Electrolux E23BC78IPSNA Owner’s Manual

EN FRENCH DOOR BOTTOM

FREEZER/REFRIGERATOR FR RÉFRIGÉRATEUR À PORTES

FRANÇAISES/CONGÉLATEUR EN BAS ES REFRIGERADOR CON CONGELA-

DOR INFERIOR DE PUERTA DOBLE

USE AND CARE GUIDE

GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET D’ENTRETIEN

GUIA DE USO Y CUIDADO

241978407 February 2016

Finding Information

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Thank you for choosing Electrolux, our new premium brand in home appliances. This Use & Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality throughout the service life of your new appliance.

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Purchase date

Electrolux model number

Electrolux serial number

NOTE

Registering your product with Electrolux enhances our ability to serve you. You can register online at www.electroluxappliances.com or by sending your Product Registration Card in the mail.

Questions?

For toll-free telephone support in the U.S. and Canada: 1-877-4ELECTROLUX (1-877-435-3287)

For online support and product information visit http://www.electroluxicon.com

Installation Checklist

Doors

 Handles are secure and tight  Door seals completely to cabinet on

all sides

 Freezer door is level across the top

Leveling

 Refrigerator is level, side-to-side and

tilted ¼” (6mm) front-to-back

 Toe grille is properly attached to

refrigerator

 Cabinet is setting solid on all corners

Electrical Power

 House power turned on  Refrigerator plugged in

Table of contents

Finding Information .............................. 2

Safety .................................................... 3

Feature Overview .................................. 5

Installation ............................................ 6

Removing the Doors ........................... 10

Connecting the Water Supply ............ 12

Controls .............................................. 14

Automatic Ice & Water

Maker/Dispenser ........................... 17

Storage Features ................................ 19

Storing Food and Saving Energy ....... 24

Normal Operating Sounds & Sights ... 25

Changing the Water and Air Filters .... 26

Care and Cleaning .............................. 28

Solutions to Common Problems ........ 31

Warranty .............................................. 37

Ice Maker

 House water supply connected to

refrigerator

 No water leaks present at all

connections - recheck in 24 hours  Ice maker is turned ON  Ice & water dispenser operates

correctly  Front ﬁlter must be ﬂush with ﬁlter

housing (select models)

Final Checks

 Shipping material removed  Fresh food and freezer temperatures

set  Crisper humidity controls set  Registration card sent in

Important safety instructions

Safety Precautions

Do not attempt to install or operate your unit until you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a Danger, Warning, or Caution based on the risk type.

Deﬁnitions

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

• Remove all staples from the carton to

Child Safety

Packing Materials:

• Packing cartons covered with rugs,

• Destroy or recycle the product’s carton,

Child Entrapment and Suffocation:

• These problems are not limited to the

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Proper Disposal of

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT

Indicates installation, operation, or maintenance information which is important but not hazard-related.

General Safety

Refrigerators/Freezers

We strongly encourage responsible appliance recycling/disposal methods. Check with your utility company or visit www.energystar.gov/recycle for more information on recycling your old refrigerator.

Before you recycle or dispose of your old refrigerator/freezer:

• Remove the doors.

• Leave the shelves and baskets in place

• Have refrigerant and compressor oil

WARNING

Safety

avoid injury. Staples can also damage ﬁnishes if they come in contact with other appliances or furniture.

bedspreads, plastic sheets, or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers and can quickly cause suffocation.

plastic bags, and any other exterior wrapping material immediately after the refrigerator is unpacked. Children should never play with these items.

past. Whether junked, abandoned, or temporarily stored (even for a few hours), unattended refrigerators and freezers are dangerous. Please take the precautions listed below.

so children may not easily climb inside.

removed by a qualiﬁed service technician.

Please read all safety instructions before using your new refrigerator.

• 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.

Grounding type wall receptacle

Power cord with 3-prong grounded plug

Do not, under any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong.

Safety

Electrical information

WARNING

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

• The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC-only non-GFCI electric outlet. The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for your protection against electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. The receptacle must be installed in accordance with local codes and ordinances. Consult a qualiﬁed electrician. Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug.

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

• 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.

• To avoid electrical shock, unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and before replacing a light bulb or LED light.

• 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.

Feature Overview

*Incandescent Light

Understanding features and terms

Your Electrolux refrigerator is designed for optimal convenience and storage ﬂexibility. The illustration below is provided to assist you with familiarizing yourself with product features and terminology.

NOTE

*Features may vary according to model. Model is shown without freezer drawer cover.

