Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 241540102 Electrolux
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24 1540 102 (0408) Dishwasher Use & Care Guide Side-By-Side Refrigerator.
2 Finding Information PLEASE READ AND SA VE THIS GUIDE Thank you for choosing Electrolux , the new premium brand in home appliances. This Use & Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality throughout the service life of your new refrigerator .
3 Finding Information TABLE OF CONTENTS Finding Information ............................................ 2 Please Read And Save This Guide .................. 2 Make A Record For Quick Reference ............... 2 Questions? ............................
4 Safety IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General Safety • Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids, near this or any other appliance. Read product labels for warnings regarding flammability and other hazards. • Do not operate the refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes.
5 Safety ELECTRICAL INFORMA TION • The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated 1 15 V olt, 60 Hz., AC-only electric outlet. The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for your protection against electrical shock hazards.
6 Removing The Doors GETTING THROUGH NARROW SP ACES If your refrigerator will not fit through an entrance area, you can reduce its size by removing the doors.
7 Removing The Doors T o remove the top hinge cover: 1 Remove the three screws from the cover over the top door hinges. 2 Pull the cover forward about a half-inch and lift it off. T o remove the refrigerator door: 1 T race lightly around the door ’s top hinge with a pencil.
8 Removing The Doors T o 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 T race lightly around the hinge with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier .
9 Connecting The W ater Supply ABOUT YOUR REFRIGERA TOR’S WA TER SUPPL Y The automatic ice & water dispenser on your refrigerator requires a permanent water supply to function correctly .
10 Connecting The W ater Supply T o connect the water supply to the rear of your refrigerator: 1 Ensure that the refrigerator is not plugged in. 2 Flush the supply line until water is clear by placing the end of the copper tube in a sink or bucket and opening the shut-off valve.
11 Feature Overview UNDERST ANDING FEA TURES AND TERMS Y our Electrolux refrigerator is designed for optimal convenience and storage flexibility . Use the illustration below to familiarize yourself with product features and terminology . NO NO NO NO NO TE TE TE TE TE Features may vary according to model.
12 Controls & Settings ALLOWING COOLING TIME BEFORE USE T o ensure reliable food storage, allow your refrigerator and freezer to operate with the doors closed for 8 to 12 hours before placing food inside. During this cooling period, you do not need to adjust the controls, which are preset at the factory .
13 Controls & Settings Choosing Fahrenheit or Centigrade Depending on which temperature standard you prefer to use, you can set your control panel to display in fahrenheit or centigrade. T o change between fahrenheit and centigrade, press the Mode button (located between the two digital temperature displays).
14 Controls & Settings SYSTEM-MONIT ORING ALARMS The electronic control system continuously monitors your refrigerator/freezer for temperature consistency , doors left ajar , and power failures. V ariances from normal operating conditions are communicated by audible tones and a set of four status indicator lights.
15 Controls & Settings Using The Alarm Reset Button Y ou can disable or activate the alarm system by pressing and holding the Alarm Reset button for three seconds.
16 S torage Features CANTILEVER SHEL VES Y ou can easily adjust shelf positions in the freezer and fresh food compartment s to suit your needs. The shelves have mounting bracket s, which attach to slotted supports at the rear of each comp artment. T o change the position of a shelf: 1 Before adjusting a shelf, remove all food.
17 S torage Features DRA WERS Y our refrigerator includes a variety of storage drawers. These drawers usually are located in fixed positions at the bottom of the fresh food compartment. Crispers Crisper drawers are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce.
18 S torage Features DOORS Storage Bins The doors to your freezer and fresh food compartment s 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.
19 S torage Features ACCESSORIES T all Bottle Retainer The tall bottle retainer keep s tall containers in the bin from falling forward when opening or closing the refrigerator door . T o install, snap the ends of the retainer over the edge of the retainer wall as shown in the illustration.
20 Automatic Ice & W ater Dispenser USING THE DISPENSER Y our automatic ice & water dispenser includes a control panel, a drinking glass bay , and two push-paddles for turning on the ice and water supplies. Using the dispenser control panel is necessary for the ice dispenser but not the water dispenser .
21 Automatic Ice & W ater Dispenser USING THE DISPENSER CONTROL PANEL Cube Button & Indicator Light Press button to get cu bed ice. Light displays blue. Press glass against ice dispensing paddle, holding high up to catch all ice. Crush Button & Indicator Light Press button to get crushed ice.
22 Automatic Ice & W ater Dispenser PRIMING THE WA TER SUPPL Y SYSTEM Y our refrigerator’s water supply system includes several tubing lines, an advanced water filter , a distribution valve bank, and a reserve tank to ensure ample supply to the ice and water dispenser at all times.
