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AUTOMATIC ICE AND WATER DISPENSER

HOW THE WATER  DISPENSER WORKS

The water tank, located behind the drawers in the refrigerator
compartment, automatically fills as water is dispensed. For
proper dispenser operation, the recommended supply water
pressure should fall between 30 psi and 100 psi.

After the refrigerator is connected to the water supply, fill the
water tank by drawing one glass of water. 

It may take about

1½ minutes

  after activating the dispenser paddle before water

begins to fill this first glass. Continue flushing the system for 3
minutes to rid the tank and plumbing connections of any
impurities. The water dispenser has a built in shutoff device
that will stop the water flow after 3 minutes of continuous use.
Simply release the dispenser paddle to reset the shutoff
mechanism.

HOW THE ICE DISPENSER WORKS -SIDE MOUNTED

The ice maker and container are located in the top of the
freezer compartment. After the refrigerator is installed properly
and has cooled for several
hours, the ice maker can
begin making ice within 24
hours. Air in new plumbing
lines may cause the ice
maker to cycle two or three
times before making a full
tray of ice. To begin ice
production, lower the wire
signal arm to the "down" or
ON position. With no usage it
will take approximately 2
days to fill the ice container.
The ice maker turns off automatically when the ice container
becomes full. To stop the ice maker, lift the wire signal arm until
it clicks, and locks in the "up" or OFF position.

 CAUTION

 CAUTION

 CAUTION

 CAUTION

 CAUTION

Water pressure must not exceed 100 lbs. Excessive
pressure may cause water filter to malfunction.

Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can damage
the ice maker. If the ice maker is connected to soft
water, ensure that the softener is maintained and
working properly.

ON

OFF

Wire

Signal Arm

HOW THE ICE DISPENSER WORKS -REAR MOUNTED

The ice maker and container are
located in the top of the freezer
compartment. After the
refrigerator is installed properly
and has cooled for several
hours, the ice maker can begin
making ice within 24 hours. Air in
new plumbing lines may cause
the ice maker to cycle two or
three times before making a full
tray of ice. Ice production is
controlled by the ice maker’s On/
Off power switch. To gain access

to the ice maker, pull the ice cream tray out. Press the switch to
the “

O

” position to turn it Off and press it to the “

I

” position to

turn it On. With no usage it will take approximately 2 days to fill
the ice container. The ice maker also has a built-in wire signal
arm,which automatically stops ice production when the ice bin
is full. This signal arm should not be used to manually stop the
ice maker.

The ice maker produces 4 to 6 pounds of ice every 24 hours
depending on usage conditions. Ice is produced at a rate of 8
cubes every 75 to 90 minutes.

Because of new plumbing connections, the first production of
ice cubes may be discolored or have an odd flavor. These
should be discarded until the cubes made are free of
discoloration and taste.

ICE DISPENSER TIPS

Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd flavor.
Empty the ice container and ensure that the wire signal
arm is in its “down” or ON position (side mounted) or the
ice maker’s On/Off power switch is turned On-set to the “

I

position (rear mounted). The ice maker will then produce
more ice.

Occasionally shake the ice container to keep ice
separated.

Keep the wire signal arm in its “up” or OFF position (side
mounted) or the ice maker’s On/Off power switch turned
Off-set to the “

O

” position (rear mounted)  until the

refrigerator is connected to the water supply or whenever
the water supply is turned off.

ICE AND WATER DISPENSER FEATURES

The ice and water dispenser conveniently dispenses chilled
water, and ice cubes or crushed ice, depending on the model.

To operate the ice dispenser, select the ice option desired
using the touchpad. Press a glass against the dispensing
paddle as far up as possible to catch all ice. To stop
dispensing ice, pull glass away from dispensing paddle. Do
not remove the glass until the ice has completely dispensed.
(Complete instructions for the dispenser operation are
attached to the inside of the freezer door.)

IMPOR

IMPOR

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TANT

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Your ice maker is shipped with the wire signal arm in the
ON position (side mounted) or turned ON (rear mounted)
at the factory. To ensure proper function of your ice maker,
hook up water supply immediately or turn ice maker OFF
by lifting the wire signal arm until it clicks and locks in the
UP position (side mounted) or 

turn the On/Off switch to the

Off (

O

) position

. If the icemaker is not turned off and the

water supply is not connected, the water valve will make a
loud chattering noise.

