Frigidaire E23CS75DSS6, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...Use _ Care Guide Side By Side Refri_jerator Ouia de Uso y Cuidado Refrigerador de dos puertas Guide d utilisation et d entretien R_fr g_rateur _ compart ments juxtapos_s ...

Page 2: ...onship To ensure our ability to continue serving you please use this page to record key product information MAKEA RECORDFORQUICKREFERENCE _ii ii Purchase Date Electrolux Model Number Electrolux Serial Number see picture for location For toll free telephone support in the U S and Canada 1 877 4ELECTROLUX 1 877 435 3287 For online support and Internet product information www electroluxusa com 2003 E...

Page 3: ...g The Doors 6 Vacation MovingTips 33 GettingThroughNarrowSpaces 6 ReplacingLight Bulbs 34 Connecting The WaterSupply 9 Warranty Information 35 AboutYourRefrigerator sWaterSupply 9 Solutions To Common Problems 36 FeatureOverview 1 BeforeYouCall 36 Understanding FeaturesAndTerms 11 Controls Settings 12 AllowingCoolingTimeBeforeUse 12 SettingCoolingTemperatures 12 System Monitoring Alarms 14 TurningT...

Page 4: ...spreads 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 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 temporari...

Page 5: ...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 Operating the refrigerator with insufficient power can damage t...

Page 6: ...trance RequiredTools You will need the following tools Tools Necessory AND 3 8 Fixed PhiUips Head Wrench Toprepare for removingthe doors 1 Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet 2 Open both doors and remove the toe grille as explained in the Installation Instructions that came with your appliance 3 Remove any food from the door shelves 4 Close the doors ...

Page 7: ...igeratordoor 1 Trace lightly around the door s top hinge with a pencil This makes reinstallation easier 2 Remove the two screws from the top hinge Lift the door off of the bottom hinge and and set it aside 3 Remove the three bottom hinge screws and hinge if necessary To reinstall the refrigerator door reverse the above steps Once both doors are in place also replace the top hinge cover ...

Page 8: ...stallation easier 3 Detach the water tube from the connector located below the freezer door The connector releases when you press its outer sleeve inward 4 Remove the screws from the top hinge and pull the multi wire cable through it Lift the door off of the bottom hinge nge Assembly Water 5 Remove the three bottom hinge screws and hinge if necessary 6 Lay the door on its side to avoid damage to t...

Page 9: ... Instructions to connect the water supply This information is repeated here for future reference if you need to relocate your refrigerator Whatyou willneed Access to a cold water line with pressure of 30 100 psi Copper tubing with inch 6 4mm OD Length for this tubing is the distance from the rear of the refrigerator to your household water supply line plus 7 feet 2 1 meters A shut off valve for th...

Page 10: ...er tube 5 Push the copper tube into water valve inlet as far as it will go 1 4 inch 6 Slide the ferrule sleeve into valve and finger tighten waterline the compression nut onto valve Tighten another half turn with a wrench Do not over tighten Water Valve 7 Secure the copper tube to your refrigerator s rear panel with a steel clamp and screw see illustration 8 Coil the excess copper tubing about 2 t...

Page 11: ...al convenience and storage flexibility Use the illustration below to familiarize yourself with product features and terminology Ice Freezer and Refrigerator SpillProofTM Controls Do Ice Cream Water Filter Dairy _y model Fix_ Door Bin Tilt Out De Large Glide Out Basket Tilt Door Bin Larg Z Toe Grille ...

Page 12: ...d compartment REEZER FRIDGE Hold _ FREEZER Mode co _ o DYNAMIC COOLING ALARM _ o_ _FREEZER FR DGE M o d e The two digital displays on the left half of the control panel indicate the current temperatures of your freezer and fresh food compartments DYNAMIC COO LI NG To adjust the temperature to a higher or lower setting press the Up or Down Arrow button closest to the display The first time you pres...

Page 13: ...ahrenheit Centigrade Fahrenheit Centigrade t Warmest 6 8_ Warmer I Factory Setting Midpoint OQ 8 37 3_ _IV COldeSt 6 33 i Temperature Adjustment Guide Fresh Fo0d compartment is too warm If L FreSh FoOd compartment is too cold if L If Freezer compartment isto0 Warm l L Freezer compartment is too C01e l If Adjust Fresh Food control one degree colder by pressing Down Arrow button Adjust Fresh Food co...

