Electrolux 42 User Manual
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Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . .10
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .12, 13
Drawers and Baskets . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Ice and Water Dispenser . . . . .10, 11
Refrigerator Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Replacing the Light Bulbs . . . . . . .14
Shelves and Bins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Temperature Controls . . . . . . . . . . .5
Water Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installation Instructions
Anti-Tip Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Dimensions, Clearances . . . . . . . .17
Built-In Side by Side
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Door, Grille Panels . . . . . . . . .32, 33
Installation Space . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Panel Dimensions . . . . . . . . . .21–26
Stainless Steel Handles . . . . . . . . .34
Water Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Water Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
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Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # __________________________
Serial # __________________________
Find these numbers on a label inside
the refrigerator compartment at the
top on the right side.
Refrigerators
DA99-00689C REV(0.0)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
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■This refrigerator must be properly installed
and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.
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■Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang
on the shelves in the refrigerator. They could
damage the refrigerator and seriously injure
themselves.
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■Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment when hands are damp or wet. Skin
may stick to these extremely cold surfaces.
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■Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
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■In refrigerators with automatic icemakers,
avoid contact with the moving parts of the
ejector mechanism, or with the heating element
located on the bottom of the icemaker. Do not
place fingers or hands on the automatic
icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator
is plugged in.
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■Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas;
clearances between the doors and between
the doors and cabinet are necessarily small.
Be careful closing doors when children are
in the area.
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■Set the master power switch to the O (off) position
before cleaning or making repairs.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be
performed by a qualified individual.
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■Do not refreeze frozen foods that have
thawed completely.
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PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems
of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are
still dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a few
days.” If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator,
please follow the instructions below to help prevent
accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator
or Freezer:
■Take off the doors.
■Leave the shelves in place so that children may
not easily climb inside.
Refrigerants
All refrigeration products contain refrigerants,
which under federal law must be removed prior
to product disposal. If you are getting rid of an
old refrigeration product, check with the
company handling the disposal about what
to do.
DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For
personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped
with a 3-prong (grounding) plug, which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet
to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong outlet, it is your
personal responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall
outlet.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its
own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage
rating that matches the rating plate.
This provides the best performance and also
prevents overloading house wiring circuits, which
could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.
Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight
out from the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power cords that
have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not
use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end.
When moving the refrigerator, be careful not to roll
over or damage the power cord.
DONOT USE AN ADAPTER PLUG OR EXTENSION CORD
(Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada)
Do not use an adapter plug to connect the refrigerator to a 2-prong outlet.
Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 37°F for the
refrigerator compartment and 0°F for the freezer compartment. Allow
24 hours for the temperature to stabilize to the preset recommended
settings.
The actual temperature may vary slightly from the set temperature
based on usage and operating environment.
NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the
temperature controls. If this film was not removed during installation,
remove it now.
The Performance Air-Flow System is designed to
maximize temperature control in the refrigerator
and freezer compartments. This unique special
feature consists of the Air Tower along the back
wall of the refrigerator and the freezer. Placing food
in front of the louvers on these components will not
affect performance.
Performance Air Flow System
To change the temperature, press and release the
up or down arrow button. To change the
temperature, tap either the up arrow for warmer
temperatures or the down arrow for colder
temperatures until the desired temperature is
displayed. Refrigerator temperatures can be
adjusted between 34 °F and 46°F and the freezer
temperatures can be adjusted between -6 °F and +
6°F .
Once the desired temperature has been set,
the temperature display will clear after 60 seconds.
To display the temperature, the Disp T emp button
may be tapped.
Several adjustments may be required. Each time you
adjust controls, allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to
reach the temperature you have set.
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About the water filter. (on some models)
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Water Filter Cartridge
The water filter is located in the fresh food
compartment in the upper right side.
When to Replace the Filter
There is a replacement indicator light for
the water filter cartridge on the dispenser.
This light will turn amber to tell you that
you need to replace the filter soon.
The filter cartridge should be replaced
when the replacement indicator light turns
red or if the flow of water to the dispenser
or icemaker decreases.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
The filter cartridge is designed to filter for
approximately 6 months under normal
household usage
If you are replacing the cartridge,
first remove the old one by
depressing the ejection button
Insert the new filter with
approximately 1 lb. of force so that
the filter is completely seated
NOTE: If the filter is not seated properly,
water may leak from the filtration system or
no water will be dispensed.