Summary of Contents for Elements 241721000

Page 1: ...e Controls 18 Food Storage Energy Saving Tips 12 17 Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser 20 21 Care Cleaning 22 Warranty 23 26 Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems 6 Door Removal Instructions 19 Normal Operating Sounds 10 11 Looking Inside Español 27 With Electronic Controls Questions 1 800 944 9044 1 800 668 4606 United States Canada Visit the Frigidaire Elements Web Site at http www frigida...

Page 2: ...on and situation that may occur Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing operating and maintaining any appliance Please record your model and serial numbers below for future reference This information is found on the serial plate located inside the refrigerator compartment Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Please attach sales receipt here for future reference Extend Your W...

Page 3: ...m 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 with insufficient power can damage the compressor Such damage is not covered under your warranty Do not plug the unit into an outlet controlled by a wall swi...

Page 4: ...o LevelYour Refrigerator 1 Remove toe grille See To Remove Toe Grille 2 Use flat blade screwdriver or 3 8 socket wrench to adjust front rollers To Remove Toe Grille 1 Open freezer and fresh food compartment doors 2 Working from left side of toe grille slip your fingers between top of toe grille and cabinet Gently pull forward until first set of tabs are free Slide your hand down past the free tabs...

Page 5: ...on nut and ferrule sleeve for connecting the water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE Water line kit number 5303917950 available from your appliance dealer at additional cost contains 25 feet 7 6 meters of inch OD copper tubing a saddle type shutoff valve nonpiercing 2 inch brass compression nuts 2 ferrules sleeves and instructions for installing a water supply line ...

Page 6: ...side 3 Remove the three bottom hinge screws and hinge if necessary To remove the freezer door 1 Detach the multi wire cable connector located above the top hinge Grasp both sides of the connector firmly and pull apart 2 Trace lightly around the door s top hinge with a pencil This makes reinstallation easier 3 Detach the water tube from the connector located below the freezer door The connector rel...

Page 7: ...ood compartment The two digital displays on the left half of the control panel indicate the current settings or temperatures of your freezer and fresh food compartments The models with a 2 digit temperature display are for reference only and do not display the current accurate compartment temperature Should you desire to see what the current accurate temperature is place a separate thermometer ins...

Page 8: ... centigrade press the Mode button located between the two digital temperature displays WHATTO DO IFTHETEMPERATURE DISPLAYS FLASH If either display is continuously flashing it may indicate that the control system has detected a performance problem Call your Electrolux service representative who can interpret the flashing message Numeric Display Freezer Fresh Food Warmest 1 1 Factory Setting 6 6 Col...

Page 9: ... press the Air Filter button and hold for 3 seconds Air Filter Status Light not available on all models Green Filter OK Yellow Air filter is about 80 percent used Please order new one Red Air filter is 100 percent used Please change now TURNINGTHE COOLING SYSTEM ON AND OFF You can disable the cooling system in your refrigerator by pressing the On Off button located on the left side of the temperat...

Page 10: ...els catch and hold accidental spills In some models the SpillSafeTM shelves slide out for easy access to food and for fast cleaning The shelves slide out independently of their mounting brackets Just pull the front of the shelf forward Shelves can be extended as far as the stopper will allow but are not removable from their mounting brackets CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION To avoid persona...

Page 11: ...Control present on some models with crisper drawers allows you to adjust the humidity within the crisper This can extend the life of fresh vegetables that keep best in high humidity Crisper Humidity Control DELI DRAWER SOME MODELS Some models are equipped with a Deli Drawer for storage of luncheon meats spreads cheeses and other deli items NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE Leafy vegetables keep best when s...

Page 12: ... The FILTER STATUS indicator light above the Touch Pad will light up each time the dispenser STATUS is used The following filter light indications are Green The filter is still operating within its specified life cycle Amber The filter has reached approximately 80 of its useful life This is the recommended time to purchase a replacement filter Red The filter is 100 used up Change the filter as soo...

