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241868900  August 2007

Use & Care Guide

Side-By-Side Refrigerator

Summary of Contents for EI23CS55GB - 22.5 cu. Ft

Page 1: ...241868900 August 2007 Use Care Guide Side By Side Refrigerator ...

Page 2: ...els 12 Wave TouchTM IQ TouchTM Sabbath Mode 13 IQ TouchTM some models 13 Storage Features 15 Shelf features 15 Drawers 15 Crispers 15 Crisper humidity control 16 Meat keeper 16 Special items rack 16 Doors 16 Storage bins 16 Accessories 17 Tall bottle retainer 17 Can rack 17 Extra shelf 17 Pizza rack 17 Dairy compartment 17 Automatic Ice Water Maker Dispenser 18 Priming the water supply system 18 T...

Page 3: ...st be plugged into its own dedicated 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only electric outlet The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for your protection against electrical shock hazards It must be plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong receptacle The receptacle must be installed in accordance with local codes and ordinances Consult a qualified electrician Do not...

Page 4: ...d be in a position where both the refrigerator and freezer doors can be fully opened Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the floor The cabinet should be level at the front and rear The sides should tilt inch 6 mm from front to back to ensure that doors close and seal properly Doors should align with each other and be level All o...

Page 5: ...hing the cabinet on all four sides 4 Replace the toe grille by fitting it into place Installation To level the doors using the lower hinge 1 If the refrigerator door is lower than the freezer door raise the refrigerator door by turning the adjustment screw clockwise See illustration 2 If the freezer door is lower than the refrigerator door raise the freezer door by turning the adjustment screw clo...

Page 6: ... 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 To remove the refrigerator top hinge cover 1 Remove the three screws from each cover over the top door hinges 2 Lift hinge cover straight up and off Top Hinge Cover Rear Screw Top Hinge Cover Front Screw Bottom Hinge Screw Top Hinge ...

Page 7: ... Remove the two bottom hinge screws and hinge if necessary 6 Lay the door on its side to avoid damage to the water tube extending from the bottom hinge To reinstall the freezer door reverse the above steps Once both doors are in place ensure they are aligned with each other and level Please see To level the doors using the lower hinge for models with adjustable lower hinges or To level the cabinet...

Page 8: ...y against door fasten upper and lower Allen set screws B with supplied Allen wrench 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install refrigerator handle Ensure the holes for the set screws are facing towards the freezer door NOTE All set screws should be tightened and sub flush Allen set screw should be seated just below the surface of the end cap of handle end cap The end caps should be drawn tight to freezer a...

Page 9: ...ion 8 Coil the excess copper tubing about 2 turns behind your refrigerator as shown Arrange coiled tubing to avoid vibration or wear against other surfaces 9 Open water supply shut off valve and tighten any connections that leak Copper water line from household water supply Include enough tubing in loop to allow moving refrigerator out for cleaning Ferrule Sleeve Copper water line Water Valve Valv...

Page 10: ...eatures and terms Your Electrolux refrigerator is designed for optimal convenience and storage flexibility Use the illustration below to familiarize yourself with product features and terminology NOTE Features may vary according to model ...

Page 11: ...11 Controls Wave TouchTM IQ TouchTM ...

Page 12: ... It is automatically deactivated by opening the refrigerator door after 24 hours This feature is automatically activated during long periods between door openings Vacation mode is manually activated when the red indicator is lit water filter Touch to display filter condition status Press and hold for three seconds to reset air filter Touch to display filter status Press and hold for three seconds ...

Page 13: ...edged The high temp alert and HI will stay illuminated until a normal safe range operating temperature has been reached at which time the temperature display will display the actual temperature Power Failure AlertIn the event of a power failure the power fail alert will be displayed and the temperature display will blink until the alarm off icon is pressed acknowledging the alarm Other modes may b...

Page 14: ...of the following options that are activated have a red indicator light above the icon fast ice Increases the production of ice fast freeze Activates a faster rate for freezing food dispenser light On Off control lock Press and hold for three seconds to activate and deactivate This restricts undesired changes to the refrigerators settings and prevents use of the ice and water dispenser vacation mod...

Page 15: ... are located in fixed positions at the bottom of the fresh food compartment Crispers Crisper drawers are designed for storing fruits vegetables and other fresh produce Before storing items in a crisper Wash items in clear water and remove excess water Wrap any items that have strong odors or high moisture content 2 3 1 1 Tighten Spacers to Remove Shelf Loosen Spacers to Stabilize Shelf Against Lin...

