Electrolux EI26SS55GS manual

24 1868900 August 2007 U se & Car e Guide Side-By-Side Refriger ator[...]

2 Finding Inf ormation Please read and save this guide Thank you f or choosing Electrolux, our new premium brand in home appliances. This Use & Care Guide is par t of our commitment to customer satisf action and product quality throughout the ser vice lif e of your ne w appliance. Purchase date Electrolux model number Electrolux serial number K[...]

3 Safety Impor tant safety instructions General Safety    flammable liquids , near this or any other appliance. Read product labels for w ar nings regarding flammability and other hazards.   ?[...]

4 This Use & Care Guide provides gener al operating instructions for y our model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before starting the refrig erator , f ollow these important first steps. Location   ?[...]

5 3       hinge. 2 Close the doors and use a flat-blade screwdriv er or ³⁄₈ inch socket wrench to r aise or lower the front rollers . 3 Ensure both doors are bind-free with their seals touching the[...]

6 Remo ving The Door s Getting thr ough narro w spaces If your refrigerator will not fit through an entr ance area, you can reduce its siz e by removing the doors . Check first b y measur ing the entrance . Required T ools Y ou will need the f ollowing tools: Adjustable Wrench Socket Wrench Set OR Phillips Head ™ T ools Necessar y: 3/8” Fixed[...]

7 Remo ving The Door s T o remove the freezer top hinge cover: 1 Remov e the two screws from each co ver ov er the top door hinges. 2 Lift hinge cov er straight up and off . T o remove the freezer door: 1    located abov e the top hi[...]

8 Installing Door Handles Door Handle Mounting Instructions 1 Remov e handles from car ton and any other protectiv e packaging. 2 P osition freezer handle end caps o ver upper and  f astened into door , [...]

9 Connecting The W ater Supply About y our refrig erator’ s water supply The automatic ice & water dispenser on y our refrigerator requires a per manent water supply    (or a ser vice prof essional) e[...]

10 Feature Overview Understanding f eatures and terms Y our Electrolux refrigerator is designed f or optimal conv enience and storage fle xibility . Use the illustration below to f amiliarize yourself with product f eatures and ter minology . NO TE F eatures may v ar y according to model.[...]

11 Contr ols W av e-T ouch TM IQ-T ouch TM[...]

12 Contr ols W ave-T ouch TM (some models) Y our refrigerator is equipped with a W ave-T ouch TM P anel user interface displa y . It is only necessar y to touch the glass. There is no need to press with f orce. There are three le vels of displa y . 1 st Level: Sleep Mode Sleep mode displa ys only the    , CUBES and  ?[...]

13 The Sabbath Mode is a f eature that disables por tions of the refrigerator and its controls for both W av e-T ouch TM and IQ-T ouch TM , in accordance with obser v ance of the weekly Sabbath and religious holida ys within the Or thodox Je wish community . W ave-T ouch TM /IQ-T ouch TM “Sabbath Mode” (some models) Contr ols (-) indicators wil[...]

14 Setting cooling temperatures 1 T ouch the glass panel to illuminate the displa y to the Plus (+) and minus (-) indicators which appear on either side of the displa yed temperatures. 2 Press the + or – indicator to adjust the temperature to the desired setting. The t emper atur e dis pla y wi ll be gin t o b lin k wit h the first touc h. The d[...]

15 Storage Features Y ou can easily adjust shelf positions in the freezer and fresh f ood compar tments to suit your needs. The shelv es hav e mounting brack ets which attach to slotted suppor ts at the rear of each compar tment. T o change the position of a shelf: 1 Bef ore adjusting a shelf, remov e all f ood. 2 Lift the front edge up . 3 Pull th[...]

16 Storage Features Doors Storage bins The doors to your freez er and fresh food compar tments use a system of modular storage     cleaning. Some of them have fix ed positions, while others can be adjusted[...]

17 Storage Features Accessories T all bottle retainer Can rack The can rac k allows y ou to efficiently and securely store up to six 12-ounce cans of be verage drink. Extra shelf The e xtra shelf attaches to the top of the ice dispenser container . It allows stor age of both round and rectangular car tons such as your f av orite ice cream. Dairy c[...]

