Electrolux E23BC68JPS3 User manual

Use Et Care Guide
French Door Bottom Freezer/Refrigerator
Guia de Uso y Cuidado
Refrigerador con congelador inferior de puerta doble
Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien
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take the precautions listed below.
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Safety
E ectrical information
=The refrigerator must be plugged into its own
dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC-only non-GFCl
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 installedin accordance with local codes
and ordinances. Consult a qualified electrician.
Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug.
• If the 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.
Grounding type
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3-prong groundedw= plug
;r c6rd from the WallOutlet.

Feature Overview
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.
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Incandescent Light (select models)
Flipper Guide LED Light (select models)
Covered Door Bin
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Installation
Required Tools
You will need the following tools:
Components Provided:
Top Hinge Top Hinge
Cover Front Cover Rear
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Screw_
ToolsNecessary:
Phillips " Head
or
#2 Square Drive
Head
ANI OR OR
Socket 3/8" Fixec 1/4" Nut
Wrench Set Wrench Driver
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.
Allow the following clearances for ease of
installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing
and electrical connections:
Sides & Top % inch (9.5 mm)
Back 1 inch (25.4 mm)
Choose a place that is near a grounded, non-
GFCI, electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension
cord or an adapter plug.
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loosenfour(4)drawerscrews(two(2)oneach
side)toallowdrawertorotate.
Closedrawerandrecheckthesealonthegasket
(A).Openthedrawergrabbingbythesidesinthe
center(B). Be careful not to rotate the drawer.
Tighten four (4) drawer screws.
Recheck gasket seal.
7 Install the toe grille by fitting into place.
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.
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Installation
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To adjust the door stop:
Door stop isadjustable between 85 to 145 degrees.
Adjustable Door Stop
1 Open door to provide access to screw.
2 Loosen screw.
3 Adjust door to desired location,
5 Re-tighten screw.
Screw
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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.
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10 Removing the Doors
ttin thr h nrr w 2 Dsconnectthe harness bygraspng bothsdesof
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, , _ . _, .the connectorfirmly depress the latch and pull
iTyour reTrigerator wht not Titthrougn an entrance area, apart Remove the two (2) screws from the top
youcanremovethedoors. Checkfirstbymeasuringthe hinge'.Liftthedooroffof'tlqebottomhingeanc!
entrance, set itaside.
To prepare for removing the doors:
1 Makesuretheelectricalpowercordisunpluggee
f,om,hew,t_o,_e_.
20penthefreezerdrawerandremovethetoe [ _ .._'_ [
grille(see"Installation section).
3 Removeanyfoodfromthedoorshelvesand
closethedoors.
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1 Removethetwo(2) screwsfromeachcoverover
the top door h nges
..... 3 Unscrew the three (3) lower hinge screws and
2 Lift insieeedgeofhingecoverandtiltback, hinge if necessary.
Toreinstalltherightdoor, reversetheabovesteps.
To_HinC°verscrew -- _ _ LowerHingeRemoval
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Connectin theWater upply
To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve
1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source.
2. Placeendofwatersupplylineintosinkorbucket.
TumOawatersupplyandfiushsupplylineuntil
waterisclear.TumOFFwatersupplyatshutoffvalve.
3. Removeplasticcapfromwatervalve inletand
discardcap.
4. ffyouusecoppertubing-Slidebrasscompression
nut,thenferrule(sleeve) ontowatersupplyline. Push
watersupplylineintowatervalveinletasfarasitwill
go(l_ inch/6.4mm).Slideferrule (sleeve) intovalve
inletandfingertightencompressionnutontovalve.
Tightenanotherhalfturnwithawrench;DONOT
overtighten.See Figure 1.
Ifyouusestainlesssteeltubing-Thenutand
ferrulearealreadyassembledonthetubing. Slide
compression nutontovalveinletandfingertighten
compression nutontovalve.Tightenanotherhalfturn
withawrench;DONOTovertighten.See Figure2.
5. Wthsteeldampandscrew, securewatersupplyline
(coppertubingonly)torearpanelofrefrigeratorasshown.
6. Coilexcesswatersupplyline(coppertubing
only), about 21/aturns, behind refrigeratoras
shown and arrangecoils sotheydo notvibrate or
wearagainstanyothersurface.
7. Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten
any connections that leak.
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Controls
A red indicator light will be illuminated above most active features.
Touch the icon to activate the options below.
fast freeze Activates a faster rateforfreezing food.
fast ice Increasesthe production of ice
energysaver Conservesenergyby increasingthe time betweenautomaticdefrost. This featureis
automaticallyactivated during long periods betweendoor openings.Energysaver
is manuallyactivatedwhenthe redindicator islit.
water filter Pressand hold for three (3) secondsto resetafter filter change.
air filter Filtercondition status isalwaysdisplayedwhen door is open.Press andhold for
three (3) secondsto resetafterfilter change.
temp mode Touchto toggle displayfrom Fahrenheitto Celsius.
mute sounds Tonesemitted byeachkeypresscan beturned off basedon userpreference.The
soundsare mutedwhen the red indicator is lit. Warning signalswill stayactive.
defauJtsettings Resetsall refrigerator settings suchas temp, temp display andtonesto their fac-
tory defaultsettings.
on off Pressand hoN for three (3) secondsto turn off the cooling system to cleanthe
refrigerator. Italsoturns off the ice maker.Thetemperature displayswill readOFE

