Electrolux ICON Designer E23BC68JSS User manual
241978401 June 2009
Use & 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
Réfrigérateur à portes françaises/Congélateur en bas
2Finding Information
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product quality throughout the service life of your new
appliance.
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Finding Information .............................................. 2
Safety............................................................... 3
Feature Overview ................................................. 5
Installation......................................................... 6
Removing the Doors ............................................10
Connecting the Water Supply..................................12
Controls ...........................................................13
Automatic Ice & Water Maker/Dispenser ....................16
Storage Features ................................................18
Storing Food and Saving Energy ..............................23
Normal Operating Sounds & Sights ..........................24
Changing the Water and Air Filters ...........................25
Care and Cleaning...............................................27
Solutions to Common Problems...............................30
Warranty ..........................................................34
Table of contents
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Doors
Handles are secure and tight
Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides
Freezer door is level across the top
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
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
Front filter must be flush with filter housing
(select models)
Final Checks
Shipping material removed
Fresh food and freezer temperatures set
Crisper humidity controls set
Registration card sent in
Installation Checklist
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Safety
Important safety instructions
General Safety
Safety Precautions
Do not attempt to install or operate your unit until
you have read the safety precautions in this manual.
Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a
Danger, Warning, or Caution based on the risk type.
Definitions
This is the safety alert symbol.It is used to alert
you to potential personal injury hazards.Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
liquids near this or any other appliance.
Read product labels for warnings regarding
flammability and other hazards.
explosive fumes.
automatic ice maker.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
IMPORTANT
Indicates installation, operation, or maintenance
information which is important but not hazard-related.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
WARNING
Please read all safety instructions before using
your new refrigerator.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
injury.Staples can also damage finishes if
they come in contact with other appliances or
furniture.
Child Safety
Packing Materials:
plastic sheets, or stretch wrap may become
airtight chambers and can quickly cause
suffocation.
bags, and any other exterior wrapping material
immediately after the refrigerator is unpacked.
Children should never play with these items.
Child Entrapment and Suffocation:
Whether junked, abandoned, or temporarily
stored (even for a few hours), unattended
refrigerators and freezers are dangerous.Please
take the precautions listed below.
Proper Disposal of Refrigerators/Freezers
We strongly encourage responsible appliance recycling/
disposal methods. Check with your utility company or
visit www.recyclemyoldfridge.com for more information
on recycling your old refrigerator.
Before you recycle or dispose of your old refrigerator/
freezer:
doors.
shelves and
baskets in place
so children may
not easily climb
inside.
and compressor
oil removed by a
qualified service technician.
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The refrigerator must be plugged into its own
dedicated 115Volt,60 Hz, AC-only non-GFCI
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 installed in accordance with local codes
and ordinances.Consult a qualified electrician.
Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug.
replaced by the manufacturer, service technician,
or a qualified person.
pull straight out from the receptacle to prevent
damaging the power cord.
before cleaning and before replacing a light bulb
or LED light.
by 10% or more. Operating the refrigerator with
insufficient power can damage the compressor.
Such damage is not covered under your warranty.
wall switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator
from being turned off accidentally.
Electrical information
Safety
WARNING
You must follow these guidelines to ensure
that your refrigerator’s safety mechanisms are
operating correctly.
IMPORTANT
To turn off power to your refrigerator, unplug the
power cord from the wall outlet.
5
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.
NOTE
Features may vary according to model. Model is shown without freezer drawer cover.
Toe Grille
Dairy Compartment
Ice Bin Ice Maker
Custom DesignTM
Shelves
Freezer Baskets
(top basket select
models only)
CustomTempTM Drawer (CTD)
(select models)
or Deli Drawer
(with humidity slides)
Crisper
Drawer
Crisper
Drawer
Air
Filter
Water
Filter
Adjustable
Hinges
(select models)
Incandescent Light (select models)
LED Light (select models)
Tilt Can
Bin
Special Items
Rack
(inside CTD)
(select models)
LED Light
(select models) LED Light (select models)
Flipper Guide
Flipper
Mullion
WireTilt-Out Shelf
(inside freezer drawer)
Custom DesignTM
Shelves
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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.
Location
GFCI, electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension
cord or an adapter plug.
sunlight and away from the range, dishwasher, or
other heat sources.
is level and strong enough to support a fully
loaded refrigerator.
equipped with an automatic ice maker.
Installation
installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing
and electrical connections:
Sides & Top ³⁄₈ inch (9.5 mm)
Back 1 inch (25.4 mm)
Door opening
Installation
Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy
access to a counter when removing food.For best
use of refrigerator drawers and freezer baskets, the
refrigerator should be in a position where both can be
fully opened.
