Electrolux E23BC78IPS - 22.6 cu.ft, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...9 Use Care Guide French Door Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Guia de Uso y Cuidado Refrigerador con congelador inferior de puerta doble Guide d utilisation et d entretien Réfrigérateur à portes françaises Congélateur en bas ...

Page 2: ...1 877 435 3287 For online support and product information visit http www electroluxicon com NOTE Registering your product with Electrolux enhances our ability to serve you You can register online at www electroluxappliances com or by sending your Product Registration Card in the mail Doors Handles are secure and tight Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides Freezer door is level across the t...

Page 3: ...before using your new refrigerator DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Remove all staples from the carton to avoid injury Staples can also damage finishes if they come in contact with other appliances or furniture Child Safety Packing Materials Packing cartons covered with rugs bedspreads plastic sheets or stretch wr...

Page 4: ...y pulling on the power cord Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord To avoid electrical shock unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and before replacing a light bulb or LED light Performance may be affected if the voltage varies by 10 or more Operating the refrigerator with insufficient power can damage the compressor Such damage i...

Page 5: ...ver Toe Grille Dairy Compartment Ice Bin Ice Maker Custom DesignTM Shelves Freezer Baskets top basket select models only Custom TempTM Drawer CTD select models or Deli Drawer with humidity slides Crisper Drawer Crisper Drawer Air Filter Water Filter Adjustable Hinges select models Incandescent Light select models LED Light select models Tilt Can Bin Special Items Rack inside CTD select models LED ...

Page 6: ...easy access to a counter when removing food For best use of refrigerator drawers and freezer baskets the refrigerator should be in a position where both can be fully opened Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the floor The cabinet should be level at the front and rear The sides should tilt inch 6 mm from front to back to ensure ...

Page 7: ...itting it into place and replacing the screws 5 After unit is leveled lower anti tip leg until it contacts the floor NOTE The anti tip leg must be in contact with the floor to keep the refrigerator stable DO NOT use the anti tip leg to level the refrigerator 3 Use a flat blade screwdriver or inch socket wrench to raise or lower the front rollers 4 Ensure both doors are bind free with their seals t...

Page 8: ... lower hinge 5 Re tighten set screw Loosen Remove Set Screw 6 Ensure door stops in desired location before resuming normal use To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge select models 1 Remove all food items from door bins on door being adjusted 2 Open doors to 90 degrees 3 Loosen or remove set screw Adjusting Door Re tighten Set Screw NOTE View shown is looking up at the bottom of the re...

Page 9: ...060 inches or 1 5 mm between the guide and flipper mullion 3 Re tighten set screw 4 Lift the door while adjusting the washer To raise the door rotate washer clockwise when viewed from the bottom To lower door rotate washer counter clockwise when viewed from the bottom 5 Re tighten the set screw ensuring it is between the spokes of the set washer Set screw will not be tight just insert until it is ...

Page 10: ...leeve while pushing the tube toward the connector then while continuing to hold in the sleeve pull the tube away Removing the Doors Getting through narrow spaces If your refrigerator will not fit through an entrance area you can remove the doors Check first by measuring the entrance To prepare for removing the doors 1 Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet 2 Open the...

Page 11: ...all the right door reverse the above steps Removing Freezer Drawer 1 Open freezer drawer 2 Remove drawer screws on right and left sides two 2 screws on each side NOTE DO NOT remove center screw from freezer drawer This is a factory adjustment 3 Lift drawer up and out to remove CAUTION Drawer is heavy Use caution when lifting NOTE Support door and hold stationary while removing screws Factory adjus...

Page 12: ...ce maker on lower wire signal arm side mounted or set the ice maker s On Off power switch to the I position rear mounted Figure 1 Figure 2 Copper water line from household water supply Include enough tubing in loop to allow moving refrigerator out for cleaning Ferrule Sleeve Copper water line Water Valve Valve Inlet Water Valve Bracket Steel Clamp Plastic Water Tubing to Ice Maker Fill Tube Brass ...

Page 13: ...ld be transferred to the freezer or discarded to prevent it from melting The control panel is awakened by touching anywhere on the glass where there is an indicator Black space will not awaken the display After 10 seconds of inactivity the control panel will return to the Sleep mode The following dispenser options are illuminated ice off Press and hold for three 3 seconds to turn the ice maker ON ...

Page 14: ...r Ajar If the door has been left open for an extended period of time an alarm will sound and the door ajar indicator will display on the center of the display The alarm is turned off by closing the door The alarm off key will blink to prompt the reset of any pending alarms Press this key to reset any system Alarms High Temp In the event of a high temperature condition the temperature display will ...

Page 15: ...ork until Sabbath Mode is deactivated Refrigerator stays in Sabbath Mode after power failure recovery It must be deactivated with the buttons on the control panel NOTE While in Sabbath Mode the Wave TouchTM model will only illuminate the keys used to turn the Sabbath Mode Off NOTE Although you have entered the Sabbath Mode the ice maker will complete the cycle it had already initiated The ice cube...

Page 16: ...ter filter to malfunction NOTE The water dispenser has a built in device that shuts off the water flow after three 3 minutes of continuous use To reset this shutoff device simply release the dispenser paddle NOTE The ice maker also has a built in plastic signal bale arm that automatically stops ice production when the ice bin is full This signal arm should not be used to manually stop the ice make...

