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BEFORE YOU  CALL  (CONTINUED)

PROBLEM CAUSE 

CORRECTION 

TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM 

Freezer/Refrigerator 
temperature is too warm. 

 

Doors are opened too 
frequently or too long. 

 

Door is slightly open. 

 

 

Condenser is dirty. 

 

Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is 
opened. Open the door less often. 

 

See 

PROBLEM

 section 

OPENING/CLOSING OF 

DOORS/DRAWERS

.  

 

Clean condenser. See 

Care & Cleaning Chart in 

Care 

and Cleaning

 section

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 Meat 
Keeper is too warm (some 
models). 

 

Meat Keeper Temperature 
Control is set too warm. 

 

Adjust Meat Keeper Temperature Control to a colder 
setting. 

WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR 

Moisture collects on inside 
of refrigerator walls. 

 

Weather is hot and humid. 

 

 

Door is slightly open. 

 

 

Door is opened too often or too 
long. 

 

Open containers. 

 

The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating 
increases. 

 

See 

PROBLEM

 section 

OPENING/CLOSING OF 

DOORS/DRAWERS

 

Open door less often. 

 

 

Keep containers covered. 

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/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR 

Moisture collects on 
outside of refrigerator or 
between doors. 

 

Weather is humid. 

 

 

Door is slightly open, causing 
cold air from inside refrigerator 
to meet warm air from outside. 

 

This is normal in humid weather. When humidity is 
lower, the moisture should disappear. 

 

See 

PROBLEM

 section 

OPENING/CLOSING OF 

DOORS/DRAWERS

AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER 

Ice maker is not making 
any ice. 

 

Ice maker wire signal arm is in 
the “up” or 

OFF

 position.  

 

Ice maker power switch is Off. 

 

Household water line valve is 
not open. 

 

Freezer is not cold enough. 

 

 

Saddle valve on cold water 
pipe is clogged or restricted by 
foreign material. 

 

Check to see if the water 
dispenser is dispensing water. 

 

Move wire signal arm to the “down” or 

ON

 position. 

(side mounted) 

 

Turn power switch to On (“

I

”) position. (rear mounted) 

 

Turn on household water line valve. 

 

 

See 

PROBLEM

 section 

TEMPERATURES ARE TOO 

WARM

 

Turn off household water line valve. Remove valve. 
Ensure that valve is not a self-piercing saddle valve.       
Clean valve. Replace valve if necessary.  

 

If not, the ice & water filter cartridge is clogged or 
restricted by foreign material, and must be replaced. 

Summary of Contents for PLHS39EESS0

Page 1: ...afety Instructions Installation Includes Connecting Ice Maker To Water Supply Door Removal Instructions Features at a Glance Temperature Controls Looking Inside Food Storage Energy Saving Tips Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser Care Cleaning Normal Operating Sounds Warranty Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems Español 27 With Electronic Controls ...

Page 2: ...ion 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 Warranty Protection With An Extended Service Contract ...

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: ...door and remove cover 3 Disconnect wiring harness connector plug at top hinge place your thumbs on flat sides of each connector and bend both parts back and forth then with firm grasp pull both pieces apart 4 Trace around hinge with soft lead pencil This will make it easier to realign doors when they are replaced 5 Remove top hinge allowing wiring harness to pull through hinge and lift freezer doo...

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: ...ntigrade 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 Coldes...

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: ...helves some models 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 T...

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: ...same wattage FILTER 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 Chang...

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: ...er Filter System with the RG 100 cartridge is tested 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...

Page 16: ...sary 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 the filter falling out of the housing during...

Page 17: ... 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 the filter falling out of the housing during rem...

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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