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Common Solutions for Concerns

Temperatures Are Too Cold

Concern

Potential Cause

Common Solution

Freezer 

temperature too 

cold. Refrigerator 

temperature is 

satisfactory.

•  Super freeze function is 

activated.

•  Freezer control is set too 

cold.

•  Deactivate Super freeze function. 

•  Set freezer control to a warmer 

setting. Allow 24 hours for 

temperature to stabilize.

Refrigerator 

temperature too 

cold. Freezer 

temperature is 

satisfactory.

•  Refrigerator control is set 

too cold.

•  Set refrigerator control to a 

warmer setting. Allow 24 hours for 

temperature to stabilize.

Food stored in 

drawers freezes.

•  Refrigerator control is set 

too cold.

•  Set refrigerator control to a 

warmer setting. Allow 24 hours for 

temperature to stabilize.

Temperatures Are Too Warm

Concern

Potential Cause

Common Solution

Freezer/

Refrigerator 

temperature is too 

warm.

•  Doors are opened too 

frequently or too long. 

•  Door is slightly open.

•  Warm air enters the refrigerator 

whenever the door is opened. 

Open the door less often.

•  Close door. 

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.

Water/Moisture/Frost Inside Refrigerator

Concern

Potential Cause

Common Solution

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.

•  Close door.
•  Open door less often to allow 

internal temperature to stabilize.

•  Keep containers covered.

Water collects on 

bottom side of 

drawer cover.

•  Vegetables contain and 

give off moisture.

•  Moisture on the bottom side of the 

cover is not unusual.

•  Move humidity control (select 

models) to lower setting.

Moisture collects in 

bottom of drawer.

•  Washed vegetables and 

fruit drain while in the 

drawer.

•  Fruits and vegetables are 

kept past their prime

•  Dry items before putting them in 

the drawer. Water collecting in 

bottom of drawer is normal.

•  Routinely clean out old fruits and 

vegetables especially if they begin 

to break down.

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.
•  Close door.

Summary of Contents for 242232501

Page 1: ...EN REFRIGERATOR FREEZER FR RÉFRIGÉRATEUR CONGÉLATEUR 242232501 November 2014 USE AND CARE GUIDE GUIDE D UTILISATION ET D ENTRETIEN ...

Page 2: ...ts Questions For toll free telephone support in the U S and Canada 1 877 4ELECTROLUX 1 877 435 3287 For online support and product information visit http www electroluxappliances com Doors Handles are secure and tight Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides Freezer door is level across the top Leveling Refrigerator is level side to side and tilted 1 4 inch 6 mm front to back Toe grille is pr...

Page 3: ...pliance recycling disposal methods Check with your utility company or visit www energystar gov recycle for more information on recycling your old refrigerator Before you recycle or dispose of your old refrigerator freezer Remove the doors Leave the shelves and baskets in place so children may not easily climb inside Have refrigerant and compressor oil removed by a qualified service technician Safe...

Page 4: ...rn off power to your refrigerator unplug the power cord from the wall outlet CAUTION RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK During transportation and installation of the appliance be certain that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged Avoid open flames and sources of ignition Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated It is dangerous to alter the specificati...

Page 5: ...reezer Drawer 8 Upper Freezer Glass Shelf 9 Middle Freezer Drawer 10 Middle Freezer Glass Shelf 11 Lower Freezer Drawer 12 Adjustable Bottom Feet 13 Fridge Door 14 Egg Tray 15 Middle Fridge Door Shelves 16 Lower Fridge Door Shelf 17 Fridge Door Seal 18 Handles 19 Freezer Door Seal 20 Freezer Door IMPORTANT If large quantities of food are to be stored in the freezer all the freezer drawers except t...

Page 6: ...ator drawers and freezer baskets the refrigerator should be in a position where both doors can be fully opened Leveling The appliance should be level in order to eliminate vibration To make the appliance level it should be upright and both adjusters should be in stable contact with the floor You can also adjust the level by unscrewing the appropriate level adjustment in the front use your fingers ...

