Electrolux E23CS78HP - Icon 22.6 cu. Ft. Refrigerator, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...Use Et Care Guide Side By Side Refrigerator Guia de Uso y Cuidado Refrigerador de dos puertas Guide d utilisation et d entretien Rdfrigdrateur _ compartime nts juxtaposds Electrolu iCON ...

Page 2: ...Levelthe Cabinet Using the Front Rollers 5 To Levelthe Doors Using the Lower Hinge 6 RemovingThe Doors 7 Getting Through Narrow Spaces 8 Connecting The Water Supply g About Your Refrigerator s Water Supply 10 FeatureOverview 11 Understanding FeaturesAnd Terms 11 Controls Settings 12 Allowing Cooling Time Before Use 12 Setting CoolingTemperatures 12 System Monitoring Alarms 13 Turning The Cooling S...

Page 3: ...all staples from the carton to avoid cut injuries 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 wrap may become airtight chambers and can quickly cause suffocation Destroy or recycle the product s carton plastic bags and any other exterior wrapping mat...

Page 4: ...anufacturer service technician or a qualified person to prevent any risk Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the power cord Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and before replacing a light bulb to avoid electrical shock Performance may be affected if the voltage varies by 10 or more...

Page 5: ...itioning 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 1A inch 6 mm from front to back to ensure that doors close and seal properly Doors should align with each other and be level All of these conditions can be met by raising or lowering the adjustable front rollers To level the cabinet usi...

Page 6: ...unterclockwise using a 7 16 inch wrench See illustration 2 If the freezer door is lower than the refrigerator door raise the freezer door by turning the adjustment screw counterclockwise using a 7 16 inch wrench See illustration RAISE DOOR 3 After leveling verify door stop contacts lower hinge and top of door does not contact upper hinge through full movement of door from fully closed to fully ope...

Page 7: ...ns that came with your appliance 3 Remove any food from the door shelves 4 Close the doors To remove the refrigerator door 1 Trace lightly around the door s top hinge with a pencil This makes reinstallation easier To 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 Hinge Cover 2 Remove the two sc...

Page 8: ...ed above the top hinge Grasp both sides of the connector firmly and pull apart Trace lightly around the hinge with a pencil This makes reinstallation easier Lay the door on its side to avoid damage to the water tube extending from the bottom hinge Remove the plastic closer and pin from the lower hinge assembly 7 Remove the two bottom hinge screws and hinge if necessary To reinstall the freezer doo...

Page 9: ...r Turn OFF water supply at shutoff valve 3 Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap 4 If you use copper tubing Slide brass compression nut then ferrule sleeve onto water supply line Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it will go X inch 6 4 mm Slide ferrule sleeve into valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut onto valve Tighten another half turn with a wre...

Page 10: ...Connecting The Water Supply Figure 1 Figure 2 ...

Page 11: ...ct features and terminology Freezer and Refrigerator SpillProofTM CAUTION Controls Shelf Do Not Remove ice Cream Magnet Behind Water Filter Dairy Compartment Door Bin Ice Tilt Out Door Small Large Glide Out Basket Tilt Door Bin Large Door Dairy Compartment Door Bin SpillProof TM Shelf Door Bin Rack Tall Bottle Retainer Door Bin item Rack Meat Keeper and Cover Pan and Cover Fixed Door Bin Toe Grill...

Page 12: ...o the current temperature 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 To change between Fahrenheit and Centigrade press the Mode button located between the two digital temperature displays Making Temperature Adjustments After running your refrigerator for 24 hours you can adjust te...

Page 13: ...onvey the following information through audible tones and the alarm indicator lights Alaim IndicatOr Audible Condition How to Respond Name Light Tones On On Door Ajar light is off Steady Green Flashing Green Flashing Amber High Temp Flashing Amber Powe r Failure Alarm system is not active while Freezer and Fresh Food compartments are cooling to ward the current temperature settings Alarm system is...

Page 14: ...ght displays green to indicate an active alarm system Checking the Air Filter Status some models Your refrigerator s fresh food air filter needs to be replaced from time to time You can monitor the need for replacement by pressing and holding the Air Filter On Off button for three seconds To check the air filter status Press the Air Filter On Off button This activates a test cycle and one of the t...

Page 15: ...lide out for easy access to food and faster cleaning Sliding shelves can be pulled forward as far as their built in stops al ow Sliding shelves cannot be separated from their mounting brackets Your refrigerator includes a variety of storage drawers These drawers usually are located in fixed positions at the bottom of the fresh food compartment Crisper drawers are designed for storing fruits vegeta...

Page 16: ...ezer and fresh food compartments 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 items To change the position of an adjustable door bin 1 Before adjusting ...

Page 17: ...to store a six pack of 12 ounce drink cans a bottle of wine a two liter soft drink bottle or a carton of eggs To install slide the special item rack onto the left side of any shelf as shown in the illustration Dairy Compartment Use the dairy compartment at the top of the fresh food compartment door for short term storage of cheese spreads or butter The dairy compartment which includes a lift up co...