Page 14: ...ent temperature settings If Freezer and Fresh Food compartments do not match your temperature settings in three hours expect the control system to signal other conditions If cooling does not stabilize toward your current settings call 1 877 435 3267 for assistance Steady Alarm system is active No response required Green Door Flashing _ Freezer or Fresh Food Close door to disable and reset alarm Aj...

Page 15: ...en temperature settings are reached the On light displays green to indicate an active alarm system TURNING THECOOLING SYSTEM ONANDOFF You can disable the cooling system in your refrigerator by pressing the On Off button located on the left side of the temperature control panel To ensure that you do not accidentally turn off the cooling system the button does not work unless you press and hold it f...

Page 16: ...ore adjusting a shelf remove all food 2 Lift the front edge up 3 Pull the shelf out 4 Replace by inserting the mounting bracket hooks into the desired support slots 5 Lower the shelf and lock into position ShelfFeatures Your refrigerator includes SpillSafe TM glass shelves which are designed to catch and hold accidental spills These shelves slide out for easy access to food and faster cleaning Sli...

Page 17: ...isperHumidity Control Crisper drawers include a sliding control for adjusting the humidity inside the crisper This feature can extend the life of certain fresh vegetables that keep longer in high humidity m i ii _ ii_ I ii_i_i I iiili_i i iiii_ i ill MeatKeeper Some models are equipped with a meat keeper drawer for short term storage of bulk meat items This drawer includes a sliding control for ad...

Page 18: ...ers 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 Tochangethe position of an adjustabledoor bin 1 Before adjusting a bin remove all food 2 Grip the bin firmly with both hands and lift it upward 3 Remove the bin 4 Place the bin just above desired position 5 Lower the bin onto suppo...

Page 19: ... special item rack onto the left side of any shelf as shown in the illustration DairyCompartment 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 cover is designed to be warmer than the open storage area to accommodate these types of food CanRack Tall Bottle Retainer Rack The ca...

Page 20: ... for crushed 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 See details for operating the dispenser controls on page 21 DispensingWater To operate the water dispenser press a drinking glass against the dispensing paddle To stop dispensing water pull the glass aw...

Page 21: ... show status of water filter Filter Status Button Indicator Light Lock Button nd cator L ght Express Freeze Button nd cator L ght Express ice gutt0n nd cator L ght Green Water filter does not need changing Amber Water filter is about 80 percent used Please order a new one Red Water filter is 100 percent used Please change as soon as possible After replacing the water filter reset the filter status...

Page 22: ...rve tank to ensure ample supply to the ice and water dispenser at all times This system needs to be completely filled with water when first connected to an external supply line Toprimethe watersupplysystem 1 Beg_n f ngthe tank bypress rig and holding adrinking g_ass against the 2 Keep the glass in this position until water comes out of the dispenser It may take about 11 2minutes 3 Continue dispens...

Page 23: ... is produced at a rate of 8 cubes every 75 to 90 minutes UsingTheIce Dispenser AfterInstallation Before making ice for the first time be sure to prime the water supply system as described on page 22 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 TheIceDispenserO...

Page 24: ...large quantity of ice at one time it is best to get cubes directly from the ice container The following sounds 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 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 s...

Page 25: ... for more tips on care and cleaning see page 33 6 Replace the ice bin Press the ice maker s Off On switch to resume ice production Removeandemptythe icestoragebin if An extended power failure one hour or longer causes ice cubes in the ice storage bin to melt and freeze together jamming the dispenser mechanism You do not use the ice dispenser frequently Ice cubes wilt freeze together in the bin jam...

Page 26: ...rol system panel For more information about when to replace the filter see Using The Dispenser Control Panel on page 21 ORDERING REPLACEMENT FILTERS Order new filters through the dealer where you bought your refrigerator or contact the Electro ux Customer Care Center at 1 877 435 3287 or go to our web site at www electroluxusa com You may want to consider ordering extra filters when you first inst...

Page 27: ...rigerator MoreAbout YourAdvanced WaterFilter The pure advantage TM and pure advantage _u_ice and water filter systems are tested and certified by NSF International the nationally respected not for profit certification organization for public health safety The pure advantage TM and pure advantage _u_filter systems are tested and certified to ANSI NSF Standards 42 and 53 for the reduction of claims ...