Run water from the dispenser for
3 minutes (about 11⁄2 gallons) to clear
the system and prevent sputtering.
Press and hold the button on the
dispenser for 3 seconds.
NOTE: The dispenser and the icemaker
will not operate without the filter.
Replacement Filters:
To order additional filter cartridges
in the United States, visit our Website,
ElectroluxUSA.com or call 1-8774ELECTROLUX
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About the shelves and bins. ElectroluxUSA.com
Refrigerator Door Bins and Freezer Door Bins
All door bins, except for the deep gallon
door bin and freezer bins, are adjustable
and can be moved up and down to meet
your storage needs. The deep gallon door
bin and the freezer bins can be removed
for cleaning.
To remove any bin: Lift the bin up and pull
it toward you.
To replace or relocate: Engage the back side
of the bin in the molded supports on the
door. Then push down on the front of the
bin. Bin will lock in place.
The snugger helps prevent tipping, spilling
or sliding of small items stored on the door
shelf. Place a finger on either side of the
snugger near the rear and move it back
and forth to fit your needs.
CAUTION: Make
sure that items do
not block or fall into
the ice chute.
Not all features are on all models.
Refrigerator bins
Spillproof Shelves and Freezer Shelves
The special edges are designed to help
prevent spills from dripping to lower
shelves.
To remove shelves:
Tilt shelf up at front, then lift it up and out
of tracks on rear wall of refrigerator.
To replace shelves:
Select desired shelf height. With shelf front
raised slightly, engage top lugs in tracks at
rear of cabinet. Then lower front of shelf
until it locks into position.
Make sure you push the shelves all the way back
in before you close the door.
Top freezer bin
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About the refrigerator doors.
Refrigerator Doors
The refrigerator doors may feel different
than the ones you are used to. The special
door opening/closing feature makes sure
the doors close all the way and are securely
sealed.
When opening and closing the door,
you will notice a stop position. When the
door is at the 90° stop position, it will
automatically close.
The resistance you feel at the stop
position will be reduced as the door
is loaded with food.
When the door is at 90° open,
it will automatically close.
Beyond this stop the door will stay open.
Door Alignment
If doors are uneven, adjust the refrigerator
door .
Using a 7/32″ socket wrench, turn the
door adjusting screw clockwise to raise
the door, counterclockwise to lower
the door. (A nylon plug, imbedded in
the threads of the pin, prevents the pin
from turning unless a wrench is used.)
After one or two turns of the wrench,
open and close the refrigerator door
and check the alignment at the top
of the doors.
Bushing
inge
Door H
Case Hinge
7/32" Wrench
Raise
Clockwise
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Not all features are on all models.
Fruit and Vegetable Drawers
Excess water that may accumulate in the
bottom of the drawers should be wiped dry.
Adjustable Humidity Drawers
Slide the control all the way to the HI setting
to provide high humidity recommended for
most vegetables.
Slide the control all the way to the LO
setting to provide lower humidity levels
recommended for most fruits.
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To remove fresh food drawers:
Pull the desired drawer out to the
stop position.
Lift up slightly on the front of the
drawer .
Pull the drawer slightly forward and
out of the refrigerator.
To replace fresh food drawers:
Tip the back rollers of the drawer
behind the rollers in the track.
Lower the front of the drawer into
normal position.
Slide the drawer to the back of the
refrigerator .
To remove freezer baskets:
Pull the desired basket out to the
stop position.
Lift up slightly on the front of the
basket.
Pull the basket slightly forward and
out of the freezer.
To replace freezer baskets:
Place the back corners in the rail
with the basket tilted up.
Lower the basket down to the normal
position.
Slide the basket to the back of the
freezer .
How to Remove and Replace the Drawers and Freezer Baskets
About the ice and water dispenser and automatic icemaker.
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Ice Storage Bin
To remove:
Lift up the access door to reach the
icemaker. Set the icemaker power switch
to the O (off) position. With the access
door closed, support the storage bin at
the bottom while slightly lifting. Pull bin
straight out.
