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Welcome & Congratulations Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We Questions? here at Electrolux Home Products, Inc. are very proud of our product and we are completly committed to providing 1-800-944-9044 you with the best service possible. Your satisfaction is our (United States) #1 priority. Please read this Use & Care Manual very carefully. It contains 1-866-213-9397 valuable information on how to properly maintain your new (Canada) refrigerator. We know you’ll enjoy your n
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Important Safety Instructions WARNING: Please Read All Instructions Before Using This Refrigerator. FOR YOUR SAFETY PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read pro- Risk of child entrapment duct labels for warnings regarding flammability and other Child entrapment and hazards. suffocation are not problems of Do not operate the refrigerator in the presense of the past. Junked
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Installation This Use & Care Manual provides specific operating LEVELING instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a instructed in this Use & Care Manual. Before starting the solid floor. Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable front refrigerator, follow these important first steps. rollers to help level your unit. To Level Your Refrigerator: LOCATION 1. Remove toe grille. Choose a place that is near a grounded ele
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Installation - Connecting Optional Ice Maker To Water Supply 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. 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 p
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Door Removal and Reversal Instructions DOOR REMOVAL AND REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS: NOTE: If you have stainless steel doors -- go to the Removing Stainless Steel Doors and Handles Section on page 9. NOTE: The direction in which your refrigerator doors open (door swing) can be reversed, from left to right or right to left, by moving the door hinges from one side to the other. Reversing the door swing should be performed by a qualified person. IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator temperat
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Door Removal and Reversal Instructions (continued) NOTE: Some models have “pocket” handles, which are recessed into the sides of the door. On these models, only the hinges will need to be reversed. TO REMOVE FREEZER HANDLE: (Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.) 1. Remove two screws attaching handle to bottom of freezer door. 2. Remove short trim piece by sliding trim straight up and off of handle bracket. 3. Remove screw attaching top of handle to door. 4. Magnetic Nameplate Mo
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Door Removal and Reversal Instructions (continued) TRIM REMOVAL (FULL-LENGTH TRIM MODELS ONLY) In some models, the refrigerator door has a full length trim piece which continues from the bottom of the handle to the bottom of the door. The top of the trim attaches to the handle bracket (Figure 1) or fits around the base of the handle (Figure 2). An adhesive “trim lock” is positioned about halfway down. The bottom of the trim is held in place by either an adhesive trim lock, or a trim lock with tw
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Door Removal and Reversal Instructions (continued) TO REMOVE REFRIGERATOR HANDLE: (Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.) 1. Remove two screws attaching handle to top of refrigerator door. 2. Remove button plug using edge of putty knife. 3. Remove screw on side of refrigerator door and remove handle. 4. Reverse freezer and refrigerator handles as shown in figure 3. Refrigerator Door Without Trim TO ATTACH REFRIGERATOR HANDLE: 1. Secure side of handle to door and replace plug butt
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Features At A Glance Ice Tray Freezer Light Ice Maker Ice Bucket Fixed Door Bin Freezer Shelf Freezer Control Door Rack Refrigerator Control Dairy Door Deli Drawer Cover Tall Bottle Retainer Deli Drawer Half Shelf Snugger Wine Rack Door Bin Full Shelf Special Item Rack Fixed Door Bin Mid Level Light Door Rack Crisper Cover Crisper Drawers Toe Grille Features may vary according to model 10
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Temperature Controls COOL DOWN PERIOD To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before loading it with food. REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER CONTROLS NOTE: When changing control settings, wait 24 hours before making additional adjustments. TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT NOTE: When first turning refrigerator on, move refrigerator and freezer controls to t which is the recommended initial setting. After 24 hours, adjust the controls as need
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Looking Inside To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden temperature change. SHELF ADJUSTMENT Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to suit individual needs. Before adjusting the shelves, remove all food. To adjust sliding shelves: 1 Remove shelf by pulling forward to stop position. 2 Lift front edge up and pull out. Replace the shelf on any pair of rails by
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Looking Inside (continued) DOOR STORAGE TALL BOTTLE RETAINER (SOME MODELS) Door bins, shelves, and racks are provided for convenient The Tall Bottle Retainer keeps tall containers in the bin from storage of jars, bottles, and cans. Frequently used items falling forward when opening or closing the refrigerator door. can be quickly selected. To install, hold the retainer at the top, and slide it over the outside wall of the bin, as shown in the diagram. The Tall Some models have door racks or bins
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Looking Inside - (continued) CRISPERS (SOME MODELS) DELI DRAWER (SOME MODELS) The crispers, located under the bottom refrigerator shelf, Some models are equipped with a Deli Drawer for storage of are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh luncheon meats, spreads, cheeses, and other deli items. produce. Wash items in clear water and remove excess water before placing them in the crispers. Items with strong odors or high moisture content should be wrapped before storing. Deli
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Ice Service If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, it will provide a sufficient supply of ice for normal use. During the initial startup of your refrigerator, however, no ice will be produced during the first 24 hours of operation. Automatic ice makers are also optional accessories that may be installed in most models at any time. Call your local dealer for information. The ice maker produces 2 to 5 pounds of ice every 24 hours depending on usage conditions. Ice is produced at a rate
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Food Storage & Energy Saving Ideas FOOD STORAGE IDEAS Fresh Food Storage The fresh food compartment should be kept between 34° F and 40° F with an optimum temperature of 37° F. Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves. This reduces the circulation of air around the food and results in uneven cooling. Fruits and Vegetables Storage in the crisper drawers traps moisture to help preserve the fruit and vegetable quality for longer time periods. Meat Raw meat and poultry should be wrapped s
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Normal Operating Sounds & Sights UNDERSTANDING THE SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR A. Evaporator The flow of refrigerant through the evaporator may Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may make unfamiliar create a boiling or gurgling sound. sounds. These are all normal sounds and soon will become familiar to you. They also indicate your refrigerator is operating B. Evaporator Fan as designed. Hard surfaces, such as vinyl or wood floors, You may hear air being forced through the refrigerator walls, and ki
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Care & Cleaning Keep your refrigerator and freezer clean to prevent odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean both sections at least twice a year. Never use any type of scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any surface. Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher. Always unplug the electrical power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning. • When moving the refrigerator, pull straight out. Do not shift the refrigerator from side to side as t
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Care & Cleaning (continued) NEVER CLEAN CONDENSER (SOME MODELS) Avoid cuts when replacing light bulbs, If your refrigerator is wear gloves. equipped with a Never Clean condenser, there’s no need to clean the condenser under normal operating conditions. If the refrigerator is operated under particularly dusty or greasy conditions, or Defrost Water Pan (some models) if there is significant pet traffic in your home, it may be necessary to periodically clean the condenser for
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Warranty Information REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY Your refrigerator is protected by this warranty WARRANTY THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: PERIOD WE WILL: FULL ONE-YEAR One year from original Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this Costs of service calls that are listed under NORMAL WARRANTY purchase date appliance which prove to be defective in materials or RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER. * workmanship. Excludes original and replacement Ice
