Electrolux 240400112 manual

P/N 240400112 (0409)[...]

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

3 Important Safety Instructions W ARNING: Please Read All Instructions Before Using This Refrigerator . FOR Y OUR SAFETY • Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read pro- duct labels for warnings regarding flammability and other hazards. • Do not operate the refrigerator in the [...]

4 This Use & Care Manual provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Manual. Before starting the refrigerator , f ollow 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. [...]

5 Installation - Connecting Optional Ice Maker T o W ater Supply T o avoid electric shoc k, which can cause death or se vere personal injury , disconnect the refrigerator from electrical power bef ore connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator . T o A v oid Property Damag e: • Copper tubing is recommended for the water supply line. Water [...]

6 Door Removal and Reversal Instructions NO TE: If you hav e stainless steel doors -- go to the Removing Stainless Steel Doors and Handles Section on page 9. NO TE: The direction in which your refrigerator doors open (door swing) can be reversed, from left to right or right to left, by moving the door hinges from one side to the other . Rev ersing [...]

7 Door Removal and Reversal Instructions (continued) NO TE: Some models ha ve “poc ket” handles , which are recessed into the sides of the door . On these models, only the hinges will need to be reversed. TO REMO VE FREEZER HANDLE: (Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.) 1. Remo ve two scre ws attaching handle to bottom of freez[...]

8 Door Removal and Reversal Instructions (continued) TRIM REMO V AL (FULL-LENGTH TRIM MODELS ONL Y) In some models, the refrigerator door has a full length trim piece which continues from the bottom of the handle to the bottom of the door . The top of the trim attaches to the handle bracket (Figure 1) or fits around the base of the handle (Figure 2[...]

9 Door Removal and Reversal Instructions (continued) TO REMO VE REFRIGERA T OR HANDLE: (Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.) 1. Remov e two scre ws attaching handle to top of refr iger ator door . 2. Remove button plug using edge of putty knife. 3. Remove screw on side of refrigerator door and remove handle. 4. Reverse freezer and[...]

10 Features At A Glance Features may vary according to model Door Rack Fixed Door Bin Door Bin Snugger T all Bottle Retainer Fixed Door Bin Door Rack Dairy Door Crisper Drawer s Full Shelf Wine Rack Half Shelf Deli Drawer Refrigerator Control Ice Bucket Ice T ray Ice Maker Freezer Light T oe Grille Crisper Cover Mid Level Light Deli Drawer Cover Fr[...]

11 T emperature Contr ols COOL DO WN PERIOD T o ensure saf e f ood storage , allow the refrigerator to oper ate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours bef ore loading it with food. REFRIGERA T OR & FREEZER CONTR OLS NO TE: When changing control settings, w ait 24 hours before making additional adjustments. TEMPERA TURE ADJUSTMENT • [...]

12 Looking Inside T o av oid personal injury or pr oper ty dama ge, handle tempered glass shelves carefully . Shelves may break suddenl y if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden temperature change. SHELF ADJUSTMENT Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to suit individual needs. Before adjusting the shelves, remove all food. T o adjust sliding[...]

13 Looking Inside (continued) DOOR ST ORA GE Door bins, shelves, and racks are provided for convenient storage of jars, bottles , and cans. F requently used items can be quickly selected. Some models have door racks or bins that can accommodate gallon-sized plastic drink containers and economy-sized jars and containers. Some racks are adjustable fo[...]

14 Looking Inside - (continued) CRISPERS (SOME MODELS) 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 remo ve e xcess water before placing them in the crispers. Items with strong odors or high moisture content should be wrapped before st[...]

15 Ice Service If your refrigerator has an automatic ice mak er , it will provide a sufficient supply of ice for normal use. Dur ing the initial startup of your refrigerator , how ev er , no ice will be produced dur ing the first 24 hours of operation. Automatic ice makers are also optional accessories that may be installed in most models at any ti[...]

16 Food Storage & Energy Saving Ideas FOOD ST ORA GE IDEAS Fresh Food Storage • The fresh f ood compar tment should be kept betw een 34° F and 40° F with an optimum temperature of 37° F . • A v oid ov ercrowding the refrigerator shelv es. This reduces the circulation of air around the f ood and results in une ve n cooling. Fruits and V e[...]

17 Normal Operating Sounds & Sights A. Evaporator The flow of refrigerant through the evaporator may create a boiling or gurgling sound. B. Evaporator Fan Y ou may hear air being f orced through the refrigerator by the evaporator fan. C. Defrost Heater During defrost cycles, water dripping onto the defrost heater may cause a hissing or sizzling[...]

18 Care & Cleaning K eep your refrigerator and freezer clean to pre v ent odor build-up . Wipe up any spills immediately and clean both sections at least twice a year . Never use any type of scouring pads, brushes, abrasiv e cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any surf ace. Do not w ash any remov ab le par ts in a dishwasher . Always unplu[...]

19 Care & Cleaning (continued) A void cuts when replacing light b ulbs, wear gloves. NEVER CLEAN CONDENSER (SOME MODELS) If your refrigerator is equipped with a Never Clean condenser , there’ s no need to clean the condenser under normal operating conditions. If the refrigerator is operated under par ticularly dusty or greasy conditions, or i[...]

20 W arranty Inf ormation REFRIGERA T OR W ARRANTY Y our refr iger ator is protected by this w arranty WARRANTY PERIOD THROUG H OUR AU THO RI Z ED SERVI CERS, WE WILL: THE CON SUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: FULL ON E-YEAR WARRANTY One ye ar fr om ori gin al purc has e dat e Pay all costs for r e pairi ng or replacing any parts of this appliance whi[...]

21 Common Occurrences Before call ing for servi ce, review thi s lis t. It may save y ou time and expense. This lis t includes common occurrences t hat are not the result of defecti ve workmanship or material s in this appliance. Refri gerat or does not r un. • Ensure plug i s tightl y pushed into el ectrical out let. • Check/repl ace fuse w i [...]