AEG-Electrolux ERL6298XX10, ERL6298XX0, S75628SK11, S75628SK10, S75628SK13 User Manual

Use & Care Guide

S i d e - B y - S i d e R e f r i g e r a t o r

241737900 (Aug 2006)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Finding Information ............................................	2
Safety ...................................................................	3
Installation ...........................................................	5
Removing The Doors ..........................................	6
Connecting The Water Supply ...........................	8
Feature Overview ................................................	9
Controls & Settings ..........................................	10
Storage Features ...............................................	14
Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser ...................	18
Changing The Filters ........................................	23
Storing Food & Saving Energy ........................	25
Normal Operating Sounds & Sights ...............	27
Care & Cleaning ................................................	28
Solutions To Common Problems ....................	31

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Safety 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

! WARNING

Please read all safety instructions before using your new Electrolux refrigerator.

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.

•Avoid contact with any moving parts of the automatic ice maker.

•Remove all staples from the carton to avoid cut injuries. Staples can also damage finishes if they come in contact with other appliances or furniture.

Child Safety

Packing Materials:

•Packing cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers and can quickly cause suffocation.

•Destroy or recycle the product’s carton, plastic bags, and any other exterior wrapping material immediately after the refrigerator is unpacked. Children should never play with these items.

Child Entrapment And Suffocation:

•These problems are not limited to the past. Whether junked, abandoned or temporarily stored (even for a few hours), unattended refrigerators and freezers are dangerous.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

! WARNING

You must follow these guidelines to ensure that your refrigerator’s safety mechanisms are operating correctly.

•If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by the manufacturer, service technician or a qualified person to prevent any risk.

•Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out from the receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord.

•Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and before replacing a light bulb to avoid electrical shock.

4Safety

•Performance may be affected if the voltage varies by 10% or more. Operating the refrigerator with insufficient power can damage the compressor. Such damage is not covered under your warranty.

•Do not plug the unit into an outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator from being turned off accidentally.

IMPORTANT

To turn off power to your refrigerator, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

Installation

LOCATION

•Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.

•If possible, place the refrigerator out of direct sunlight and away from the range, dishwasher or other heat sources.

•The refrigerator must be installed on a floor that is level and strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator.

•Consider water supply availability for models equipped with an automatic ice maker.

INSTALLATION

Installation Clearances

! CAUTION

Do Not install the refrigerator where the temperature will drop below 13°C (55°F) or rise above 43°C (110°F). The compressor will not be able to maintain proper temperatures inside the refrigerator. Do Not block the toe grille on the lower front of your refrigerator. Sufficient air circulation is essential for the proper operation of your refrigerator.

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation and plumbing and electrical connections:

Sides & Top	10 mm (3/8 inch)
Back	25 mm (1 inch)

Installation 5

Door Opening

Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access to a counter when removing food. For best use of drawers and freezer baskets, the refrigerator should be in a position where both the refrigerator and freezer doors can be fully opened.

NOTE

If your refrigerator is placed with the door hinge side against a wall, you may have to allow additional space so the door can be opened wider.

Removing And Replacing The Toe Grille

To remove the toe grille:

1Open freezer and refrigerator compartment doors.

2Remove the screw from each side of the toe grille.

3 Pull the toe grille forward and lift it off. Reverse these instructions to install the toe grille.

Leveling

All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a solid floor. Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable front rollers to help level your unit. To ensure proper door seal and assist door closing, the refrigerator should be tilted 6 mm (1/4 inch), front to back.

To level your refrigerator:

1 Remove toe grille (see above) to access the front rollers.

2Adjust the rollers by turning each roller adjustment bolt with a wrench until the refrigerator is level and stable.

3 Check both doors to be sure seals touch cabinet on all four sides.

4 Replace the toe grille.

Tips:

•If the freezer door is higher than the refrigerator door, raise the right corner and/or lower the left corner until the doors align across the top of the cabinet.

