Electrolux EI23BC35KSDA, EI23BC35KSCA, EI23BC35KSBA Owner’s Manual

EN FRENCH DOOR BOTTOM	USE AND CARE GUIDE
FREEZER/REFRIGERATOR
FR RÉFRIGÉRATEUR À PORTES	GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET D’ENTRETIEN
FRANÇAISES/CONGÉLATEUR EN BAS
ES REFRIGERADOR CON CONGELA-	GUIA DE USO Y CUIDADO
DOR INFERIOR DE PUERTA DOBLE

808733902 February 2016

2 Finding Information

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this guide

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Purchase date

Electrolux model number

Electrolux serial number

NOTE

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Questions?

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

Finding Information...............................	2
Safety.....................................................	3
Feature Overview..................................	5
Installation.............................................	6
Removing the Doors...........................	10
Installing Door Handles......................	12
Connecting the Water Supply.............	13
Controls...............................................	15
Automatic Ice & Water
Maker/Dispenser............................	21
Automatic Ice Maker - Freezer...........	24
Storage Features.................................	25
Storing Food and Saving Energy.......	31
Normal Operating Sounds & Sights...	32
Changing the Water and Air Filters....	33
Care and Cleaning..............................	35
Solutions to Common Problems........	39
Warranty..............................................	45

Installation Checklist

	Doors			Ice Maker
		Handles are secure and tight			House water supply connected to
		Door seals completely to cabinet on			refrigerator
		all sides			No water leaks present at all
		Freezer drawer is level across top			connections - recheck in 24 hours
					Ice maker is turned ON
	Leveling
					Ice & water dispenser operates correctly
		Refrigerator is level, side-to-side and
		tilted ¼ in. (6 mm) front-to-back			Front filter must be flush with filter
		Toe grille is properly attached to			housing (select models)
				Final Checks
		refrigerator
		Cabinet is setting solid on all corners			Shipping material removed
	Electrical Power				Fresh food and freezer temperatures set
		House power turned on			Crisper humidity controls set
		Refrigerator plugged in			Registration card sent in

Safety 3

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.

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

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.

•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.

4 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.

Grounding type wall receptacle

Do not, under

any circumstances, cut, remove,

or bypass the grounding prong.

Power cord with 3-prong grounded plug

IMPORTANT

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

Feature Overview 5

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.

Ice Maker

*Incandescent Light

*LED Light

Ice Bin

Flipper Guide

Dairy Compartment

*Air

*Air

Filter

Filter

Flipper

Mullion

Luxury-DesignTM

Luxury-DesignTM

Shelves

Shelves

Crisper

Crisper

Drawer

Drawer

*Special Items

Rack

*Tilt Can

(inside PTD)

Bin

Water

LED Light

*LED

Light

Filter

*Perfect TempTM

Drawer (PTD)

*Adjustable

or Deli Drawer

(with humidity slides)

Hinges

*Freezer

Freezer Baskets

Ice maker

Toe Grille

IMPORTANT

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

*Wire Tilt-Out Shelf (inside freezer drawer)

6 Installation

Required Tools

You will need the following tools:

Tools Necessary:	Adjustable
	Wrench
(OR)
Phillips Head
or
#2 Square	and
Drive Head
or
or	3/8" Fixed
Socket	Wrench
Wrench Set
Components Provided:
Top Hinge	Top Hinge
Cover Front	Cover Rear
Screw	Screw
Top	Lower
Hinge	Hinge
Screw	Screw

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.

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.

Location

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

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.

•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

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

Sides & Top ⅜ inch (9.5 mm) Back 1 inch (25.4 mm)

Door opening NOTE

The refrigerator doors are designed to shut by themselves within a 20-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.

Installation 7

CAUTION

Do Not loosen or remove these 3 hex screws.

To level the cabinet using the front rollers:

1Slightly open freezer drawer. Lift the toe grille and gently pull forward (see illustration).

2You can raise or lower each door. Use a ⅜ inch socket wrench to turn the adjustment screws (1 per side).

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.

Toe Grille Must

Fit in Slot on

Anti-tip Bracket

Screw/Washer

Assembly

(3) Retaining Clips

To raise: turn adjustment screw clockwise.

To lower: turn adjustment screw counterclockwise.

3Ensure both doors are bind-free with their seals touching the cabinet on all four sides and that cabinet is stable.

4After unit is leveled, lower anti-tip leg until it contacts the floor.

Door Door

Raise

Anti-tip

Leg

Lower

5Install the toe grille by fitting into place.

8	Installation
	To adjust the door stop:	5	Retighten screw.
	Door stop is adjustable between 85 to 145	6	Ensure door stops in desired location
	degrees.		before resuming normal use.

NOTE

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

	Lower	Door
		Stop
	Hinge
	Min
	Open	Screw

Max

Open

Adjustable Door Stop

1Open door to provide access to screw.

2Loosen screw.

3Adjust door to desired location.

4Rotate door stop until it makes contact with the lower hinge.

Rotate

Door to Desired

Location

Adjusting Door

Rotate Door

Stop

Re-tighten

Screw

Retighten Screw

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

1Remove all food items from door bins on door being adjusted.

2Open doors to 90 degrees.

