors, you should change the air filter every six (6) months (the filter status light on the Touch Panel prompts you to replace the filter after six (6) months).

  • Page 32: Care And Cleaning

    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.

  • Page 33: Ice Chute Extension

    Care and cleaning tips Part Cleaning Agents Tips and Precautions Interior & Door • Soap and water • Use two (2) tablespoons of baking soda in one (1) quart of warm water. Liners • Baking soda and • Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning around controls, light water Door Gaskets • Soap and water...
  • Page 34 Care and Cleaning Replacing LED Lights 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.

  • Page 35: 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 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.

  • Page 36: Ice Dispenser

    Solutions to Common Problems Ice Dispenser Concern Potential Cause Dispenser will not • Water supply is not connected. dispense ice. • Ice storage bin is empty. • Household water line valve is not open. • Fresh Food door is not closed. • Ice dispensing paddle has been held in for Ice dispenser is jammed.

  • Page 37: Temperatures Are Too Cold

    • It is normal for the compressor to run for long periods of time. • Call your Electrolux service representative, who can interpret any messages or number codes flashing on the digital displays. Common Solution • Set freezer control to a warmer setting.

  • Page 38: Water Dispenser

    Solutions to Common Problems Temperatures Are Too Warm Concern Potential Cause Freezer/Refrigerator • Doors are opened too frequently or too long. temperature is too warm. • Door is slightly open. Freezer temperature is • Freezer control is set too warm. too warm.

  • Page 39: Warranty

    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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