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Solutions to Common Problems

Temperatures Are Too Cold
Problem

Cause

Correction

Freezer

temperature

too cold.

Refrigerator

temperature

is satisfactory.

• Freezer control is set

too cold.

• Ice maker is on.

• Set freezer control to a warmer setting.

Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize.

• It is normal for the freezer compartment

to over cool while automatic ice maker

is on.

Refrigerator

temperature

too cold.

Freezer

temperature

is satisfactory.

• Refrigerator control is

set too cold.

• Set refrigerator control to a warmer

setting. Allow 24 hours for temperature

to stabilize.

Food stored

in drawers

freezes.

• Refrigerator control is

set too cold.

• See solution above.

Food stored

in Meat

Keeper

freezes

(select

models).

• Meat Keeper

temperature control is

set too cold.

• Adjust 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
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

of Doors/Drawers.

Freezer

temperature

is too warm.

Refrigerator

temperature

is satisfactory.

• Freezer control is set

too warm.

• Set freezer control to a colder setting.

Allow 24 hours for temperature to

stabilize.

Refrigerator

temperature

is too warm.

Freezer

temperature

is satisfactory.

• Refrigerator control is

set too warm.

• Set refrigerator control to a colder

setting. Allow 24 hours for temperature

to stabilize.

Temperature

in the Deli

Drawer or

Custom

Temp

Drawer is too

warm (select

models).

• Temperature control is

set too warm.

• Adjust temperature control to a colder

setting.

Summary of Contents for ICON

Page 1: ...ER REFRIGERATOR FR RÉFRIGÉRATEUR À PORTES FRANÇAISES CONGÉLATEUR EN BAS ES REFRIGERADOR CON CONGELA DOR INFERIOR DE PUERTA DOBLE 241978407 February 2016 USE AND CARE GUIDE GUIDE D UTILISATION ET D ENTRETIEN GUIA DE USO Y CUIDADO ...

Page 2: ...X 1 877 435 3287 For online support and product information visit http www electroluxicon 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 level across the...

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: ...ght 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 is not covered under your warranty Do not plug the unit into an outlet ...

Page 5: ...over IMPORTANT Features not included with your refrigerator can be purchased at www electroluxicon com or by calling 1 877 435 3287 Toe Grille Dairy Compartment Ice Bin Ice Maker Custom DesignTM Shelves Freezer Baskets top basket select models only Custom TempTM Drawer CTD or Deli Drawer with humidity slides Crisper Drawer Crisper Drawer Air Filter Water Filter Adjustable Hinges Incandescent Light...

Page 6: ... 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 posi tioning 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 clos...

Page 7: ...ur model Figure 1 Remove screws and then gently pull forward Raise Lower Anti tip Leg Door Door 3 You can raise or lower each door Use a 3 8 inch socket wrench to turn the adjustment screws 1 per side To raise turn adjustment screw clockwise To lower turn adjustment screw counterclockwise 4 Ensure both doors are bind free with their seals touching the cabinet on all four sides and that cabinet is ...

Page 8: ... 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 NOTE View shown is looking up at the bottom of the refrigerator door Adjustable Door Stop Min Open Max Open Door Stop Lower Hinge Set Screw Re tighten Set Screw Rotate Door Stop Re tighten Sc...

Page 9: ... the guide and flipper mullion 3 Re tighten set screw 3 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 To adjust the flipper mullion 1 Loosen the set screw located on the flipper mullion hinge Flipper Mullion Mullion Guide Thickness of a Coin Adjusting Flipper M...

Page 10: ...es 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 freezer drawer and remove the toe grille see Installation section 3 Remove any food from the door shelves and close the doors To remove the top hinge covers 1...

Page 11: ... the refrigerator Lower Hinge Removal 4 Unscrew the three lower hinge screws and hinge if necessary To reinstall the right door reverse the above steps CAUTION Drawer is heavy Use caution when lifting NOTE When reinserting the water tube and replacing the top hinge cover use care to be sure you do not kink the tube Removing Freezer Drawer 1 Remove four hex head drawer screws 2 Lift up drawer to re...

Page 12: ... existing valve Frigidaire recommends its Smart Choice water line kit 5305510264 with a 20 ft 6 meters Copper Water Line with self tapping saddle valve Please refer to www frigidaire com store for more information IMPORTANT After connecting the water supply refer to How to Prime the Water Supply System for important information about priming an empty water supply system Your refrigerator s water s...

Page 13: ...f refrigerator as shown 6 Coil excess water supply line copper tubing only about 2 turns behind refrigerator as shown and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface Do not kink tubing 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 m...

Page 14: ...uld be transferred to the freezer or discarded to prevent it from melting The control panel is awakened by touching anywhere on the glass where there is an indicator Black space will not awaken the display After 10 seconds of inactivity the control panel will return to the Sleep mode The following dispenser options are illuminated ice off Press and hold for three seconds to turn the ice maker ON o...

