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Electrolux EI23BC80KS Use And Care Manual

Counter-depth french door refrigerator with iq-touch™ controls
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EN FREEZER / REFRIGERATOR
FR RÉFRIGÉRATEUR / CONGÉLATEUR
ES REFRIGERADOR CON CONGELADOR
242172901 January 2012
USE AND CARE GUIDE
GUIDE D'UTILISATION ET D'ENTRETIEN
GUIA DE USO Y CUIDADO

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  • Page 1 EN FREEZER / REFRIGERATOR FR RÉFRIGÉRATEUR / CONGÉLATEUR ES REFRIGERADOR CON CONGELADOR 242172901 January 2012 USE AND CARE GUIDE GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET D’ENTRETIEN GUIA DE USO Y CUIDADO...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Finding Information Please read and save this guide Thank you for choosing Electrolux, our new premium brand in home appliances. This Use & Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality throughout the service life of your new appliance.

  • Page 3: Safety

    Important safety instructions Safety Precautions Do not attempt to install or operate your unit until you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a Danger, Warning, or Caution based on the risk type. Definitions This is the safety alert symbol.

  • Page 4: Electrical Information

    Safety Electrical information WARNING You must follow these guidelines to ensure that your refrigerator’s safety mechanisms are operating correctly. • The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC-only non-GFCI electric outlet. The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for your protection against electrical shock hazards.

  • Page 5: Feature Overview

    Understanding features and terms Your Electrolux refrigerator is designed for optimal convenience and storage flexibility. The illustration below is provided to assist you with familiarizing yourself with product features and terminology. *Features may vary according to model. Model is shown without freezer drawer cover.

  • Page 6: Installation

    Installation Required Tools You will need the following tools: This Use & Care Guide provides general installation and operating instructions for your model. We recommend using a service or kitchen contracting professional to install your refrigerator. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide.
  • Page 7 Freezer Drawer Alignment (if necessary) 1 Check gasket seal around top, bottom, and sides of freezer drawer. 2 If gasket is not sealed, open drawer and slightly loosen four (4) drawer screws (two (2) on each side) to allow drawer to rotate. 3 Close drawer and recheck the seal on the gasket (A).
  • Page 8 Installation To adjust the door stop: Door stop is adjustable between 85 to 145 degrees. NOTE View shown is looking up at the bottom of the refrigerator door. Adjustable Door Stop 1 Open door to provide access to screw. 2 Loosen screw. 3 Adjust door to desired location.
  • Page 9 4 Lift the door while adjusting the washer. To raise the door, rotate washer clockwise (when viewed from the bottom). To lower door, rotate washer counterclockwise (when viewed from the bottom). Raising/Lowering Door 5 Retighten the screw, where applicable, ensuring it is between the spokes of the set washer.
  • Page 10 Installation Installing Shelves Your refrigerator was shipped with the shelf hanger and shelf locking clip installed in their shipping position. Below are the instructions to install the shelves in your desired locations. 1 Remove shelf from its locked position by pulling the slide mechanism toward you.

  • Page 11: Removing The Doors

    Getting through 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.
  • Page 12 Removing the Doors 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. Drawer Assembly Slot 2 Reinstall four (4) drawer screws (two (2) per side), tighten down, and close drawer (C).

  • Page 13: Installing Door Handles

    Door Handle Mounting Instructions 1 Remove handles from protective packaging. 2 Position fresh food handle end caps (A) over upper and lower pre-installed shoulder bolts (B) that are fastened into door, ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing towards the opposite door.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Water Supply

    Smart Choice® water line kit 5305513409 (with a 6 ft. Stainless Steel Water Line) and for homes without an existing valve, Electrolux recommends its Smart Choice water® line kit 5305510264 (with a 20 ft. Copper Water Line with self-tapping saddle valve). Please refer to www.electroluxappliances.com for more information.

  • Page 15: Controls

    IQ-Touch An indicator light will be illuminated above most active features. Touch the icon to activate the options below. NOTE Features may vary according to model. fast freeze Activates a faster rate for freezing food. fast ice Increases the production of ice water filter Press and hold for three (3) seconds to reset after filter change.
  • Page 16 Controls IQ-Touch Sabbath Mode The Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables portions of the refrigerator and its controls for IQ-Touch accordance with observance of the weekly Sabbath and religious holidays within the Orthodox Jewish community. Sabbath Mode is turned ON and OFF by pressing and holding the freezer temp “-”...

  • Page 17: Automatic Ice Maker

    Ice maker operation & care After the refrigerator is installed properly, the ice maker can produce ice within 24 hours. It can completely fill an ice bin in about three (3) days. When using the ice maker for the first time and in order for the ice maker to work properly, it is necessary to clear air from water filter tubing.

