Electrolux 241540100 (1203) Bedienungsanleitung

241540100 (1203) Dishwasher Use & Care Guide Side-By-Side Refrigerator[...]

2 Finding Information PLEASE READ AND SA VE THIS GUIDE Thank you for choosing Electrolux , the 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 refrigerator . W e view your purchase as the beginning of a relationship. T o en[...]

3 Finding Information TABLE OF CONTENTS Finding Information ............................................ 2 Please Read And Save This Guide .................. 2 Make A Record For Quick Reference ............... 2 Questions? ....................................................... 2 T able Of Contents ............................................ 3 Saf[...]

4 Safety IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General Safety • Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids, near this or any other appliance. Read product labels for warnings regarding flammability and other hazards. • Do not operate the refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes. • Avoid contact with any moving p art s of the aut[...]

5 Safety ELECTRICAL INFORMA TION • The refrigerator must be plugged into it s own dedicated 115 V olt, 60 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 receptacle. The[...]

6 Removing The Doors GETTING THROUGH NARROW SP ACES If your refrigerator will not fit through an entrance area, you can reduce its size by removing the doors. Check first by measuring the entrance. Required T ools Y ou will need the following tools: T o prepl n01156.8Tc -0.0029 Tw 0 will nee9.08 lS1 scn/T2 1 Tf-0.0006 T23917scnE42120[...]

7 Removing The Doors T o remove the top hinge cover: 1 Remove the three screws from the cover over the top door hinges. 2 Pull the cover forward about a half-inch and lift it off. T o remove the refrigerator door: 1 T race lightly around the door’s top hinge with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier . 2 Remove the two screws from the top hi[...]

8 Removing The Doors T o remove the freezer door: 1 Detach the multi-wire cable connector located above the top hinge. Grasp both sides of the connector firmly and pull apart. 2 T race lightly around the hinge with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier . 3 Detach the water tube from the connector located below the freezer door . The connector [...]

9 Connecting The W ater Supply ABOUT YOUR REFRIGERA T OR’S WA TER SUPPL Y The automatic ice & water dispenser on your refrigerator requires a permanent water supply to function correctly . During installation, you (or a service professional) establish this water supply by connecting a copper tube from your household water system to a valve at[...]

10 Connecting The W ater Supply T o connect the water supply to the rear of your refrigerator: 1 Ensure that the refrigerator is not plugged in. 2 Flush the supply line until water is clear by placing the end of the copper tube in a sink or bucket and opening the shut-off valve. 3 Unscrew the plastic cap from the water valve inlet at the rear of yo[...]

11 Feature Overview UNDERST ANDING FEA TURES AND TERMS Y our Electrolux refrigerator is designed for optimal convenience and storage flexibility . Use the illustration below to familiarize yourself with product features and terminology .[...]

12 Controls & Settings ALLOWING COOLING TIME BEFORE USE T o ensure reliable food storage, allow your refrigerator and freezer to operate with the doors closed for 8 to 12 hours before placing food inside. During this cooling period, you do not need to adjust the controls, which are preset at the factory . SETTING COOLING TEMPERA TURES Y our ref[...]

13 Controls & Settings Choosing Fahrenheit or Centigrade Depending on which temperature standard you prefer to use, you can set your control panel to display in fahrenheit or centigrade. T o change between fahrenheit and centigrade, press the Mode button (located between the two digita l temperature displays). Making T emperature Adjustments Af[...]

14 Controls & Settings SYSTEM-MONITORING ALARMS The electronic control system continuously monitors your refrigerator/freezer for temperature consistency , doors left ajar , and power failures. V ariances from normal operating conditions are communicated by audible tones and a set of four status indicator lights. Responding to Alarms (Audible T[...]

15 Controls & Settings Using The Alarm Reset Button Y ou can disable or activate the alarm system by pressing and holding the Alarm Reset button for three seconds. Use it, for example, to turn off audible tones and/ or flashing indicator lights . Once you disable the alarm system, you must again press and hold the Alarm Reset button for three m[...]

