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Looking Inside - 

Special Storage Areas

CRISPERS 

(SOME MODELS)

The crispers, located under the bottom refrigerator shelf,
are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh
produce. Wash items in clear water and remove excess water
before placing them in the crispers. Items with strong odors
or high moisture content should be wrapped before storing.

MEAT KEEPER

Some models are equipped with a Meat Keeper. Meat Keeper
temperatures can be adjusted by sliding the Meat Keeper
Temperature Control in either direction. Use this pan for short
term storage of bulk meat items. If meats are to be kept
longer than one or two days, they should be frozen. The
Meat Keeper is fixed and cannot be moved up or down. If
fruits or vegetables are to be stored in the Meat Keeper, set
the Meat Keeper Temperature Control to a warmer setting to
prevent freezing.

HUMIDITY CONTROL 

(SOME MODELS)

The Humidity Control, present on some models with crisper
drawers, allows you to adjust the humidity within the crisper.
This can extend the life of fresh vegetables that keep best
in high humidity.

NOTE:

 Leafy vegetables keep best when stored with

the Humidity Control set on 

Higher Humidity

, or in a

drawer without a Humidity Control. This keeps incoming
air to a minimum and maintains maximum moisture
content.

WINE RACK 

(SOME MODELS)

The wine rack stores bottles of wine, or single two-liter plastic
bottles of juice or soda pop. To install, slide the Wine Rack
onto the shelf with the curve facing in. To remove, slide the
Wine Rack out. Install on either side of shelf.

Crisper Humidity Control

Wine Rack

Crisper Drawer

Meat Keeper with Temperature Control

Summary of Contents for ERL 6296

Page 1: ...241721800 0604 Use Care Guide Side By Side Refrigerator ...

Page 2: ...___ Electrolux Model Number ________________________________________________ Electrolux Serial Number see picture for location TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Congratulations 2 Important Safety 3 Installation 4 5 Door Removal Instructions 6 Features at a Glance 7 Temperature Controls 8 9 Looking Inside 10 12 Automatic Ice Water Dispenser 13 17 Storing Food Saving Energy 18 Normal Operating Sounds Sights...

Page 3: ... easily climb inside Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service technician ELECTRICAL INFORMATION The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated 220Volt 50 Hz AC only electric outlet The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for your protection against electrical shock hazards It must be plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong recepta...

Page 4: ...ng food For best use of drawers and freezer baskets the refrigerator should be in a position where both the refrigerator and freezer doors can be fully opened Installation TOE GRILLE INSTALLATION REMOVAL To Remove Toe Grille 1 Open freezer and fresh food compartment doors 2 Working from left side of toe grille slip your fingers between top of toe grille and cabinet Gently pull forward until first ...

Page 5: ... the refrigerator to your cold water pipe Then add approximately 7 feet 2 1 meters so the refrigerator can be moved out for cleaning as shown A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your household water system DO NOT use a self piercing type shutoff valve A compression nut and ferrule sleeve for connecting the water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve IMPORTANT It takes approximat...

Page 6: ...front of freezer Press outer ring against face of fitting then pull to remove tube 2 Remove top hinge cover screw on freezer door and remove cover 3 Disconnect wiring harness connector plug at top hinge place your thumbs on flat sides of each connector and bend both parts back and forth then with firm grasp pull both pieces apart 4 Trace around hinge with soft lead pencil This will make it easier ...

Page 7: ...7 Features At A Glance Features may vary according to model ...

Page 8: ...tting you entered Each press of the button after that increments the setting by one The display shows your new setting momentarily then changes back to the current temperature IF THE TEMPERATURE DISPLAYS FLASH If ever you see both temperature displays continously flashing it may indicate that the control system has detetcted a performanceproblem CallyourFrigidaire service representative who can in...

Page 9: ...the cooling system all refrigeration to the freezer and fresh food compartments stops To turn the cooling system back on you must again press and hold the On Off button for three more seconds Cooling System On Off Button IMPORTANT Pressing the On Off button on the control panel disables your refrigerator s cooling system but does not disconnect power to lights and other electrical components To tu...

Page 10: ... individual needs Before adjusting the shelves remove all food Cantilever shelves are supported at the back of the refrigerator To adjust cantilever shelves 1 Lift front edge up 2 Pull shelf out Replace the shelf by inserting the hooks at rear of the shelf into the wall bracket Lower the shelf into the desired slots and lock into position SpillSafeTM glass shelves some models catch and hold accide...

Page 11: ...oor bins 1 Lift bin straight up 2 Remove bin 3 Place bin in desired position 4 Lower bin onto supports until locked in place Adjustable Door Bin TALL BOTTLE RETAINER SOME MODELS The Tall Bottle Retainer keeps tall containers in the bin from falling forward when opening or closing the refrigerator door To install hold the retainer at the top and slide it over the outside wall of the bin as shown in...

