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Controls

IQ-Touch

TM

An indicator light will be illuminated above most active features.
Touch the icon to activate the options below. 

Setting cooling temperatures
Press the + or – indicator to adjust the temperature to the desired setting.

The temperature display will begin to blink with the first touch. The display will time 
out after 10 seconds and return to the basic display.
Alarms

IMPORTANT

Pressing the 

system on/off icon does not turn off power to your refrigerator. You 

must unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

Door Ajar

 

If the door has been left open for an extended period of time, an alarm will sound 

and the door ajar indicator will display on the bottom display of the control panel. 

The alarm is turned off by closing the door. The mute sounds key will blink to 

prompt the reset of any active alarms. Press this key to reset any system alarms.

High Temp

  

In the event of a high temperature condition, the temperature display will blink and 

display 

HI

.  After 20 minutes, the alarm will sound and the 

high temp

 indicator will 

be red on the bottom of the control panel.  The 

mute sounds

 icon will illuminate 

until pressed, acknowledging the alarm, at which time the highest temperature 

reached will be displayed and the refrigerator will resume normal operation.  In 

case the high temp alarm is not acknowledged at the first alarm sound time out, 

when the door is first opened, the alarm sound will be repeated.

Power Fail

 

In the event of a power failure, the 

power fail

 alert will be displayed and the 

temperature display will blink until the 

mute sounds

 icon is pressed, acknowledg-

ing the alarm. Other modes may be turned off until the alarm is acknowledged. The 

power fail

 alert is turned off and the refrigerator will resume normal operation. 

The 

high temp alarm may also be illuminated until a safe operating range tempera-

ture has been reached

.

NOTE

*

Features may vary according to model.

fast freeze

 

Activates a faster rate for freezing food.

fast ice

 

Increases the production of ice

water filter

 

Press and hold for three (3) seconds to reset after filter change.

air filter

  

Filter condition status is always displayed when door is open. Press and hold for 

three (3) seconds to reset after filter change.

temp mode

  

Touch to toggle display from Fahrenheit to Celsius.

mute sounds

  

Tones emitted by each key press can be turned off based on user preference. The 

sounds are muted when the red indicator is lit. Warning signals will stay active.

default settings

 

Resets all refrigerator settings such as temp, temp display and tones to their fac-

tory default settings.

on off

 

Press and hold for three (3) seconds to turn off the cooling system  to clean the 

refrigerator. It also turns off the ice maker. The temperature displays will read OFF.

eco friendly

 

Keep this switch set on eco friendly (light on) for lowest energy usage. If moisture 

appears on the cabinet between the doors, pressing this button will turn the light 

off and enable an electric heater used to reduce moisture on the cabinet between 

the doors.

*vacation mode

 

Conserves energy by increasing the time between automatic defrost. This feature 

is automatically activated during long periods between door openings. Vacation 

mode is manually activated when the red indicator is lit.

Summary of Contents for EI23BC60KS

Page 1: ...242172901 January 2012 EN FREEZER REFRIGERATOR FR RÉFRIGÉRATEUR CONGÉLATEUR ES REFRIGERADOR CON CONGELADOR USE AND CARE GUIDE GUIDE D UTILISATION ET D ENTRETIEN GUIA DE USO Y CUIDADO ...

Page 2: ...pport in the U S and Canada 1 877 4ELECTROLUX 1 877 435 3287 For online support and product information visit http www electroluxappliances com NOTE Registering your product with Electrolux enhances our ability to serve you You can register online at www electroluxappliances com or by sending your Product Registration Card in the mail Doors Handles are secure and tight Door seals completely to cab...

Page 3: ...before using your new refrigerator DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Remove all staples from the carton to avoid injury Staples can also damage finishes if they come in contact with other appliances or furniture Child Safety Packing Materials Packing cartons covered with rugs bedspreads plastic sheets or stretch wr...

Page 4: ...y pulling on the power cord Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord To avoid electrical shock unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and before replacing a light bulb or LED light Performance may be affected if the voltage varies by 10 or more Operating the refrigerator with insufficient power can damage the compressor Such damage i...

Page 5: ...zer drawer IMPORTANT Features not included with your refrigerator can be purchased at www electroluxappliances com or by calling 1 877 435 3287 Luxury GlideTM Crisper Drawer Luxury DesignTM Shelves Special Items Mat Inside PTD LED Lights Water Filter Removable Ice Bin Soft Closing Perfect TempTM Drawer PTD or Deli Drawer with humidity slides Freezer Baskets with organizers LED Light Soft Serve Bin...

Page 6: ...ase of installation proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections Sides Top inch 9 5 mm Back 1 inch 25 4 mm Door opening Installation Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access to a counter when removing food For best use of refrigerator drawers and freezer baskets the refrigerator should be in a position where both can be fully opened CAUTION DO NOT install the r...