Page 18: ... or cubed ice on the control panel Press a drinking glass against the dispensing paddle as far up as possible to catch all the ice To stop pull the glass away from the dispensing paddle Dispensing Water To operate the water dispenser press a drinking glass against the dispensing paddle To stop dispensing water pull the glass away from the dispensing paddle The dispensed water is not cold For colde...

Page 19: ...dica tor Light Light displays in one of three possible colors each time the dispenser is used to show status of water filter Green Water filter does not need changing Amber Water filter is about 80 percent used Please order new one Red Water filter is 100 percent used Please change as soon as possible After replacing the water filter reset the filter status by pressing and holding Filter Status bu...

Page 20: ... the glass as necessary Using The Ice Dispenser After Installation Before making ice for the first time be sure to prime the water supply system Air in new plumbing lines can result in two or three empty ice maker cycles Furthermore if the system is not flushed the first ice cubes may be discolored or have an odd flavor Turning The Ice Dispenser On And Off Ice production is controlled by the ice m...

Page 21: ...penser To clean the ice dispenser 1 Turn 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 Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners 4 Allow the ice bin to dry completely before replacing in the freezer 5 Remove ice chips and clean the ice bin shelf and the freezer d...

Page 22: ... half drops open 2 Remove the old filter and discard it 3 4 Unpackage the new filter and place it inside the hinged bottom half of the housing Push the hinged bottom half upward until the tab snaps Press and hold the Filter Reset button on the electronic control panel for 3 seconds When the Filter OK light comes on the status has been reset 6 Press and hold the Filter Reset button for 3 seconds ag...

Page 23: ...d during the filter replacement The bottom of the filter housing includes two small water drainage holes so be sure to remove any stored food from the top shelf 3 Slide the old filter cartridge straight out of the housing and discard it 4 Unpackage the new filter cartridge and slide it gently into the filter housing until it stops against the snap in connector at the back of the housing 5 Push fir...

Page 24: ...ch 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 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...

Page 25: ...eing forced through the refrigerator by the evaporator fan Defrost Heater During defrost cycles water dripping onto the defrost heater may cause a hissing or sizzling sound After defrosting a popping sound may occur D E F G H Automatic Ice Maker When ice has been produced you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin Cold Control Automatic Defrost Control These parts can produce a snapping or c...

Page 26: ...pads brushes abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any surface Never use CHLORIDE to clean stainless steel Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher Always unplug the electrical power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning Remove adhesive labels by hand Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments which can scratch the appliance surface Refer to the guide on the next pag...

Page 27: ...se CHLORIDEor cleanerswith bleach to clean stainless steel Cleanstainless steel front and handleswith non abrasive soapy water and a dishcloth Rinse with clean water and a soft cloth Usea non abrasive stainless steel cleaner Thesecleaners can bepurchased at most home improvement or major department stores Always follow manufacturer s instruction Do not use household cleanerscontaining ammonia or b...

Page 28: ...ove before replacing the bulbs Always use bulbs that are designed for appliance lighting To replace light bulbs 1 Unplug your refrigerator s power cord 2 Wear gloves as protection against possible broken glass 3 Remove light cover if necessary 4 Unscrew and replace old bulb with an appliance bulb of the same type and wattage normally 40 watts 5 Replace light cover if necessary 6 Plug in the refrig...

Page 29: ... to a grounded power supply of sufficient 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...

Page 30: ...ood andcontainersfrom blocking be slightly open door SeeProblemsection Opening Closingof Doors Drawers Freezercontrol is set too cold Setfreezer control to warmer setting until refrigerator control found in fresh food temperature is satisfactory Allow 24 hours for temperature to section stabilize Freshfood freezer gasket is Cleanor change gasket Leaks in door seal will cause dirty worn cracked or ...

Page 31: ...e off moisture Moisture collects in bottom Washed vegetables of drawer and fruit drain while in the drawer Fruits and vegetables are kept past their prime Moisture collects on Weather is humid outside of refrigerator or between doors Door is slightly open causing cold air from inside refrigerator to meet warm air from outside Correction Therateof frost buildupandinternalsweatingincreases See Probl...

Page 32: ...e cubes are hollow or smaller than normal Ice has picked up odor or flavor from strong food stored in refrigerator or freezer Icenot usedfrequentlyenough Correction Turn on power switch Connect water supply see Installation Instructions Turn on householdwater line valve See Problem section Temperatures Are Too Warm Turn off household water line valve Remove valve Ensurethat valve is not a self pie...

Page 33: ...seroftenso that cubesdo notfreezetogether Theice waterfilter cartridgecouldbeclogged Replace the filter cartridge Dispensingsystemoperatesbestat 30 100psi waterpressure Well water pressuresshouldfall within this ranqe Problem Dispenserwill not dispense water Waterhasan oddtasteand or odor Waterpressureis extremelylow Cause Watersupplyis not connected Household water linevalveis not open Freezer do...

Page 34: ...d and canadequately support the refrigerator Contact a carpenter to correct a sagging or sloping floor Ensurefloor is level and solid and canadequately support the refrigerator Contact a carpenter to correct a sagging or sloping floor Drawers are Food is touching shelf ontop of Keep lessfood in drawer difficult to move drawer Trackthat drawers slide on is dirty Cleandrawer runners and tracks SeeCa...