Page 12: ...uits or vegetables are to be stored in the Meat Keeper set the Meat KeeperTemperature Control to a warmer setting to prevent freezing HUMIDITY CONTROL SOME MODELS The Humidity Control present on some models with crisper drawers allows you to adjust the humidity within the crisper This can extend the life of fresh vegetables that keep best in high humidity NOTE Leafy vegetables keep best when store...

Page 13: ... r A t h g i l r e s n e p s i d n o n r u t o t d a P h c u o T t h g i L f f O e h t s s e r P f f O t h g i L d a P h c u o T e h t e v o b a r a e p p a l l i w r o t a c i d n i d e r A t h g i l r e s n e p s i d f f o n r u t o t d a P h c u o T R E T A W r e s n e p s i d r e t a w e h t e t a r e p o o T g n i s n e p s i d p o t s o T e l d d a p g n i s n e p s i d R E T A W e h t t s n...

Page 14: ...e that the softener is maintained and working properly Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser ICE DISPENSER TIPS Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd flavor Empty the ice container and ensure that the ice maker s On Off power switch is turned On set to the I position The ice maker will then produce more ice Occasionally shake the ice container to keep ice separated Keep the ice maker s On Off p...

Page 15: ...break up the ice This could damage the ice storage bin and dispenser mechanism CLEANING THE ICE DISPENSER Clean the dispenser and ice container at regular intervals particularly before you take a vacation or move or if the ice dispenser sticks 1 Turn off ice production by pressing the ice maker s On Off switch 2 Remove ice container by lifting up and out Empty and carefully clean the container wit...

Page 16: ...h To Reinstall Cup Filter cartridge will self align as cup is tightened Be sure cup is completely tightened with PureSource logo facing outward Do Not Tighten Past Stop 9 Turn the ice maker s power switch to the On I position 10 Check for leaks Open refrigerator door Wipe any water droplets from the filter cup Fill a glass with water If there is a leak unscrew filter cup and reinsert the filter ca...

Page 17: ...shes the air out through the system and out the dispenser nozzle This is normal 9 After you have run one glass of water continue to flush the system for approximately 3 minutes to assure that the purest water possible is stored in the water storage tank PureSource2TM Ice and Water Front Filter some models NOTE If you purchased a refrigerator with a PureSource2TM Ice andWater front filter please re...

Page 18: ...adding too much 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 the 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...

Page 19: ...efrost heater may cause a hissing or sizzling sound After defrosting a popping sound may occur D Automatic Ice Maker If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin E Cold Control Automatic Defrost Control May create minimal mechanical sounds F Condenser Fan You may hear air being forced through the condenser by the condenser fan G Comp...

Page 20: ...ng soda in 1 quart of warm water Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning around controls light bulb or any electrical part Door Gaskets Soap and water Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth Drawers Bins Soap and water Do not wash any removable items bins drawers etc in dishwasher Glass Shelves Soap and water Glass cleaner Mild liquid sprays Allow glass to warm to room te...

Page 21: ...ty ice bucket even if you will only be gone for a few days Long Vacations Remove all food and ice if you will be gone one month or more Turn the cooling system off see page 8 for On Off button position and disconnect power Turn off automatic ice maker and turn water supply valve to closed position Clean interior thoroughly Leave both doors open to prevent odors and mold build up Block doors open i...

Page 22: ...ROBLEM section OPENING CLOSING OF DOORS DRAWERS Set refrigerator control to warmer setting until refrigerator temperature is satisfactory Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize Clean or change gasket Leaks in door seal will cause refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired temperatures Compressor goes off and on frequently Electronic control system keeps the refrigerator at a cons...

Page 23: ...egetables contain and give off moisture It is not unusual to have moisture on the bottom side of the cover Move humidity control some models to lower setting Water collects in bottom of drawer Washed vegetables and fruit drain while in the drawer Dry items before putting them in the drawer Water collecting in bottom of drawer is normal WATER MOISTURE FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR Moisture collects on...

Page 24: ...r to water supply line Consult a water purifying company Discard stale ice ICE DISPENSER Dispenser will not dispense ice Ice storage container is empty Freezer temperature is set too warm Household water line valve is not open Freezer door is not closed Ice dispensing arm has been held in for more than 4 5 minutes When the first supply of ice is dropped into the container the dispenser should oper...

Page 25: ...he regenerative phase ODORS IN REFRIGERATOR Interior is dirty Interior needs to be cleaned Food with strong odors is in refrigerator See Care Cleaning Chart in Care and Cleaning section Cover food tightly OPENING CLOSING OF DOORS DRAWERS Door s will not close Door was closed too hard causing other door to open slightly Refrigerator is not level It rocks on the floor when moved slightly Refrigerato...

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