Electrolux EI23CS35KB, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...242167700 July 2011 Use Care Guide Side By Side Refrigerator Guia de Uso y Cuidado Refrigerador de dos puertas Guide d utilisation et d entretien Réfrigérateur à compartiments juxtaposés ...

Page 2: ...les 10 Connecting The Water Supply 11 Feature Overview 13 Controls 14 Storage Features 19 Automatic Ice Water Maker Dispenser 27 Changing The Filter 30 Storing Food Saving Energy 32 Normal Operating Sounds Sights 33 Care Cleaning 34 Warranty 37 Before You Call 38 Table of contents Questions For toll free telephone support in the U S and Canada 1 877 4ELECTROLUX 1 877 435 3287 For online support an...

Page 3: ... other exterior wrapping material immediately after the refrigerator is unpacked Children should never play with these items Child Entrapment And Suffocation These problems are not limited to the past Whether junked abandoned or temporarily stored even for a few hours unattended refrigerators and freezers are dangerous Please take the precautions listed below Proper Disposal Of Refrigerators Freez...

Page 4: ... 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 LED light to avoid electrical shock Performance may be affected if the voltage varies by 10 or more Operating the refrigerator with insufficient power can damage the compressor Such damage is not covered under your warra...

Page 5: ...The compressor will not be able to maintain proper temperatures inside the refrigerator DO NOT block the toe grille on the lower front of your refrigerator Sufficient air circulation is essential for the proper operation of your refrigerator 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 To remove t...

Page 6: ...seals touching the cabinet on all four sides NOTE The refrigerator doors are designed to shut by themselves within a 20 degree opening 4 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 open 5 Reinstall set screw locking the door height 6 Replace the toe grille by fitting it into place see Toe...

Page 7: ...emove it from the ladder 3 Place top hooks of the hanger into the desired slot and lower straight down until lower hooks rest on the ladder 4 Reinsert clips by positioning prongs on either side of the hanger hook and pushing down on the top of the clip until it fits into the slot 6 Gently set the shelf onto the hanger once the back is secured by the hanger 5 While holding shelf at a 45 degree angl...

Page 8: ...om the door shelves 4 Close the doors To remove the refrigerator top hinge cover 1 Remove the three screws from each cover over the top door hinges 2 Lift hinge cover straight up and off Top Hinge Cover Rear Screw Top Hinge Cover Front Screw Bottom Hinge Screw Top Hinge Screw To remove the refrigerator door 1 Trace lightly around the door s top hinge with a pencil This makes reinstallation easier ...

Page 9: ...nge and pull the multi wire cable through it Lift the door off of the bottom hinge 5 Remove the two bottom hinge screws and hinge if necessary 6 Lay the door on its side to avoid damage to the water tube extending from the bottom hinge To reinstall the freezer door reverse the above steps Once both doors are in place ensure they are aligned with each other and level Please see To level the doors u...

Page 10: ...y against door fasten upper and lower Allen set screws B with supplied Allen wrench 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install refrigerator handle Ensure the holes for the set screws are facing towards the freezer door A B Freezer Lower End Cap A B Refrigerator Lower End Cap A B Freezer Upper End Cap A B Refrigerator Upper End Cap NOTE All set screws should be tightened and sub flush Allen set screw should...

Page 11: ... rear panel of refrigerator as shown 6 Coil excess water supply line copper tubing only about 2 turns behind refrigerator as shown and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface 7 Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any connections that leak 8 Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source 9 To turn ice maker on lower wire signal arm side mounted or set...

Page 12: ...Maker Fill Tube Brass Compression Nut IMPORTANT After connecting the water supply refer to How to Prime the Water Supply System for important information about priming an empty water supply system Your refrigerator s water supply system includes several tubing lines a water filter a water valve and a water tank To ensure that your water dispenser works properly this system must be completely fille...

Page 13: ...arge Basket Small Basket and Cover Large Glide Out Basket Glass Shelf Ice Container Water Filter Air Filter Ice Cream Shelf Door Light Switch Door Light Switch Meat Keeper or Perfect Temp Drawer Can Rack or Fixed Door Bin Door Bin or Dairy Compartment Tilt Out or Fixed Door Bin Tilt Out or Fixed Door Bin Ice Maker SpillProofTM Sliding or Lift Off Shelves SpillProofTM Sliding or Lift Off Shelves NO...