  • Page 18: Storage Features

    Storage Features Shelf features CAUTION To avoid injury from breakage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. NOTE Features may vary according to model. To change the position of a shelf: 1 Remove shelf from its locked position by pulling the slide mechanism toward you. 2 Lift the hanger directly upwards and pull toward you to remove it from the ladder.
  • Page 19 Drawers Your refrigerator includes a variety of storage drawers. These drawers are located in fixed positions at the bottom of the fresh food compartment. Luxury Glide Crispers Crisper drawers are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce. They feature a smooth-glide, ball-bearing and soft-close functionality so as not to bruise fruits and vegetables.
  • Page 20 Storage Features Perfect Temp Drawer (select models) The Perfect Temp Drawer is designed to keep food items at a precise temperature whether cooler, warmer, or the same as the fresh food section of the refrigerator. This drawer features a smooth-glide, ball bearing system and soft- close functionality so as not to bruise your fruits and vegetables.

  • Page 21: Freezer Features

    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. Some of them have fixed positions, while others can be adjusted to your needs. Door bins are ideal for storing jars, bottles, cans, and large drink containers.
  • Page 22 Storage Features Soft Serve Bin The soft serve bin in the upper right corner is designed to maintain temperatures a few degrees above the freezer temperature. This is perfect for storing items that need a softer texture in order to easily serve, items such as ice cream.

  • Page 23: Storing Food And Saving Energy

    Storing Food and Saving Energy Ideas for storing foods Fresh food storage • Keep the fresh food compartment between 34° F and 40° F with an optimum temperature of 37° F. • Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves, which reduces air circulation and causes uneven cooling.

  • Page 24: Normal Operating Sounds & Sights

    Normal Operating Sounds Understanding the sounds you may hear Your new, high-efficiency refrigerator may introduce unfamiliar sounds. These sounds normally indicate your refrigerator is operating correctly. Some surfaces on floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets may make these sounds more noticeable. The following is a list of major components in your refrigerator and the sounds they can cause: A Evaporator Refrigerant through the evaporator...

  • Page 25: Changing The Water And Air Filters

    Changing the Water and Air Filters Your refrigerator is equipped with separate water and air filtering systems. The water filter system filters all the water used to produce ice. The air filter removes odors and impurities from the refrigerator compartment. NOTE The control panel includes controls to monitor the status of your water and air filters.

  • Page 26: Air Filter

    Changing the Water and Air Filters 4 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 filter release button. Reinstall Water Filter 5 Press and hold the Filter Status button on the control panel for three (3) seconds.

  • Page 27: Care And Cleaning

    Protecting your investment Keeping your refrigerator clean maintains its appearance and prevents odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean the freezer and fresh food compartments at least twice a year. NOTE Do not use abrasive cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior doors, gaskets, or cabinet liners.

  • Page 28: Vacation And Moving Tips

    Care and Cleaning Care and cleaning tips Part Cleaning Agents Interior & Door • Soap and water Liners • Baking soda and Door Gaskets • Soap and water Drawers & Bins • Soap and water Glass Shelves • Soap and water • Glass cleaner • Mild liquid Toe Grille • Soap and water • Mild liquid...
  • Page 29 Replacing LED Lights Both the freezer and fresh food compartments of your refrigerator include LED lights. Always use Electrolux parts for replacement. To replace LED Lights: 1 Unplug your refrigerator’s power cord. 2 Remove light cover by pushing up and out.

  • Page 30: Common Solutions For Concerns

    Common Solutions for Concerns Before you call... If you experience a concern with your refrigerator or notice a product behavior or condition that you do not understand, you can usually avoid a call to your service representative by referring to this section for an answer. Beginning with the following table, this information includes concerns, potential causes, and common solutions.
  • Page 31 • It is normal for the compressor to run for long periods of time. • Call your Electrolux service representative, who can interpret any messages or number codes flashing on the digital displays.

  • Page 32: Temperatures Are Too Cold

    Common Solutions for Concerns Temperatures Are Too Cold Concern Potential Cause Freezer temperature • Fast Freeze function is activated. • Freezer control is set too cold. too cold. Refrigerator temperature is satisfactory. • Ice maker is on. • Fast Ice function is activated. • Refrigerator control is set too cold. Refrigerator temperature too cold.
  • Page 33 Common Solutions for Concerns Water/Moisture/Frost Inside Refrigerator Concern Potential Cause Moisture collects on • Weather is hot and humid. inside of refrigerator walls. • Door is slightly open. • Door is opened too often or too long. • Open containers. • Vegetables contain and give off moisture. Water collects on bottom side of drawer cover.

  • Page 34: Warranty

    Warranty Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will repair or replace any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used, and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions.

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