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Welcome 2
Refrigerator
Safety Instructions
Installation --
IHousehold Water Supply to refrigerator
Door Removal
Instructions
Features at a Glance
Temperature Controls
Looking Inside
Automatic Ice and Water
Dispenser
Replacing Air Filter
Includes Connecting
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Food Storage
& Energy Saving Tips
Normal Operating Sounds
Care & Cleaning
Warranty
Before You Call
Solutions to
Common Problems
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WELCOME & CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We
here at Electrolux Home Products, Inc. are very proud of our
product and we are completely committed to providing you with
the best service possible. Your satisfaction is our #1 priority.
Please read this Use & Care Manual very carefully. It contains
valuable information on how to properly maintain your new
refrigerator.
We know you’ll enjoy your new refrigerator and Thank You for
choosing our product. We hope you consider us for future
purchases.
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This Use & Care Manual provides specific operating
instructions for your model. Use your refrigerator only as
instructed in this manual. These instructions are not meant to
cover every possible condition and situation that may occur.
Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing,
operating and maintaining any appliance.
Please record your model and serial numbers below for
future reference. This information is found on the serial
plate located inside the refrigerator compartment.
Got Questions?
Need Parts or Service?
Before Calling Your
Local Repair Service -
CALL:
Solutions Hotline
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Use only soap and water to clean serial plate.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
PLEASE COMPLETE
AND MAIL IN THE
PRODUCT
REGISTRATION
CARD INCLUDED
WITH YOUR
REFRIGERATOR
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING WARNING
WARNING
WARNING WARNING
Please Read All Instructions Before Using This
Refrigerator.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
• Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids in
the vicinity of 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 automatic ice
maker.
• Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can cause
severe cuts, and also destroy finishes if they come in
contact with other appliances or furniture.
CHILD SAFETY
Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any exterior
wrapping material immediately after the refrigerator is
unpacked. Children should NEVER use these items to play.
Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or
stretch wrap may become airtight chambers, and can quickly
cause suffocation.
PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR OR
FREEZER
Risk of child entrapment
Child entrapment and suffocation
are not problems of the past.
Junked or abandoned refrigerators
or freezers are still dangerous –
even if they will sit for “just a few
days.” If you are getting rid of your
old refrigerator or freezer, please
follow the instructions below to
help prevent accidents.
Before you throw away your old refrigerator/ freezer:
• Remove doors.
• Leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb
inside.
• Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service
technician.
WARNING WARNING
WARNING
WARNING WARNING
These Guidelines Must Be Followed To Ensure That
Safety Mechanisms In This Refrigerator Will Operate
Properly.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
• The refrigerator must be plugged into its own
dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., 15 Amp, AC only electrical
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. Avoid
connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault Interruptor (GFI)
circuit. Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug.
• If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by an
authorized service technician to prevent any risk.
• 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.
• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and before
replacing a light bulb to avoid electrical shock.
• 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 electrical outlet controlled by a
wall switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator from
being turned off accidentally.
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Pressing and holding the On/Off button for 3 seconds,
located on the left side of the temperature control panel
(Electronic controls), or turning the Freezer and Fresh Food
controls to “0” (Mechanical controls) will disable your
refrigerator’s cooling system, but does not disconnect the
power to the light bulb and other electrical components. To
turn off power to your refrigerator you must unplug the
power cord from the electrical outlet.
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Grounding type
wall receptacle
Do not, under
any circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass the
grounding prong.
Power cord with
3-prong grounded plug
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INSTALLATION
Cabinet
To e
Grille
This Use & Care Manual provides general operating
instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as
instructed in this Use & Care Manual. Before starting the
refrigerator, follow these important first steps.
LOCATION
• Choose a place that is near a grounded 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.
INSTALLATION
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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 Clearances
• Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections:
Sides & Top ------------------ 3/8”
Back---------------------------- 1”
DOOR OPENING
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Tabs
Ta b
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To Remove Toe Grille:
1. Open freezer and fresh food compartment doors.
2. Working from left side of toe grille, slip your fingers
between top of toe grille and cabinet. Gently pull
forward until first set of
tabs are free. Slide
your hand down past
the free tabs and pull
forward again until the
second set of tabs are
free. Continue this
process until all tabs
are free and the toe
grille can be removed.
(See graphic at top of
page in right column.)
Grille
LEVELING
All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a solid floor.
Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable front rollers to help level
your unit. To ensure proper door seal and assist door closing, the
refrigerator should be tilted 1/4” (6 mm), front to back.
To Level Your Refrigerator:
1. Remove toe grille. (See
2. Use flat-blade screwdriver or 3/8” socket wrench to adjust
front rollers.
“To Remove Toe Grille”
.)
If your refrigerator is placed with the door hinge side
against a wall, you may have to allow additional space so
the door can be opened wider.
Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access to a
counter when removing food. For best use of drawers and freezer
baskets, the refrigerator should be in a position where both the
refrigerator and freezer doors can be fully opened.