Page 14: ...14 Controls Wave TouchTM IQ TouchTM ...

Page 15: ...asing the time between automatic defrost This feature is automatically activated during long periods between door openings Vacation mode is manually activated when the red indicator is lit water filter Touch to display filter condition status Press and hold for three seconds to reset air filter Touch to display filter status Press and hold for three seconds to reset temp display When active it all...

Page 16: ...wledged Power Fail In the event of a power failure the power fail alert will be displayed and the alarm off key will be illuminated and you will hear an audible alarm until the alarm off icon is pressed acknowledging the alarm Other modes may be turned off until the alarm is acknowledged When the power fail alert is turned off the refrigerator will resume nor mal operation The high temp alarm may ...

Page 17: ...ss and hold for three seconds to reset temp display Touch to toggle the freezer and refrigerator temps display on and off Touch and hold temp display to toggle display from Fahrenheit to Celsius mute sounds Tones emitted by each keypress can be turned off based on user preference The sounds are muted when the red indicator is lit Warning signals will stay active Your refrigerator is equipped with ...

Page 18: ...lluminate until pressed acknowledg ing the alarm at which time the highest temperature reached will be displayed and the refrigerator will resume normal opera tion All other modes are turned off until the alarm is acknowledged Power Fail In the event of a power failure the power fail alert will be displayed and the mute sounds icon will be illuminated and you will hear an audible alarm until the m...

Page 19: ... 45 degree angle and slide the glass shelf toward you 4 Lift the hanger directly upwards and then towards you to remove it from the ladder 5 Place top hooks of the hanger into the desired slot and lower straight down until lower hooks rest on the ladder 6 Reinsert clips by positioning prongs on either side of the hanger hook and pushing down on the top of the clip until it fits into the slot 8 Gen...

Page 20: ...ver Sliding Glass Shelves have spacers side screws on the sides of the brackets to securely hold the shelves in place To relocate the shelf to a different location the spacers must be turned in clockwise To secure the shelf in a new location remember to turn the spacers out counterclockwise until they touch the sides of the compartment These shelves slide out for easy access to food and faster cle...

Page 21: ... in a crisper Wash items in clear water and remove excess water Wrap any items that have strong odors or high moisture content Meat keeper some models Some models are equipped with a meat keeper drawer for short term storage of bulk meat items This drawer includes a sliding control for adjusting the temperature inside Any meat to be kept longer than two days should be frozen If you store fruits or...

Page 22: ... pressing the F C button 3 Press either the up or down scroll buttons to illuminate the desired item 4 The drawer will begin controlling to the temperature shown for the item selected 5 One of the three favorite selections can be chosen by illuminating it The temperature can then be adjusted up by pressing the button or down by pressing the button The drawer will store the selected temperature set...

Page 23: ... as a non temperature controlled drawer The Perfect Temp Drawer is intended for packaged food products only Leafy vegetables and unpackaged fruits are best kept in one of the lower crisper drawers The thaw setting holds a temperature for thawing frozen foods for a specific amount of time At the end of that time it then switches to the snacks setting to store the thawed food To remove the Perfect T...

Page 24: ...ully snap into the grooves in the shelf 5 Reconnect the frame connector to the control unit and reinstall the drawer Refrigerator on off button and the Perfect Temp Drawer When the refrigerator is turned off by pressing the main Wave Touch or IQ Touch on off button the Perfect Temp Drawer will also be turned off When the refrigerator is turned back on the Perfect Temp Drawer will resume operation ...

Page 25: ...nce cans of beverage A rubber liner sits behind the cans to help keep them secure Liner may be removed for storing larger items Perfect Door Bin some models The Perfect Door Bin is especially designed to hold gallon sized containers like milk gallons The door bin tilts out to provide convenient storage for fresh greens and other items Pizza rack some models This rack is attached to the freezer wal...

Page 26: ...perature to provide soft serve ice cream Special item mat some models The innovative design of the special item mat allows you to store four 4 bottles of wine or soft drink bottles or any item that you want to prevent moving around NOTE Any meat to be kept longer than two 2 days should be frozen If you store fruits or vegetables in this drawer set it to a higher humidity ...