Page 13: ...ain access to the ice maker pull the ice cream tray out Press the switch to the O position to turn it Off and press it to the I position to turn it On With no usage it will take approximately 2 days to fill the ice container The ice maker also has a built in wire signal arm which automatically stops ice production when the ice bin is full This signal arm should not be used to manually stop the ice...

Page 14: ...d protector will reset automatically after 3 or 4 minutes CLEANINGTHE ICE DISPENSER Clean the dispenser and ice container at regular intervals particularly before you take a vacation or move or if the ice dispenser sticks 1 Stop ice production by lifting the wire signal arm to the up or OFF position side mounted or the ice maker s On Off power switch turned Off set to the O position rear mounted 2...

Page 15: ...sted and certified by NSF International the nationally recognized and respected not for profit certification organization for public health safety The PureSource system is tested and certified to ANSI NSF Standard 42 See performance data sheet for specifications This system should not be used on water that is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown quality unless the water has been adequ...

Page 16: ...bypass installed To change filter It is not necessary to turn the water supply off to change the filter 1 Set ice maker wire signal arm to the OFF up position side mounted or the ice maker s On Off power switch turned Off set to the O position rear mounted 2 Push the Filter Release Button located to the right of the filter cartridge to release the filter from the housing To minimize the possibilit...

Page 17: ...s installed To change filter It is not necessary to turn the water supply off to change the filter 1 Set ice maker wire signal arm to the OFF up position side mounted or the ice maker s On Off power switch turned Off set to the O position rear mounted 2 Push the Filter Release Button located to the right of the filter cartridge to release the filter from the housing To minimize the possibility of ...

Page 18: ...ds the freezer slows the rate of freezing and can raise the temperature of frozen foods Leave a space between the 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 door shelves These foods are best stored in the freezer interior where the temperature varies less ENERGY SAVING...

Page 19: ...eing forced through the condenser by the condenser fan G Compressor Modern high efficiency compressors operate much faster than older models The compressor may have a high pitched hum or pulsating sound H WaterValve If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker you will hear a buzzing sound as the water valve opens to fill the ice maker during each cycle NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE Rig...

Page 20: ...and water Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of warm water Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning around controls light bulb or any electrical part Door Gaskets Soap and water Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth Drawers Bins Soap and water Do not wash any removable items bins drawers etc in dishwasher Glass Shelves Soap and water Glass cleaner Mild liquid sp...

Page 21: ...peration Light Socket Located Behind Left Rear of Crispers Light Bulb Crisper Light Cover or Crisper Light Replacement Models may vary Vacation and Moving Tips Short Vacations Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of 3 weeks or less Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment Turn automatic ice maker off and empty ice bucket even if you will only be gone for a few days Long Vaca...

Page 22: ...ice 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 PURPOSE A...

Page 23: ...rs from blocking door See PROBLEM section OPENING CLOSING OF DOORS DRAWERS Set refrigerator control to warmer setting until refrigerator temperature is satisfactory Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize Clean or change gasket Leaks in door seal will cause refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired temperatures Clean condenser See Care Cleaning Chart in Care and Cleaning section ...

Page 24: ...red Water collects on bottom side of drawer cover Vegetables contain and give off moisture It is not unusual to have moisture on the bottom side of the cover Move humidity control some models to lower setting Water collects in bottom of drawer Washed vegetables and fruit drain while in the drawer Dry items before putting them in the drawer Water collecting in bottom of drawer is normal WATER MOIST...

Page 25: ...ter to water supply line Consult a water purifying company Discard stale ice ICE DISPENSER Dispenser will not dispense ice Ice storage container is empty Freezer temperature is set too warm Household water line valve is not open Freezer door is not closed Ice dispensing arm has been held in for more than 4 5 minutes When the first supply of ice is dropped into the container the dispenser should op...

Page 26: ...EFRIGERATOR Interior is dirty Interior needs to be cleaned Food with strong odors is in refrigerator See Care Cleaning Chart in Care and Cleaning section Cover food tightly OPENING CLOSING OF DOORS DRAWERS Door s will not close Door was closed too hard causing other door to open slightly Refrigerator is not level It rocks on the floor when moved slightly Refrigerator is touching a wall or cabinet ...

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