Page 7: ... four 4 drawer screws 5 Recheck gasket seal Pull Drawer Out From Both Sides Grab Drawer At Center Then Push Against Freezer Drawer 5 Install the toe grille by fitting into place A B Cabinet Leveling Refrigerator Door Alignment if necessary Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the floor The sides should tilt 1 4 inch 6 mm from fro...

Page 8: ...led with rollers To adjust the door stop Door stop is adjustable between 85 to 145 degrees 1 Open door to provide access to screw 2 Loosen screw 3 Adjust door to desired location To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge select models 1 Remove all food items from door bins on door being adjusted 2 Open doors to 90 degrees 3 Loosen or remove screw 4 Rotate door stop until it makes contact...

Page 9: ...e door while adjusting the washer To raise the door rotate washer clockwise when viewed from the bottom To lower door rotate washer counterclockwise when viewed from the bottom 5 Retighten the screw where applicable ensuring it is between the spokes of the set washer Screw will not be tight just insert until it is flush with the hinge Adjusting Flipper Mullion Height Screw where applicable Raising...

Page 10: ... the hanger directly upwards and pull toward you to remove it from the ladder 3 Place top hooks of the hanger into the desired slot and lower straight down until lower hooks rest on the ladder 4 Relock shelf by pushing the slide mechanism away from you 6 Gently set the shelf onto the hanger once the back is secured by the hanger 5 While holding shelf at a 45 degree angle with the gray handle facin...

Page 11: ... off of the bottom hinge and set it aside Lower Hinge Removal 3 Unscrew the three 3 lower hinge screws and hinge if necessary Removing the Doors Getting through narrow spaces If your refrigerator will not fit through an entrance area you can remove the doors Check first by measuring the entrance To prepare for removing the doors 1 Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outl...

Page 12: ...er side tighten down and close drawer C Pull Drawer Out From Both Sides Grab Drawer At Center Then Push Against Freezer Drawer A B Fully Extend Assembly Drawer Slides Pin Slot Cabinet Drawer 3 Check gasket seal around top bottom and sides of freezer drawer 4 If gasket is not sealed open drawer and slightly loosen four 4 drawer screws two 2 on each side to allow drawer to rotate 5 Close drawer and ...

Page 13: ...th supplied Allen wrench 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install opposite handle Ensure the holes for the set screws are facing towards the first door 5 Position freezer handle end caps over left and right pre installed shoulder bolts that are fastened to the drawer ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing down 6 While holding handle firmly against drawer fasten left and right Allen set screws C...

Page 14: ...2 turns behind refrigerator as shown and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface 7 Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any connections that leak 8 Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source 9 To turn ice maker on lower wire signal arm freezer ice maker or set the ice maker s On Off power switch to the ON position fresh food ice maker Figure 2 Fig...

Page 15: ...ture display will blink until the mute sounds icon is pressed acknowledg ing the alarm Other modes may be turned off until the alarm is acknowledged The power fail alert is turned off and the refrigerator will resume normal operation The high temp alarm may also be illuminated until a safe operating range tempera ture has been reached NOTE Features may vary according to model fast freeze Activates...

Page 16: ...t the web at http www star k org IQ TouchTM Sabbath Mode NOTE During Sabbath Mode the ice maker is turned off by main control board NOTE While in Sabbath Mode neither the lights nor the control panel will work until Sabbath Mode is deactivated Refrigerator stays in Sabbath Mode after power failure recovery It must be deactivated with the buttons on the control panel Sabbath Mode and the Perfect Te...

Page 17: ...r supply is turned off turn off the ice maker by lifting wire signal arm Cleaning the ice maker Clean the ice maker and ice bin at regular intervals especially prior to vacation or moving 1 Turn off the ice maker 2 Remove the ice bin 3 Empty and carefully clean the ice bin with mild detergent Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners Rinse with clean water 4 Allow the ice bin to dry completely before ...

Page 18: ...tly upwards and pull toward you to remove it from the ladder 3 Place top hooks of the hanger into the desired slot and lower straight down until lower hooks rest on the ladder 4 Relock shelf by pushing the slide mechanism away from you 6 Gently set the shelf onto the hanger once the back is secured by the hanger 5 While holding shelf at a 45 degree angle with the gray handle facing you push the sh...

Page 19: ...dity Fresh fruits keep best when stored with the Humidity Control set on Lower Humidity Adjusting Crisper Humidity select models Special item mat select models The innovative design of the special item mat allows you to store four 4 bottles of wine or soft drink bottles or any item that you want to prevent moving around Removing Crisper Drawer To remove the Crisper Drawer for cleaning 1 Pull the d...

