Electrolux 241737900 User manual

241737900 (Aug 2006)
Dishwasher
Use & Care Guide
Side-By-Side Refrigerator

2Finding Information
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Finding Information ............................................ 2
Safety ................................................................... 3
Installation ........................................................... 5
Removing The Doors .......................................... 6
Connecting The Water Supply ........................... 8
Feature Overview ................................................ 9
Controls & Settings .......................................... 10
Storage Features............................................... 14
Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser ................... 18
Changing The Filters ........................................ 23
Storing Food & Saving Energy ........................ 25
Normal Operating Sounds & Sights ............... 27
Care & Cleaning ................................................ 28
Solutions To Common Problems .................... 31

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Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General Safety
• 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.
• Remove all staples from the carton to avoid cut injuries. 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.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
• If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by the manufacturer,
service technician or a qualified person 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.
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Please read all safety instructions before using your new Electrolux refrigerator.
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You must follow these guidelines to ensure that your refrigerator’s safety mechanisms are
operating correctly.

4Safety
• 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.
Installation
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
Installation Clearances
Allow the following clearances for ease of installation and plumbing and electrical
connections:
Sides & Top 10 mm (3/8 inch)
Back 25 mm (1 inch)
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To turn off power to your refrigerator, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
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CAUTIONUTION
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Do Not install the refrigerator where the temperature will drop below 13°C (55°F) or rise
above 43°C (110°F). 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.

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Installation
Door Opening
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.
Removing And Replacing The Toe Grille
To remove the toe grille:
1Open freezer and refrigerator compartment doors.
2Remove the screw from each side of the toe grille.
3Pull the toe grille forward and lift it off.
Reverse these instructions to install the toe 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 6 mm (1/4 inch),
front to back.
To level your refrigerator:
1Remove toe grille (see above) to access the front
rollers.
2Adjust the rollers by turning each roller adjustment
bolt with a wrench until the refrigerator is level and
stable.
3Check both doors to be sure seals touch cabinet on all
four sides.
4Replace the toe grille.
Tips:
• If the freezer door is higher than the refrigerator door, raise the right corner
and/or lower the left corner until the doors align across the top of the cabinet.
• If the refrigerator door is higher than the freezer door, raise the left corner
and/or lower the right corner until doors align across the top of the cabinet.
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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.

6Removing The Doors
GETTING THROUGH NARROW SPACES
If your refrigerator will not fit through an entrance area, you can reduce its size by
removing the doors. Check first by measuring the entrance.
Required Tools
You will need the following tools:
To prepare for removing the doors:
1Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet.
2Open both doors and remove the toe grille.
3Remove any food from the door shelves.
4Close the doors.
To remove the top hinge cover:
1Remove the three screws from the cover over the top door hinges.
2Pull the cover forward about a half-inch and
lift it off.
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For more information on removing the toe grille, please refer to the Installation section.
Adjustable
Wrench
Socket
Wrench Set
OR
Phillips Head
™
Tools Necessary:
3/8” Fixed
Wrench
AND OR

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Removing The Doors
To remove the refrigerator door:
1Trace lightly around the door’s top hinge with a pencil. This makes
reinstallation easier.
2Remove the two screws from the top hinge. Lift the door off of the
bottom hinge and and set it aside.
3Remove the three bottom hinge screws and hinge if necessary.
To reinstall the refrigerator door, reverse the above steps.
Once both doors are in place, also replace the
top hinge cover.
To remove the freezer door:
1Detach the multi-wire cable connector
located above the top hinge. Grasp both
sides of the connector firmly and pull apart.
2Trace lightly around the hinge with a pencil.
This makes reinstallation easier.
3Detach the water tube from the connector
located below the freezer door. The
connector releases when you press its
outer sleeve inward.
4Remove the screws from the top hinge.
Leave the multi-wire cable inside the hinge.
Do not unscrew the ground wire that
attaches the cable to the hinge. Lift the
door off of the bottom hinge.
5Remove the three bottom hinge screws and
hinge if necessary.
6Lay the door on its side to avoid damage to
the water tube extending from the bottom hinge.
To reinstall the freezer door, reverse the above steps. Once both doors are in
place, also replace the top hinge cover.
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Be sure doors are set aside in a secure position
where they cannot fall and cause personal injury.

