Electrolux EI23BC32SS1, EW28BS87SS3, EW28BS87SS1, EW28BS87SS0, EW23BC87SS7 Owner’s Manual

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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

A05947703 May 2018

Finding Information

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NOTE

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Table of contents

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

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

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

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

Removing the Doors ............................. 11

Installing Door Handles ......................... 15

Connecting the Water Supply ............... 16

Controls ................................................ 18

Dispenser Model -

Automatic Ice Maker/Water Dispenser ..... 25

Automatic Ice Maker - Freezer .............. 28

Storage Features .................................. 30

Storing Food and Saving Energy .......... 34

Normal Operating Sounds .................... 35

Changing the Water and Air Filters ........ 36

Care and Cleaning ................................ 38

Solutions to Common Problems ........... 40

Warranty ............................................... 45

Installation Checklist

Doors

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

all sides

Leveling

 Refrigerator is level side-to-side and

slightly elevated in front to assist with door and drawer closing (front should be higher than back)

 Toe grille is properly attached to

refrigerator

 Cabinet is setting solid on all corners

Electrical Power

 House power turned on

 Refrigerator plugged in

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

Final Checks

 Shipping material removed  Fresh food and freezer temperatures set  Crisper humidity controls set  Registration card sent in

Important safety instructions

Safety

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.

WARNING

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

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

WARNING

• 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 injury. 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. Please take the precautions listed below.

Proper Disposal of 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 so children may not easily climb inside.

• Have refrigerant and compressor oil 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.

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 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

*Luxury-Design

LED LightFlipper Guide*Ice Maker*Ice Bin

Crisper Drawers

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. Dispenser model shown. Model is shown without freezer drawer cover.

Glass Shelves

Luxury-Glide®

*Wine Rack

(Inside PTD)

*Perfect TempTM

(PTD)

Drawer

or Deli Drawer

*Freezer Ice

Maker

*Removable

Ice Bin

Water Filter

Freezer Baskets with organizers

Toe Grille

IMPORTANT

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

Air Filter

Flipper Mullion

*Luxury-Design Glass Shelves

Luxury-Glide

Tilt Can Bin

*Wire Shelf

(inside freezer drawer)

Top Hinge Cover Front Screw

Top Hinge Cover Rear Screw

Lower

Hinge

Screw

Top

Hinge

Screw

Components Provided:

Tools Necessary:

Screwdriver

Wrench

Fixed

Wrench

Allen Wrench

Installation

Required Tools

You will need the following tools:

Phillips Head

Quadrex Head

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 grounded, non-GFCI, 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.

(OR)

Adjustable

6mm

ANDAND

⅜" and ¼"

Socket

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.

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.

⅜"

Installation

Toe Grille Must

Door opening

NOTE

The refrigerator doors are designed to shut by themselves within a 45 degree 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.

CAUTION

Do Not loosen or remove these 3 hex screws.

DO NOT

Loosen

Remove

These 3

Hex

Screws

To level the cabinet using the front rollers:

1 Slightly open freezer drawer if the toe

grill is installed. Lift the toe grille and gently pull forward.

2 Make initial cabinet adjustments by

using the front roller height adjusting screws. 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.

Raise

Anti-tip Leg

Lower

3 Ensure both doors are bind-free with

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

4 After unit is leveled, lower anti-tip leg

using a 3/8 inch socket wrench until it ﬁrmly contacts the ﬂoor.

5 Install the toe grille by ﬁtting into place.

Cabinet Leveling & Refrigerator Door Alignment (if necessary)

Guidelines for ﬁnal positioning of your refrigerator:

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

• The front should be slightly elevated 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.

Fit in Slot on

Anti-tip Bracket

Screw/Washer

Assembly

(3) Retaining Clips

Installation

To make ﬁnal door height adjustments:

Door

1. Open freezer drawer to make lower hinge visible.

2. Insert 6mm Allen wrench into the shaft of the lower hinge.

3. Adjust the height by turning clockwise or counterclockwise. Turning clockwise will lower the door. Turning counterclockwise will raise the door. Default setting is to the lowest height when you receive your appliance.

To adjust the ﬂipper mullion:

1 Loosen the screw located on the

ﬂipper mullion hinge.

Door

Raise

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 screw.

Installing Shelves (select models)

Your refrigerator was shipped with the shelf hanger and glass shelves in a shipping pack. Below are the instructions to install and remove the shelves in your desired locations.

1 Place top hooks of the hanger into

the desired slot, and lower straight down until lower hooks rest on the ladder.

2 Relock shelf by pushing the slide

mechanism away from you.

Flipper Mullion

Flipper Mullion Hinge

Adjusting Flipper Mullion Screw

Screw

Installation

3 While holding shelf at a 45-degree angle

with the gray handle facing you, push the shelf into the back of the hanger.

4 Gently set the shelf onto the hanger

once the back is secured by the hanger.

CAUTION

Shelves must be removed prior to moving the refrigerator.