Open

Door

90

Degrees

Bottom of Door

NOTE

Adjustable hinge should only be used after doors have been leveled with rollers.

3Lift the door while adjusting the washer. To raise the door, rotate washer clockwise (when viewed from the bottom). To lower door, rotate washer counterclockwise (when viewed from the bottom).

Door

Lower

Door

	Hinge	Raise
		Door
	Washer

Raising/Lowering Door

To adjust the flipper mullion:

1Loosen the screw located on the flipper mullion hinge.

Flipper

Mullion

Screw

Flipper

Mullion

Hinge

Adjusting Flipper Mullion Screw

Installation 9

2Adjust 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 Retighten screw.

10 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:

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

2Open the freezer drawer and remove the toe grille (see “Installation” section).

3Remove any food from the door shelves and close the doors.

To remove the top hinge covers:

1Remove the two screws from each cover over the top door hinges.

2Lift inside edge of hinge cover and tilt back.

		Front	Rear
	Cover Screw
			Cover
Top Hinge
			Screw
Cover
Hinge			Ground
Screws
Multi-wire			Screw
Cables			Top
Leave			Hinge
Hinge			Water
With
Door			Line
Rear		Front
		Cover Screw
Cover
Screw			Top Hinge
			Cover
Top	Ground		Hinge
Hinge Screw			Screws
			Two Wire
			Cables
			Leave
			Hinge
			With
			Door

To remove the refrigerator doors:

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

2Disconnect 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.

3Detach 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.

4Unscrew the three lower hinge screws and hinge if necessary.

NOTE	NOTE

DO NOT remove the ground screw from hinge.

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

Removing the Doors 11

Press

Press

Water

Line

Approximately

5 feet

NOTE

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

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

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.

CAUTION

Removing Freezer Drawer

1Remove 4 hex head drawer screws.

2Lift up drawer to remove.

DO NOT

Remove

Other

Screws

Remove

Hex Head

Drawer Screw

Replacing Freezer Drawer

1Lower drawer back into place.

2Replace 4 hex head drawer screws and tighten.

DO NOT

Loosen

or

Remove

These 3

Hex

Screws

Drawer is heavy. Use caution when lifting.

12	Installing Door Handles
	Door Handle		Cap	Cap
	Mounting
			End	End
	Instructions
	1	Remove handles from
		protective packaging.
	2	Position fresh food
		handle end caps (A)
		over upper and lower
		pre-installed shoulder	End	End
		bolts (B) that are
			Cap	Cap
		fastened into door,
		ensuring the holes for
		the set screws are
		facing towards the
		opposite door.
	3	While holding handle
		firmly against door,	Mounting Refrigerator Handles
		fasten upper and lower
		Allen set screws (C)
		with supplied Allen
		wrench.
	4 Repeat steps 2 and
		3 to install opposite
		handle. Ensure the
		holes for the set screws
		are facing towards the
		first door.		End
	5	Position freezer handle		Cap
		end caps over left
		and right pre-installed	End
		shoulder bolts that are
			Cap
		fastened to the drawer,
		ensuring the holes for	Mounting Freezer Handle
		the set screws are
		facing down.

6While holding handle firmly against drawer, fasten left and right Allen set screws (C) with supplied Allen wrench.

NOTE

To ensure that handles are flush with doors/drawer, make sure that set screws are completely tightened.

CAUTION

Wear gloves and safety goggles. Use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles.

Connecting the Water Supply 13

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 softener can damage the

ice maker. If the ice maker is connected to soft water, ensure that the softener is maintained and working properly.

IMPORTANT

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

Before installing the water supply line, you will need:

1.Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver, and PhillipsTM screwdriver

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

3.A water supply line made of ¼ inch (6 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 to your cold water pipe. Then add approximately 7

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

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

5.Do NOT reuse compression fitting or use thread seal tape.

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

To connect water supply line to ice maker inlet valve:

1.Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source.

2.Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn ON water supply and flush supply line until water

is clear. Turn OFF water supply at shutoff valve.

3.Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap.

4.If you use copper tubing - Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line. Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it will go (¼ inch / 6 mm). Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT overtighten. See Figure 1.

If you use braided flexible stainless steel tubing - The nut is already assembled on the tubing. Slide nut onto valve inlet and finger tighten nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT overtighten. See Figure 2.

5.With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line (copper tubing only) to rear panel of refrigerator as shown.

6.Coil excess water supply line (copper tubing only), about 2½ turns, behind refrigerator as shown and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface.

7.Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any connections that leak.

8.Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.

9.To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (freezer ice maker) or set the ice maker’s On/Off power switch to the “On” position (fresh food ice maker).

14 Connecting the Water Supply

Plastic Water Tubing	Steel
to Ice Maker	Clamp
Fill Tube	Brass
	Compression
	Nut
	Ferrule
	(Sleeve)
	Copper
	water line
	Water Valve
	Bracket
	Valve Inlet
	Water Valve

Copper water line from household water supply

(Include enough tubing in loop to allow moving refrigerator out for cleaning)

Figure 1

Plastic water tubing to ice maker

fill tube

Stainless steel water line

Water valve

bracket

Valve inlet

Water valve

6 ft. stainless steel water line from household water supply

Figure 2

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, Electrolux 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, Electrolux 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.electroluxappliances.com for more information.