Guidelines for final positioning
of your refrigerator
the floor.
to back (to ensure that doors close and seal
properly).
Most of these conditions can be met by raising or
lowering the adjustable front rollers.
CAUTION
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.
NOTE
If your refrigerator is placed with the door hinge
against a wall, you may have to allow additional space
so the door can be opened wider.
NOTE
The refrigerator doors are designed to shut by
themselves within a 20 degree opening.
RequiredTools
You will need the following tools:
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To level the cabinet using the front rollers (select
models):
1Remove the screw from each side of the toe grille
(see illustration).
2Pull the toe grille forward and lift it off (see
illustration).
Installation
6Replace the toe grille by fitting it into place and
replacing the screws.
5
contacts the floor.
NOTE
The anti-tip leg must be in contact with the floor to
keep the refrigerator stable. DO NOT use the anti-tip
leg to level the refrigerator.
3Use a flat-blade screwdriver or ³⁄₈-inch socket
wrench to raise or lower the front rollers.
4Ensure both doors are bind-free with their seals
touching the cabinet on all four sides.
8Installation
To adjust the door stop:
Door stop is adjustable between 85 to 145 degrees.
1Open door to provide access to set screw.
2Loosen set screw.
3
4Rotate door stop until it makes contact with the
lower hinge.
5Re-tighten set screw.
Loosen/Remove Set Screw
6Ensure door stops in desired location before
resuming normal use.
To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge
(select models):
1Remove all food items from door bins on door
being adjusted.
2Open doors to 90 degrees.
3Loosen or remove set screw.
Adjusting Door
Re-tighten Set Screw
NOTE
View shown is looking up at the bottom of the
refrigerator door.
Adjustable Door Stop
9
Adjusting Flipper Mullion Screw
Installation
To adjust the flipper mullion:
1 Loosen the set screw located on the flipper
mullion hinge.
2
connection with the flipper mullion guide, there
should be a separation about the thickness of a
coin (0.060 inches, or 1.5 mm) between the guide
and flipper mullion.
3Re-tighten set screw.
4Lift the door while adjusting the washer. To
raise the door, rotate washer clockwise (when
viewed from the bottom). To lower door, rotate
washer counter-clockwise (when viewed from the
bottom).
5Re-tighten the set screw, ensuring it is between
the spokes of the set washer. Set screw will not
be tight, just insert until it is flush with the hinge.
Adjusting Flipper Mullion Height
Set Screw
Raising/Lowering Door
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To remove the refrigerator doors:
1
pencil.This makes reinstallation easier.
2Disconnect the harness by grasping both sides of
the connector firmly, depress the latch, and pull
apart. Remove the two (2) screws from the top
hinge.Lift the door off of the bottom hinge and
set it aside.
3Detach the water tube from the connector
located behind the refrigerator and pull the tube
back out to the front of the unit.The connector
releases when you press inward on the outer
sleeve while pushing the tube toward the
connector then while continuing to hold in the
sleeve, pull the tube away.
Removing the Doors
Getting through narrow spaces
If your refrigerator will not fit through an entrance area,
you can remove the doors. Check first by measuring the
entrance.
To prepare for removing the doors:
1Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged
from the wall outlet.
2Open the freezer drawer and remove the toe
grille (see “Installation” section).
3Remove any food from the door shelves and
close the doors.
To remove the top hinge covers:
1Remove the two (2) screws from each cover over
the top door hinges.
2Lift inside edge of hinge cover and tilt back.
NOTE
DO NOT remove the ground screw from hinge.
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Removing the Doors
Once both doors are in place, ensure they are aligned
with each other and level (Please see the “Installation”
section for more details), and replace the top hinge
cover.
CAUTION
Be sure doors are set aside in a secure position
where they cannot fall and cause personal injury,
or damage to the doors or handles.
NOTE
You will be pulling approximately three (3) feet of
water tube from the back of the refrigerator.
Lower Hinge Removal
4Unscrew the three (3) lower hinge screws and
hinge if necessary.
To reinstall the right door, reverse the above steps.
Removing Freezer Drawer
1Open freezer drawer.
2Remove drawer screws on right and left sides
(two (2) screws on each side).
NOTE
DO NOT remove center screw from freezer drawer.
This is a factory adjustment.
3Lift drawer up and out to remove.
CAUTION
Drawer is heavy. Use caution when lifting.
NOTE
Support door and hold stationary while removing
screws. Factory adjustment may be affected if door is
allowed to fall forward during screw removal.
Installing Freezer Drawer
1With lower slides and basket pulled out, mount
drawer in reverse of removal.