TOE GRILLE INSTALLATION / REMOVAL
To Install Toe Grille:
1. Open freezer and fresh food compartment doors.
2. Line up toe grille at base of refrigerator, making sure the
four bottom tabs are resting through holes at base of
cabinet.
3. Starting from left side of toe grille, press in on first top tab
using your thumb and push toe grille forward until it snaps
in place. Continue this process until all tabs are snapped
in place and toe grille is secured to refrigerator.
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The refrigerator doors are designed to shut by themselves
within a 20 degree opening.
Raise
3. Check both doors to be sure seals touch cabinet on all four
sides.
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CONNECTING HOUSEHOLD WATER SUPPLY TO REFRIGERATOR
WARNING WARNING
WARNING
WARNING 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.
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To Avoid Property Damage:
• Copper tubing is recommended for the water supply
line. Water supply tubing made of ¼” plastic is not
recommended since it greatly increases the potential
for water leaks. Manufacturer will not be responsible
for any damage if plastic tubing is used for 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.
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. Unscrew plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard
cap.
4. Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto
water supply line, as shown.
5. Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it will
go (¼ inch). Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and
finger tighten compression nut onto valve. Tighten another
half turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten.
6. With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line to
rear panel of refrigerator as shown.
7. Coil excess water supply line (about 2½ turns) behind
refrigerator as shown and arrange coils so they do not
vibrate or wear against any other surface.
8. Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any
connections that leak.
9. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.
10. To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (side mounted)
or set the ice maker’s On/Off power switch to the “I”
position (rear mounted).
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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 PhillipsTM 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
tubing. To determine the length of copper tubing needed,
you will need to 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).
• A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your
household water system. DO NOT use a self-piercing type
shutoff valve.
• A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting the
water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve.
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Water line kit number 5303917950, available from your
appliance dealer at additional cost, contains 25 feet (7.6
meters) of ¼ inch OD copper tubing, a saddle type shutoff
valve (nonpiercing), (2) ¼ inch brass compression nuts, (2)
ferrules/sleeves, and instructions for installing a water
supply line.
Plastic Water Tubing
to Ice Maker
Fill Tube
Copper water line
from household water supply
(Include enough tubing in loop to allow
moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)
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After connecting the water supply, refer to
the Water Supply System”
for important information about
Steel
Clamp
Brass
Compression
Nut
Ferrule
(Sleeve)
Copper
water line
Water Valve
Bracket
Valve Inlet
Water Valve
“How to Prime
priming an empty water supply system.
Your refrigerator’s water supply system includes
several tubing lines, a water filter, a water valve and a
water tank. 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.
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Top
Hinge
Screws
Cover Screw
Top Hinge
Top Hinge
Cover
Hinge
Screw
Top Hinge
Cover Screw
Bottom
Hinge
Screw
DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
Tools Necessary:
Adjustable
Wrench
OR
™
Phillips head
and
Flat Head
Screw Driver
Socket
Wrench Set
DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS:
If it is necessary to move the refrigerator through narrow doorways, follow these
steps to remove the doors.
Before you start:
1 Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet.
2 Remove any food from the door shelves.
3 Close the doors.
To remove the hinge cover: (some models)
1 Remove the three screws from the cover over the top door hinges.
2 Pull the cover forward about a half inch and lift it off.
To remove the refrigerator door:
1 Remove top hinge cover screw on refrigerator door and remove cover. (some models)
2 Trace lightly around the door’s top hinge with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier.
3 Remove the two screws from the top hinge. Lift the door off of the bottom hinge and set it
aside.
4 Remove the three bottom hinge screws and hinge, if necessary.
3/8”
Fixed
Wrench
To remove the freezer door:
1 Detach the multi-wire cable connector located above the top hinge. Grasp both sides of
the connector firmly and pull apart.
2 Remove top hinge cover screw on freezer door and remove cover. (some models)
3 Trace lightly around the door’s top hinge with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier.
4 Detach the water tube from the connector located below the freezer door. The connector
releases when you press its outer sleeve inward.
5 Remove the screws from the top hinge and pull the multi-wire cable through it.
6 Lift the door off of the bottom hinge. Lay the door on its side to avoid damage to the
Remove the three bottom hinge screws and hinge, if necessary.
To reinstall the refrigerator and freezer doors, reverse the above steps.
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FEATURES AT A GLANCE
Features may vary according to model
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TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
ALLOWING COOLING TIME BEFORE USE
To ensure safe food storage, allow your refrigerator to operate with
the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before placing food inside.
During this cooling period, you do not need to adjust the controls,
which are preset at the factory.
SETTING COOLING TEMPERATURES
Your refrigerator comes with a state-of-the-art electronic digital
control system. The system’s control panel is located at the top of the
the fresh food compartment.
The two digital displays on the left half of the control panel indicate
the current settings or temperatures of your freezer and fresh food
compartments. The models with a 2-digit temperature display are for
reference only, and do not display the current accurate compartment
temperature. Should you desire to see what the current accurate
temperature is, place a separate thermometer inside the freezer or
fresh food compartment in the desired location.
