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Storage Features

Special items rack (select models)

The innovative design of the special items rack allows 
you to store four (4) bottles of wine or soft drink bottles. 

Removing Crisper Drawer

To remove the Crisper Drawer for cleaning:

 

1  Pull the drawer out until it stops.

 

2  Lift the front slightly and remove the drawer.

Deli keeper (select models)

Some models are equipped with a meat keeper drawer 
for short-term storage of bulk meat items. This drawer 
includes sliding controls for adjusting the humidity 
inside. 

Any meat to be kept longer than two (2) days should be 
frozen. If you store fruits or vegetables in this drawer, 
set it to a higher humidity.

The Perfect Temp

TM

 Drawer is designed to keep food items at a precise temperature whether cooler, warmer, or 

the same as the fresh food section of the refrigerator.  The thaw setting holds a temperature for thawing frozen 
foods for 12 hours.  At the end of that time, it then switches to the mixed items setting to store the thawed food.

Perfect Temp

TM

 Drawer (select models)

To operate:

 

1  To turn on and off, press the drawer’s On/Off 

button.  The numeric display will show a temperature 
between “

28°F and 42°F” when on and “OFF” when 

off.

 

2  Press F/C if you prefer to display Fahrenheit “F,” 

or Celsius “

C”.

 

3  Press either the up 

 or down 

 scroll buttons to 

illuminate the desired item.

 

4  Once an option is selected, the drawer will adjust 

and maintain the temperature for the setting 
selected.

 

5  When turned off, the Perfect Temp

TM

 Drawer 

functions as a standard meat pan.  The Perfect 
Temp

TM

 Drawer is best used for packaged food 

products.  Leafy vegetables and unpackaged 
fruits are best kept in one of the crisper drawers.

 

6  The three favorite selections provide flexibility to 

Opening the Drawer

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 by 
pressing for three (3)seconds again.

Summary of Contents for EI28BS56I Series

Page 1: ...008 Use Care Guide French Door Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Guia de Uso y Cuidado Refrigerador con congelador inferior de puerta doble Guide d utilisation et d entretien Réfrigérateur à portes françaises Congélateur en bas ...

Page 2: ...ELECTROLUX 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 cabinet on all sides Freezer door is l...

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: ...r cover Toe Grille SpillSafeTM Shelves Dairy Compartment Ice Bin Ice Maker SpillSafeTM Shelves Freezer Baskets top basket select models only Perfect TempTM Drawer PTD select models or Deli Drawer with humidity slides Crisper Drawer Crisper Drawer Air Filter Water Filter Adjustable Hinges select models Incandescent Light select models LED Light select models Tilt Can Bin Special Items Rack inside P...

Page 6: ...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 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 ...

Page 7: ...nstallation 6 Replace the toe grille by fitting it into place 5 After unit is leveled lower anti tip leg until it contacts the floor NOTE The anti tip leg must be in contact with the floor to keep the refrigerator stable DO NOT use the anti tip leg to level the refrigerator 3 Close the drawer and use a flat blade screwdriver or inch socket wrench to raise or lower the front rollers 4 Ensure both d...

Page 8: ... lower hinge 5 Re tighten set screw Loosen Remove Set Screw 6 Ensure door stops in desired location before resuming normal use 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 set screw Adjusting Door Re tighten Set Screw NOTE View shown is looking up at the bottom of the re...

Page 9: ...e tighten set screw 4 Lift the door while adjusting the washer To raise the door rotate washer clockwise when viewed from the bottom To lower door rotate washer counter clockwise when viewed from the bottom 5 Re tighten the set screw ensuring it is between the spokes of the set washer Set screw will not be tight just insert until it is flush with the hinge Adjusting Flipper Mullion Height Set Scre...

Page 10: ...leeve while pushing the tube toward the connector then while continuing to hold in the sleeve pull the tube away 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 outlet 2 Open the...

Page 11: ...al 4 Unscrew the three 3 lower hinge screws and hinge if necessary To reinstall the right door reverse the above steps Removing Freezer Drawer 1 Open freezer drawer 2 Remove drawer screws on right and left sides two 2 screws on each side 3 Lift drawer up and out to remove NOTE DO NOT remove center screw from freezer drawer This is a factory adjustment Installing Freezer Drawer 1 With lower slides ...

Page 12: ...s C with 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 door ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing down 6 While holding handle firmly against door fasten left and right Allen set screws...

Page 13: ...to the copper tube CAUTION To avoid property damage Use copper tubing for the water supply line plastic tubing is more likely to leak Manufacturer is not responsible for any damage if plastic tubing is used for supply line Ensure water supply and installation comply with state and local laws and regulations For proper dispenser operation recommended water supply pressure should fall between 30 psi...

Page 14: ...14 Controls Wave TouchTM IQ TouchTM ...

Page 15: ...rgy by increasing the time between automatic defrost This feature is auto matically 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 3 seconds to reset after filter change air filter Touch to display filter status Press and hold for three 3 seconds to ...