23 Automatic Ice & W ater Dispenser ICE DISPENSER OPERA TION & CARE The ice maker , ice bin, and dispenser feeding mechanism 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 produce ice within 24 hours.
24 Automatic Ice & W ater Dispenser Ice Dispenser T ips • Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd flavor . Empty the ice container as explained on the next page.
25 Automatic Ice & W ater Dispenser T o clean the ice dispenser: 1 T urn off ice production by pressing the ice maker ’ s Off/On switch. 2 Remove the ice bin by lifting up and out. 3 Empty and carefully clean the ice bin with mild detergent. Rinse with clear water .
26 Changing The Filter LOCA TING THE WA TER FIL TER Y our refrigerator is equipped with a water filtering system. The water filter , which uses Electrolux pure advantage TM technology , filters all dispensed drinking water as well as the water used to produce ice.
27 Changing The Filter REPLACING THE WA TER FIL TER In general, you should change the water filter every six to nine months to ensure highest possible water quality . The Filter S tatus light on the dispenser control panel (see page 20) prompt s you to replace the filter after 400 gallons of water has flowed through the system.
28 Changing The Filter T o replace your pure advantage TM water filter: 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.
29 S toring Food & Saving Energy IDEAS FOR ST ORING FOODS Fresh Food Storage • Keep the fresh food compartment between 34° F and 40° F with an optimum temperature of 37° F (see page 13 for more about temperature settings). • Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves, which reduces air circulation and causes uneven cooling.
30 S toring Food & Saving Energy Loading the Freezer • Avoid adding too much warm food to the freezer at one time. This overloads the freezer , slows the rate of freezing, and can raise the temperature of frozen foods. • Leave a space between packages, so cold air can circulate freely , allowing food to freeze as quickly as possible.
31 Normal Operating Sounds & Sight s UNDERST ANDING THE SOUNDS YOU MA Y HEAR Y our new high-ef ficiency refrigerator may introduce unfamiliar sounds. These sounds normally indicate your refrigerator is operating correctly . Some surfaces on floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets may make these sounds more noticeable.
32 Care & Cleaning PROTECTING YOUR INVESTMENT Keeping your refrigerator clean maintains appearance and prevents odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean the freezer and fresh food compartment s at least twice a year .
33 Care & Cleaning CARE & CLEANING TIPS VACA TION & MOVING TIPS Part Cleaning Agents Tips and Precaut ions Interio r & Door Liner s • Soap and wat er • Baking soda and water • Use 2 ta blespoons of baki ng soda in 1 quart of warm w ater.
34 Care & Cleaning REPLACING LIGHT BULBS Both the freezer and fresh food compartments of your refrigerator include light bulbs that will need replacing from time to time. Some lights have covers that you will need to remove before replacing the bulbs.
35 REFRIGER ATOR WARRANTY Y our refrigerat or is prot ected by this warrant y WARRANT Y PERI OD THROU G H O UR AUTHOR IZE D SERVICERS, WE WILL: TH E CONSUMER WILL BE RESPO NSIBLE F OR: FUL L ONE -YEAR WARRANT Y One year from original purchase dat e.
36 Solutions T o Common Problems BEFORE YOU CALL... If you experience a problem with your refrigerator or notice a product behavior or condition you do not understand, you can usually avoid a call to your service representative by referring to this section for an answer .
37 Solutions T o Common Problems Temperatures Are Too Cold Problem Cause Correction Freezer temperat ur e too cold. Refriger ator temperatur e is satisfacto ry. • Freezer c ontrol is s et too cold. • Set freez er control to a war mer setti ng. Allow 24 hours for tempe rature to stabilize.
38 Solutions T o Common Problems W a ter/M o is t u re/F ro st O u tsid e R e friger ato r Problem Cause Correct ion Mois tur e coll ect s on out side of r efr iger ator or bet ween door s. • Weath er is hum id. • Door i s sl ight ly ope n, c ausin g col d ai r fr om insi de ref riger ator to meet w ar m air fr om outs ide.
39 Solutions T o Common Problems Ice Dispenser Problem Cause Correcti on Dis penser w ill not dis pense ic e. • Water s upply is not connect ed. • Ice s torage cont ainer is empty. • Freezer temperatur e is set too warm. • Household wat er line v alve is n ot open.
40 Solutions T o Common Problems O dor s I n Refr i gerat or Probl em Cau se C or recti on In te rio r is d irty. • Int eri or needs to be c l eaned. • Food wi th s tr ong odors i s i n ref ri gerat or. • See C ar e & Cl eaning Ti ps . • Cover food t ight ly .
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