Page 7: ...wdriver Putty knife or thin blade screwdriver 8 mm wrench Door Racks 2 Open upper cover on top of the refrigerator body from right side and then remove the upper hinge cover and magnetic switch box 1 2 3 Magnetic Switch Box Upper Cover Upper Hinge Cover Right 1 2 3 4 Remove the screws and remove part Special Flange Self tapping Screws Part 1 2 WARNING When reversing the door the appliance must not...

Page 8: ...crews Handle Screw Hole Covers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 5 6 7 4 8 Change screw hole covers on middle cover plate from left to right as shown in figure below 5 Remove the upper door and place it on a smooth surface with its panel upwards Lever part and part then loose screws as shown in the picture Change handle to the right side then install screws part and part in turn Loose screws detach part and p...

Page 9: ...ly install part Lower hinge part left 12 Move the lower door and adjust its position to align lower hole site and upper hinge axis Turn the middle hinge by 180 degrees change the washer on the axis to the upper side adjust the middle hinge to the appropriate position and then install it Note Washer may stick to lower door Washer 13 Screw out the upper hinge axis turn the upper hinge over and fix a...

Page 10: ... and install it onto the right corner of upper door 1 18 Take the reed switch out of the coping block parts and in step 3 and mount it on another block for use which is marked R in the plastic bag Put the coping block just removed back into the plastic bag 19 Install part connect the wire connector and then install part 1 1 3 2 20 Open the upper door mount door racks and then close the door ...

Page 11: ...he freezer so food will freeze vitamins and nutrients of fresh food and keep food fresh longer Press the middle part of button for 3 seconds to activate the super freeze function The light will come on In case of the maximum amount of food to be frozen please wait about 24 hours Super freeze automatically switches off after 26 hours When super freeze function is on you can switch off super freeze ...

Page 12: ...ious sizes the door shelves can be placed at different heights To adjust gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows until it comes free then reposition as required Vegetable drawer For storing fruits and vegetables Freezer drawer For storing frozen foods Ice cube tray For making ice and storing ice cubes CAUTION To avoid injury from breakage handle tempered glass shelves carefully NOT...

Page 13: ...eze so that on your return Storing Food and Saving Energy you can ensure your newly purchased food designated for the freezer will be preserved as quickly as possible Activating Super freeze also will help your freezer more efficiently maintain the selected temperature after placing new purchases with pre existing frozen foods Avoid adding too much warm food to the freezer at one time This overloa...

Page 14: ...abinets may make these sounds more noticeable NOTE Energy efficient foam in your refrigerator is not a sound insulator Clicks Whenever the compressor switches on or off a click can be heard Humming As soon as the compressor is in operation you can hear it humming Bubbling When refrigerant flows into thin tubes you can hear bubbling or splashing noises Splashing Even after the compressor has been s...

Page 15: ...lean stainless steel Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher IMPORTANT If you store or move your refrigerator in freezing temperatures be sure to completely drain the water supply system Failure to do so could result in water leaks when the refrigerator is put back into service Contact a service representative to perform this operation CAUTION Pull the refrigerator straight out to move it ...

Page 16: ...th bleach to clean stainless steel Clean stainless steel front and handles with non abrasive soapy water and a dishcloth Rinse with clean water and a soft cloth Use a non abrasive stainless steel cleaner These cleaners can be purchased at most home improvement or major department stores Always follow manufacturer s instruction Do not use household cleaners containing ammonia or bleach NOTE Always ...

Page 17: ...n Thisisnormalforafullyautomaticdefrost refrigerator The defrost cycle occurs periodically lasting about 30 minutes Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet Check replace fuse with a 15 amp time delay fuse Reset circuit breaker Check house lights Call local Electric Company This is normal Refrigerator goes on and off to keep temperature constant Refrigerator runs too much or too long Room or outs...

Page 18: ...or 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 Water Moisture Frost Inside Refrigerator Concern Potential Cause Common Solution Moisture collects on inside of refrigerator walls Weather is hot and humid Door is slightly ...

Page 19: ...3 Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred during transportation or installation including but not limited to floors cabinets walls etc 14 Damages caused by services performed by unauthorized service companies use of parts other than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power su...

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