18 A utomatic Ice & W ater Maker/Dispenser Priming the water supply system    se veral tubing lines , an advanced water filter , a distribution v alve bank, and a reser v e tank to ensure ample supp[...]

19 A utomatic Ice & W ater Maker/Dispenser Ice maker/dispenser tips      an odd flav or . Empty the ice container as e xplained below .   [...]

20 Changing The Filter Locating the filters Y our refrigerator is equipped with separate water and air filtering systems. The water filter system filters all dispensed drinking water , as well as the water used to produce ice . The air filter remov es odors and impur ities from the refrigerator compar tment. W ater filter The water filter is[...]

21 Changing The Filter More about y our advanced water filter The PureAdv antage TM ice and water filter system is tested and cer tified  respected, not-f or-profit cer tification organization f or public health saf ety . The PureAdv [...]

22 Ideas f or storing foods Fresh food stora g e         ?[...]

23 Normal Operating Sounds & Sights Understanding the sounds y ou may hear Y our new , high-efficiency refrigerator may introduce unf amiliar sounds. These sounds normally indicate your refrigerator is oper ating correctly . Some surf aces on floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets ma y make these sounds more noticeab le. F ollowing is a list of [...]

24 Care & Cleaning Pr otecting your in vestment K eeping your refrigerator clean maintains appearance and pre vents odor b uild-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean the freezer and fresh f ood compar tments at least twice a year . When cleaning, take the f ollowing precautions:    ?[...]

25 Care & Cleaning Care & c leaning tips V acation & moving tips Part Cleaning Agents Tips and Precautions Interior & Door Liners Soap and water • Baking soda and • water Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of warm water . • Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before • cleaning around con[...]

26 Care & Cleaning Replacing light b ulbs Both the freezer and fresh f ood compar tments of your refrigerator include light b ulbs that will need replacing from time to time. Some lights hav e cov ers that you will need to remov e before    [...]

27 W arranty Major Appliance W arranty Information Y our appliance is cov ered by a one year limited warr anty . For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will repair or replace any par ts of this appliance that prove to be defectiv e in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used, and maintained in accordance[...]

28 Solutions T o Common Pr oblems Bef ore you call... If you e xperience a problem with your refrigerator or notice a product beha vior or condition you do not understand, you can usually a void a call to y our ser vice representative b y referring to this section f or an ans wer . Beginning with the f ollowing table , this information includes com[...]

29 Solutions T o Common Pr oblems T emperatures Are T oo Cold Problem Cause Correction Freezer temperature too cold. Refrigerator temperature is satisfactory . Freezer control is set • too cold. Set freezer control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 • hours for temperature to stabilize. Refrigerator temperature too cold. Freezer temperature is[...]

30 Solutions T o Common Pr oblems Water/Moisture/Frost Inside Refrigerator Problem Cause Correction Moisture collects on inside of refrigerator walls. Weather is hot and • humid. Door is slightly • open. Door is opened too • often or too long. Open containers. • The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating • increases. S[...]

31 Solutions T o Common Pr oblems Automatic Ice Maker Problem Cause Correction Ice maker is not making any ice. Ice maker power switch is Off. • Water supply is not connected • to refrigerator . Household water line valve is • not open. Freezer is not cold enough. • Valve on cold water pipe • is clogged or restricted by for[...]

32 Ice Dispenser Problem Cause Correction Dispenser will not dispense ice. Water supply is not connected. • Ice storage container is empty . • Freezer temperature is set too • warm. Household water line valve is • not open. Freezer door is not closed. • Ice dispensing arm has been • held in for more than 4-5 minutes. C[...]

33 Odors In Refrigerator Problem Cause Correction Interior is dirty . Interior needs to be cleaned. • Food with strong odors is stored • in refrigerator . See Care & Cleaning Tips. • Cover food tightly . T urn on air filtration • system. Air filter may need to be changed more frequently if foods with strong odors are routi[...]