Electrolux ei28bs55is1, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...EN FREEZER REFRIGERATOR FR RÉFRIGÉRATEUR CONGÉLATEUR ES REFRIGERADOR CON CONGELADOR 808733901 October 2013 USE AND CARE GUIDE GUIDE D UTILISATION ET D ENTRETIEN GUIA DE USO Y CUIDADO ...

Page 2: ...d Canada 1 877 4ELECTROLUX 1 877 435 3287 For online support and product information visit http www electroluxappliances 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 F...

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: ...ght 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 is not covered under your warranty Do not plug the unit into an outlet ...

Page 5: ... Shelf inside freezer drawer IMPORTANT Features not included with your refrigerator can be purchased at www electroluxappliances com or by calling 1 877 435 3287 Toe Grille Luxury DesignTM Shelves Dairy Compartment Ice Maker Ice Bin Luxury DesignTM Shelves Freezer Baskets Perfect TempTM Drawer PTD or Deli Drawer with humidity slides Crisper Drawer Crisper Drawer Air Filter Water Filter Adjustable ...

Page 6: ... mm Back 1 inch 25 4 mm Door opening Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow 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 CAUTION DO NOT install the refrigerator where the temperature will drop below 55 F 13 C or rise above 110 F 43 C The compressor will not be ab...

Page 7: ...ush Against Freezer Drawer 4 Tighten four drawer screws 5 Recheck gasket seal Level Refrigerator Adjust Doors if necessary Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the floor The sides should tilt inch 6 mm from front to back to ensure that doors close and seal properly Doors should align with each other and be level Most of these con...

Page 8: ...move Screw Bottom of Door Loosen Remove Screw where applicable 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 screw Rotate Door to Desired Location Adjusting Door Rotate Door Stop Re tighten Screw Retighten Screw NOTE View shown is looking up at the bottom of the refrigera...

Page 9: ...the door rotate washer clockwise when viewed from the bottom To lower door rotate washer counterclockwise when viewed from the bottom 5 Retighten the screw where applicable ensuring it is between the spokes of the washer Screw will not be tight just insert until it is flush with the hinge Flipper Mullion Mullion Guide Thickness of a Coin Adjusting Flipper Mullion Height Screw where applicable NOTE...

Page 10: ...ugh 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 freezer drawer and remove the toe grille see Installation section 3 Remove any food from the door shelves and close the doors To remove the top...

Page 11: ...right door reverse the above steps Removing Freezer Drawer 1 Open freezer drawer 2 Remove drawer screws on right and left sides two screws on each side 3 Lift drawer up and out to remove Installing Freezer Drawer 1 With lower slides pulled out hang drawer onto slide brackets ensuring pins on each side are fully inserted into slots on each side CAUTION Drawer is heavy Use caution when lifting Remov...

Page 12: ...al on the gasket A Open the drawer grabbing by the sides in the center B Be careful not to rotate the drawer A B Grab Drawer at Center from Both Sides Then Pull Drawer Out Push Against Freezer Drawer 6 Tighten four drawer screws 7 Recheck gasket seal 8 Install the toe grille by fitting into place Install Hex Head Drawer Screws 2 Reinstall four drawer screws two per side tighten down and close draw...

Page 13: ...andle Ensure the holes for the set screws are facing towards the first door 5 Position freezer handle end caps over left and right pre installed shoulder bolts that are fastened to the drawer ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing down 6 While holding handle firmly against drawer fasten left and right Allen set screws C with supplied Allen wrench End Cap End Cap End Cap End Cap Mounting ...

Page 14: ...ure water supply line copper tubing only to 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 o...

Page 15: ...allow moving refrigerator out for cleaning NOTE Check with your local building authority for recommendations on water lines and associated materials prior to installing your new refrigerator Depending on your local state building codes Electrolux recommends for homes with existing valves its Smart Choice water line kit 5305513409 with a 6 ft Stainless Steel Water Line and for homes without an exis...

Page 16: ...16 Controls Wave TouchTM IQ TouchTM ...