Air

Filter

Flipper Mullion

Custom Design Shelves

Crisper Drawer

Tilt Can Bin

Air

Filter

Custom

Design

Shelves

Crisper Drawer

*Special

Items Rack

(inside CTD)

*LED Light

Water Filter

*Adjustable Hinges

Flipper Guide

Ice Maker

*LED Light

Dairy CompartmentIce Bin

*LED Light

*Custom TempTM Drawer (CTD) or Deli Drawer (with humidity slides)

*Freezer Baskets (top basket select models only)

Toe Grille

IMPORTANT

Features not included with your refrigerator can be purchased at www.electroluxicon.com or by calling 1-877-435-3287.

Top Hinge Cover Front Screw

Top Hinge Cover Rear Screw

Lower

Hinge

Screw

Top Hinge Screw

Components Provided:

Tools Necessary:

Head

Wrench Set

Wrench

Driver

Installation

Required Tools

(OR) AND OR OR OR

PhillipsTM Head

#2 Square Drive

Socket

Adjustable

3/8” Fixed

CAUTION

DO NOT install the refrigerator where the temperature will drop below 55°F (13°C) or rise above 110°F (43°C). 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.

1/4” Nut

This Use & Care Guide provides general installation and operating instructions for your model. We recommend using a service or kitchen contracting professional to install your refrigerator. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before starting the refrigerator, follow these important ﬁrst steps.

Location

• Choose a place that is near a

• If possible, place the refrigerator out

• The refrigerator must be installed on a

• Consider water supply availability for

grounded, non-GFCI, electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.

of direct sunlight and away from the range, dishwasher, or other heat sources.

ﬂoor that is level and strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator.

models equipped with an automatic ice maker.

Installation

• Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections:

Sides & Top 3⁄8 inch (9.5 mm) Back 1 inch (25.4 mm)

NOTE

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

Door opening

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

Guidelines for ﬁnal positioning of your refrigerator

• All four corners of the cabinet must rest ﬁrmly on the ﬂoor.

• The cabinet should be level at the front and rear.

• The sides should tilt ¼ inch (6 mm) from front to back (to ensure that doors close and seal properly).

• Doors should align with each other and be level.

Shoulder

CAUTION

Do Not loosen or remove these 3 hex

screws.

DO NOT

Loosen

Remove

These 3

Hex

Screws

Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors (if necessary)

Guidelines for ﬁnal positioning of your refrigerator:

• All four corners of the cabinet must rest ﬁrmly on the ﬂoor.

• The sides should tilt ¼ inch (6 mm) from front to back (to ensure that doors close and seal properly).

• Doors should align with each other and be level.

Most of these conditions can be met by raising or lowering the adjustable front rollers.

To level the cabinet using the front rollers: 1 Slightly open freezer drawer. 2 Remove the toe grille (following the

illustrations below for the toe grille on your model).

Figure 1: Remove screws and then

gently pull forward.

Installation

Figure 2: Lift the toe grille and gently

pull forward.

Screws

Clip

Door

Toe

Grille

Shoulder Screw

Figure 2

3 You can raise or lower each door.

Use a 3/8 inch socket wrench to turn the adjustment screws (1 per side).

To raise: turn adjustment screw

clockwise.

To lower: turn adjustment screw

counterclockwise.

4 Ensure both doors are bind-free with

their seals touching the cabinet on all four sides and that cabinet is stable.

5 After unit is leveled, lower anti-tip leg

until it contacts the ﬂoor.

Door

Raise

Anti-tip Leg

Figure 1

Lower

6 Install the toe grille by ﬁtting into

place (replacing screws on some models).

Installation

To adjust the door stop:

Door stop is adjustable between 85 to 145 degrees.

NOTE

View shown is looking up at the bottom of the refrigerator door.

Lower Hinge

Min Open

Max Open

Adjustable Door Stop

1 Open door to provide access to set

screw. 2 Loosen set screw. 3 Adjust door to desired location.

Door Stop

Set

Screw

5 Re-tighten set screw.

Rotate Door

Stop

Re-tighten

Screw

Re-tighten Set Screw

6 Ensure door stops in desired location

before resuming normal use.

To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge (select models):

1 Remove all food items from door bins

on door being adjusted.

2 Open doors to 90 degrees.

Rotate

Door to Desired

Location

Adjusting Door

4 Rotate door stop until it makes

contact with the lower hinge.

Open

Door

Degrees

Bottom of Door

Hinge

Installation

3 Lift the door while adjusting the

washer. To raise the door, rotate washer clockwise (when viewed from the bottom). To lower door, rotate washer counter-clockwise (when viewed from the bottom).

Lower Door

Hinge Washer

Raising/Lowering Door

To adjust the ﬂipper mullion: 1 Loosen the set screw located on the

ﬂipper mullion hinge.

Raise

Door

Flipper Mullion

2 Adjust ﬂipper mullion height. For

proper connection with the ﬂipper mullion guide, there should be a separation about the thickness of a coin (0.060 inches, or 1.5 mm) between the guide and ﬂipper mullion.

