Electrolux EI26SS30JS3 Use & Care Manual page 40

Solutions To Common Problems
Water Dispenser
Problem
Dispenser will not
dispense water.
Water has an odd
taste and/or odor.
Water dispenses
slowly.
Canse
. Water supply is not
connected.
. Household water line to
the refrigerator is kinked.
• Household water line valve
is not open.
Freezer door is not closed.
* ice & water filter cartridge
is clogged.
* Front filter not fully
installed, if equipped
Water has been in the tank
for a period of time.
Unit not properly
connected to cold water
line.
Tubing used in the
household water supply
and installation may affect
water taste and odor.
Water has a high mineral
content.
Cut-off and cut-on
pressures are too low (well
systems only).
Reverse osmosis system
is in regenerative phase.
The ice & Water filter is
clogged.
Correction
• Connect water supply (see Connecting The Water Supply
section).
Unkink the water line. If it is a copper line, it should be
replaced because of possible leaks at the kink. A copper
line should be coiled behind the unit to avoid kinking.
Open household water line valve. See Problem section ice
Maker Is Not Making ice.
Ensure that freezer door is closed. (See Problem Section,
Opening/Closing of Doors/Drawers)
Replace filter cartridge.
Push filter in until you hear two "clicks". Filter should be
flush with the plastic housinq.
Draw and discard 10-12 glasses of water to freshen the
supply and completely rinse out the tank.
Connect unit to cold water line that supplies water to the
kitchen faucet.
For best results, use copper tubing for water connections.
Contact water treatment plant for help in checking water
supply source.
Have someone turn up the cut-off and cut-on pressure on
the water pump system (well systems only).
It is normal for a reverse osmosis system to be below 20
psi during the regenerative phase.
Replace filter cartridge.
Odors/nRefrLqerator
Pr0bJem
interior is dirty.
Cause
interior needs to be
cleaned.
. Food with strong odors is
stored in refrigerator.
Correction
* See Care & Cleaning Tips.
. Cover food tightly. Turn on air filtration system. Air filter
may need to be changed more frequently if foods with
strong odors are routinely stored in refrigerator.
_Openin#/Closina Of Boors/Drawers
Problem Cause Correction
Door(s) will not * Door was closed too hard, * Close both doors gently.
close, causing 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
difficult to move.
• Food is touching shelf on
top of drawer.
• Track that drawers slide on
is dirty.
Ensure floor is level and solid, and can adequately
support the refrigerator. Contact a carpenter to correct a
sagging or sloping floor.
Ensure floor is level and solid, and can adequately
support the refrigerator. Contact a carpenter to correct a
saq,qinq or slopinq floor.
Keep less food in drawer.
• Clean drawer, runners, and tracks. See Care & Cleaning
Tips.