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Electrolux EI28BS56IW - 27.8 cu. Ft. Refrigerator Use And Care Manual

French door bottom freezer/refrigerator
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Frer_ch
Door
Bottom
Freezer/Refrigerator
Guia de Uso y Cuidado
Refrigerador
corl cortgelador
ir_ferior
de puerta
doble
Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien
R4frig4"rateur _ portes frar_gaisesiCo_g{lateur
er_ bas
241940001
December 2008
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  • Page 1 Use a Care Guide Frer_ch Door Bottom Freezer/Refrigerator Guia de Uso y Cuidado Refrigerador corl cortgelador ir_ferior de puerta doble Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien R4frig4"rateur _ portes frar_gaisesiCo_g{lateur er_ bas 241940001 December 2008...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Finding information Table of contents P ease read and save this 9uide Thank you for choosing Electrolux, our new premium FindingInformation ..........brand in home appliances.This Use & Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and Surely ...............

  • Page 3: Surely

    Safety Important safety instructions Remove all staples from the carton to avoid Safety Precautions injury. Staples can also damage finishes if Do not attempt to install or operate your unit until they come in contact with other appliances or you have read the safety precautions in this manual. furniture.
  • Page 4 Safety Emectdcal information WARNING You must follow these guidelines to ensure that your refrigerator's safety mechanisms operating correctly, The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC=only non-GFCl electric outlet. The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for your protection against electrical shock hazards.

  • Page 5: Feature Overview

    Understanding features and terms Your Electrolux refrigerator is designed for optimal convenience and storage flexibility. The illustration below is provided to assist you with familiarizing yourself with product features and terminology, NOTE Features may vary according to model, Model is shown without freezer drawer cover.
  • Page 6 installation Required Tools You will need the following tools: Tools Necessary: Components Provided: Top Hi_ _ToP Cover Fro_ Screw _ Installation This Use & Care Guide provides general installation and operating instructionsfor your model. We Allow the following clearances for ease of recommend using a service or kitchen contracting installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing professional to install your refrigerator.

  • Page 7: Installation

    installation To level the cabinet using the front rollers (select 5 After unit is leveled, lower anti-tip leg until it contacts the floor. models): Slightly open freezer drawer. Lift the left side of the toe grille and gently pull forward (see illustration).
  • Page 8 installation To adjust the door stop: Re-tighten set screw. Door stop is adjustable between 85 to 145 degrees. NOTE View shown is looking up at the bottom of the refrigerator door, Set Screw Re-tighten Set Screw Ensure door stops in desired location before resuming normal use.
  • Page 9 installation Lift the door while adjusting the washer. To To adjust the flipper mullion: raise the door, rotate washer clockwise (when 1 Loosen the set screw located on the flipper viewed from the bottom). To lower door, rotate mullion hinge. washer counter-clockwise (when viewed from the bottom).

  • Page 10: Removingthe Boors

    Removing e Doors To remove the refrigerator doors: Getting through narrow spaces 1 Trace lightly around the door's top hinges with a if your refrigerator will not fit through an entrance area, pencil. This makes reinstallation easier. you can remove the doors, Check first by measuring the entrance.
  • Page 11 e Doors emovlng Lift drawer up and out to remove. NOTE CAUTION You will be pulling approximately three (3) feet of water tube from the back of the refrigerator. Drawer is heavy. Use caution when lifting. Unscrew the three (3) lower hinge screws and hinge if necessary.

  • Page 12: Installing Boor Handles

    2 lnstallin Door andles Door Handle Remove handles from protective packaging. Position fresh food handle end caps (A) over upper and lower pre-installed shoulder bolts (B) that are fastened into door, ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing towards the opposite door.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Water Supply

    Connecti theWater Supply Push the copper tube into the water valve inlet as About your refrigerator's water far as it will go (¼ inch or 6.4mm). Slide the ferrule (sleeve) into the water valve and The automatic ice & water dispenser on your finger-tighten the compression nut onto the valve.

  • Page 14: Controls

    Controls...
  • Page 15 Controls WaveoTouch TM (semect mod÷ws) IMPORTANT Your refrigerator is equipped with a Wave-Touch When the ice maker is turned off, the ice in the bucket control panel display. It is only necessary to gently should be transferred to the freezer or discarded touch the glass.
  • Page 16 G Contro Setting cooling temperatures "Sabbath Mode" Touch the glass panel to illuminate the 2ndlevel of display. The Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables portions of Select the options icon. the refrigerator and its controls for both Wave-Touch Plus (+) and minus (-) and IQ-ToucW M, in accordance with observance of indicators will appear on the weekly Sabbath and religious holidays within the...
  • Page 17 Controls Q-Touch (select models} NOTE Although you have entered the Sabbath Mode, the ice maker wilt complete the cycle it had already initiated. The ice cube compartment will remain cold and new ice cubes can be made with standard trays. Sabbath Mode and the Perfect Temp Drawer The Perfect Temp...
  • Page 18 Contro mutesounds Alarms Tones emittedbyeachkeypresscanbeturned off basedon userpreference. Thesounds are mutedwhenthe redindicatorislit, Warning signalswill stayactive. Resets all refrigerator s ettingssuchastemp, factorydefault tempdisplayandringtonesto theirfactory defaultsettings. on off Press and holdfor three(3) seconds to turn off thecoolingsystemto cleantherefrigerator: It alsoturnsoff the icemakerandall dispenser functions.Thetemperature display will readOFE IMPORTANT Door Ajar...

