Electrolux 240435506 (0408) manual

P/N 240435506 (0408)[...]

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 Installation LEVELING All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a solid floor . Y our refrigerator is equipped with adjustable front rollers to help level your unit. T o Level Y our Refrigerator: 1. Remove toe grille. 2. Use flat-blade screwdriver or 3/8” socket wrench to adjust front rollers. NO TE: Raise the front of the refri[...]

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: 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 the door s wing should be performed by a qualified person. IMPORT ANT : Before y ou begin, tur n the refrigerator tem[...]

7 Door Removal and Reversal Instructions (continued) TO REMO VE FREEZER HANDLE: (Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.) 1. Remov e two screws attaching handle to bottom of freezer door . 2. Swing bottom of handle away from the door and slide handle straight up and off of dovetail button. 3. Remove screw and dovetail button and insta[...]

8 Features At A Glance Features may vary according to model[...]

9 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 F ree[...]

10 Looking Inside T o av oid personal injury or pr oper ty 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, remove all food. T o adjust sliding s[...]

11 Looking Inside (continued) ADJUST ABLE DOOR BINS Some models have adjustable door bins that can be moved to suit individual needs. T o mo ve door bins 1 . Lift bin straight up. 2 . Remove bin. 3 . Place bin in desired position. 4 . Low er bin onto suppor ts until loc ked in place . Adjustable Door Bin DELI DRA WER (SOME MODELS) Some models are e[...]

12 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[...]

13 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[...]

14 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[...]

15 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 surface . Do not w ash any remov ab le par ts in a dishwasher . Alwa ys unpl[...]

16 Care & Cleaning (continued) Vacation and Moving Tips Short Vacations • Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of 3 weeks or less. • Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment. • Turn automatic ice maker off, even if you will only be gone for a few days. Long Vacations • Remove all food and ice if you will be gone o[...]

17 W arranty Inf ormation WARRANTY PERIOD THROUGH OUR AUTH ORIZED SERVICERS, WE WILL: THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: FULL TWO-YEAR WARRANTY Two ye ars from original purc hase date Pay a ll costs for repair ing or replacing any parts of this appli anc e whic h pro ve to be def ectiv e in m ater ials or workmanship. Excludes original and repla[...]

18 REFRIGERA T OR W ARRANTY (CANAD A) Y our refr igerator is protected b y this warranty WARRANTY PERIOD THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, WE WILL: THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: FULL ON E-YEAR WARRANTY One year from original purchase da te Pay a ll costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appl ia nce whi ch pr ove t o be d efec ti[...]

19 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 [...]