Electrolux 241567600, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...s 8 Temperature Controls 9 11 Looking Inside 12 14 Water Dispenser Ice Service 15 Food Storage Energy Saving Tips 17 18 Care Cleaning 19 Warranty 20 Before You Call Español 21 16 Normal Operating Sounds 4 5 Installation Includes Connecting Optional Ice Maker To Water Supply 7 Features at a Glance 6 Do r Removal Reversal o ...

Page 2: ...ay 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 your serial plate located inside the refrigerator compartment NOTE Use only soap and water to clean serial plate Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Questions 1 800 944 9044 United States...

Page 3: ...y not easily climb inside Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service technician ELECTRICAL INFORMATION The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated 115 Volt 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 It must be plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong r...

Page 4: ...ration of your refrigerator Installation Clearances Allow the following clearances for ease of installation proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections Sides Top 3 8 Back 1 DOOR OPENING NOTE If your refrigerator is placed with the door hinge side against a wall you may have to allow additional space so the door can be opened wider Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow ...

Page 5: ...of the refrigerator to your cold water pipe Then add approximately 7 feet 2 1 meters so the refrigerator can be moved out for cleaning as shown A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your household water system DO NOT use a self piercing type shutoff valve A compression nut and ferrule sleeve for connecting the water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve IMPORTANT It takes approxim...

Page 6: ... catch excess water from tube 4 Remove the bottom hinge screws and hinge holding the door as its weight rests on the wood block 5 Lay the door on its side to avoid damage to the water tube and cable 6 Remove the center hinge screws and hinge Ensure plastic washer stays on hinge pin 7 Reverse this procedure to reinstall refrigerator door When both doors have been reinstalled connect water line by i...

Page 7: ...7 Features At A Glance Features may vary according to model ...

Page 8: ... r e z e e r F n r u T d l o C f f O r o t a r e g i r f e R n r u T o T o T l o r t n o C r o t a r e g i r f e R n r u T 0 Freezer Control some models Refrigerator Control some models Refrigerator Freezer Control some models stabilize For colder temperatures turn the knob towards Colder For warmer temperatures turn the knob towards Cold Turning the refrigerator control will change temperatures i...

Page 9: ... the back of the refrigerator Cantilever shelves are available in either glass or wire 1 Lift front edge up 2 Pull shelf out Replace the shelf by inserting the hooks at rear of the shelf into the wall bracket Lower the shelf into the desired slots and lock into position SpillSafeTM glass shelves some models catch and hold accidental spills In some models the SpillSafeTM shelves slide out for easy ...

Page 10: ...ve bin 3 Place bin in desired position 4 Lower bin onto supports until locked in place TALL BOTTLE RETAINER SOME MODELS The Tall Bottle Retainer keeps tall containers in the bin from falling forward when opening or closing the refrigerator door To install hold the retainer at the top and slide it over the outside wall of the bin as shown in the diagram The Tall Bottle Retainer works best with a Bi...

Page 11: ...e of fresh vegetables that keep best in high humidity NOTE Leafy vegetables keep best when stored with the Humidity Control set on High Humidity or in a drawer without a Humidity Control This keeps incoming air to a minimum and maintains maximum moisture content DELI DRAWER SOME MODELS Some models are equipped with a Deli Drawer for storage of luncheon meats spreads cheeses and other deli items Cr...

Page 12: ...mpurities 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 button to reset the shutoff mechanism Water pressure must not exceed 100 lbs Excessive pressure may cause water filter to malfunction Water Dispenser Dispensing Button Drip Tray Dispensing Spout Dispensing Water To operate the water dispenser pres...

Page 13: ...s shipped with the wire signal arm in the ON position 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 Water Dispenser Ice Service continued Ice Maker Tips Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd flavor Empty the ice container and ensure that the wire signal arm is in ...

Page 14: ...ead of PureSource but they are the same filter Water Dispenser Ice Service continued Changing the Filter Water conditions vary throughout the world but changing the water filter every 6 9 months normally will ensure the highest possible water quality If the filter has been in a refrigerator that has not been in use for awhile during moving for example change the filter before reinstalling the refr...

Page 15: ...ads 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 SAVIN...

Page 16: ...ounds more noticeable Listed below are descriptions of some of the most common sounds you may hear and what is causing them D Automatic Ice Maker If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin E Cold Control Defrost Timer or Automatic Defrost Control These parts can produce a snapping or clicking sound when turning the refrigerator on ...

Page 17: ...Door Liner Soap and water Baking soda 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 ...

Page 18: ... Remove all food and ice if you will be gone one month or more Turn controls to O the OFF position and disconnect power Turn off automatic ice maker and turn water supply valve to closed position Clean interior thoroughly Leave both doors open to prevent odors and mold build up Block doors open if necessary Moving Remove all food and ice If using handcart load from side Adjust rollers all the way ...

Page 19: ...t voltage replacement of blown fuses repair of loose connections or defects in house wiring 4 Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing such as removal of trim cupboards shelves etc which are not a part of the appliance when it was shipped from the factory 5 Damages to finish after installation 6 Replacement of light bulbs and or fluorescent tubes on models with these features Thi...

Page 20: ...erature is satisfactory Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize Then check freezer temperatures and adjust as needed Refrigerator is noisy or vibrates The cabinet is not level Floor is weak Odors in refrigerator Interior needs to be cleaned Foods that produce odors should be covered or wrapped Cabinet light not working Replace light bulb Ensure plug...