To replace:
Slide the bin back until the tab on
the bin locks into the slot on the shelf.
If the bin does not go all the way back,
remove it and rotate the drive mechanism
1/4 turn. Then push the bin back again.
Important facts about your
ice and water dispenser
■ Do not add ice from trays or bags to the
storage bin. It may not crush or dispense
well.
■ Avoid overfilling glass with ice and use of
narrow or extra-tall glasses. Backed-up ice
can jam the chute or cause the door in
the chute to freeze shut. If ice is blocking
the chute, poke it through with a wooden
spoon.
■ Beverages and foods should not be
quick-chilled in the ice storage bin.
Cans, bottles or food packages in the
storage bin may cause the icemaker
or auger to jam.
■ To keep dispensed ice from missing
the glass, put the glass close to, but not
touching, the dispenser opening.
■ Some crushed ice may be dispensed
even though you selected Cubed Ice.
This happens occasionally when a few
cubes accidentally get directed to the
crusher .
■ After crushed ice is dispensed, some
water may drip from the chute.
■ The first glass of water dispensed may
be warmer than the following ones.
This is normal.
A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice.
Automatic Icemaker
A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12–24
hours to begin making ice.
The icemaker will produce seven cubes per
cycle—approximately 15 cycles or more in
a 24-hour period, depending on freezer
compartment temperature, room
temperature, number of door openings
and other use conditions.
If the refrigerator is operated before the
water connection is made to the icemaker,
set the power switch to O (off).
When the refrigerator has been connected
to the water supply, set the power switch to
I (on). The green light will come on.
Throw away the first full bucket of ice.
Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep
of the feeler arm.
When the bin fills to the level of the feeler
arm, the icemaker will stop producing ice.
It is normal for several cubes to be joined
together .
If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes
will become cloudy, taste stale and shrink.
After the icemaker has been turned on
again, there will be a delay of about 45
minutes before the icemaker resumes
operations.
NOTE: In homes with lower-than-average
water pressure, you may hear the icemaker
water valve cycle on several times when
making one batch of ice. Recommended
water pressure is 60 psi.
Icemaker
Feeler Arm
Power
Switch
Green
Power Light
Ice Storage Bin
Access Door
Rotate
Drive
Mechanism
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To Use the Dispenser
Select Cubed Ice , Crushed Ice ,
or Water .
Press the glass gently against the middle
of the dispenser pad.
The spill shelf is not self-draining.
To reduce water spotting, the shelf and
its grille should be cleaned regularly.
If no water is dispensed when the
refrigerator is first installed, there may be
air in the water line system. Press the
dispenser arm for at least two minutes to
remove trapped air from the water line
and to fill the water system. To flush out
impurities in the water line, throw away
the first six glassfuls of water.
CAUTION: Never put fingers
or any other objects into the ice crusher
discharge opening.
Locking the Dispenser
Press the LOCK/LIGHT
button for 3 seconds
to lock the dispenser
and control panel. To
unlock, press and hold
the button again for
3 seconds.
Dispenser Light
This button turns
the night light on the
dispenser on and off.
The light also comes
on when the dispenser
pad is pressed. If this
light burns out, it should
be replaced with a 6 watt
12V maximum bulb.
Express Ice
When you need ice
in a hurry, press this
button to speed up ice
production. This will
increase ice production
for the following
48 hours or until you
press the button again.
Door Alarm
To turn the Door Alarm
on, press the DOOR
ALARM button once.
The ACTIVE light will
come on. To turn it off,
press it again. When the
DOOR ALARM is active,
the ACTIVE light will
flash if you open the
door and beep if you
keep the door open for
more than 2 minutes.
The light goes out and
the beeping stops when
you close the door.
Spill Shelf
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Cleaning the Outside
The spill shelf and the area beneath it should
be cleaned periodically with a mild liquid dish
detergent.
Dispenser pad. Before cleaning, lock
the dispenser by pressing the LOCK/LIGHT
button for 3 seconds to prevent activating
the dispenser. Clean with warm water
and a mild liquid dish detergent. Rinse
thoroughly and wipe dry. Unlock the
dispenser by pressing the LOCK/LIGHT
button for 3 seconds.
Door handles. Clean with a cloth dampened
with soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth.
