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SiAe by Side Welcome ..... Safety Instructions ..In stalJation °° R,ol,,ea Co,,ecti,g mHousehold Water SuppJy to refrigerator Door Removal Instructions ....Features at a Glance ..Temperature Controls... 8 ° JJ Looking inside ..12 = 13 Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser ....
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Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We Got Questions? here at Electrotu× Home Products, Inc. are very proud of our product and we are completely committed to providing you with Need Parts or Service? the best service possible= Your satisfaction is our #1 priority= Please read this Use &...
FOR YOUR SAFETY ELECTRICAL INFORMATION Do not store or use gasoline, or other fiammabie liquids in The refrigerator must be plugged into its own the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read product dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Bz., 15 Amp, AC only electricaB labels for warnings regarding flammability and other hazards.
This Use &Care Manual provides general operating instructions foryour m odel. Use therefrigerator only as instructed inthisUse &Care Manual. Before starting the refrigerator, followthese important firststeps. LOCATION Choose a place that is near a grounded ebctrical outlet. Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. If possible, place the refrigerator out of direct sunlight and away from the range, dishwasher or other heat...
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To Connect Water Supply Line To ice Maker inlet Valve Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source. Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn ON water supply and flush supply line until water is clear. Turn OFF water supply at shutoff valve. Unscrew plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap.
Tools Necessary: 3/8" Fixed Wrench Sockel Wrench Sel DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS: If it is necessary to move the refrigerator through narrow doorways, fommowthese steps to remove the doors. Before you start: 1 Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet. 2 Remove any food from the door shelves.
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Features may vary according to model Freezer and Refrigerator BpiHProof_ CAUTION: Controls Do Not Remove _et Behind Dairy Compartment Fixed ..__ Dairy Door Compartment Ice Container Door Spi(IProof Shelf Braiding Shemf Door Wine Rack TaU Bottle Shemf ... Retainer Tilt Out Door Door...
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COOL DOWN PERmOD To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before loading it with food, REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER CONTROLS TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT After 24 hours, adjust the controls as needed. Adjust temperatures gradually;...
ALLOWING COOLINGTIME BEFORE USE To ensure safe food storage, allow your refrigerator to operate with the doors ctosed for at least 8 to 12 hours before placing food inside. During this cooling period, you do not need to adjust the controls, which are preset at the factory. SETTING COOLING TEtVIPERATURES Your refrigerator comes with a state-of-the-art electronic dutai control system.
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TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT After 24 hours, adjust the controts as needed. Make your adjustments small and gradual; aIIowing time for temperatures to change and stabilize. Refer to the adjacent guidelines for temperature settings. To adjust the temperature to a higher or lower setting, press the Up or Down button closest to the display. The first time you press the button, the display shows the last setting you entered.
Cooling System On/Off Button Indicator Lights TURNING THE COOLING SYSTEM ON AND OFF You can disable the cooling system in your refrigerator by pressing the On/Off button located on the left side of the temperature control panel. To ensure that you do not accidentally turn off the cooling system, the button does not work unless you press and hold it for three seconds.
PIZZA SHELF (SOME CANTILEVER SHELF ADJUSTMENT MODELS) Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to suit individual This shelf i sattached tothe needs. Before adjusting the shelves, remove all food. Cantilever freezer wall b eside t heice shelves are supported at the back of the refrigerator. dispenser container.
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SPECIAL ITEM RACK TALL BOTTLE RETAHNER (SOME MODELS) (SOME MODELS) The Tall Bottle Retainer keeps tall containers in the bin from falling forward Jvnen opening or closing the refrigerator door. To The innovative design of install, hold the retainer at the top, and slide it over the outside _ne Specia Item Rack wal! of the bin.
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AUTOMATmC raCE& WATER DmSPENSER OPERATmNG mNSTRUCTmONS eeeoo Features may vary according to model EXTREME To freeze food at a faster rate to preserve freshness, push the Touch Pad @ for 3-5 seconds to FREEZE activate this feature. A green light will appear above the Touch Pad. Push the Touch Pad _gain for 3-5 seconds to deactivate.