Page 16: ... the bin just above desired position 5 Lower the bin onto supports until locked in place 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 inside Any meat to be kept longer than two days should be frozen If you store fruits or vegetables in this drawer set it to a warmer temp...

Page 17: ...tment which includes a lift up cover that may be locked and a dairy divider some models is designed to be warmer than the open storage area to accommodate these types of food Pizza rack some models Dairy Compartment some models The tall bottle retainer keeps tall containers in the bin from falling forward when opening or closing the refrigerator door To install snap the ends of the retainer over t...

Page 18: ...out some models Press the switch to the O position to turn it Off and press to the I position to turn it On OFF ON OR CAUTION For proper dispenser operation recommended water supply pressure should fall between 30 psi and 100 psi Excessive pressure may cause water filter to malfunction NOTE The water dispenser has a built in device that shuts off the water flow after three minutes of continuous us...

Page 19: ...th clear water Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners 4 Allow the ice bin to dry completely before replacing in the freezer 5 Remove ice chips and clean the ice bin shelf and the freezer door chute 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...

Page 20: ...o position 5 Press and hold the Air Filter Reset button on the electronic control panel for three 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 Ordering replacement filters Order new filters by calling 877 808 4195 or through the dealer where you bought your refrigerator You may want to consider order...

Page 21: ... to turn the water supply off to change the filter Be ready to wipe up any small amounts of water released during the filter replacement 1 Turn Off the ice maker power switch 2 Push the filter release button below the cartridge to disconnect it 3 Slide the old water filter cartridge straight out of the housing and discard it 4 Unpackage the new filter cartridge and slide it gently into the filter ...

Page 22: ...e time This overloads the freezer slows the rate of freezing and can raise the temperature of frozen foods Leave a space between packages so cold air can circulate freely allowing food to freeze as quickly as possible Avoid storing hard to freeze foods such as ice cream and orange juice on the freezer Storing Food Saving Energy door shelves These foods are best stored in the freezer interior where...

Page 23: ...ice cubes falling into the ice bin 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 in the past The compressor may have a high pitched hum or pulsating sound H Water val...

Page 24: ...Do not remove the serial plate Refer to the guide on the next page for details on caring and cleaning specific areas of your refrigerator CAUTION Pull the refrigerator straight out to move it Shifting it from side to side may damage flooring Be careful not to move the refrigerator beyond the plumbing connections Damp objects stick to cold metal surfaces Do not touch refrigerated surfaces with wet ...

Page 25: ...steel cleaners Never use CHLORIDE 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 Wipe stubborn spots with an ammonia soaked paper towel and rinse Use a non abrasive stainless steel cleaner These cleaners can be purchased at most home improvement or major department stores Always follow manufactu...

Page 26: ...r appliance lighting To replace light 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 Light Socket Located Behind Right Rear of Ice Co...

Page 27: ...aska 13 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 po...

Page 28: ... 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 in fresh food section Fresh food freezer gasket is dirty worn cracked or poorly fitted 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 ma...

Page 29: ...ing 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 Problem Cause Correction Freezer Refrigerator temperature is too warm Doors are opened too frequently or too long Door is slightly open Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is opened Open the door less often See Problem section Opening Closing o...

Page 30: ... Moisture on the bottom side of the cover is not unusual Move humidity control some 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 t...

Page 31: ...o clicks Ice maker is not making enough ice Ice maker is producing less ice than you expect Freezer is not cold enough Household water line valve is not completely open Check to see if water dispenser is dispensing slower than normal Ice maker should produce approximately 4 5 pounds of ice every 24 hours Fast Ice should produce up to 6 pounds of ice every 24 hours See Problem section Temperatures ...

Page 32: ... filter cartridge could be clogged Replace the filter cartridge Dispensing system operates best at 30 100 psi water pressure Well water pressures should fall within this range Water Dispenser Problem Cause Correction Dispenser will not dispense water Water supply is not connected Household water line valve is not open Freezer door is not closed Ice water filter cartridge is clogged Front filter no...

Page 33: ... 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 sagging or sloping floor Drawers are difficult to move Food is touching shelf on top of drawer Track that drawers slide on is dirty Keep less food in drawer Clean drawer runners and tracks See Care Cleaning Tips Light B...

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