Page 16: ...h the first touch After five 5 seconds of inactivity the display will beep to accept the new temperature After 10 seconds the display times out and returns to the basic display The Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables portions of the refrigerator and its controls for both Wave TouchTM and IQ TouchTM in accordance with observance of the weekly Sabbath and religious holidays within the Orthodox J...

Page 17: ... only necessary to gently touch the glass There are three 3 dispenser modes 1 Water 2 Ice Cubes 3 Crushed Ice A red indicator light will be illuminated above the active feature Touch the icon to activate the options below ice off Press and hold for three 3 seconds to turn the ice maker ON or OFF The ice maker is OFF when the red indicator is lit above the ice off icon If there is no red indicator ...

Page 18: ... ice maker and all dispenser functions The temperature display will read OFF 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 right side 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 pending alarms Press this key to reset any system...

Page 19: ... 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 3 minutes of continuous use To reset this shutoff device simply release the dispenser paddle IMPORTANT On occasion unusually small disc shaped ice ma...

Page 20: ...eplacing in the freezer 5 Replace the ice bin Turn the ice maker on IMPORTANT When removing or replacing the ice bin DO NOT rotate the auger in the ice bin If the auger is accidentally rotated you must realign the auger by turning it in 90 degree turns see below until the ice bin fits into place with the drive mechanism If the auger is not properly aligned when replacing the ice bin the refrigerat...

Page 21: ...other fresh produce Before storing items in a crisper CAUTION To avoid injury from breakage handle tempered glass shelves carefully NOTE Leafy vegetables keep best when stored with the Humidity Control set on Higher Humidity or in a drawer without a Humidity Control This keeps incoming air to a minimum and maintains maximum moisture content NOTE Features may vary according to model Full SpillSafeT...

Page 22: ...mixed items setting to store the thawed food Perfect TempTM Drawer select models To operate 1 To turn on and off press the drawer s On Off button The numeric display will show a temperature between 28 F and 42 F when on and OFF when off 2 Press F C if you prefer to display Fahrenheit F or Celsius C 3 Press either the up or down scroll buttons to illuminate the desired item 4 Once an option is sele...

Page 23: ...at was set before the refrigerator was turned off Doors Storage bins The doors to your fresh food compartment use a system of modular storage bins All of these bins are removable for easy cleaning Some of them have fixed positions while others can be adjusted to your needs Door bins are ideal for storing jars bottles cans and large drink containers They also enable quick selection of frequently us...

Page 24: ...n the retainer clips on the stabilizer bar If the upper basket is installed with the tabs towards the front of the unit the upper basket will kick out when the drawer is opened If the upper basket is installed with the tabs towards the rear of the unit backwards the upper basket will remain inside the freezer when the drawer is opened Tilt Wire Shelf The freezer tilt wire shelf located on the insi...

Page 25: ...pull out Lift up on the rear of the lower divider and pull out NOTE Spill Guard Tray should be hand washed in warm water To reposition the pivoting divider some models lift up and slide to desired location The pivoting divider is not designed to be removed Lower Basket Pivoting Divider some models Spill Guard Tray Lower Basket Pivoting Divider ...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...ic 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 compressor may have a high pitched hum or pulsating sound H Water valve Makes a buzzing sound each time it opens ...

Page 28: ...ice and water filter Rated service flow 5 gallons per minute Maximum Rated Pressure 100 pounds per square inch Recommended Minimum 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 ...

Page 29: ...r door 2 Remove the old filter and discard it 3 Unpack the new filter and slide it into the housing 4 To close the air 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...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...eaners 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 cleaners c...

Page 32: ...r to request when ordering LED Light Part 241891101 Incandescent Lights 40 watt bulb Part 5305514148 LED Light Harness Removal LED Light Removal NOTE LED lights are in series so if one is bad or unplugged several lights may not light up Replacing Light Bulbs select models Both the freezer and fresh food compartments of your refrigerator include incandescent light bulbs that will need replacing fro...

Page 33: ...ely 10 pounds of ice every 24 hours Turn on household water line valve If it is replace the ice water filter cartridge Ice has bad odor and taste Ice has picked up odor or flavor from strong food stored in refrigerator Ice not used frequently enough Cover foods tightly Discard stale ice Ice maker will produce fresh supply Discard stale ice Ice Dispenser Problem Cause Correction Dispenser will not ...

Page 34: ...gerator is not level It rocks on the floor when moved slightly 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 Drawer is overloaded Keep less food in drawer Remove or redistribute food Running Your Refrigerator Problem Cause Correction Compress...

Page 35: ...n Fresh food freezer gasket is dirty worn cracked or poorly fitted This model is provided with a high efficiency variable speed compressor 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 Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more Open do...

Page 36: ...sehold water line valve is not open Ice water filter cartridge is clogged Connect water supply see Connecting The Water Supply section Open household water line valve See Problem section Ice Maker Is Not Making Ice Replace filter cartridge being sure to remove protective caps Water has an odd taste and or odor Water has been in the tank for a period of time Unit not properly connected to cold wate...

Page 37: ...service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOS...

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