Page 20: ...ept in one of the crisper drawers 6 The three favorite selections provide flexibility to set and store personal temperature selections The temperature is adjusted up by pressing the or buttons The drawer will store the selected temperature setting until it is changed 7 The control buttons can be locked to prevent accidental changes by pressing the control lock button for three 3 seconds Deactivate...

Page 21: ... supports until locked in place Accessories varies by model Tilt can bins The can bins allow you to efficiently and securely store up to eight 12 ounce canned beverages Tilt Can Bin Freezer Features varies by model To Remove Upper Basket 1 Remove all items from basket 2 Remove basket by pulling basket out to its full extension and lift out To reinstall upper basket position basket onto the retaine...

Page 22: ...oring items that need a softer texture in order to easily serve items such as ice cream Dividers Removal Lift up on the front of the middle divider and pull out Squeeze handle and lift up in the center of the divider to move it side to side The divider cannot be removed NOTE Spill Guard Tray should be hand washed in warm water Wire Middle Basket Divider Plastic Lower Basket Divider ...

Page 23: ...ly purchased food designated for the freezer will be preserved as quickly as possible Activating fast freeze also will help your freezer more efficiently maintain the selected temperature after placing new purchases with pre existing frozen foods Storing Food and Saving Energy Avoid adding too much warm food to the freezer at one time This overloads the freezer slows the rate of freezing and can r...

Page 24: ... ice cubes falling into the ice bin Water valve activation may create sounds from its operation E Electronic 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 Compressor Modern high efficiency compressors run much faster than older models The compres...

Page 25: ...um Operating Pressure 30 pounds per square inch Operating Temp Min 33 F Max 100 F Water filter The water filter is located at the lower left side of the fresh food compartment Replacing your PureAdvantageTM water filter In general you should change the water filter every six 6 months to ensure the highest possible water quality The Water Filter Status light on the Touch Panel prompts you to replac...

Page 26: ...ir filter door push the top and bottom to lock the door closed 5 Press and hold the Air Filter Reset button on the control panel for three 3 seconds When the display changes from Replace to Good the status has been reset 6 The Air Filter Reset will turn itself off after a few seconds Changing the Water and Air Filters 4 Push firmly until the cartridge snaps into place you should hear two clicks Wh...

Page 27: ...nplug the electrical power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning IMPORTANT If you store or move your refrigerator in freezing temperatures be sure to completely drain the water supply system Failure to do so could result in water leaks when the refrigerator is put back into service Contact a service representative to perform this operation CAUTION Pull the refrigerator straight out to move it ...

Page 28: ... cleaners Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with bleach to clean stainless steel Clean stainless steel front and handles with non abrasive soapy water and a dishcloth Rinse with clean water and a soft cloth Use a non abrasive stainless steel cleaner These cleaners can be purchased at most home improvement or major department stores Always follow manufacturer s instruction Do not use household cleaner...

Page 29: ... latch 4 Replace LED light and snap in place assuring the light is facing in toward the unit inside fresh food and freezer or facing outward on bottom of fresh food doors Ordering Replacement LED Lights Order new LEDs by calling 877 808 4195 online at www electroluxappliances com or through the dealer where you bought the refrigerator Here is the product number to request when ordering LED Light P...

Page 30: ...pounds of ice every 24 hours depending on usage conditions If the filter is six 6 months old or older it should be replaced Ensure that the supply line does not kink when the refrigerator is pushed into place against the wall Turn off household water line valve Remove valve Ensure that valve is not a self piercing saddle valve Clean valve Replace valve if necessary Ice maker will not stop making i...

Page 31: ...his is normal Refrigerator goes on and off to keep temperature constant Refrigerator runs too much or too long Room or outside weather is hot Refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period of time Automatic ice maker is operating Doors are opened too frequently or too long Refrigerator freezer door may be slightly open Freezer control is set too cold control found on side of left hand do...

Page 32: ...ust Meat Keeper temperature control to a warmer setting Meat should be stored at a temperature just below the freezing point for maximum fresh storage time It is normal for ice crystals to form due to the moisture content of meat Temperatures Are Too Warm Concern Potential Cause Common Solution Freezer Refrigerator temperature is too warm Doors are opened too frequently or too long Door is slightl...

Page 33: ...dity control select models to lower setting Moisture collects in bottom of drawer Washed vegetables and fruit drain while in the drawer Fruits and vegetables are kept past their prime Dry items before putting them in the drawer Water collecting in bottom of drawer is normal Routinely clean out old fruits and vegetables especially if they begin to break down Moisture collects on outside of refriger...

Page 34: ...3 Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred during transportation or installation including but not limited to floors cabinets walls etc 14 Damages caused by services performed by unauthorized service companies use of parts other than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power su...

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