2Tighten drawer screws then turn another 1/4 turn.
3Check gasket seal around freezer drawer. Make
adjustments on drawer screws if necessary.
12 Connecting theWater Supply
Before InstallingTheWater Supply Line,YouWill Need:
screwdriver, and PhillipsTM screwdriver
pressure between 30 and 100 psi.
copper or stainless steel tubing.To determine the
length of tubing needed, 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).
to your household water system. DO NOT use a
self-piercing type shutoff valve.
a copper water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve.
To ConnectWater Supply LineTo Ice Maker InletValve
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. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet and
discard cap.
4. If you use copper tubing -Slide brass compression
nut, thenferrule (sleeve)ontowatersupplyline.Push
watersupplylineinto watervalveinletasfaras it will
inlet and finger tighten compression nut onto valve.
Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT
over tighten.See Figure 1.
If you use stainless steel tubing -The nut and
ferrulearealready assembledonthetubing.Slide
compression nutonto valveinletandfingertighten
compression nutonto valve.Tighten anotherhalfturn
with a wrench;DO NOT over tighten.See Figure 2.
5. Withsteelclampandscrew,securewatersupplyline
(copper tubingonly) torear panelof refrigerator asshown.
6. Coil excess water supply line (copper tubing
only), about 2½ turns, behind refrigerator as
shown and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or
wear against any other surface.
7. Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten
any connections that leak.
8. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.
9. To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (side
switch to the “I” position (rear mounted).
Figure 1 Figure 2
Copper water line
from household water supply
(Includeenough tubing in loop to allow
moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)
Ferrule
(Sleeve)
Copper
water line
WaterValve
Valve Inlet
Water Valve
Bracket
Steel
Clamp
Plastic Water Tubing
to Ice Maker
Fill Tube Brass
Compression
Nut
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.
CAUTION
To Avoid Property Damage:
• CopperorStainlessSteelbraidedtubingis
recommended for the water supply line.Water
supply tubing madeof ¼ inch plastic isnot
recommended tobe used.Plastic tubinggreatly
increases the potentialfor water leaks,and the
manufacturer will not be responsible for any
damage if plastic tubing is used for the supply line.
• DONOTinstallwatersupplytubinginareas
where temperatures fall below freezing.
• Chemicalsfromamalfunctioningsoftener
can damage the ice maker. If the ice maker
is connected to soft water, ensure that the
softener is maintained and working properly.
IMPORTANT
Ensure that your water supply line connections
comply with all local plumbing codes.
NOTE
Checkwithyourlocalbuildingauthorityfor
recommendationsonwaterlinesandassociatedmaterials
priortoinstallingyournewrefrigerator. Dependingon
yourlocal/statebuildingcodes,Electroluxrecommendsfor
homeswithexistingvalvesitsSmartChoice®waterlinekit
5305513409(witha6ft.StainlessSteelWaterLine)andfor
homeswithoutanexistingvalve,Electroluxrecommends
its Smart Choice water® line kit 5305510264 (with a 20 ft.
CopperWaterLinewithself-tappingsaddlevalve). Please
refer to www.frigidaire.com/store for more information.
IMPORTANT
theWater Supply System”for important information
about 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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Controls
Wave-TouchTM
Your refrigerator is equipped with a Wave-TouchTM
control panel display.It is only necessary to gently
touch the glass. There are three (3) levels of display.
1st Level: Sleep Mode
Sleep Mode displays only the , CUBES and
CRUSHED options.Touch an icon to activate the
desired dispenser mode.The active dispenser mode is
more brightly illuminated.
2nd Level: Awakened Display Mode
IMPORTANT
When the ice maker is turned off, the ice in the bucket
should be transferred to the freezer or discarded to
prevent it from melting.
The control panel is awakened by touching anywhere
on the glass where there is an indicator. Black space
inactivity, the control panel will return to the Sleep mode.
The following dispenser options are illuminated:
ice off Press and hold for three (3) seconds to turn the
ice maker “ON” or “OFF”.
express freeze Activates a faster rate for freezing food
dispenser light On / Off
control lock Press and hold for three (3) seconds to activate
and deactivate. This restricts undesired changes
to the refrigerator’s settings and prevents use of
the ice and water dispenser.
