Electrolux EI28BS65KS9, EI28BS65KSBA, EI28BS65KSCA, EI28BS65KSGA, EW28BS85KSGA Owner’s Manual

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USE AND CARE GUIDE GUIDE D'UTILISATION _ D'ENTRETIEN GUIA DE USO Y CUIDADO

807650601 February 2013

2 Finding information

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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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Etectrolux model number

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NOTE

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Table of contents

Findinginformation.............................................. 2

Safely ............................................................... 3

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

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

RemovingtheBoors ............................................ 11

lnstaflingDoorHandles ........................................ 13

Connectingthe WaterSupply .................................. 14

Controls........................................................... 15

Automaticice & Water Maker/Dispenser .................... 20

AutomaticIce Maker- Freezer................................ 22

StorageFeatures ................................................ 23

Storing Food and Saving Energy.............................. 28

Normal OperatingSounds...................................... 29

ChangingtheWater andAir Filters........................... 30

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:iiwww.electroluxapptiances.com

installation Checklist

Doors

[] Handles are secure and tight rq Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides

[] Freezer drawer is level across top

Leveling

[] Refrigerator is level, side-to-side and tilted 1/4

(6mm) front-to-back

CI Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator [] Cabinet is setting solid on all corners

Electrical Power

13 House power turned on [] Refrigerator plugged in

CareandCleaning............................................... 32

Solutions to CommonProblems............................... 35

Warranty.......................................................... 39

ice Maker

E3 House water supply connected to refrigerator E3 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 safe instructions

Safety 3

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 isthe 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.

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.govirecycle 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.

_, 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 Safety

Emectdcaminformation

WARNING

You must follow these guidelines to ensure

that your refrigerator's safety mechanisms are

operating correctly.

o 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.

,, Ifthe 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 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 Bin Ice Maker Flipper Guide *LED Light *Air Filter

Flipper MuJlion

Luxury-Design TM

__ Shelves

Luxury-Design TM

Shelves

Luxury-Glide TM

Crisper Drawe r

*Special

(Inside PTD)

LED Lights

Water Filter

*Freezer ice Maker

Removable

Ice Bin

- Freeze Bin

Luxury-G lideTM

__ Crisper

Drawe r

*Tilt

Can Bin

*LED Light

Soft=Closing *Perfect TernpTM Drawer (PTD) or Dell Drawer

(with humidity slides)

Freezer Baskets

with organizers

Toe Grille

*Wire Shelf

(inside freezer drawer)

IMPORTANT

Features not included with your refrigerator can be purchased at v_Nw.electroluxapptiances.comor by calling 1-877-435-3287.

installation

Required Tools

You will need the following tools:

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.

,, Choose a place that is near a grounded, non-

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

• Ifpossible, 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.

Tools Necessary:

Phillips TM

Head or

#2 Square Drive

Head

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.

lnstalJation

,, Allow the following clearances for ease of

installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections:

Sides & Top 3/8inch (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 aitow 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

Freezer Drawer Alignment (_n_,.rj)

1 Check gasket seal around top, bottom, and sides

of freezer drawer.

2 If gasket is not sealed, open drawer and slightly

loosen four drawer screws (two on each side) to

allow drawer to rotate.

3 Close drawer and recheck the seal on the gasket

(A). Open the drawer grabbing by the sides in the

center (B). Be careful not to rotate the drawer.

Head

Tighten four drawer screws.

5 Recheck gasket seal.

To level the cabinet using the front rollers:

1 Slightly open freezer drawer. Lift the toe grille and

gently pull forward (see illustration).

2 "Youcan raise or lower each door. Use a 3isinch

socket wrench to turn the adjustment screws (1 per side).

To raise: turn adjustment screw clockwise. To lower: turn adjustment screw counterclockwise.

Ensure both doors are bind-free with their seals

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

After unit is leveled, lower anti-tip leg until it

contacts the floor.

Push

Against _-

Grab

Drawer

At Center

From

Both

Sides

Then

Pull Drawer

Out

Cabinet Leveling & Refrigerator Door

Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator:

Most of these conditions can be met by raising or

lowering the adjustable front rollers.

AMignment (Hne°e® o j)

,, All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on

the floor,

,, The sides should tilt 1/4inch (6 mm) from front

to back (to ensure that doors close and seal

properly).

,, Doors should align with each other and be level.

_owe r

5 nsta the toe grille by fitting into place.

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,

Adjustable Door Stop

1 Open door to provide access to screw.

2 Loosen screw. 3 Adjust door to desired location.

5 Re-tighten screw.

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.

3 Loosen or remove screw.

Adjusting Door

4 Rotate door stop until it makes contact with the

lower hinge,

Bottom of Door

Loosen/Remove Screw (where applicable)

NOTE

Adjustable hinge should only be used after doors

have been leveled with rollers.

installation 9

Lift the door while adjusting the washer.To raise the door, rotate washer clockwise (when

viewed from the bottom). To lower door, rotate hinge.

washer counter-clockwise (when viewed from the ........................

bottom).

Washer

Raising/Lowering Door

Re-tighten the screw (whereapplicable), ensuring it is between the spokes of the washer. Screw

will not be tight, just insert until it is flush with the

hinge.

To adjust the flipper mullion:

1 Loosen the screw located on the flipper mullion

Adjusting Flipper MuBion Screw

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.

_ F!ipper

Mulliiin

Re,tighten Screw

Screw (where applicable)

NOTE

If after adjusting doors higher the door makes a popping/clicking sound, remove screw and replace

with the longer one supplied in the handle package.

AdjustingFlipper MullionHeight

Re-tighten screw.

installation

Installing Shelves 4

'(our 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.

Lift the hanger directly upwards and pull toward

you to remove it from the ladder.

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.

Removin

the Doors 1

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:

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.

To remove the refrigerator doors:

1 Trace lightly around the door's top hinges with a

pencil.This makes reinstallation easier.

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 itaside.

Hinge

Leave

Door

Water

Line

Leave

NOTE

DO NOT remove the ground screw from hinge.

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.

4 Unscrew the three lower hinge screws and hinge

if necessary.

NOTE

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

Approximately 5 Feet

2 Removing

e Doors

NOTE

"Youwill 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.

Installing Freezer Drawer

1 With lower slides pulled out, hang drawer onto

slide brackets ensuring pins on each side are fully inserted into slots on each side.

Cabinet

Reinstall four drawer screws (two per side),

tighten down, and close drawer (C).

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.

Removing Freezer Drawer

1 Open freezer drawer.

2 Remove drawer screws on right and left sides

(two screws on each side).

CAUTION

Drawer is heavy. Use caution when lifting.

Check gasket seal around top, bottom and sides of freezer drawer.

If gasket is not sealed, open drawer and slightly loosen four drawer screws (two on each side) to allow drawer to rotate.

Close drawer and recheck the seat on the gasket (A). Open the drawer grabbing by the sides in the center (B). Be careful not to rotate the drawer.

Push

Against Freezer

Drawer

Grab

Drawer

At Center

From

Both

Sides

Then

Pull Drawer

Out

6 Tighten four drawer screws.

7 Recheck gasket seat.

8 Install the toe grille by fitting into place.

3 Lift drawer up and out to remove.

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