Page 17: ...off the ice in the bucket should be transferred to the freezer or discarded to prevent it from melting NOTE Refer to Automatic Ice Maker Freezer section for freezer ice maker controls ice off Fresh Food Ice Maker Press and hold for three seconds to turn the ice maker ON or OFF The ice maker is OFF when the LED above the Ice Off icon is illuminated If there is no red indicator then the ice maker is...

Page 18: ...ong 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 after filter change air filter Touch to display filter status Press and hold for three seconds to reset after filter change temp display When active it allows the display of the freezer and fridge temps d...

Page 19: ... will work 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 Controls Door Ajar If the door has been left open for an extended period of time an alarm will sound and the door aj...

Page 20: ...ll have to be turned back on NOTE If the Perfect TempTM Drawer is not turned off prior to putting the unit into Sabbath Mode it will continue to adjust itself to maintain the set point even if the display does not illuminate to show that it is still on IQ TouchTM select models Your refrigerator is equipped with a Glass Touch control panel It is only necessary to gently touch the glass There are th...

Page 21: ...vated when the red indicator is lit water filter Touch to display filter condition status Press and hold for three seconds to reset after filter change air filter Touch to display filter status Press and hold for three seconds to reset after filter change temp display Touch to toggle the freezer and fridge temp display on and off Touch and hold temp display to toggle display from Fahrenheit to Cel...

Page 22: ...t any system alarms High Temp In the event of a high temperature condition the temperature display will blink and display HI After 20 minutes the high temp alert will be displayed and the alarm off icon will illuminate until pressed acknowledging the alarm at which time the highest temperature reached will be displayed and the refrigerator will resume normal operation All other modes are turned of...

Page 23: ...on and off Ice production is controlled by the ice maker s On Off icon on the control panel Press and hold the Ice Off icon for three seconds to turn the ice maker ON or OFF If there is no indicator then the ice maker is ON IMPORTANT Your ice maker is turned on at the factory so it can work as soon as you install your refrigerator If you cannot connect a water supply set the ice maker s On Off ico...

Page 24: ...ner is properly maintained Chemicals from a water softener can damage the ice maker 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 IMPORTANT On occasion ...

Page 25: ...eze together in the bin jamming the dispenser mechanism Remove the ice bin and shake to loosen the cubes or clean as explained above CAUTION NEVER use an ice pick or similar sharp instrument to break up the ice This could damage the ice bin To loosen stuck ice use warm water Before replacing the ice bin make sure it is completely dry Adjusting Ice Bin Auger Auger IMPORTANT When removing or replaci...

Page 26: ...e ice maker OFF and lower the wire signal arm to turn it ON Cleaning the ice maker Clean the ice maker and ice bin at regular intervals especially prior to vacation or moving 1 Turn off the ice maker 2 Remove the ice bin 3 Empty and carefully clean the ice bin with mild detergent Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners Rinse with clean water 4 Allow the ice bin to dry completely before replacing in ...

Page 27: ... the shelf out 3 Replace by inserting the mounting bracket hooks into the desired support slots 4 Lower the shelf and lock into position CAUTION To avoid injury from breakage handle tempered glass shelves carefully Sudden temperature changes can cause glass breakage NOTE Features may vary according to model Luxury DesignTM Shelf varies by model Drawers Your refrigerator includes a variety of stora...

Page 28: ...Pull the drawer out until it stops 2 Lift the front slightly and remove the drawer Special Items Rack Adjusting Crisper Humidity varies by model Higher Humidity Lower Humidity Humidity Control Crisper humidity control Crisper drawers include a sliding control for adjusting the humidity inside the crisper Leafy vegetables keep best when stored with the Humidity Control set on Higher Humidity Fresh ...

Page 29: ...scroll buttons to illuminate the desired item 4 Once an option is selected the drawer will adjust and maintain the temperature for the setting selected 5 When turned off the Perfect TempTM Drawer functions as a standard meat pan The Perfect TempTM Drawer is best used for packaged food products Leafy vegetables and unpackaged fruits are best kept in one of the crisper drawers 6 The three favorite s...

Page 30: ...mpTM Drawer will resume operations at the temp setting that 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 Adjustable Door Bin Some of them have fixed positions while others can be adjusted to your needs Door bins are ideal for storing jars bottles cans...

