Electrolux U27107, Instruction Book

Page 1: ...P N 241631700 0105 Fridge Freezer Instruction Book ...

Page 2: ... instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing operating and maintaining any appliance Please record your model and serial numbers below for future reference This information is found on the serial plate located inside the refrigerator compartment NOTE Use only water to clean serial plate Model N...

Page 3: ... distance for ventilation as stated in the installation instructions The appliance should be left for 2 hours after installation before it is turned on in order to allow the refrigerant to settle Child Safety Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the product Keep all packaging well away from children During Use This appliance is designed for domestic use only specifically ...

Page 4: ...acement use a 13amp BSI362 fuse Only ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used The plug must not be used if the fuse cover carrier is lost The cover carrier is indicated by the coloured insert at the base of the plug A replacement cover carrier must be obtained from your local Service Force Centre This appliance complies with the E E C Directive No 87 308 of 2 6 87 relative to radio interference s...

Page 5: ... food For best use of drawers and freezerbaskets thefridge freezershouldbeinapositionwhere both the refrigerator and freezer doors can be fully opened Installation TOE GRILLE INSTALLATION REMOVAL To RemoveToe 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 set of ta...

Page 6: ... 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 approximately 24 hours for the ice maker to begin producing ice Air in new plumbing lines may cause ice maker to cycle two or three times before making a...

Page 7: ... 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 8: ...8 Features At A Glance Features may vary according to model ...

Page 9: ... setting 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 performance problem Call your local Service Force Centre who can int...

Page 10: ...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 fridge freezer s cooling system but does not disconnect power to lights and other electrical components To ...

Page 11: ... individual needs Before adjusting the shelves remove all food Cantilever shelves are supported at the back of the fridge freezer 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 acci...

Page 12: ...door 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 fridge freezer door To install hold the retainer at the top and slide it over the outside wall of the bin as shown...

Page 13: ...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...

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Page 15: ...an damage the ice maker If the ice maker is connected to soft water ensure 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 sh...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...up 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 cartridge Check pl...

Page 18: ...ugh 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 fridge freezer with a PureSource2TM Ice and Water front filter please read the following u...

Page 19: ...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 freezer in...

Page 20: ...efrost heater may cause a hissing or sizzling sound After defrosting a popping sound may occur D Automatic Ice Maker If your fridge freezer 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 Co...

Page 21: ...s water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning around controls light bulb or any electrical part Door Gaskets Mild washing up liquid and water Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth Drawers Bins Mild washing up liquid and water Do not wash any removable items bins drawers etc in dishwasher Glass Shelves Mild washing up liquid and water Glass cleaner Mild liquid sprays Allow glass to warm to room tem...

Page 22: ...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 odours and mould build up Block doors open if necessary Moving R...

Page 23: ...tic Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the European Community EC or European Free TradeArea Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment plus those which are subject to rental agreements Products of Electrolux manufacture which are not marketed by Electrolux European Guarantee If you should move to anothe...

Page 24: ...hours for temperature to stabilise 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 constant temperature This is normal Refrigerator goes on and off to keep temperature constant Digital temperature displays are flashing Electronic cont...

Page 25: ...r Vegetables 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...

Page 26: ... filter 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 shoul...

Page 27: ...ing the regenerative phase ODOURS IN REFRIGERATOR Interior is dirty Interior needs to be cleaned Food with strong odours 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 Refr...

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