6 Lift the hanger directly upwards and

pull toward you to remove it from the ladder.

Reposition the Air Seal (select models)

1 Remove air seal by pushing seal

straight back.

2 Position the air seal towards the outside

edge of the shelf to avoid the air tower when shelf is pushed back into place.

3 Install seal by sliding the open

channel end of the seal onto back edge of shelf until seal sits snug on back of shelf and ﬂap sits at about a 10 degree angle from shelf surface.

5 Remove shelf from its locked position

by pulling the slide mechanism toward you.

Air Seal

Installation

Shelf features (select models)

CAUTION

To avoid injury from breakage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully.

NOTE

Features may vary according to model.

Your refrigerator includes glass shelves that are designed to catch and hold accidental spills.

You can easily adjust shelf positions in the fresh food compartments to suit your needs. The shelves have mounting brackets that attach to slotted supports at the rear of each compartment.

To change the position of a shelf:

1 Before adjusting a shelf, remove all food. 2 Lift the front edge up and pull the shelf out. 3 Replace by inserting the mounting bracket

hooks into the desired support slots.

4 Lower the shelf and lock into position.

Reposition the Air Seal (select models)

For slide-out shelves:

1 Remove air seal by pushing down on

the ﬂap with a downward rotation.

2 Position the air seal towards the outside

end of the shelf to avoid the air tower when shelf is pushed back into place.

3 Install seal by sliding lower tab of seal

up into bottom rear slot of shelf with seal at a downward angle then pulling up on seal ﬂap until seal sits snug on back of shelf and ﬂap sits at about a 10 degree angle from shelf surface.

Full Luxury-DesignTM Shelf (varies by model)

Removing the Doors

Front

Left Door

Front

Right Door

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.

Rear Cover Screw

Ground Screw

Top Hinge

Water Line

Top Hinge Cover

Hinge

Screws

Multi-wire

Cables

Leave Hinge With Door

Cover Screw

NOTE

DO NOT remove the ground screw from hinge.

To remove the refrigerator doors

WARNING

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

1 Remove top hinge covers. 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.

Rear Cover Screw

Top Hinge

Ground Screw

Cover Screw

Top Hinge Cover

Hinge Screws

Leave Hinge With Door

Left Door

Right Door

Removing the Doors

3 Detach the water tube from the

connector located behind the refrigerator, the connector releases when you press inward on the connector’s outer sleeve. Pull the water tube out toward the front of the unit.

NOTE

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

NOTE

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

Water

Line

Press

4 Open the refrigerator doors to a 90

degree angle and remove the two screws from the top hinge. Lift and remove door from lower hinge.

Top View

Cabinet

Top View

Cabinet

90˚

CAUTION

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.

5 Unscrew the three lower hinge

screws and remove the hinge.

Press

Water

Line

IMPORTANT

Open the refrigerator doors to a 90 degree angle before lifting the doors off the bottom hinges and setting them aside.

Lower Hinge Removal

To reinstall the refrigerator doors:

IMPORTANT

When replacing the doors on the lower hinge, they must be installed at a 90 degree angle.

1 Replace the lower hinge screws. 2 Holding the door at a 90 degree

angle, drop the pin down into the center hinge opening. Rotate it slightly in either direction until the door falls down into place.

Pin Mechanism

(Door Bottom)

Bottom

Hinge

Opening

Doors at 90º

3 Reinstall top hinge. 4 Insert the water line in the top left

tunnel pushing from the front to the back of the unit.

Removing the Doors

NOTE

Upon replacement, the tube needs to be fully inserted up to the marking line.

5 Reconnect the harnesses. 6 Replace the top hinge covers. 7 Reconnect electrical power cord to

the wall outlet.

To reset door pin:

If doors are removed at less than a 40 degree angle, the pin returns to the home position. It can be reset by turning the door upside and using a 5/32” Allen wrench to rotate the left hand pin 90 degrees clockwise and the right hand pin 90 degrees counterclockwise.

Bottom of the Doors

For

LEFT DOOR,

turn pin 90˚

For

RIGHT DOOR,

turn pin 90˚

counter-

clockwise

Insert tube up to the marking line

Water

Line

Press

Water

Line

NOTE

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

Once the door pins are reset, follow the steps “To reinstall the refrigerator doors”.

Removing the Doors

Removing Freezer Drawer

CAUTION

Drawer is heavy. Use caution when lifting.

1 Remove 4 hex head drawer screws. 2 Lift up drawer to remove.

DO NOT Remove

Other

Screws

Remove

Hex Head

Drawer Screw

Replacing Freezer Drawer

1 Extend the Freezer slides from the

unit.

2 Carefully align support pin with hooks

on end of freezer slides and then lower freezer door onto slides.

3 Replace the 4 hex head screws that

secure the slides to the door (2 on each side) and tighten.

Hook

NOTE

To locate the pin, look inside the drawer and the pin is next to the door liner and the slides. Not all parts are shown in the illustration.

DO NOT

Loosen

Remove

These 3

Hex

Screws

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