..4-5 ....at a Glance ..T_ure Controls ..Looking Inside ..9- 10 Auton_ic Ice and Water Dispenser ....11 - 13 Food Storage & Ener Savin ..Normal Operating Sounds.. 15 W Care &Cleaning ..16 - 17 Warranty ......
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Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We Questions? here at Electrolux Home Products are very proud of our 1-800-944-9044 product and we are completely committed to providing you with the best service possible. Your satisfaction is our #1 (United States) priority.
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This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Manual. Before starting the refrigerator, follow these important first steps. LOCATION • Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
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Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need • Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver, and Phillips screwdriver • Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 20 and 100 psi. • A water supply line made of 1/_ inch (6.4 mm) OD, copper tubing. To determine the length of copper tubing needed, you will need to measure the distance from the ice maker inlet valve at the back of the refrigerator to your cold water pipe.
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Tools Necessary: Phillips" head DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS: If it is necessary to move the refrigerator through narrow doorways, follow these steps to remove the doors. Disconnect electrical supply. Open both doors, then remove toe grille. Close doors. To Remove Refrigerator Door: Remove top hinge cover screw on refrigerator door and remove cover.
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Freezer and Refrigerator SpillFree'" Controls g Shelf Ice Cream Ice Maker- Water Filter Door Dairy Door Door Bin Pizza Wine Rack Door Bin Wire Meat Keeper Small Items and Cover Door SpillFree'" Fixed Shelf Wire Door Bin Door EggTray Small Specialltem Rack Large...
COOL DOWN PERIOD 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: move the knob in small...
PIZZA SHELF (SOME MODELS) This shelf is attached to the freezer wall beside the ice dispenser container. This convenient area allows for storage of pizza and other tall items placed vertically between the ice dispenser container and the freezer wall. CANTILEVER SHELF ADJUSTMENT...
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ADJUSTABLE DOOR BINS Some models have adjustable door bins that can be moved to suit individual needs. To move door bins Lift bin straight up. Remove bin. Place bin in desired position. Lower bin onto supports until locked in place. SPECIAL STORAGE AREAS...
ICE AND WATER DISPENSER FEATURES The ice and water dispenser conveniently dispenses chilled water, and ice cubes or crushed ice, depending on the model. To operate the ice dispenser, select the ice option desired using the touchpad. Press a glass against the dispensing paddle as far up as possible to catch all ice.
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ICE DISPENSER TIPS • Icecubes stored toolongmaydevelop anoddflavor. E mpty theicecontainer andensure thatthewiresignal a rmis inits"down" o rONposition. Theicemaker w ill t henproduce moreice. • Occasionally shake theicecontainer tokeepiceseparated. • Keep thewiresignal arminits"up" orOFFposition u ntil t herefrigerator isconnected tothewater s upply orwhenever the water s upply isturned off.
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Gibson Ice and Water Front Filter (some models) NOTE: If you purchased a refrigerator with a Gibson Ice and Water front filter, please read the following use and care information. This ice and water filter system filters water to your ice maker and water dispenser. It is located in the upper right front corner of the fresh food compartment.
FOOD STORAGE IDEAS Fresh Food Storage • The fresh food compartment should be kept between 34 ° F and 40 ° F with an optimum temperature of 37 ° F. • Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves. This reduces the circulation of air around the food and results in uneven cooling.
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UNDERSTANDING THE SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR A. Evaporator The flow of refrigerant through the evaporator may Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may make unfamiliar sounds. Don't be alarmed, these are all normal sounds. Hard create a boiling or gurgling sound. surfaces, such as vinyl or wood floors, walls, and kitchen B.
Keep yourrefrigerator andfreezer c lean toprevent odorbuild-up. Wipeupanyspills immediately andclean bothsections a t leasttwicea year.Neverusemetallic scouring pads,brushes, a brasive cleaners or strongalkaline solutions on any surface. D onot washanyremovable p artsin a dishwasher. Always unplug the electrical power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning.
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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. Remember to plug the refrigerator back in. Refrigerator Light Replacement Crisper Light Replacement...
REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY Your refrigerator is protected by this warranty WARRANTY THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: WE WILL: PERIOD One year from original Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this FULL ONE-YEAR Costs service calls...
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR • Freezer control is OFF. Compressor does not run. • Set freezer control.See Temperature Controls section. • Refrigerator is in defrost cycle. • This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator. The defrost cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 30 minutes.
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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION TEMPERA TURES ARE TOO WARM Freezer/Refrigerator 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 Door is slightly open.
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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION AUTOMA TIC ICE MAKER (CONTINUED) Ice maker is not making Ice maker is producing less Ice maker should produce approximately 4 - 5 enough ice. ice than you expect. pounds of ice every 24 hours. Extra Ice should produce up to 8 pounds of ice every 24 hours.
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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION WATER D/SPENSER Dispenser will not • Household water line valve is • Open household water line valve. See PROBLEM section ICE MAKER IS NOT MAKING ANY ICE. dispense water. not open. • Freezer door is not closed. •...
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