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
After 24 hours, adjust the controls as needed. Make your
adjustments small and gradual; allowing time for temperatures
to change and stabilize. Refer to the adjacent guidelines for
temperature settings.
To adjust the temperature to a higher or lower setting, press the
Up or Down button closest to the display. The first time you
press the button, the display shows the last setting you entered.
Each press of the button after that increments the setting by
one degree.
The display shows your new setting momentarily, then changes
back to the current temperature.
Temperature Adjust ment Guide
If Fresh Food compartment is too warm
If Fresh Food compartment is too cold
If Freezer compartment is too warm
If Freezer compartment is too cold
Adjust Fresh Food control one degree
colder by pressing Down (Colder) button.
Adjust Fresh Food control one degree
warmer by pressing the Up (Cold) button.
Adjust Freezer control one degree colder
by pressing Down (Colder) button.
Adjust Freezer control one degree warmer
by pressing the Up (Cold) button.
IF TEMPERATURE DISPLAYS FLASH...
If ever you see both temperature displays continously flashing,
it may indicate that the control system has detected a
performance problem. Call your service representative, who
can interpret the flashing message.
To maintain temperatures, a fan circulates air in the refrigerator
and freezer compartments. For good circulation, do not block
cold air vents with food items.
Temperature Display (2-Digit)
Freezer Fresh Food
Warmest 6° -14° 47° 8°
Factory Setting 0° -18° 37° 3°
AIR FILTER INDICATOR & STATUS LIGHTS
Your refrigerator’s air filter needs to be replaced from time to
time. You can monitor the need for replacement by referring to
the status light while the air filter is “ON”. To turn on the air filter,
press the “Air Filter” button. To turn off the air filter, press the
“Air Filter” button. To RESET the air filter, press the “Air Filter”
button and hold for 3 seconds.
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The alarm system does not automatically reset if you
disconnect and reconnect your refrigerator’s power cord.
It can only be reactivated by pressing the Alarm Reset
button.
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The advanced electronic control
system in your refrigerator includes
additional display modes that
service professionals can use to
rapidly diagnose performance
issues.
F° C° F° C°
Coldest -6° -21° 33° 1°
Air Filter Status Light (not available on all models)
Green Filter OK.
Yellow Air filter is about 80 percent used. Please order new one.
Red Air filter is 100 percent used. Please change now.
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TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
Cooling System On/Off Button
TURNING THE COOLING SYSTEM ON AND OFF
You can disable the cooling system in your refrigerator by pressing the On/Off button located on the left side of the temperature
control panel. To ensure that you do not accidentally turn off the cooling system, the button does not work unless you press
hold
it for three seconds. Once you disable the cooling system, all refrigeration to the freezer and fresh food compartments stops.
To turn the cooling system back on, you must again press
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Pressing the On/Off button on the control panel disables your refrigerator’s cooling system but does not disconnect power to
lights and other electrical components. To turn off power to your refrigerator you must unplug the power cord from the wall
outlet.
Each time you make settings on the control panel, a single audible tone acknowledges your input.
SYSTEM MONITORING ALARMS (Select Models)
The electronic control system continuously monitors your
refrigerator/freezer for temperature consistency, doors
and hold
the On/Off button for three more seconds.
Alarm Light Tone Condition How To Respond
On (light is
left ajar, and power failures. Variances from normal
operating conditions are communicated by audible tones
and a set of four status indicator lights.
USING THE ALARM RESET BUTTON
You can disable or activate the alarm system by pressing
and holding the Reset button for three seconds. Use it,
for example, to turn off audible tones and/or flashing
indicator lights.
Once you disable the alarm system, you must again
press and hold the Alarm Reset button for three more
Steady
Door
Ajar
seconds to reset (activate) the alarm system.
The On indicator light remains off while the freezer and
refrigerator compartments cool toward the current
High
Temp
cooling settings. When temperature settings are reached,
the On light displays green to indicate an active alarm
system.
RESPONDING TO ALARMS (Audible Tones & Indicator
Lights)
Your refrigerator’s control system can convey the
Power
Failure
following information through audible tones and the alarm
indicator lights.
Alarm Reset Button
Alarm system is
off)
Alarm system is
Green
Flashing
Green
Flashing
Amber
Flashing
Amber
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A power outage
not active while
freezer and
refrigerator
compartments
are cooling
toward the
current
temperature
settings.
active.
Freezer or
refrigerator
door has been
open for over
five minutes.
Freezer or
refrigerator
compartment
has been too
warm (7.2° C
or higher) for
over an hour.
was detected.
Indicator Lights
and
If freezer and refrigerator
compartments do not match
your temperature settings in
three hours, expect the
control system to signal other
conditions. If cooling does
not stabilize toward your
current settings call for
assistance, using the phone
number on the back page of
this Use & Care Guide.
No response required.
Close door to disable and reset
alarm.
Press Alarm Reset button to
turn off alarm. If
temperatures do not
improve, call for assistance,
using the phone number on
the back page of this Use &
Care Guide.
Press Alarm Reset button to
turn off alarm and press
again to reset. Check if the
power failure lasted long
enough to affect stored food
temperatures.
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