Mullion

Guide

Flipper Mullion

Thickness

of a Coin

Adjusting Flipper Mullion Height

3 Re-tighten set screw.

Flipper

Mullion

Adjusting Flipper Mullion Screw

Set

Screw

Front

Removing the Doors

Getting through narrow spaces

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

To prepare for removing the doors:

1 Make sure the electrical power cord

is unplugged from the wall outlet. 2 Open the freezer drawer and remove

the toe grille (see “Installation” section). 3 Remove any food from the door

shelves and close the doors.

To remove the top hinge covers:

1 Remove the two screws from each

cover over the top door hinges. 2 Lift inside edge of hinge cover and tilt

back.

Cover Screw

Top Hinge Cover

Hinge Screws

Multi-wire Cables

Leave Hinge With Door

Ground Screw

Front Cover Screw

Rear Cover Screw

Top Hinge

Rear Cover Screw

Ground Screw

Top Hinge

Water Line

Top Hinge Cover

Hinge Screws

Two Wire Cables

Leave Hinge With Door

To remove the refrigerator doors: 1 Trace lightly around the door’s top

hinges with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier.

2 Disconnect the harness by grasping

both sides of the connector ﬁrmly, depress the latch, and pull apart. Remove the two screws from the top hinge. Lift the door off of the bottom hinge and set it aside.

3 Detach the water tube from the

connector located behind the refrigerator and pull the tube back out to the front of the unit. The connector releases when you press inward on the outer sleeve while pushing the tube toward the connector then while continuing to hold in the sleeve, pull the tube away.

NOTE

Use care while pulling the water tube from the unit to be sure that you do not kink the tube.

Press

NOTE

DO NOT remove the ground screw from hinge.

Water Line

Approximately 5 Feet

Removing the Doors

NOTE

You will be pulling approximately ﬁve feet of water tube from the back of the refrigerator.

4 Unscrew the three lower hinge

screws and hinge if necessary.

To reinstall the right door, reverse the above steps.

Lower Hinge Removal

Once both doors are in place, ensure they are aligned with each other and level (Please see the “Installation” section for more details), and replace the top hinge cover.

NOTE

When reinserting the water tube and replacing the top hinge cover, use care to be sure you do not kink the tube.

CAUTION

Drawer is heavy. Use caution when lifting.

Removing Freezer Drawer

1 Remove four hex head drawer screws. 2 Lift up drawer to remove.

DO NOT Remove

Other

Screws

Remove

Hex Head

Drawer Screw

Replacing Freezer Drawer

1 Lower drawer back into place. 2 Replace 4 hex head drawer screws

and tighten.

Be sure doors are set aside in a secure position where they cannot fall and cause personal injury, or damage to the doors or handles.

DO NOT

Loosen

Remove

These 3

Hex

Screws

Connecting the Water Supply

to your cold water pipe. Then add

WARNING

To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury, disconnect the refrigerator from electrical power before connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator.

CAUTION

To Avoid Property Damage:

• Copper or Stainless Steel braided tubing is recommended for the water supply line. Water supply tubing made of ¼ inch plastic is not recommended to be used. Plastic tubing greatly increases the potential for water leaks, and the manufacturer will not be responsible for any damage if plastic tubing is used for the supply line.

• DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing.

• Chemicals from a malfunctioning water softener can damage the ice maker. If your home has a water softening system, ensure the softener is maintained and working properly.

approximately 7 feet (2.1 meters), so the refrigerator can be moved out for cleaning (as shown).

• A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your household water system. DO NOT use a self-piercing type shutoff valve.

• Do not re-use compression ﬁtting or use thread seal tape.

• A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting a copper water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve.

NOTE

Check with your local building authority for recommendations on water lines and associated materials prior to installing your new refrigerator. Depending on your local/state building codes, Frigidaire recommends for homes with existing valves its Smart Choice® water line kit 5305513409 with a 6 ft. (1.8 meters) Stainless Steel Water Line and for homes without an existing valve, Frigidaire recommends its Smart Choice® water line kit 5305510264 with a 20 ft. (6 meters) Copper Water Line with self-tapping saddle valve. Please refer to www.frigidaire.com/store for more information.

IMPORTANT

Ensure that your water supply line connections comply with all local plumbing codes.

Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need:

• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, ﬂat-blade screwdriver, and Phillips screwdriver

• Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 30 and 100 psi.

• A water supply line made of ¼ inch (6.4 mm) OD, copper, or stainless steel tubing. To determine the length of tubing needed, measure the distance from the ice maker inlet valve at the back of the refrigerator

IMPORTANT

After connecting the water supply, refer to “How to Prime the Water Supply System” for important information about priming an empty water supply system.

Your refrigerator’s water supply system includes several tubing lines, a water ﬁlter and a water valve. To ensure that your water dispenser works properly, this system must be completely ﬁlled with water when your refrigerator is ﬁrst connected to the household water supply line.

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