Page 1: ...Use Care Sido By Sido Guia de Uso y Sido By Sido Guide d utiMisation Side By Side Guide Cuidado ge_ato_ et d entretien Re _ige_a Lo__ 241540100_eb_sxs_Use Care_En pmd 1 1 22 2004 10 33 AM ...
Page 2: ...ity to continue serving you please use this page to record key product information MAKIIII A IIIi IIII COIIII _D III1 01111 _ QUIICK IIIRIIIEH IIh _IIh HClII Purchase Date Electrolux Model Number Etectrolux Serial Number see picture Forlocation For toll free telephone support in the U S and Canada 1o877o4ELECTROLUX 1 877 435 3287 For online support and Internet product information www electroluxus...
Page 3: ...mOnAnd Off 15 Storage Features 16 CantileverShelves 16 Drawers 17 Doors 18 Accessories 19 Automatic Ice Water Dispenser 20 Using The Dispenser 20 Using The Dispenser Control Panel 2I Priming The Water Supply System 22 Ice Dispenser Operation Care 23 Changing The Filter 26 LocatingTheWaterFilter 26 OrderingReplacement Filters 26 ReplacingThe WaterFilter 26 Storing Food Saving Energy 29 IdeasForStor...
Page 4: ...ts or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers and can quickly cause suffocation Destroy or recycle the product s carton plastic bags and any other exterior wrapping material immediately after the refrigerator is unpacked Children should never play with these items Child EntrapmentAnd Suffocation These problems are not limited to the past Whether junked abandoned or temporarily stored even for a ...
Page 5: ...an or a qualified person to prevent any risk Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the power cord Always grip the plug firmly and pql straight out from the receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and before replacing a light bulb to avoid electrical shock Performance may be affected if the voltage varies by 10 or more Operating the refrigerator w...
Page 6: ...ou will need the following tools Tools Necessary AND 3 8 Fixed Phillips _ Head Wrench To prepare for removing the doors 1 Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet 2 Open both doors and remove the toe grille as explained in the Installation Instructions that came with your appliance 3 Remove any food from the door shelves 4 Close the doors 241540100_eb_sxs_Use Care_En p...
Page 7: ...htly around the door s top hinge with a pencil This makes reinstallation easier 2 Remove the two screws from the top hinge Lift the door off of the bottom hinge and and set it aside 3 Remove the three bottom hinge screws and hinge if necessary To reinstall the refrigerator door reverse the above steps Once both doors are in place also replace the top hinge cover 241540100_eb_sxs_Use Care_En pmd 7 ...
Page 8: ...connector located below the freezer door The connector releases when you press its outer sleeve inward Multi Wire I i H_nge Screws 4 Remove the screws from the top hinge and pull the multi wire cable through it Lift the door off of the bottom hinge Assembly 5 Remove the three bottom hinge screws and hinge if necessary 6 Lay the door on its side to avoid damage to the water tube extending from the ...
Page 9: ...ect the water supply This information is repeated here for future reference if you need to relocate your refrigerator What you will need Access to a cold water line with pressure of 20z100 psi Copper tubing with dnch 6 4mm OD Length for this tubing is the distance from the rear of the refrigerator to your household water supply line plus 7 feet 2 1 meters A shut_off valve for the connection betwee...
Page 10: ...eve onto copper tube 5 Push the copper tube into water valve inlet as far as it will go 1 4 inch 6 Slide the ferrule sleeve into valve and finger tighten the compression nut onto valve Tighten another half turn with a wrench Do not over tighten 7 Secure the copper tube to your refrigerator s rear panel with a steel clamp and screw see illustration 8 Coil the excess copper tubing about 2 turns behi...
Page 11: ...lectrolux refrigerator is designed for optima convenience and storage flexibi ity Use the illustration below to familiarize yourself with product features and terminology Fixed Door B n rose Tilt Out Door Bin Small Large Basket Door Bin Large 241540100_eb_sxs_Use Care_En pmd 11 1 22 2004 10 33 AM ...
Page 12: ...op of the the fresh food compartment _FREEZER DYNAMIC COOLING FRmDGE The two digital displays on the left half of the control panel indicate the current temperatures of your freezer and fresh _ food compartments To adjust the temperature to a higher or lower setting press the Up or Down Arrow button closest to the display The first time you press the button the display shows the last setting you e...
Page 13: ...6 I Factory Setting Midpoint O I Co_er Coldest 6 Centigrade Fahrenheit Centigrade t4Q 47 21Q 33Q 8_ Temperature Adjustment Guide If Fresh Food C0mpartraent is too warm if Fresh Food Compartment is too C0Id If Freezer ComPartment is too warm If Freezer comPartment is too Cold Adjust Fresh Food control one degree colder by pressing Down Arrow button Adjust Fresh Food control one degree warmer by pre...
