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
2
Finding Information
Please read and save
this guide
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.
Keep a record for quick
reference
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.
3
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.
4
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
TM
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.
5
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
TM
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.
6
Top Hinge
Cover Front
Screw
Top Hinge
Cover Rear
Screw
Lower
Hinge
Screw
Top
Hinge
Screw
Components Provided:
Tools Necessary:
Head
Wrench Set
Wrench
Wrench
Driver
Installation
Required Tools
(OR) AND OR OR OR
PhillipsTM Head
or
#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
or
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
7
Figure 1
Lower
6 Install the toe grille by fitting into
place (replacing screws on some
models).
8
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
90
Degrees
Bottom of Door
Hinge
Installation
9
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
10
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
Press
NOTE
DO NOT remove the ground screw from
hinge.
Water
Line
Approximately
5 Feet
Removing the Doors
11
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
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
or
Remove
These 3
Hex
Screws
12
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
TM
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.
Loading...