14 Controls
3rd Level: UserVariable Options
Touching the options icon displays the following options:
vacation mode Conserves energy by increasing the time
between automatic defrost. This feature is auto-
matically activated during long periods between
door openings. Vacation mode is manually
activated when the red indicator is lit.
water filter Touch to display filter condition status. Press
and hold for three (3) seconds to reset after filter
change.
air filter Touch to display filter status. Press and hold for
three (3) seconds to reset after filter change.
temp display When active, it allows the display of the freezer
and fridge temps during “Sleep Mode”. The
temperature is displayed when the red indicator
is lit.
temp mode Touch to toggle display from Fahrenheit to
Celsius.
mute sounds Tones emitted by each keypress can be turned
off based on user preference. The sounds are
muted when the red indicator is lit. Warning
signals will stay active.
factory default Resets all refrigerator settings such as temp,
temp display, and alarm tones to their factory
default settings.
on off Press and hold for three (3) seconds to turn off
the cooling system to clean the refrigerator. It
also turns off the ice maker, all dispenser func-
tions, and the Custom TempTM drawer (select
models). The temperature display will read OFF.
IMPORTANT
Pressing the system on/off icon does not turn off
power to your refrigerator.You must unplug the power
cord from the wall outlet.
Alarms
Door Ajar If the door has been left open for an extended
period of time, an alarm will sound and the door
ajar indicator will display on the center of the
display. The alarm is turned off by closing the
door. The alarm off key will blink to prompt the
reset of any pending alarms. Press this key to
reset any system Alarms.
High Temp In the event of a high temperature condition, the
temperature display will blink and display “HI”.
After 20 minutes, the high temp alert will be
displayed and the alarm off icon will illuminate
until pressed, acknowledging the alarm, at which
time the highest temperature reached will be dis-
played and the refrigerator will resume normal
operation. All other modes are turned off until
the alarm is acknowledged.
Power Fail In the event of a power failure, the power
fail alert will be displayed and the alarm off key
will blink until the alarm off icon is pressed,
acknowledging the alarm. Other modes may
be turned off until the alarm is acknowledged.
When the power fail alert is turned off, the
refrigerator will resume normal operation. The
high temp alarm may also be illuminated until
a safe operating range temperature has been
reached.
Setting cooling temperatures
1Touch the glass panel to illuminate the 2nd level of
display.
2Select the options icon.
Plus (+) and minus (-)
indicators will appear on
either side of the displayed
temperatures.
3Press the + or – indicator
to adjust the temperature to the desired setting.
The temperature display will begin to blink
inactivity, the display will beep to accept the new
out and returns to the basic display.
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Controls
The Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables portions
of the refrigerator and its controls in accordance with
observance of the weekly Sabbath and religious
holidays within the Orthodox Jewish community.
Wave-TouchTM “Sabbath Mode”
Sabbath Mode is turned ON and OFF by pressing
and holding both the outermost “-” and “+” 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 10 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 if the 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,
please visit the web at http:\\www.star-k.org.
NOTE
While in Sabbath Mode, neither the lights, dispenser,
nor the control panel will work until Sabbath Mode is
deactivated.
Refrigerator stays in Sabbath Mode after power
failure recovery. It must be deactivated with the
buttons on the control panel.
NOTE
While in Sabbath Mode, theWave-TouchTM model will
only illuminate the -/+ keys used to turn the Sabbath
Mode Off.
NOTE
maker will complete the cycle it had already initiated.
The ice cube compartment will remain cold and new
ice cubes can be made with standard trays.
Sabbath Mode and the CustomTempTM Drawer
The Custom TempTM Drawer should be turned off for the
Sabbath/Holidays. Before putting the refrigerator into
the Sabbath mode, turn the Custom TempTM Drawer off
by pressing the drawer on/off button. The display will
show “OFF”and the drawer will turn off. Then enter the
Sabbath mode function on the main refrigerator display.
See Wave-Touch “Sabbath Mode” section. When in
Sabbath mode, the display will not illuminate and the
drawer will remain off. The drawer can still be used as
a non-temp controlled drawer in this mode. When the
refrigerator is taken out of Sabbath mode, the Custom
TempTM Drawer will have to be turned back on.
NOTE
If the Custom TempTM Drawer is not turned off prior to
putting the unit into Sabbath Mode, it will continue
to adjust itself to maintain the set point even if the
display does not illuminate to show that it is still on.
16 Automatic Ice &Water Maker/Dispenser
Priming the water supply system
1Begin filling the tank by pressing and holding
a drinking glass against the water dispenser
paddle.
2Keep the glass
in this position
until water
comes out of the
dispenser.It may
take about 1½
minutes.
3Continue
dispensing water
for about three
(3) minutes to
flush the system and plumbing connections of
any impurities (stopping to empty the glass as
necessary).
Ice maker operation & care
cooled for several hours, the ice maker can produce ice
within 24 hours.It can completely fill an ice bin in about
eight (8) hours.
The ice maker will produce up to nine (9) pounds of ice
every 24 hours depending on usage conditions.
