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    P/N 241567602 (0804)[...]

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    2 W elcome & Congratulations Congratulations on y our purchase of a new refrigerator! W e here at Electrolux Home Pr oducts, Inc. are v er y proud of our product and we are completly committed to pro viding you with the best service possible. Y our satisfaction is our #1 prior ity . Please read this Use & Care Manual v er y carefully . It c[...]

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    3 Impor tant Safety Instructions W ARNING: Please Read All Instructions Bef ore Using This Refrig erator . FOR Y OUR SAFETY • Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammab le liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read pro- duct labels for w ar nings regarding flammability and other hazards. • Do not operate the refrigerator i[...]

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    4 This Use & Care Manual pro vides specific operating instructions for y our model. Use the refr igerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Manual. Before starting the refrigerator , follow these important first steps. LOCA TION • Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug[...]

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    5 Installation - Connecting T o W ater Supply T o av oid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury , disconnect the refrigerator from electrical power bef ore connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator . T o A v oid Proper ty Damage: • Copper tubing is recommended for the water suppl y line . W ater supply tubing mad[...]

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    6 Door Remo v al Instructions 1. Disconnect electrical supply . 2. Remov e toe grille (see page 4 to lear n how). T o remo ve freez er door: 1. Remov e top hinge cover and scre ws. 2. T race around the hinge with a soft lead pencil. This makes reinstallation easier . 3. Remov e top hinge and lift door off bottom hinge pin. 4. Re verse this procedur[...]

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    7 Features At A Glance Features ma y vary according to model[...]

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    8 T emperature Contr ols COOL DO WN PERIOD T o ensure saf e food stor age, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed f or at least 8 to 12 hours before loading it with food. REFRIGERA T OR & FREEZER CONTROLS NO TE: When changing control settings , wait 24 hours bef ore making additional adjustments. TEMPERA TURE ADJUSTMENT • Adj[...]

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    9 Looking Inside T o av oid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully . Shelves may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden temperature change. SHELF ADJUSTMENT Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to suit individual needs . Before adjusting the shelves , remov e all food. T o adjust sliding s[...]

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    10 Looking Inside (continued) DOOR ST ORA GE Door bins, shelv es, and racks are pro vided for con venient storage of jars, bottles , and cans. F requently used items can be quickly selected. Some models hav e door rac ks or bins that can accommodate gallon-sized plastic drink containers and economy-sized jars and containers. Some racks are adjustab[...]

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    11 Looking Inside - (continued) CRISPERS (SOME MODELS) The crispers, located under the bottom refrigerator shelf, are designed for storing fruits , vegetables , and other fresh produce. Wash items in w ater and remove e xcess water before placing them in the crispers . Items with strong odors or high moisture content should be wrapped before storin[...]

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    12 WA TER DISPENSER Y our refr igerator includes an automatic w ater dispenser on the front of the refrigerator door . The dispenser is designed to accommodate containers up to 7½ inc hes high. How the W ater Dispenser W orks The water tank, located inside the refrigerator door , automatically fills as water is dispensed. F or proper dispenser ope[...]

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    13 ICE MAKER If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker , it will provide a sufficient supply of ice for normal use. Dur ing the initial star tup of y our refr igerator , howe ver , no ice will be produced during the first 24 hours of operation. A utomatic ice makers are also optional accessories that may be installed in most models at any tim[...]

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    14 PureSour ce TM * ICE AND WA TER FIL TER (some models) NO TE: If you purc hased a refrigerator with a PureSour ce TM * Ice and W ater filter , please read the follo wing use and care information. This ice and water filter system filters w ater to your ice maker and w ater dispenser . It is located in the upper right back corner of the fresh food [...]

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    15 Food Storage & Energy Sa ving Ideas FOOD ST ORA GE IDEAS Fresh Food Storage • The fresh f ood compar tment should be kept between 34° F and 40° F with an optimum temperature of 37° F . • A void o vercro wding the refr igerator shelv es. This reduces the circulation of air around the food and results in une ve n cooling. Fruits and V e[...]

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    16 Normal Operating Sounds & Sights A. Evaporator The flow of refrigerant through the e vaporator ma y create a boiling or gurgling sound. B. Evaporator F an Y ou may hear air being f orced through the refr igerator by the e vaporator f an. C. Defr ost Heater During defrost cycles, water dripping onto the defrost heater may cause a hissing or s[...]

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    17 Care & Cleaning K eep your refrigerator and freez er clean to prev ent odor build-up . Wipe up any spills immediately and clean both sections at least twice a year . Never use any type of metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasiv e cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any surf ace. Do not wash any remo vab le par ts in a dishwasher . Alwa[...]

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    18 Care & Cleaning (continued) T o Replace Light Bulbs (some models) 1. Unplug refrigerator . 2. W ear glov es as protection against possible broken glass. 3. Unsnap light shield as sho wn. 4. Unscre w and replace old bulb with an appliance bulb of the same wattage . 5 . Replace light shield. 6. Remember to plug the refrigerator bac k in. CONDE[...]

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    19 W arranty Information REFRIGERA T OR W ARRANTY Y our refr iger ator is protected by this w arranty WARRANTY PERIOD THROUG H OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, WE WILL: THE CON SUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: FULL ON E- Y EAR WARRANTY One year from original purc has e dat e Pay all costs for r e p airing or repl acing any parts of t his appliance which pro[...]

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    20 Common Occurrences Before call ing for servic e, review this l ist. It may s ave you time and expense. This lis t inc ludes common occurrences that are not the res ult of defecti ve workmanship or materials i n this appli ance. Refri gerator does not run. • Ensure plug is t ightly pushed i nto electrical outlet. • Check/replace fuse with a 1[...]