Page 14: ... Freezer and Fresh Food compartments do not match your temperature settings in three hours expect the control system to signal other conditions If cooling does not stabilize toward your current settings call 1 877 435 3267 for assistance Steady Alarm system is active No response required Green Door Flashing _ Freezer or Fresh Food Close door to disable and reset alarm Ajar Green door has been open...
Page 15: ...mperature settings are reached the On light displays green to indicate an active alarm system TUIIIi N NG TIIHIIIE COOLING SYSTIIIEII ONAN You can disable the cooJing 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...
Page 16: ...ll food 2 Lift the front edge up 3 Pull the shelf out 4 Replace by inserting the mounting bracket hooks into the desired support slots 5 Lower the shelf and lock into position Shelf Features Your refrigerator includes SpillSafe 7 _ glass sheJves which are designed to catch and hold accidental spills These shelves slide out for easy access to food and faster cleaning Sliding shelves can be pulled f...
Page 17: ... Crisper drawers include a sliding control for adjusting the humidity inside the crisper This feature can extend the life of certain fresh vegetables that keep longer in high humidity i ii i iiil_ i_i iii _i iill i _ j it Meat Keeper Some models are equipped with a meat keeper drawer for short term storage of bulk meat items This drawer includes a sliding control for adjusting the temperature insi...
Page 18: ...ur needs Door bins are ideal for storing jars bottles cans and large drink containers They also enable quick selection of frequently used items To change the position of an adjustable door bin 1 Before adjusting a bin remove all food 2 Grip the bin firmly with both hands and lift it upward 3 Remove the bin 4 Place the bin just above desired position 5 Lower the bin onto supports until locked in pl...
Page 19: ... the left side of any shelf as shown in the illustration Dairy Compartment Use the dairy compartment at the top of the fresh food compartment door for short term storage of cheese spreads or butter The dairy compartment which includes a lift up cover is designed to be warmer than the open storage area to accommodate these types of food Can Rack The can rack allows you to efficiently and securely s...
Page 20: ...r cubed ice on the control panel Press a drinking glass against the dispensing paddle as far up as possible to catch all the ice To stop pull the glass away from the dispensing paddle See details for operating the dispenser controls on page 21 DispensingWater To operate the water dispenser press a drinking glass against the dispensing paddle To stop dispensing water pull the glass away from the di...
Page 21: ...er does not need changing Amber Water filter is about 80 percent used Please order a new one Red Water filter is lOg percent used Please change as soon as possible After replacing the water filter reset the filter status by pressing and holding Filter Status button for 10 15 seconds Lock Button nd cator L ght The dispenser can be locked to prevent unwanted use To lock press and hold button for 3 5...
Page 22: ...m needs to be completely filled with water when first connected to an external supply line To prime the water supply system 1 Begin filling the tank by pressing and holding a drinking glass against the water dispenser paddle 2 Keep the glass in this position until water comes out of the dispenser It may take about 11 2minutes 3 Continue dispensing water for about 3 minutes to flush the system and ...
Page 23: ... ce Dispenser After nstallation Before making ice for the first time be sure to prime the water supply system as descnbed on page 22 Air n new plumbing lines can result n two or three empty ice maker cycles Furthermore if the system is not flushed the first ice cubes may be discolored or have an odd flavor Turning The ce Dispenser On And Off Ice product on s controlled by the ice maker s On Off po...
Page 24: ...ne time it is best to get cubes directly from the ice container The following sounds are normal when the ice maker is operating Motor running ice dropping into ice container Water valve opening or closing ice loosening from tray Running water Turn off the ice maker when cleaning the freezer and during vacations if you turn off the ice maker for a long period of time you should also turn off the wa...
Page 25: ... see page 33 6 Replace the ice bin Press the ice maker s Off On switch to resume ice production Remove and empty the ice storage bin if An extended power failure one hour or longer causes ice cubes in the ice storage bin to melt and freeze together jamming the dispenser mechanism You do not use the ice dispenser frequently Ice cubes will freeze together in the bin jamming the dispenser mechanism R...
Page 26: ...ic control system panel For more information about when to replace the filter see Using The Dispenser Control Panel on page 21 IIII IIE IIII LAClIE II IIIENT m m m m m m m Order new filters through the dealer where you bought your refrigerator or contact the Electrolux Customer Care Center at o877o435 3287 or go to our web site at www electroJuxusa eom You may want to consider ordering extra filte...
Page 27: ...r System is tested and certified by NSF International the nationally respected not for profit certification organization for public health safety The pure advantage TM filter system is tested and certified to ANSI NSF Standards 42 and 53 See the performance data sheet that came with your product for detailed specifications This system should not be used on water that is microbioJogicaJly unsafe or...