16 S torage Features CANTILEVER SHEL VES Y ou can easily adjust shelf positions in the freezer and fresh food compartments to suit your needs. The shelves have mounting brackets, which att ach to slotted supports at the rear of each comp artment. T o change the position of a shelf: 1 Before adjusting a shelf, remove all food. 2 Lift the front edge [...]

17 S torage Features DRA WERS Y our refrigerator includes a variety of storage drawers. These drawers usually are located in fixed positions at the bottom of the fresh food compartment. Crispers Crisper drawers are designed for storing fruits, veget ables, and other fresh produce. Before storing items in a crisper: • W ash items in clear water an[...]

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19 S torage Features ACCESSORIES T all Bottle Retainer The tall bottle retainer keeps t all cont ainers in the bin from falling forward when opening or closing the refrigerator door . T o install, snap the ends of the retainer over the edge of the retainer wall as shown in the illustration. Special Items Rack The innovative design of the special it[...]

20 Automatic Ice & W ater Dispenser USING THE DISPENSER Y our automatic ice & water dispenser includes a control panel, a drinking glass bay , and two push-paddles for turning on the ice and water supplies. Using the dispenser control panel is necessary for the ice dispenser but not the water dispenser . The control panel also includes opti[...]

21 Automatic Ice & W ater Dispenser USING THE DISPENSER CONTROL PANEL Cu be But ton & In dicato r L ight Pre ss butto n to ge t cu bed ice. Ligh t di spla ys b lue. Pr ess g la ss agai nst ic e di spe ns in g padd le, hol ding hig h up to cat ch al l ic e. Cru s h Button & In dicato r L ight Pre ss butto n to get c ru she d ic e. Li ght[...]

22 Automatic Ice & W ater Dispenser PRIMING THE WA TER SUPPL Y SYSTEM Y our refrigerator ’s water supply system includes several tubing lines, an advanced water filter , a distribution valve bank, and a reserve tank to ensure ample supply to the ice and water dispenser at all times. This system needs to be completely filled with water when fi[...]

23 Automatic Ice & W ater Dispenser ICE DISPENSER OPERA TION & CARE The ice maker , ice bin, and dispenser feeding mechanism are located in the top of the freezer compartment. After the refrigerator is installed properly and has cooled for several hours, the ice maker can produce ice within 24 hours. It can completely fill an ice bin in abo[...]

24 Automatic Ice & W ater Dispenser Ice Dispenser T ips • Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd flavor . Empty the ice container as explained on the next page. • Occasionally shake the ice container to keep ice separated. • If your refrigerator is not connected to a water supply or the water supply is turned off, turn of f the ice [...]

25 Automatic Ice & W ater Dispenser T o clean the ice dispenser: 1 T urn of f ice production by pressing the ice maker ’s Off/On switch. 2 Remove the ice bin by lifting up and out. 3 Empty and carefully clean the ice bin with mild detergent. Rinse with clear water . Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners. 4 Allow the ice bin to dry completely [...]

26 Changing The Filter LOCA TING THE WA TER FIL TER Y our refrigerator is equipped with a water filtering system. The water filter , which uses Electrolux pure advantage TM technology , filters all dispensed drinking water as well as the water used to produce ice. W ater Filter Location The water filter is located at the top of the fresh food compa[...]

27 Changing The Filter REPLACING THE WA TER FIL TER In general, you should change the water filter every six to nine months to ensure highest possible water quality . The Filter S t atus light on the dispenser control p anel (see p age 20) prompts you to replace the filter after 400 gallons of water has flowed through the system. If your refrigerat[...]

28 Changing The Filter T o replace your pure advantage TM water filter: It is not necessary to turn the water supply off to change the filter . Be ready to wipe up any small amounts of water released during the filter replacement. The bottom of the filter housing includes two small water drainage holes, so be sure to remove any stored food from the[...]