8Connecting The Water Supply
ABOUT YOUR REFRIGERATOR’S WATER SUPPLY
The automatic ice & water dispenser on your refrigerator requires a permanent
water supply to function correctly. During installation, you (or a service
professional) establish this water supply by connecting a copper tube from your
household water system to a valve at the rear of the refrigerator.
What you will need:
• Access to a cold water line with pressure of 1.4-6.9 bars.
• The water connector kit that comes with your refrigerator, which provides all
materials for a water supply installation, including 7.6 m (25 feet) of copper
tubing.
To connect the water supply to the rear of your
refrigerator:
1Ensure that the refrigerator is not plugged in.
2Flush the supply line until water is clear by placing the
end of the copper tube in a sink or bucket and opening
the shut-off valve.
3Unscrew the plastic cap from the water valve inlet at
the rear of your refrigerator. Discard the cap.
4Slide the brass compression nut, then the ferrule
(sleeve) onto copper tube.
5Push the copper tube into water valve inlet as far as it
will go (6.5mm).
6Slide the ferrule (sleeve) into valve and finger-tighten
the compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half
turn with a wrench. Do not over-tighten.
7Secure the copper tube to your refrigerator’s rear panel
with a steel clamp and screw (see illustration).
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To avoid property damage:
• Use copper tubing for the water supply line (plastic tubing is more
likely to leak). Manufacturer is not responsible for any damage if
plastic tubing is used for supply line.
• Ensure water supply complies with local plumbing codes.
• For proper dispenser operation, recommended water supply pressure
should fall between 1.4 and 6.9 bars. Excessive pressure may cause
water filter to malfunction.

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Connecting The Water Supply
8Coil the excess copper tubing (about 2½ turns) behind your refrigerator as
shown. Arrange coiled tubing to avoid vibration or wear against other
surfaces.
9Open water supply shut-off valve and tighten any connections that leak.
Feature Overview
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After connecting the water supply, see information in this guide about priming an empty
water supply system. Also read all topics in the “Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser” section
to learn about normal operating procedures.
Fixed
Door Bin
Ice Maker
Ice Cream Shelf
Freezer and Refrigerator
Controls
Dairy
Compartment
CAUTION:
Do Not Remove
Magnet Behind
Dairy
Compartment
Door Bin
Door Bin
Fixed
Door Bin
Toe Grille
Tall Bottle
Retainer
Can Rack
Special Item
Rack
Sliding Shelf
SpillProof
TM
Crisper Pan
and Cover
Water Filter
SpillProof
Aspect Shelf
TM
Tilt Out
Door Bin
Tilt Out
Door Bin
Tilt Out
Door Bin
Large Basket
Large
Glide Out
Basket
Shelf
Shelf
Small Basket
Ice Container
Door Bin
Meat Keeper
and Cover
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Features may vary according to model.

10 Controls & Settings
ALLOWING COOLING TIME BEFORE USE
To ensure reliable food storage, allow your refrigerator and freezer to operate with
the doors closed for 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
temperatures of
your freezer and
fresh food
compartments.
To adjust the temperature to a higher or lower setting, press the Up or Down
Arrow 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. (Refer to following pages for more about temperature settings.)
Choosing Centigrade or Fahrenheit
Depending on which temperature standard you prefer to
use, you can set your control panel to display in
centigrade or fahrenheit. To change between fahrenheit
and centigrade, press the Mode button (located between
the two digital temperature displays).
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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.
Press to alternate between
Centigrade and Fahrenheit