IQoTouch TM Sabbath Node"
The Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables portions
of the refrigerator and its controls for IQ-Touch TM, in
accordance with observance of the weekly Sabbath
and relig!ous holidays within the Orthodox Jewish
communt_y.
Sabbath Mode s turned ON and OFF b ress n and
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holding the freezer temp "- and the refrigerator temp
"+ indicators for five (5) seconds. The display shows
"Sb" while in Sabbath mode.
In the Sabbath Mode, the High Temp alarm is active for
health reasons. If a high temperature alarm is
activated during this time, for example due to a
/_ door left ajar, the alarm will sound intermittently
for about two (2) minutes. The alarm will then
silence on its own and a red high temperature icon
will display. The high temp icon will continue to display,
even ifthe door is closed until the Sabbath mode is
exited and the icon reset. The refrigerator will function
normally once the door is closed, without any violation
of the Sabbath/Holidays.
For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage and
a complete list of models with the Sabbath feature,
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Turning the ice maker on and off Cleaning the ice maker
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Storage Features
Shelf features Drawers
Your refrigerator includes a variety of storage drawers.
These drawers are located in fixed positions at the
bottom of the fresh food compartment.
Crispers
c,- spe,-d,awe,saredes goedfor f,u ts,
vegetab es and other fresh produce
" Your refrigerator includes glass shelves that are I I_ "'_/_-'_-..
designed to catch and hold accidental spills. I r'_--_ _,a_ _._
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You can easy adjust she f post ons n the fresh food I / _"_--/___b_
compartments to su_tyour needs. The shelves have
i mounting brackets that attach to slotted supports at the f
rear of each compartment.
To change the position of a shelf: _-_!:
: : 1 Before adjusting a shelf remove all food...... upenmg _;nsper _Jrawer
2 Lift the front edge up and pull the shelf out.
3 Replace by inserting the mounting bracket hooks Crisper humidity control
into the desired support slots. Crisper drawers include a sliding control for adjusting
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Storage Features
To remove the Custom Temp TM Drawer for cleaning:
1 Pull the drawer out until it stops.
2 Lift the front slightly and remove the drawer.
To change the position of an adjustable door bin:
1 Before adjusting a bin, remove all food.
2 Grip the bin firmly with both hands and lift itupward.
3 Remove the bin.
4 Place the bin just above desired position.
5 Lower the bin onto supports until locked in place.
Adjustable Door Bin
Accessories (varies by modeO
Tilt can bins
The can bins allow you to efficiently and securely store
; : up to eight 12-ounce canned beverages.
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Covered Door Bin
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:6 at 6 :_ compartment aoor Torsnort-term sl:orage oTcneese
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; : _ spreads or butter.The covered door bin is designed to be
warmer than the open area and includes a lift-up cover
D F that may be ocked and a da ry d vder (seect mode s)
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Storageb ns
The doors to your fresh food compartment use a
system of modular storage bins. All of these bins are
removable for easy cleaning. Some of them have fixed
positions, while others can be adjusted to your needs. I/__._[ I I
Door bins are ideal for storing jars, bottles, cans, and I_' f_ _ I
large drink containers.They also enable quick selection I\ - _q _ _/ I
of frequently used items. covereaDoorB_.
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Toreinstallupperbasket,positionbasketontothe
retainerclipsmakingsurethefrontofthebasketrests
intheretainerclipsonthestabilizerbar.
To Remove Lower Basket
1 Remove all itemsfrom basket.
Remove the basket by tilting it forward and lifting
it from the retainer clips.
2
Retainer
iiill
Removing Lower Basket
To reinstall lower basket, insert basket into retainer
clips.
Tilt Wire Shelf
The freezer tilt wire shelf (located on the inside of the
freezer drawer) is not designed to be removed.
Lower Basket Divider &
Spill Guard Tray
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temperature settings,
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