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with mild liquid
dish detergent. Dry with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled
dish cloth or wet towel. These may leave a
residue that can damage the finish. Do not
use scouring pads, powdered cleaners,
bleach or cleaners containing bleach
because these products can scratch and
damage the finish.
Stainless steel. Regularly clean and
polish the Stainless Steel Doors with a
commercially available stainless steel
cleaner .
Do not use appliance wax or polish
on the stainless steel.
Cleaning the Inside
Turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse
box before cleaning. If this is not practical,
wring excess moisture out of sponge or
cloth when cleaning around switches, lights
or controls.
Use warm water and baking soda solution—
about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda
to a quart (1 liter) of water. This both
cleans and neutralizes odors. Thoroughly
rinse and wipe dry.
Other parts of the refrigerator, including door
gaskets, snack pan and vegetable drawers,
ice storage bin and all plastic parts, can be
cleaned the same way.
Do not wash the tray or any plastic
refrigerator parts in the dishwasher.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot
water because the extreme temperature
difference may cause them to break. Handle
glass shelves carefully. Bumping tempered
glass can cause it to shatter.
Dispenser drip area.
Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
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For long vacations or absences, remove
food and unplug the refrigerator. Clean the
interior with a baking soda solution of one
tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to one
quart (1 liter) of water. Leave the doors
open.
Set the icemaker power switch to the O (off)
position and shut off the water supply to
the refrigerator.
If the temperature can drop below freezing,
have a qualified servicer drain the water
supply system to prevent serious property
damage due to flooding.
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Preparing for Vacation
Preparing to Move
Secure all loose items such as shelves and
drawers by taping them securely in place
to prevent damage.
CAUTION: Due to the weight
and size of this refrigerator, and to reduce the
risk of personal injury or damage to the
product, AMINIMUMOF4 PEOPLE ARE
REQUIRED TO BRING THE UNIT INTO THE
HOME AND 2 PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED FOR
PROPER INSTALLATION.
Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright
position during moving.
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Replacing the light bulbs.
Setting the controls to OFF does not remove power to the light circuit.
Refrigerator Compartment—Upper Light
Raise the grille panel, set the master
power switch to the O (off) position and
allow lamps to cool.
To remove the light shield, press on the
Left side of the shield and pull down.
Replace the bulbs with appliance bulbs
of the same or lower wattage. Replace
the shield by engaging the bottom tab
into the slot and applying light forward
pressure until the shield snaps in place.
Set the master power switch to the I (on)
position and close the grille panel.
Refrigerator Compartment—Lower Light
This light is located above the top drawer.
Raise the grille panel, set the master
power switch to the O (off) position and
allow lamps to cool.
Remove items from the shelf above the
light shield. Remove the shelf.
Use both hands to grasp each end of
the light shield. Press in on the bottom
of the shield with your thumbs while
rotating the cover up and out.
Replace the bulb with an appliance
bulb of the same or lower wattage.
Replace the shield by engaging the
bottom tab into the slot and applying
light forward pressure until the shield
snaps in place.
Set the master power switch to the I (on)
position and close the grille panel.
Freezer Compartment
Raise the grille panel, set the master
power switch to the O (off) position and
allow lamps to cool.
Remove the items from the shelf just
below the light shield. Remove the
shelf.
To remove the light shield, press down
on the top of the shield and pull the
tabs out of the slots. Tilt the shield
forward and out.
Replace the bulb with an appliance
bulb of the same or lower wattage,
and reinstall the light shield. Replace
the shield by engaging the bottom tab
into the slot and applying light forward
pressure until the shield snaps in place.
Set the master power switch to the I (on)
position and close the grille panel.
Dispenser
Raise the grille panel, set the master
power switch to the O (off) position and
allow lamps to cool.
The bulb is located in the dispenser
under the control panel. Remove the
two screws from the light shield. Slide
the light shield toward the dispenser to
disengage the tabs, then remove the
light shield. Remove the light bulb by
turning it counterclockwise.
Replace the bulb with a bulb of the
same size and wattage. Replace the
light shield by sliding the tabs into
the slots in the front of the dispenser.
Replace the two screws.
Set the master power switch to the I(on)
position and close the grille panel.
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