Page 28: ...to the filter housing until it stops against the snapzin connector at the back of the housing Push firmly until the cartridge snaps into place When fully engaged the front of the filter cartridge should be flush with the filter release button 6 Turn On the ice maker power switch see page 23 for more about turning on the ice maker 7 Press a drinking glass against the water dispenser while checking ...
Page 29: ...eat keeper drawer for short term storage Any meat to be kept longer than two days should be frozen See page 17 for more about the meat keeper drawer Frozen Food Storage Keep the freezer compartment at 0 F or lower see page 13 for more about temperature settings A freezer operates most efficiently when it is at least 2 3 full Packaging Foodsfor Freezing To minimize food dehydration and quality dete...
Page 30: ...igerator next to heat producing appliances such as a range oven or dishwasher if this is not possible a section of cabinetry or an added layer of insulation between the two appliances will help the refrigerator operate more efficiently Level the refrigerator so that the doors close tightly Temperature Settings Refer to earlier sections in this Use Care Manual beginning on page 12 for recommendatio...
Page 31: ...ost heater may cause a hissing or sizzling sound After defrosting a popping sound may occur D Automatic Ice Maker When ice has been produced you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin E Cold Control Automatic Defrost Control These parts can produce a snapping or clicking sound when turning the cooling system on and off F Condenser Fan You may hear air being forced through the condenser G Com...
Page 32: ...allic scouring pads brushes abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any surface Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher Always unplug the electrical power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning Remove adhesive labels by hand Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments which can scratch the appliance surface Do not remove the serial plate Refer to the guide on the next p...
Page 33: ...ners Cleanstainless steelfront and handles with non abrasive soapy water and a dishcloth Rinsewith clean water and a soft cloth Wipe stubbornspotswith an ammonia soakedpaper towel and rinse Use a non abrasivestainlesssteet cleaner These cleaners can be purchased at most home improvementor major department stores Alwaysfollow manufacturer sinstruction NOTE Always clean wipeand drywith grainto preve...
Page 34: ...ulbs Always use bulbs that are designed for appliance lighting To replacelight bulbs 1 Unplug your refrigerator s power cord 2 Wear gloves as protection against possible broken glass 3 Remove light cover if necessary 4 Unscrew and replace old bulb with an appliance bulb of the same type and wattage normally 40 watts 5 Replace light cover if necessary 6 Plug in the refrigerator s power cord 2415401...
Page 35: ...nnection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage replacement of btown fuses repair of loose connectionsor defects in housewiring 4 Expensesfor maPJng the apptianse accessible for servidng such as removal d trim cupboards shetves etc which are not a partof the appliance whenit was shippedfrom the factory 5 Damagesto t nishatter installation 6 Replacementof light bulbsand or fluorescenttube...
Page 36: ...curs periodically lasting about 30 minutes Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet Check replace fuse with a 15 amp time delay fuse Reset circuit breaker Check house lights Cali local Electric Company It s normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these conditions It takes 8 12 hours for the refrigerator to cool down completely Ice maker operation causes refrigerator to run slightly more ...
Page 37: ...oors Drawers Freezertemperatureistoowarm Freezercontrol is set too Set freezer control to a colder setting Allow 24 hours for Refrigeratortemperatureis warm temperatureto stabilize satisfactory Refrigeratortemperatureistoo Refrigeratorcontrol is set Set refrigeratorcontrol to a coldersetting Allow 24 hours warm Freezertemperatureis toowarm for temperatureto stabilize satisfactory Temperaturein the...
Page 38: ...ve Clean valve Replace valve if necessary If not the ice water filter cartridge is clogged or restricted and must be replaced Push firmly until the water filter snaps into place Ice maker should produce approximately 4 5 pounds of ice every 24 hours Express Ice should produce up to 6 pounds of ice every 24 hours See Problem section Temperatures Are Too Warm Turn on household water line valve Freez...
Page 39: ...he ice water filter cartridge could be clogged Replace the filter cartridge Dispensing system operates best at 20 100 psi water pressure Well water pressures should fall within this range Problem Dispenser wi l not dispense water Water has an odd taste and or odor Water pressure is extremely low Cause Water supply is not connected Household water line valve is not open Freezer door is not dosed Ic...
Page 40: ...orrect a sagging or sloping floor Ensure floor is level and solid and can adequately support the refrigerator Contact a carpenter to correct a sagging or s oping floor Keep less food in drawer CJean drawer runners and tracks See Care Cleaning T gs Light Bulb Is Not On Problem Cause Light bulb is not on Light bulb is burned out Correction Freezer light switch is stuck No electric current is reachin...