•If the refrigerator door is higher than the freezer door, raise the left corner and/or lower the right corner until doors align across the top of the cabinet.

6 Removing The Doors

GETTING THROUGH NARROW SPACES

If your refrigerator will not fit through an entrance area, you can reduce its size by removing the doors. Check first by measuring the entrance.

Required Tools

You will need the following tools:

Tools Necessary:

AND	OR	OR
	Socket	Adjustable	3/8” Fixed
Phillips™ Head	Wrench Set	Wrench	Wrench

To prepare for removing the doors:

1Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet.

2Open both doors and remove the toe grille.

3Remove any food from the door shelves.

4Close the doors.

NOTE

For more information on removing the toe grille, please refer to the Installation section.

To remove the top hinge cover:

1 Remove the three screws from the cover over the top door hinges.

2 Pull the cover forward about a half-inch and lift it off.

Removing The Doors 7

To remove the refrigerator door:

1Trace lightly around the door’s top hinge with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier.

2Remove the two screws from the top hinge. Lift the door off of the

bottom hinge and and set it aside.

3 Remove the three bottom hinge screws and hinge if necessary.

To reinstall the refrigerator door, reverse the above steps. Once both doors are in place, also replace the

top hinge cover.

! CAUTION

Be sure doors are set aside in a secure position where they cannot fall and cause personal injury.

To remove the freezer door:

1 Detach the multi-wire cable connector located above the top hinge. Grasp both sides of the connector firmly and pull apart.

2 Trace lightly around the hinge with a pencil.

This makes reinstallation easier.

3 Detach the water tube from the connector located below the freezer door. The connector releases when you press its outer sleeve inward.

4 Remove the screws from the top hinge.

Leave the multi-wire cable inside the hinge.

Do not unscrew the ground wire that attaches the cable to the hinge. Lift the

door off of the bottom hinge.

5 Remove the three bottom hinge screws and

hinge if necessary.

6 Lay the door on its side to avoid damage to the water tube extending from the bottom hinge.

To reinstall the freezer door, reverse the above steps. Once both doors are in place, also replace the top hinge cover.

8 Connecting The Water Supply

ABOUT YOUR REFRIGERATOR’S WATER SUPPLY

The automatic ice & water dispenser on your refrigerator requires a permanent water supply to function correctly. During installation, you (or a service professional) establish this water supply by connecting a copper tube from your household water system to a valve at the rear of the refrigerator.

! CAUTION

To avoid property damage:

•Use copper tubing for the water supply line (plastic tubing is more likely to leak). Manufacturer is not responsible for any damage if plastic tubing is used for supply line.

•Ensure water supply complies with local plumbing codes.

•For proper dispenser operation, recommended water supply pressure should fall between 1.4 and 6.9 bars. Excessive pressure may cause water filter to malfunction.

What you will need:

•Access to a cold water line with pressure of 1.4-6.9 bars.

•The water connector kit that comes with your refrigerator, which provides all materials for a water supply installation, including 7.6 m (25 feet) of copper tubing.

To connect the water supply to the rear of your refrigerator:

1 Ensure that the refrigerator is not plugged in.

2 Flush the supply line until water is clear by placing the end of the copper tube in a sink or bucket and opening the shut-off valve.

3 Unscrew the plastic cap from the water valve inlet at the rear of your refrigerator. Discard the cap.

4 Slide the brass compression nut, then the ferrule (sleeve) onto copper tube.

5 Push the copper tube into water valve inlet as far as it will go (6.5mm).

6 Slide the ferrule (sleeve) into valve and finger-tighten the compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench. Do not over-tighten.

7 Secure the copper tube to your refrigerator’s rear panel with a steel clamp and screw (see illustration).

Connecting The Water Supply 9

8Coil the excess copper tubing (about 2½ turns) behind your refrigerator as shown. Arrange coiled tubing to avoid vibration or wear against other surfaces.