  • Page 19: Automaticice & Water Makertdispenser

    Automatic ice Water aker/Dispenser Turning the ice maker on and off Priming the water suppEy Ice production is controlled by the ice maker's On/Off icon on the control panel. Press and hold the "Ice Off" icon for three (3) seconds to turn the ice maker "ON" or CAUTION "OFF".
  • Page 20 Automatic ice Water Maker/Dispenser Remove and empty the ice bin if: ice maker/dispenser tips ,, If your refrigerator is not connected to a water An extended power failure (one hour or longer) supply or the water supply is turned off, turn off causes ice cubes in the ice bin to melt and freeze the ice maker by holding the OrdOff soft-touch together, jamming the dispenser mechanism.

  • Page 21: Storage Features 21

    Storage Features 21 CAUTION Your refrigerator includes a variety of storage drawers. To avoid injury from breakage, handle tempered These drawers usually are located in fixed positions at glass shelves carefully. the bottom of the fresh food compartment. NOTE NOTE Leafy vegetables keep best when stored with the Features may vary according to model.
  • Page 22 22 Storage Features To remove the Crisper Drawer for cleaning: Pull the drawer out until it stops. 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 Removing Crisper Drawer inside.
  • Page 23 Storage Features To change the position of an adjustable door bin: IMPORTANT 1 Before adjusting a bin, remove all food. DO NOT clean the display area of the Perfect Temp Grip the bin firmly with both hands and lift it Drawer with abrasive or caustic cleaners.
  • Page 24 24 Storage Features To reinstall upper and middle baskets (select models), Dairy compartment position basket onto the retainer clips making sure Use the dairy compartment, at the top of the fresh food the front of the basket rests in the retainer clips on the compartment door, for short-term storage of cheese, stabilizer bar.
  • Page 25 Storage Features 25 Dividers Removal Lift up on the front of the middle divider and pull out. Middle Basket Divider Lift up on the rear of the lower divider and pull out. Spill Guard Lower Basket Divider & SpiU Guard Tray To reposition the pivoting divider (some models), lift up and slide to desired location.

  • Page 26: Storing Food And Saving Energy

    Storing Food an Saving Energy Avoid adding too much warm food to the freezer deas for storing foods at one time. This overloads the freezer, slows the Fresh food storage rate of freezing, and can raise the temperature of frozen foods. ,, Keep the fresh food compartment between 34 _ F and 40 °...

  • Page 27: Normal Operatingsounds & Sights

    ormal Operatin Sounds 27 PerfectTemp drawerfan Turns off when door Understanding the sounds opens or Perfect Temp drawer is turned off. may hear NOTE Your new, high-efficiency refrigerator may introduce unfamiliar sounds. These sounds normally indicate Energy efficient foam in your refrigerator is not a your refrigerator is operating correctly.

  • Page 28: Changingthe Water And Air Filters

    Changin TheWater and Air Filters Your refrigerator is equipped with separate water and It is not necessary to turn the water supply off to air filtering systems. The water filter system filters att change the filter. Be ready to wipe up any small dispensed drinking water, as well as the water used to amounts of water released during the filter replacement.
  • Page 29 Changin TheWater an Air Filters 29 Air filter Push firmly until the cartridge snaps into place (you should hear two clicks), When fully The air filter is located inside of the left door above ice engaged, the front of the filter cartridge should be maker chute.

  • Page 30: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning Protecting your investment Keeping your refrigerator clean maintains its appearance and prevents odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean the freezer and fresh food compartments at least twice a year. NOTE Do not use abrasive cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior doors, gaskets, or cabinet liners.
  • Page 31 Carean Cleaning Care and cleaning tips Part CleaningAgents Tipsand Precautions Interior& Door = Soapandwater ,, Use2 (2)tablespoons o f bakingsodain 1 (1)quartof warmwater. Liners ,, Bakingsodaand o Besureto wring excess water out of spongeor cloth beforecleaning water aroundcontrols,light butbor anyelectrical p art. DoorGaskets ,, Soap and water ,, Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth.
  • Page 32 Care and Cleaning Repmacin 9 LED Lights (s÷ ÷ot mode s) CAUTION Both the freezer and fresh food compartments of your refrigerator include LED lights. Always use Electrolux Wear gloves when replacing incandescent light parts for replacement. bulbs to avoid getting cut.

  • Page 33: Solutions To Commonproblems

    Solutions to Common Problems Before you call°°o If you experience a problem with your refrigerator or notice a product behavior or condition that you do not understand, you can usually avoid a call to your service representative by referring to this section for an answer.
  • Page 34 34 Solutions to Common Problems Light/sflot On Correction Problem Cause Light is not on. = Light bulb is burned out or LED light is See ReplacingLight Bulbs or LEDlights in Careand damaged. Cleaning section. • Light switch is stuck. • Push light switch plunger. t Noelectric current is reaching refrigerator.
  • Page 35 Solutions to Common Problems 35 RunningYourRefrigerator(continued) Problem Cause Correction • Roomor outsideweatherishot. , It's normal f or therefrigerator t o work longerunder Refrigerator runs too theseconditions, much or too long, ,, Refrigerator h asrecentlybeendisconnected ,, It takes8-I2 hoursfor therefrigerator t o cooldown for a periodof time.
  • Page 36 3G Solutions to Common Problems TemperaturesAre Too Warm(continued) Correction Cause Problem • Setrefrigerator c ontrolto a coldersetting. A llow24 Refrigeratortemperature ,, Refrigerator control is set too warm, is too warm. Freezer hoursfor temperature t o stabilize. temperature is satisfactory. ,, Temperature c ontrol isset toowarm. Temperature inthe Adjust temperature control to a colder setting.

  • Page 37: Warranty

    USA and Canada. In the USA, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Major Appliances North America, a division of Electrolux Home Products, Inc. In Canada, your appliance is ,warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp. Electrolux authorizes no person to change or add to any obligations under this warranty.

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