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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Features at a Glance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Door Removal Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connecting Water Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Storage Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Changing the Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Before you Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Major Appliance Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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IMPOrTANT SAFETy INSTrUCTIONS
WARNING
Please read all instructions before using this refrigerator.
Installation Checklist
Doors
Handles are secure and tight Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides Freezer door is level across the top
For your Safety
· DONOTstoreorusegasoline, orotherflammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read product labels for warnings regarding flammabilityandotherhazards. · Removeallstaplesfromthecarton. Staplescan causeseverecuts, andalsodestroyfinishesifthey come in contact with other appliances or furniture.
Leveling
Refrigerator is level, side-to-side and tilted 1/4" (6mm) front-to-back Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator Cabinet is setting solid on all corners
Electrical Power
House power turned on Refrigerator plugged in
Definitions
This is the safety alert symbol. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
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 Frontfiltermustbeflushwithfilterhousing (select models)
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Final Checks
Shipping material removed Fresh food and freezer temperatures set Crisper humidity controls set Registration card sent in
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
IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which is important but not hazard-related.
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IMPOrTANT SAFETy INSTrUCTIONS
Child Safety
Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately after the refrigerator is unpacked. [. . . ] 3 Continue dispensing water for about four minutes toflushthesystemandplumbingconnectionsof any impurities (stopping to empty the glass as necessary).
OFF
OFF
ON
Wire Signal Arm
Wire Signal Arm
NOTE
The water dispenser has a built-in device that shuts offthewaterflowafterthreeminutesofcontinuous use. To reset this shutoff device, simply release the dispenser paddle.
NOTE
The ice maker also has a built-in wire signal arm, that automatically stops ice production when the ice bin is full. This signal arm should not be used to manually stop the ice maker.
Ice Maker Operation & Care
The ice maker, ice bin, and dispenser feeding mechanism are located in the top of the freezer compartment. After the refrigerator is installed properly and has cooled for several hours, the ice maker can produce ice within 24 hours. Itcancompletelyfillanicebininabouttwodays. The ice maker produces four to six pounds of ice every 24 hours depending on usage conditions. Ice is produced at a rate of eight cubes every 75 to 90 minutes.
IMPORTANT
Small ice cubes or ice chips jamming in the ice maker maybeasignthatyourwaterfilterneedschanging. If you have a side mounted ice maker you may also experience hollow cubes partially frozen cubes with water inside. When these cubes are harvested, they break open and spill water over the other ice cubes in the ice container, forming a solid mass of ice. As the waterfilternearstheendofitsusefullifeandbecomes clogged with particles, less water is delivered to the ice makerduringeachcycle. Theicemakercan'tfillevery cube in the ice maker mold, leading to small cubes or chips that can get caught between the ice ejector blades and the stripper. Remember, if your ice maker is jamming with small ice cubes or it's been six months orlongersinceyoulastchangedyourwaterfilter replacethewaterfilterwithanewone. Poorquality householdwatermayrequirethefiltertobechanged more frequently.
Using the Ice Maker after Installation
Beforemakingiceforthefirsttime, besuretoprimethe water supply system. Air in new plumbing lines can result in two or three empty ice maker cycles. Furthermore, ifthesystemisnotflushed, thefirsticecubesmaybe discoloredorhaveanoddflavor.
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AUTOMATIC ICE & WATEr DISPENSEr (CONTINUED)
Ice Maker/Dispenser Tips
· Icecubesstoredtoolongmaydevelopanodd flavor. Emptytheicecontainerasexplainedbelow. · Ifyourrefrigeratorisnotconnectedtoawater supply or the water supply is turned off, turn off the ice maker by pressing the On/Off switch. · Ifyouneedalargequantityoficeatonetime, itis best to get cubes directly from the ice container. · Thefollowingsoundsarenormalwhentheice maker is operating: - Motor running - Ice dropping into ice container - Water valve opening or closing - Ice loosening from tray - Running water · Whendispensingice, youwillhearasnapping or clicking sound when the ice chute opens and closes. · Turnofftheicemakerwhencleaningthefreezer and during vacations. - If you turn off the ice maker for a long period of time, you should also turn off the water supply valve. Press the ice maker's Off/On switch to resume ice production.
remove and empty the ice storage bin if:
· Anextendedpowerfailure(onehourorlonger) causes ice cubes in the ice storage bin to melt and freeze together, jamming the dispenser mechanism. · Youdonotusetheicedispenserfrequently. Ice cubes will freeze together in the bin, jamming the dispenser mechanism. Remove the ice storage bin and shake to loosen the cubes or clean as explained above.
CAUTION
NEVER use an ice pick or similar sharp instrument to break up the ice. This could damage the ice storage bin and dispenser mechanism.
IMPORTANT
When removing or replacing the ice bin, DO NOT rotate the auger in the ice bin. If the auger is accidentally rotated, you must realign the auger by turning it in 90degreeturns(seebelow)untiltheicebinfitsinto place with the drive mechanism. [. . . ] · · · · ·
WATEr/MOISTUrE/FrOST INSIDE rEFrIGErATOr Moisture collects on inside of refrigerator walls. · · · ·
WATEr/MOISTUrE/FrOST OUTSIDE rEFrIGErATOr · · · ·
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MAjOr APPLIANCE WArrANTy
Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions.
Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following: 1. Products with original serial numbers that have been removed, altered or cannot be readily determined. [. . . ]