29 S toring Food & Saving Energy IDEAS FOR ST ORING FOODS Fresh Food Storage • Keep the fresh food compartment between 34° F and 40° F with an optimum temperature of 37° F (see page 13 for more about temperature settings). • Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves, which reduces air circulation and causes uneven cooling. Fruits and V[...]

30 S toring Food & Saving Energy Loading the Freezer • Avoid 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 packages, so cold air can circulate freely , allowing food to freeze as quickly as possible. • Av[...]

31 Normal Operating Sounds & Sight s UNDERST ANDING THE SOUNDS YOU MA Y HEAR Y our 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. Following is a list of major co[...]

32 Care & Cleaning PROTECTING YOUR INVESTMENT Keeping your refrigerator clean maintains appearance and prevents odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean the freezer and fresh food compartment s at least twice a year . When cleaning, take the following precautions: • Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners o[...]

33 Care & Cleaning CARE & CLEANING TIPS VACA TION & MOVING TIPS Par t Cle aning Age nts Tips and Pr ecaut io ns Inter ior & Do or Line rs • S oap and w ate r • B ak i ng s oda and wat er • U se 2 ta bl es poons of ba king soda in 1 qu art of warm wa ter . • Be s ur e to wr i ng exc e s s wate r out of spon ge or clo th bef o[...]

34 Care & Cleaning REPLACING LIGHT BULBS Both the freezer and fresh food compartment s of your refrigerator include light bulbs that will need replacing from time to time. Some lights have covers that you will need to remove before replacing the bulbs. Always use bulbs that are designed for appliance lighting. T o replace light bulbs: 1 Unplug [...]

35 RE FRIGER ATOR WARRAN TY Your refri ge rator is protected by this warranty WARRANTY PER IOD THROUGH OUR AU THORIZED SERVICERS, WE WIL L: THE C ONS UMER WI LL BE RESPONSIBL E FOR: FULL ONE -YEAR WARRANTY On e y ea r fr om ori gin al pur chas e date . Pa y all cos ts fo r re pai ri ng or re plac in g any par ts of thi s appl i ance whi ch pr ove t[...]

36 Solutions T o Common Problems BEFORE YOU CALL... If you experience a problem with your refrigerator or notice a product behavior or condition 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 common problems[...]

37 Solutions T o Common Problems Temperatures Are Too Cold Proble m C ause Correc tion Fre ezer te mper at ure too co ld. Re fr ig erat or t empe r atu re i s sa tisfa cto ry . • Freezer co ntrol is se t too cold. • S et fr eez er contr ol t o a war m er s e tt in g. All ow 24 ho urs f or te mper at ure to stabi l ize . Re fr igerat or tempe r [...]

38 Solutions T o Common Problems W a ter/M o istu re/F ro st O u t si de R e frigera to r Probl em Cause C o rr ec tio n M oisture colle cts on outside of refrige rator or be twee n door s. • W ea t her is hu m id. • Door i s s l ight ly op en , c aus i ng c ol d air fr o m ins i de ref r i ger at or t o me et war m ai r f r om o ut si de. • [...]

39 Solutions T o Common Problems Ice Di spenser Probl em Caus e Corr ecti on Di s pen s er wi ll not di s pen s e ic e . • Wat er suppl y is not co nne c ted . • I ce s to r age c o nta in er i s em pty . • F ree z er t emper atu r e i s s et too w ar m. • Hou s eh ol d wate r li ne valv e is not open. • F ree z er d oor i s no t c los ed[...]

40 Solutions T o Common Problems Odors I n Ref ri ge r at or Pr o bl em Caus e Co rr ec ti on In te rio r is d ir ty . • I nt er i or n eed s t o be c l eaned . • Food wi t h st r ong od or s i s i n r ef ri gera t or . • Se e Car e & Cl ea ni ng Tip s . • Cove r f ood t i ghtl y. Openi ng/ C l o si n g Of Door s/ Dr a w er s Pr o bl em[...]