Page 17: ...s explained above CAUTION If the water supply to your refrigerator is softened be sure the softener is properly maintained Chemicals from a water softener can damage the ice maker Removing Ice Bin CAUTION NEVER use an ice pick or similar sharp instrument to break up the ice This could damage the ice bin and dispenser mechanism To loosen stuck ice use warm water Before replacing the ice bin make su...

Page 18: ...Shelf features CAUTION To avoid injury from breakage handle tempered glass shelves carefully NOTE Features may vary according to model Full Custom DesignTM Shelf Half Custom DesignTM Shelf Opening Crisper Drawer Adjusting Crisper Humidity Drawers Your refrigerator includes a variety of storage drawers These drawers are located in fixed positions at the bottom of the fresh food compartment Crispers...

Page 19: ... items setting to store the thawed food Custom TempTM Drawer select models To operate 1 To turn on and off press the drawer s On Off button The numeric display will show a temperature between 28 F and 42 F when on and OFF when off 2 Press F C if you prefer to display Fahrenheit F or Celsius C 3 Press either the up or down scroll buttons to illuminate the desired item 4 Once an option is selected t...

Page 20: ...was set before the refrigerator was turned off Doors Storage bins The doors to your fresh food compartment 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 Door bins are ideal for storing jars bottles cans and large drink containers They also enable quick selection of frequently used ...

Page 21: ...n the retainer clips on the stabilizer bar If the upper basket is installed with the tabs towards the front of the unit the upper basket will kick out when the drawer is opened If the upper basket is installed with the tabs towards the rear of the unit backwards the upper basket will remain inside the freezer when the drawer is opened Tilt Wire Shelf The freezer tilt wire shelf located on the insi...

Page 22: ...ivider and pull out Lift up on the rear of the lower divider and pull out NOTE Spill Guard Tray should be hand washed in warm water To reposition the pivoting divider some models lift up and slide to desired location then snap back into place The pivoting divider is not designed to be removed Lower Basket Pivoting Divider some models ...

Page 23: ...ly purchased food designated for the freezer will be preserved as quickly as possible Activating express freeze also will help your freezer more efficiently maintain the selected temperature after placing new purchases with pre existing frozen foods Storing Food and Saving Energy Avoid adding too much warm food to the freezer at one time This overloads the freezer slows the rate of freezing and ca...

Page 24: ...nic control automatic defrost control These parts can produce a snapping or clicking sound when turning the cooling system on and off F Condenser fan You may hear air being forced through the condenser G Compressor Modern high efficiency compressors run much faster than older models The compressor may have a high pitched hum or pulsating sound H Water valve Makes a buzzing sound each time it opens...

Page 25: ...ice and water filter Rated service flow 5 gallons per minute Maximum Rated Pressure 100 pounds per square inch Recommended Minimum Operating Pressure 30 pounds per square inch Operating Temp Min 33 F Max 100 F Water filter The water filter is located at the lower left side of the fresh food compartment Replacing your PureAdvantageTM water filter In general you should change the water filter every ...

Page 26: ...erator 1 Open the air filter door 2 Remove the old filter and discard it 3 Unpack the new filter and slide it into the housing 4 Close the air filter door 5 Press and hold the Air Filter Reset button on the control panel for three 3 seconds When the display changes from Replace to Good the status has been reset 6 The Air Filter Reset will turn itself off after a few seconds Changing The Water and ...

Page 27: ...nplug the electrical power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning 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 28: ...eaners Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with 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 c...

Page 29: ...r to request when ordering LED Light Part 241891101 Incandescent Lights 40 watt bulb Part 5305514148 LED Light Harness Removal LED Light Removal NOTE LED lights are in series so if one is bad or unplugged several lights may not light up Replacing Light Bulbs select models Both the freezer and fresh food compartments of your refrigerator include incandescent light bulbs that will need replacing fro...

Page 30: ...tely 9 pounds of ice every 24 hours Turn on household water line valve If it is replace the ice water filter cartridge Ice has bad odor and taste Ice has picked up odor or flavor from strong food stored in refrigerator Ice not used frequently enough Cover foods tightly Discard stale ice Ice maker will produce fresh supply Discard stale ice Ice Dispenser Problem Cause Correction Dispenser will not ...

Page 31: ...rocks on the floor when moved slightly Ensure floor is level and solid and can adequately support the refrigerator Contact a carpenter to correct a sagging or sloping floor Drawers are difficult to move Food is touching shelf on top of drawer Drawer is overloaded Keep less food in drawer Remove or redistribute food Running Your Refrigerator Problem Cause Correction Compressor does not run Cooling ...

Page 32: ...n Fresh food freezer gasket is dirty worn cracked or poorly fitted This model is provided with a high efficiency variable speed compressor It s normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these conditions It takes 8 12 hours for the refrigerator to cool down completely Ice maker operation causes refrigerator to run slightly more Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more Open do...

Page 33: ...usehold water line valve is not open Ice water filter cartridge is clogged Connect water supply see Connecting The Water Supply section Open household water line valve See Problem section Ice Maker Is Not Making Ice Replace filter cartridge being sure to remove protective caps Water has an odd taste and or odor Water has been in the tank for a period of time Unit not properly connected to cold wat...

Page 34: ...ns 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 EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not cover the following 1 CONSEQUEN...