9Open water supply shut-off valve and tighten any connections that leak.

NOTE

After connecting the water supply, see information in this guide about priming an empty water supply system. Also read all topics in the “Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser” section to learn about normal operating procedures.

Feature Overview

Freezer and Refrigerator

Controls

Ice Cream Shelf

Ice Maker

Fixed

Door Bin

Ice Container

Shelf

Shelf

Tilt Out

Door Bin

Small Basket

Large

Glide Out

Basket

Tilt Out

Door Bin

Large Basket

Tilt Out

Door Bin

NOTE

	SpillProof	TM	CAUTION:
			Do Not Remove
	Aspect Shelf
			Magnet Behind
	Water Filter		Dairy
			Compartment
			Dairy
			Compartment
			Door Bin
			SpillProofTM
			Sliding Shelf
			Door Bin
			Tall Bottle
			Retainer
			Door Bin
			Special Item
			Rack
			Meat Keeper
			and Cover
			Can Rack
			Crisper Pan
			and Cover
			Fixed
			Door Bin
	Toe Grille

Features may vary according to model.

10 Controls & Settings

ALLOWING COOLING TIME BEFORE USE

To ensure reliable food storage, allow your refrigerator and freezer to operate with the doors closed for 8 to 12 hours before placing food inside. During this cooling period, you do not need to adjust the controls, which are preset at the factory.

SETTING COOLING TEMPERATURES

Your refrigerator comes with a state-of-the-art electronic digital control system. The system’s control panel is located at the top of the the fresh food compartment. The

two digital displays on the left half of the

control panel

indicate the current

temperatures of

your freezer and fresh food compartments.

To adjust the temperature to a higher or lower setting, press the Up or Down Arrow button closest to the display. The first time you press the button, the display shows the last setting you entered. Each press of the button after that increments the setting by one degree.

The display shows your new setting momentarily, then changes back to the current temperature. (Refer to following pages for more about temperature settings.)

NOTE

The advanced electronic control system in your refrigerator includes additional display modes that service professionals can use to rapidly diagnose performance issues.

Choosing Centigrade or Fahrenheit

Depending on which temperature standard you prefer to use, you can set your control panel to display in centigrade or fahrenheit. To change between fahrenheit and centigrade, press the Mode button (located between the two digital temperature displays).

Press to alternate between

Centigrade and Fahrenheit

Controls & Settings 11

Making Temperature Adjustments

After running your refrigerator for 24 hours, you can adjust temperatures as needed. Make your adjustments small and gradual, allowing time for temperatures to change and stabilize. Refer to the following guidelines for temperature settings.

Temperature Control Range				Freezer			Fresh Food
				Fahrenheit	Centigrade		Fahrenheit	Centigrade
		Warmest		6°	-14°		47°	8°
Warmer
Factory Setting		Midpoint		0°	-18°	37°		3°
Colder
		Coldest		-10°	-23°		33°	1°

Temperature Adjustment Guide

If Fresh Food compartment is too warm

If Fresh Food compartment is too cold

If Freezer compartment is too warm

If Freezer compartment is too cold

Adjust Fresh Food control one degree colder by pressing Down Arrow button.

Adjust Fresh Food control one degree warmer by pressing the Up Arrow button.

Adjust Freezer control one degree colder by pressing Down Arrow button.

Adjust Freezer control one degree warmer by pressing the Up Arrow button.

What To Do If The Temperature Displays Flash

If ever you you see both temperature displays continuously flashing, it may indicate that the control system has detected a performance problem. Call your Electrolux service representative, who can interpret the flashing message.

SYSTEM-MONITORING ALARMS

The electronic control system continuously monitors your refrigerator/freezer for temperature consistency, doors left ajar, and power failures. Variances from normal operating conditions are communicated by audible tones and a set of four status indicator lights.

NOTE

Each time you make settings on the control panel, a single audible tone acknowledges your input.

Indicator Lights

Alarm Reset Button