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AUTOMATmC mCE & WATER DmSPENSER OPERATmNG mNSTRUCTmONS @@@@ • ' ' l_e ..L_lh{" ' ......Features may vary according to modem, Crush Press the Crush Touch Pad O to get crushed ice. A red indicator will appear above the Touch Pad. Press glass against ICE dispensing paddle@ asI_r...
TO PRIME WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM cause the ice maker to cycle two or three times before making a full tray of ice. With no usage, it will take approximately "four refrigerator's water supply system includes several days to fill the ice container. tubing lines, a water...
iCE PRODUCTION: WHAT TO EXPECT Remove ice chips and clean the shelf and chute that supports the ice containen How Much ice Will a Side Mounted ice Maker Replace the ice container. Resume ice production Produce in 24 Hours? side-mounted ice makers by lowering the wire signal...
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moving for example), change the filter before reinstalling the PURESOURCE TM * ICE AND WATER FILTER (SOME refrigerator. The dispenser system will also operate without MODELS) filtration (with filter cartridge removed). To change filter: It is not necessary to turn the water supply off to change the filter. Open freezer door and leave open until filter change is complete.
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Electrolux Solutions Hot1.ine at 1- 800-944-9044, or go to our web site at www.frigidaire.com. Pull the old filter cartridge straight out of the housing. might be good to order Discard the old filter. some filter cartridges Remove the new filter cartridge from the packaging and...
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PURESOURCE MB raCEANDWATER FRONT RLTER be a sign that your water filter needs changing, The Filter (SOME MODELS) Status light will turn red after approximately 250 gallons of water [le_ed through the ice and water dispenser. Also, if the filter has been in a refrigerator that has not been in use for awhile (during moving for example), change the filter before reinstalling the refrigerator.
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Replacing The Air Filter In general, you should change the air filter every six months to ensure optimal filtering of refrigerator odors. You may want to adjust this time period depending on the types and amounts of food you typically store in your refrigerator. To replace your air filter: 1 Push the plastic bubble tab located on the side of the air filter housing.
FOOD STORAGE IDEAS ENERGY SAVING IDEAS Locate the refrigerator in the coolest part of the room, out of direct sunlight, Fresh Food Storage and away from heating ducts or The fresh food compartment should be kept be!_,leen 34 _ ,€_ x registers.
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UNDERSTANDING THE SOUNDSYOU MAY HEAR A. Evaporator The flow of refrigerant through the evaporator may Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may make unfamiIiar create a boiIing or gurgIing sound. sounds. These are aiI normal sounds and soon will become familiar to you. They aIso indicate your refrigerator is operating B.
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Keep yourrefrigerator andfreezer clean toprevent odor b uild-up. Wipe upanyspills immediately and clean both sections atleast twice ayear. N ever u semetallic scouring pads, b rushes, abrasive cleaners orstrong alkaline s olutions onanysurface. Donot wash anyremovable parts ina dishwasher. Always unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before Meaning.
REPLACING LIGHT BULBS Unplug refrigerator. Wear gloves as protection against possible broken glass. Remove light cover, if necessary. Unscrew and replace old bulb with an appliance bulb of the same wattage. Replace light cover, if necessary. Refrigerator Light Replacement Remember to plug the refrigerator back in. Light Socket Crisper...
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Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux wilt 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 accordance...
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1-800°944-9044 (United States) Visit our web site at 1-800°668°4606 (Canada) CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR • Freezer control is set to "OF" Compressor does not run. • Set freezer control. See Temperature Controls section. or "0". • Refrigerator is in defrost cycle. •...
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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION TEMPERA TURES ARE TOO WARM Freezer/Fresh Food • Doors are opened too • Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is temperature is too warm. frequently or too long. opened. Open the door less often. • See PROBLEM section OPENING/CLOSING •...
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION A UTOMA TIC ICE MAKER (CONTINUED) Ice maker is not making Ice maker is producing less ice Side mounted ice maker should produce 4 to 4.5 enough ice. than you expect. pounds (approximately 4 quarts) of ice every hours, A rear mounted ice maker...
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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION WA TEll DISPENSER • Household water line valve is not Dispenser will not • Open household water line valve. See PROBLEM dispense water. section ICE MAKER IS NOT MAKING ANY ICE. open. • Freezer door is not closed. •...
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