Page 27: ...0 minutes Using the ice maker 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 OFF ON Wire Signal Arm IMPORTANT Your ice maker is turned on at the factory so it can work as so...

Page 28: ...nds are normal when the ice maker is operating Motor running Ice dropping into ice container Water valve opening or closing Ice loosening from tray Running water When dispensing ice you will hear a snapping or clicking sound when the ice chute opens and closes Turn off the ice maker when cleaning the freezer and during vacations If you turn off the ice maker for a long period of time you should al...

Page 29: ...ee turns see below until the ice bin fits into place with the drive mechanism If the auger is not properly aligned when replacing the ice bin the refrigerator will only dispense Crushed Ice The freezer door may also not close properly causing warm air to leak into the freezer CAUTION NEVER use an ice pick or similar sharp instrument to break up the ice This could damage the ice storage bin and dis...

Page 30: ...Air Filter Reset button on the electronic control panel for three 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 Ordering replacement filters Order new filters by calling toll free 877 808 4195 visiting www electroluxappliances com or seeing the dealer where you bought your refrigerator Electrolux reco...

Page 31: ...ntageTM ice and water filter Rated service flow 5 gallons per minute Maximum Rated Pressure 100 pounds per square inch Operating Temp Min 33 F Max 100 F Recommended Minimum Operating Pressure 30 pounds per square inch To replace your PureAdvantageTM 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 ...

Page 32: ...rm 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 on the freezer door shelves These foods are best Storing Food Saving Energy stored in the freezer interior where the te...

Page 33: ...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 in the past The compressor may have a high pitched hum or pulsating sound H Water valve Makes a buzzing sound each time it opens to fill the ice maker I Drain pan not removable You may hear w...

Page 34: ...T 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 Shifting it from side to side may damage flooring Be careful not to move the ...

Page 35: ...h 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 clean wipe and dry with grain to prevent scratching Wash the rest of the cabin...

Page 36: ...onnector with the other hand while pressing the connector latch 4 Replace LED light and snap in place assuring the light is facing in toward the unit inside fresh food and freezer or facing outward on bottom of fresh food doors Ordering Replacement LED Lights Order new LEDs by calling 877 808 4195 online at www electroluxicon com or through the dealer where you bought the refrigerator LED Light Ha...

Page 37: ...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...

Page 38: ...tor to run slightly more Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more Open doors less often Ensure refrigerator is level Keep food and containers from blocking door See Problem section Opening Closing of Doors Drawers Set freezer control to warmer setting until refrigerator temperature is satisfactory Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize Clean or change gasket Leaks in door seal...

Page 39: ...em section Opening Closing of Doors Drawers 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 some models to lower setting Moisture collects in bottom of drawer Washed vegetables and fruit drain wh...

Page 40: ... restricted and must be replaced Push firmly until the water filter snaps into place you should hear two clicks Ice maker is not making enough ice Ice maker is producing less ice than you expect Freezer is not cold enough Household water line valve is not completely open Check to see if water dispenser is dispensing slower than normal Ice maker should produce approximately 4 5 pounds of ice every ...

Page 41: ...rate Open household water line valve Allow sufficient time for the ice to be made When ice is made the dispenser should operate Ensure freezer door is closed See Problem Section Opening Closing of Doors Drawers Motor is overloaded Motor overload protector will reset in approximately 3 minutes Ice can then be dispensed Ice dispenser is jammed Ice has melted and frozen around auger due to infrequent...

Page 42: ...lter cartridge is clogged Front filter not fully installed if equipped Connect water supply see Connecting The Water Supply section Unkink the water line If it is a copper line it should be replaced because of possible leaks at the kink A copper line should be coiled behind the unit to avoid kinking Open household water line valve See Problem section Ice Maker Is Not Making Ice Ensure that freezer...

Page 43: ...ight is burned out No electric current is reaching refrigerator Control system has disabled lights because one or both doors were left open too long See Replacing LED Lights in Care and Cleaning section See Problem section Running Your Refrigerator Close and reopen door s to enable lights ...

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