Electrolux EI23BC60KS8A 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
808055902 April 2016
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Finding Information
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Table of contents
Finding Information ................................. 2
Safety ..................................................... 3
Feature Overview .................................... 5
Installation .............................................. 6
Removing the Doors ............................. 11
Installing Door Handles ......................... 13
Connecting the Water Supply ............... 14
Controls ................................................ 16
Automatic Ice Maker ............................. 18
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
Common Solutions for Concerns .......... 31
Warranty ............................................... 35
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 inch (6 mm) front-to-back
Toe grille is properly attached to
refrigerator
Cabinet is sitting 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
Ice maker is turned ON
Ice operates correctly
Front filter must be flush with filter
housing (select models)
Final Checks
Shipping material removed
Fresh food and freezer temperatures
set
Important safety instructions
Safety
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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
• 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.
• Do not operate the refrigerator in the
presence of explosive fumes.
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Grounding type wall receptacle
Power cord with
3-prong grounded plug
Do not, under any
circumstances,
cut, remove, or
bypass the
grounding prong.
Safety
IMPORTANT
CFC/HCFC DISPOSAL
Your old refrigerator may have a
cooling system that used CFCs
or HCFCs (chlorofluorocarbons or
hydrochlorofluorocarbons). CFCs
and HCFCs are believed to harm
stratospheric ozone if released to the
atmosphere. Other refrigerants may
also cause harm to the environment if
released to the atmosphere.
If you are throwing away your old
refrigerator, make sure the refrigerant
is removed for proper disposal by a
qualified technician. If you intentionally
release refrigerant, you may be subject
to fines and imprisonment under
provisions of environmental legislation.
Electrical information
WARNING
You must follow these guidelines to
ensure that your refrigerator’s safety
mechanisms are operating correctly.
• 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.
• 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.
IMPORTANT
To turn off power to your refrigerator,
unplug the power cord from the wall
outlet.
Feature Overview
Toe Grille
*Tilt-Can Bin
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.
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Luxury-Design
Shelves
Luxury-Glide
Crisper Drawer
*Special Items
Mat (inside PTD)
Removable
Flipper Guide
TM
TM
LED Lights *LED Light
Water
Filter
*Freezer
Ice Maker
Ice Bucket
*LED Light
*Soft
Serve
Bin
Freezer Baskets
with organizers
Soft-Closing
*Perfect Temp
Drawer (PTD)
or Deli Drawer
(with humidity slides)
IMPORTANT
Features not included with your
refrigerator can be purchased at www.
electroluxappliances.com or by calling
1-877-435-3287.
Flipper
Mullion
Air Filter
LuxuryDesign
Shelves
Luxury-
TM
Glide
Crisper
Drawer
TM
TM
*Wire Shelf (inside freezer drawer)
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Head
Tools Necessary:
3/8" Fixed
Top Hinge
Cover Front
Screw
Top Hinge
Cover Rear
Screw
Lower
Hinge
Screw
Top
Hinge
Screw
Components Provided:
Installation
Required Tools
You will need the following tools:
#2 Square Drive
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
(OR)
Phillips™
Head or
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.
AND
OR
Socket
Wrench Set
OR
Adjustable
Wrench
Wrench
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 ⅜ 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
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
Toe Grille Must
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CAUTION
Do Not loosen or remove these 3 hex
screws.
DO NOT
Loosen
or
Remove
These 3
Hex
Screws
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 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.
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.
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
until it contacts the floor.
Door
Anti-tip
Leg
Door
Raise
Lower
To level the cabinet using the front
rollers:
1 Slightly open freezer drawer. Lift the
toe grille and gently pull forward (see
illustration).
2 You can raise or lower each door.
Use a 3/8 inch socket wrench to turn
the adjustment screws (1 per side).
5 Install the toe grille by fitting into
place.
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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
screw.
2 Loosen screw.
3 Adjust door to desired location.
Door
Stop
Screw
5 Retighten screw.
Rotate Door
Stop
Re-tighten
Screw
Re-tighten 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
NOTE
Adjustable hinge should only be used
after doors have been leveled with
rollers.
Installation
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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 counterclockwise (when
viewed from the bottom).
Lower
Door
Hinge
Washer
Raising/Lowering Door
Raise
Door
To adjust the flipper mullion:
1 Loosen the screw located on the
flipper mullion hinge.
Flipper
Mullion
Screw
Flipper
Mullion
Hinge
Adjusting Flipper Mullion Screw
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
Adjusting Flipper Mullion Height
3 Retighten screw.
Thickness
of a Coin
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Installation
Installing Shelves
Your refrigerator was shipped with the
shelf hanger and shelf locking clip installed
in their shipping position. Below are the
instructions to install the shelves in your
desired locations.
1 Remove shelf from its locked position
by pulling the slide mechanism
toward you.
2 Lift the hanger directly upwards and
pull toward you to remove it from the
ladder.
4 Relock shelf by pushing the slide
mechanism away from you.
5 While holding shelf at a 45-degree
angle with the gray handle facing
you, push the shelf into the back of
the hanger.
3 Place top hooks of the hanger into
the desired slot, and lower straight
down until lower hooks rest on the
ladder.
CAUTION
Shelves must be removed prior to
moving the refrigerator.
6 Gently set the shelf onto the hanger
once the back is secured by the
hanger.
Removing the Doors
Front
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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 refrigerator doors:
1 Trace lightly around the door’s top
hinges with a pencil. This makes
reinstallation easier.
Rear
Cover
Screw
Ground
Screw
Top
Hinge
Top Hinge
Cover
Hinge
Screws
Multi-wire
Cables
Leave
Hinge
With
Door
Cover Screw
3 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.
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
Drawer is heavy. Use caution when
lifting.
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.
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