Page 28: ...ge and slide it gently into the filter housing until it stops against the snap in connector at the back of the housing Push firmly until the cartridge snaps into place When fully engaged the front of the filter cartridge should be flush with the filter release button 6 Turn On the ice maker power switch see page 23 for more about turning on the ice maker 7 Press a drinking glass against the water ...

Page 29: ... contamination of other foods or surfaces does not occur Use the meat keeper drawer for short term storage Any meat to be kept longer than two days should be frozen See page 17 for more about the meat keeper drawer FrozenFoodStorage Keep the freezer compartment at 0 F or lower see page 13 for more about temperature settings A freezer operates most efficiently when it is at least 2 3 full Packaging...

Page 30: ...Do not place the refrigerator next to heat producing appliances such as a range oven or dishwasher If this is not possible a section of cabinetry or an added layer of insulation between the two appliances will help the refrigerator operate more efficiently Level the refrigerator so that the doors close tightly Temperature Settings o Refer to earlier sections in this Use Care Manual beginning on pa...

Page 31: ...defrost heater may cause a hissing or sizzling sound After defrosting a popping sound may occur Automatic Ice Maker When ice has been produced you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin J E Cold 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...

Page 32: ...ds 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 wail outlet before cleaning Remove adhesive labels by hand Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments which can scratch the appliance surface Do not remove the serial plate Refer...

Page 33: ...StainlessSteel Ammonia ModelsOnly StainlessSteel Cleaners VACATION Occasion Short Vacations LongVacations Moving Neveruse CHLORIDEto clean stainlesssteel Cleanstainlesssteel frontand handleswith non abrasivesoapywateranda dishcloth Rinsewith cleanwaterand a softcloth Wipe stubbornspotswith an ammonia soakedpapertowel and rinse Usea non abrasivestainlesssteel cleaner Thesecleanerscan be purchasedat...

Page 34: ...e lighting Light Socket Located Behind Meat Pan Rear of Meat Pan Toreplacelight 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 refrigerator s power cord L cris...

Page 35: ...hall localplumbing electricaland or gascodes 3 Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage replacementof blownfuses repair of loose connectionsordefectsin housewiring 4 Expensesfor making the applianceaccessiblefor servicing such as removal of trim cupboards shelves etc which are nota partof the appliancewhen it wasshippedtom the factory 5 Damagesto finishafterinstallation 6...

Page 36: ...ora fullyautomaticdefrost refrigerator Thedefrostcycle occursperiodically lastingabout38 minutes Ensureplugistightly pushedinto outlet Check replacefusewith a 15 ampflme delayfuse Resetcircuitbreaker Check houselights Call localElectricCompany lfls normalforthe refrigeratorto work longerunder theseconditions tt takes 8 12hoursfor the refrigeratorto cool down completely tce makeroperationcausesrefr...

Page 37: ...blemsectionOpening ClosingOf Doors Drawers Freezertemperature istoowarm Freezercontrolis settoo Setfreezercontrolto a coldersetting Allow24 hoursfor Refrigerator temperatureis warm temperatureto stabilize satisfactory Refrigerator temperatureistoo Refrigeratorcontrolis set Setrefrigeratorcontrolto a coldersetting Allow 24 hours warm Freezertemperature is too warm for temperatureto stabilize satisf...

Page 38: ...lve is not a self piercing valve Clean valve Replace valve if necessary If not the ice water filter cartridge is clogged or restricted and must be replaced Push firmly until the water filter snaps into place Ice maker should produce approximately 4 5 pounds of ice every 24 hours Express Ice should produce up to 6 pounds of ice every 24 hours See Problem section Temperatures Are Too Warm Turn on ho...

Page 39: ... the dispenseroften sothat cubesdo not freeze together Theice waterfiltercartridgecould be clogged Replace the filtercartridge Dispensingsystemoperatesbestat 30 100psi waterpressure Wellwater pressuresshouldfall within this range Water Dispenser Problem Cause Correction Dispenserwill not dispensewater Water supply is not connected Household water line valve is not open Freezer door is not closed I...

Page 40: ...evel and solid and can adequately support the refrigerator Contact a carpenter to correct a sagging or sleping floor Food is touching shelf on top of drawer Track that drawers slide on is dirty Keep less food in drawer Clean drawer runners and tracks See Care Cleaning Tips Light Bulb iS Not On Problem Cause Correction Light bulb is not on Light bulb is burned out Freezer light switch is stuck No e...