Electrolux 297122800 (0608) manual

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    297 122800 (0608) Dishwasher Use & Care Guide Refrigerator Guía de Uso y Cuidado Refrigerador Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien Réfrigér ateur[...]

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    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 . We view your purchase as the beginning of a relationship. T o ens[...]

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    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[...]

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    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. Child Safety • Destroy carton, plastic bags, and a[...]

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    5 Safety ELECTRICAL INFORMA TION • Refer to the serial plate for correct electrical rating. The power cord of the refrigerator is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection against shock hazards. It must be plugged directly into its own properly grounded three-prong receptacle, protected with a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit bre[...]

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    6 NO NO NO NO NO TE TE TE TE TE Features may vary according to model. 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 . 1 8 9 10 11 2 12 13 14 15 16 3 4 5 6 7 1 W AT[...]

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    7 Inst allation This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Owner's Guide. Before starting the refrigerator , follow these import ant first steps. INST ALLA TION • Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. DO NOT use an extension cord or an a[...]

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    8 Inst allation T O LEVEL REFRIGERA T OR: After discarding crating screws and wood base, use a carpenter's level to level the refrigerator from front to back. Adjust the plastic leveling feet in front, 1/2 bubble higher , so that the door closes easily when left halfway open. LEVELING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL REFRIGERA T OR / FREEZER P AIR: • Re[...]

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    9 Inst allation DOOR REMO V AL If door must be removed: • Unplug the unit • Gently lay refrigerator on its back, on a rug or blanket. • Remove two base screws and base panel. Remove wire from clips on bottom of cabinet, if required. • Unplug connector , if required, by holding the cabinet connector in place and pulling the door connector ou[...]

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    10 Refrigerator Features INTERIOR LIGHTING The light comes on automatically when the door is opened. The light bulb assembly is located on the back of the refrigerator control box. T o replace the light bulb, turn the temperature control to "OFF" and unplug the electrical cord. Replace the old bulb with a bulb of the same type and wattage[...]

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    11 Refrigerator Features ST ORAGE SMOOTH GLIDE DELI DRA WER This model is equipped with a Smooth Glide Deli Drawer for storage of luncheon meats, spreads, cheeses, and other deli items. SPILL SAFE SLIDE-OUT GLASS SHEL VING Multi-position adjustable slide out glass shelves can be moved to any position for larger or smaller packages. The shipping spa[...]

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    12 Refrigerators Features SMOO TH GLIDE CRISPERS WITH ADJUST ABLE DIVIDERS The crispers, located under the bottom refrigerator shelf, are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce. W ash items in clear water and remove excess water before placing them in the crispers. Items with strong odors or high moisture content should be[...]

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    13 Refrigerator Features FULL WIDTH GALLON BIN The full width gallon bin is especially designed to hold gallon-sized containers like milk gallons. T ALL BOTTLE RET AINER / BIN SNUGGER The tall bottle retainer keep s all containers in the bin from falling forward when opening or closing the refrigerator door . T o install, hold the retainer or snugg[...]

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    14 Refrigerator Features AIR FIL TER The air filter is located on the back of the control box. In general, you should change the air filter every six months to ensure optimal filtering of refrigerator odors. Y ou may want to adjust this time period depending on the types and amounts of food you typically store in your refrigerator . T O REPLA CE TH[...]

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    15 Refrigerator Features T O INST ALL W A TER FIL TER: • The water filter cartridge comes separate inside the unit. Before installing the water filter , be sure to remove the filter from the packaging and two plastic cap s that protect the inlet and outlet ports of the water filter . The water supply does not need to be turned off. • Insert the[...]

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    16 Refrigerator Features Ordering Replacement FIlter s Order new filters through the dealer where you bought your refrigerator , or contact the Electrolux Customer Care Center at 1-877-435-3287 , or go to our web site at ww w .electroluxusa.com . Y ou may want to consider ordering extra filters when you first install your refrigerator . Here is the[...]

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    17 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 . • Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves, which reduces air circulation and causes uneven cooling. Fruits and V egetables • S tore fruits and vegetables in cr[...]

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    18 S toring Food & Saving Energy V ACA TION AND MOVING TIPS Short V acations: • Leave the refrigerator operating during vacations of less than three weeks. Long V acations: If the refrigerator will not be used for several months: • Remove all food and unplug the power cord. • Clean and dry the interior thoroughly . • Leave the refrigera[...]

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    19 Care & Cleaning CARE AND CLEANING CHART Part Cleaning Agents Tips and Precaut ions Interio r & Door Liner s • Soap and wat er • Baking soda and water • Use 2 ta blespoons of baki ng soda in 1 quart of war m water. • Be sur e to wring ex c ess wat er out of s ponge or c loth before c leanin g around contr ols, light b ulb or any e[...]

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    20 REFRIGERATOR WAR RA NTY Your r efrigerator i s protected by this warranty WARRANTY PERI OD THROUGH OUR AUTHO RIZED S ERVICERS, WE WILL: THE CONSUME R WILL BE RESPON SIBLE FOR: FULL ONE-YE AR WARRANTY O ne year from origi nal purchas e date. Pay al l c osts for rep ai r i ng or replaci ng any par ts of this applianc e which prove to be defective [...]

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    21 Solutions T o Common Problems TROU B LE S H OOTIN G GUI DE PR OB LEM Re f r iger a t or does not r un. * Ref r iger at or i s pl ugged int o a c ir c uit t hat has a gr ou nd f ault i n t er rupt . * Use anot h er ci r c ui t . I f y ou a r e unsur e abou t t he out let , have i t chec ked by a cer t if ied t echni c i a n. * T emper at ur e con[...]

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    22 Solutions T o Common Problems PROBL EM Bubbling or gurgling sound, * Refrigerant (used to cool refrigerator is circulating throughout the s y stem. * This is normal. Vibrating or rattling noise. * Refrigerator is not level. It rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly. * Level the refrigerator. Refer to " LEVELING " in the " FI[...]