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• ..= ..4-5 ....at a Glance ..Temperature Controls ..Looking Inside ..9 - 10 Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser ....11 - 14 Food Storage & Ener Savin Ti s ..Normal O_ Sounds.. 16 W Care &...
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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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FORYOUR SAFETY PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR • Donotstore orusegasoline, orotherflammable l iquids OR FREEZER inthevicinity ofthisoranyotherappliance. Read Risk of child entrapment product labels forwarnings r egarding f lammability and Child entrapment and suffocation otherhazards. are not problems of the past. •...
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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 • BasicTools: 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 rnm) 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 Egg Tray Small Special Item Rack...
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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...
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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...
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AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Features mayvawaccordingto model. CUBE Press the CUBE Touch Pad _Ito get cubed ice. A green light will appear above the Touch Pad. Press glass against ICE dispensing paddle !_! as far up as possible to catch all ice. CRUSH Press the CRUSH Touch Pad O to get crushed ice.
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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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CLEANING THE ICE DISPENSER Clean the dispenser and ice container at regular intervals, particularly Do not usethe icechute as a handlewhen before you take a vacation or move, or if the ice dispenser sticks. removingor replacingthe ice storagebin. Stop ice production by lifting the wire signal arm to the "up" or OFF Surfaces there may be sharp.
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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.
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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 ° E • 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 A. Evaporator HEAR The flow of refrigerant through the evaporator may create a boiling or gurgling sound. Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may make unfamiliar sounds. These are all normal sounds and soon will B. Evaporator become familiar to you. They also indicate your refrigerator You may hear air being forced through the refrigerator is operating as designed.
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Keep yourrefrigerator andfreezer c lean toprevent odorbuild-up. Wipe upanyspills immediately andclean bothsections a t leasttwicea year.Neverusemetallic scouring pads,brushes, a brasive cleaners or strongalkaline solutions on any surface. Donot washanyremovable p artsina 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...
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GIBSON REFRIGERATOR PLATINUM ADVANTAGE WARRANTY (United States) Your Gibson product is protected by this warranty WARRANTY THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: PERIOD WE WILL: FULLTWO-YEAR Two years from Pay aH costs for repairing or replacing...
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REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY (CANADA) Your refrigerator is protected by this warranty WARRANTY THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: PERIOD WE WILL: One year from original Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this FULL ONE-YEAR Costs service calls...
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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR • Freezer control is set to "O". 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. opened. Open the door less often. frequently or too long. • 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 • Ice maker should produce approximately 4 - 5 pounds enough ice. than you expect. 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 DISPENSER 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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