Page 31: ...ct models Stabilizer Bar Basket Retainer Clips To Remove Upper and Middle Baskets 1 Remove all items from baskets 2 Remove baskets by pulling baskets out to their full extension and lift out To reinstall upper and middle baskets select models position basket onto the retainer clips making sure the front of the basket rests in the retainer clips on the stabilizer bar If the upper basket is installe...

Page 32: ...be hand washed in warm water To reposition the pivoting divider some models lift up and slide to desired location The pivoting divider is not designed to be removed Lower Basket Pivoting Divider some models Spill Guard Tray Lower Basket Pivoting Divider To Remove Lower Basket 1 Remove all items from basket 2 Remove the basket by tilting it forward and lifting it from the retainer clips Basket Reta...

Page 33: ...newly purchased food designated for the freezer will be preserved as quickly as possible Storing Food and Saving Energy Activating fast 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 overloads the freezer slows the rate of freezing and ca...

Page 34: ...ic 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 35: ...ace the filter after a standard amount of water 400 gallons has flowed through the system If your refrigerator has not been used for a period of time during moving for example change the filter before reinstalling the refrigerator Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system Systems certified for cyst reductio...

Page 36: ...the housing 4 To close the air filter door push the top and bottom to lock the door closed Air Filter Close Door Filter located above the ice maker chute Filter located under the utility bin Reinstall Water Filter Push In Until Two Clicks 5 Push firmly until the cartridge snaps into place you should hear two clicks When fully engaged the front of the filter cartridge should be flush with the filte...

Page 37: ...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 38: ... cleaners 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 cleaner...

Page 39: ... panel refer to Owner s Manual 2 Align the extension with the ice chute so that the snap clips are just inside the front edge of the chute 3 Push upward until the extension snaps into place 4 Turn your refrigerator back on Care and Cleaning Removing the Ice Chute Extension For Cleaning 1 Turn the refrigerator off using the button on the control panel refer to Owner s Manual 2 Press inward firmly o...

Page 40: ...e 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 from time to time Some lights have covers that need to be removed before replacing the bulbs Always use bulbs that are designed for appliance lighting CAUTION Wear gloves when replacing ...

Page 41: ...s com or through the dealer where you bought the refrigerator Here is the product number to request when ordering LED Light Part 241891102 Incandescent Lights 40 watt bulb Part 5305514148 Light Socket Located in Upper Freezer Section Freezer Light Cover Light Bulb Light Bulb Freezer Light Care and Cleaning ...

Page 42: ... maker wire signal arm is being held up by an item not allowing it to go in the on or down position Turn on ice maker For the fresh food ice maker press and hold the Ice Off button for three seconds until the indicator light is off For the freezer ice maker lower the wire signal arm Connect the unit to the household water supply and ensure the water valve is open Ensure that the supply line does n...

Page 43: ...ly increase ice production rate Freezer ice maker only Have someone turn up the cut off and cut on pressure on the water pump system well systems only It is normal for a reverse osmosis system to be below 20 psi during the regenerative phase Freezer ice maker will not stop making ice Ice maker wire signal arm is being held down by some package in the freezer that has fallen against the ice maker M...

Page 44: ...s are smaller than normal Remove ice bin thaw and empty the contents Clean bin wipe dry and replace in proper position When new ice is made dispenser should operate Use the dispenser often so that cubes do not freeze together The ice water filter cartridge could be clogged Replace the filter cartridge Dispensing system operates best at 30 100 psi water pressure Well water pressures should fall wit...

Page 45: ...be cleaned Food with strong odors is stored in refrigerator See Care Cleaning Tips Cover food tightly Turn on air filtration system Air filter may need to be changed more frequently if foods with strong odors are routinely stored in refrigerator Opening Closing Of Doors Drawers Concern Potential Cause Common Solution Door s will not close Refrigerator is not level It rocks on the floor when moved ...

Page 46: ...too long Refrigerator freezer door may be slightly open Freezer control is set too cold control found in fresh food section 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...

Page 47: ...just below the freezing point for maximum fresh storage time It is normal for ice crystals to form due to the moisture content of meat 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 Se...

Page 48: ...oisture 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 especi...

Page 49: ...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...