Page 15: ...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 center of the display The alarm is turned off by closing the door The alarm off key will blink to prompt the reset of any pending alarms Press this key to reset any system Alarms High Temp In the event of a high temperature condition the temperature display will bl...

Page 16: ...d Refrigerator stays in Sabbath Mode after power failure recovery It must be deactivated with the buttons on the control panel NOTE While in Sabbath Mode the Wave TouchTM model will only illuminate the keys used to turn the Sabbath Mode Off NOTE Although you have entered the Sabbath Mode the ice maker will complete the cycle it had already initiated The ice cube compartment will remain cold and ne...

Page 17: ...essure 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 use To reset this shutoff device simply release the dispenser paddle NOTE The ice maker also has a built in plastic signal bale arm that automatically stops ice production when the ice b...

Page 18: ...EVER use an ice pick or similar sharp instrument to break up the ice This could damage the ice bin and dispenser mechanism To loosen stuck ice use warm water Before replacing the ice bin make sure it is completely dry 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 by pulling straight o...

Page 19: ...e tempered glass shelves carefully Sudden temperature changes can cause glass breakage NOTE Features may vary according to model Half Custom DesignTM Shelf Opening Crisper Drawer Drawers Your refrigerator includes a variety of storage drawers These drawers are located in fixed positions at the bottom of the fresh food compartment Crispers Crisper drawers are designed for storing fruits vegetables ...

Page 20: ...hes to the snacks setting to store the thawed food Custom 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 v scroll buttons to illuminate the desired item 4 Once an option ...

Page 21: ...ore 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 Adjustable Door Bin Door bins are ideal for storing jars bottles cans and large drink containers They also enable quick selection of frequen...

Page 22: ...ies by model To Remove Upper and Middle Baskets 1 Remove all items from baskets 2 Remove baskets by pulling baskets out to their full extension and lift out To reinstall upper and middle baskets select models position basket onto the retainer clips making sure the front of the basket rests in the retainer clips on the stabilizer bar NOTE If basket is not resting on stabilizer bar retainer clips th...

Page 23: ... Lower Basket Divider Spill Guard Tray Dividers Removal Lift up on the front of the middle divider and 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 then snap back into place The pivoting divider is not designed to be removed Lower Basket D...

Page 24: ...ewly purchased food designated for the freezer will be preserved as quickly as possible Storing Food and Saving Energy Activating express freeze also will help your freezer more efficiently maintain the selected temperature after placing new purchases with pre existing frozen foods Avoid adding too much warm food to the freezer at one time This overloads the freezer slows the rate of freezing and ...

Page 25: ...nic 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 26: ...re reinstalling the refrigerator It is not necessary 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 on the control panel 2 Push the filter release button above the cartridge to disconnect it The PureAdvantageTM ice and water filter system is tested and certified by NSF International to...

Page 27: ... prompts you to replace the filter after six months You may want to adjust this time period depending on the types and amounts of food you typically store in your refrigerator 1 Open the air filter door 2 Remove the old filter and discard it 3 Unpack the new filter and slide it into the housing 4 Close the air filter door Changing The Water and Air Filters Filter located under the utility bin Air ...

Page 28: ...e 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 or damp hands Sudden temperature changes can cause glass breakage NOTE If you set your temperature controls to turn off cooling power to lights and other electrical components will contin...

Page 29: ...ss steel 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...

Page 30: ...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 from time to time Some lights have covers that need to be removed before replacing the bulbs Always use bulbs that...

Page 31: ... water dispenses slowly or not at all or if the filter is six months old or older it should be replaced Turn off household water line valve Remove valve Ensure that valve is not a self piercing saddle valve Clean valve Replace valve if necessary Move any item or frozen ice cubes that may block the signal arm from being in the on or down position See Automatic Ice Maker Freezer section in manual Ic...

Page 32: ...ropped into the bin the dispenser should operate Open household water line valve Allow sufficient time for the ice to be made When ice is made the dispenser should operate Ensure Fresh Food door is closed See Problem Section Opening Closing of Doors Drawers Motor is overloaded Motor overload protector will reset in approximately three minutes Ice can then be dispensed Ice dispenser is jammed Ice h...

Page 33: ...ric current is reaching refrigerator Control system has disabled lights because one or both doors were left open too long See Replacing Light Bulbs or LED Lights in Care and Cleaning section See Problem section Running Your Refrigerator Close and reopen door s to enable lights Odors In Refrigerator Problem Cause Correction Interior is dirty Odors Interior needs to be cleaned Food with strong odors...

Page 34: ...reezer control is set too cold control found in fresh food section Fresh food freezer gasket is dirty worn cracked or poorly fitted Your variable speed compressor is designed to run 100 of the time except during the defrost cycle At times it will run faster such as after a defrost cycle It s normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these conditions It takes 8 12 hours for the refrigerator ...

Page 35: ...ould 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 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 d...

Page 36: ...Moisture on the bottom side of the cover is not unusual Move humidity 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 ...

Page 37: ...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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