Turning the ice maker on and off
On/Off
icon on the control panel.Press and hold the “Ice Off”
icon for three (3) seconds to turn the ice maker “ON”or
IMPORTANT
Your ice maker is turned on at the factory so it can work
as soon as you install your refrigerator.If you cannot
to Off and turn off the water supply valve;otherwise, the
when it attempts to operate without water.
CAUTION
For proper dispenser operation, recommended
water supply pressure should fall between 30 psi
and 100 psi. Excessive pressure may cause water
filter to malfunction.
NOTE
The water dispenser has a built-in device that shuts
off the water flow after three (3) minutes of continuous
use.To reset this shutoff device, simply release the
dispenser paddle.
NOTE
The ice maker also has a built-in plastic signal bale
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.
IMPORTANT
Turning off the ice maker will result in existing ice
melting in the bin.
IMPORTANT
Turning off the ice maker will disable the ice
dispenser. You will still be able to dispense water.
IMPORTANT
On occasion, unusually small disc-shaped ice may be
noticed in the bucket or in dispensed ice. This could
occur in normal operation of the ice maker. If you start
seeing these more frequently, it may be an indication
of low water pressure or the water filter needs to
useful life and becomes clogged with particles, less
water is delivered to the ice maker during each cycle.
you last changed your water filter, replace the water
filter with a new one.Poor quality household water may
require the filter to be changed more frequently.
Using the ice maker after installation
Before making ice for the first time, be sure to prime
result in two (2) or three (3) empty ice maker cycles.
Furthermore, if the system is not flushed, the first ice
cubes may be discolored or have an odd flavor.
“OFF”. When the ice maker is “OFF”the red LED above
the icon will be illuminated.
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Automatic Ice &Water Maker/Dispenser
Ice maker/dispenser tips
supply or the water supply is turned off, turn off
the ice maker by holding the On/Off soft-touch
icon for three (3) seconds.
maker is operating:
- Motor running
- Ice dropping into ice bin
- Water valve opening or closing
- Running water
or clicking sound when the ice chute opens and
closes.
best to get cubes directly from the ice bin.
a small quantity of little pieces along with the
whole cubes.
flavor. Empty the ice bin as explained below.
Remove and empty the ice bin if:
causes ice cubes in the ice bin to melt and freeze
together, jamming the dispenser mechanism.
cubes will freeze together in the bin, jamming the
dispenser mechanism.
Remove the ice bin and shake to loosen the cubes or
clean as explained above.
CAUTION
If the water supply to your refrigerator is softened,
be sure the softener is properly maintained.
Chemicals from a water softener can damage the
ice maker.
Removing Ice Bin
CAUTION
NEVER use an ice pick or similar sharp
instrument to break up the ice.This could damage
the ice bin and dispenser mechanism.
To loosen stuck ice, use warm water. Before
replacing the ice bin, make sure it is completely
dry.
Cleaning the ice maker
Clean the ice maker and ice bin at regular intervals,
especially prior to vacation or moving.
1Turn off the ice
maker.
2Remove the ice bin
by pulling straight
out.
3Empty and carefully
clean the ice bin
with mild detergent.
Do not use harsh or
abrasive cleaners.
Rinse with clear
water.
4
replacing in the freezer.
5Replace the ice bin. Turn the ice maker on.
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 90 degree turns (see below) until the ice
bin fits into place with the drive mechanism.If the
auger is not properly aligned when replacing the ice
bin, the bin will not install correctly.The fresh food
door also may not close properly causing warm air to
leak into the fresh food compartment.
Adjusting Ice Bin Auger
18 Storage Features
Your refrigerator includes Custom DesignTM glass shelves
that are designed to catch and hold accidental spills.
You can easily adjust shelf positions in the fresh food
compartments to suit your needs.The shelves have
mounting brackets that attach to slotted supports at the
rear of each compartment.
To change the position of a shelf:
1Before adjusting a shelf, remove all food.
2Lift the front edge up and pull the shelf out.
3Replace by inserting the mounting bracket hooks
into the desired support slots.
4Lower the shelf and lock into position.
Shelf features
CAUTION
To avoid injury from breakage, handle tempered
glass shelves carefully.
NOTE
Features may vary according to model.
Full Custom DesignTM Shelf
Half Custom DesignTM Shelf
Opening Crisper Drawer
Adjusting Crisper Humidity
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
Crisper drawers are designed for storing fruits,
vegetables, and other fresh produce.
Crisper humidity control
Crisper drawers include a sliding control for adjusting
the humidity inside the crisper. Leafy vegetables keep
best when stored with the Humidity Control set on
Higher Humidity. Fresh fruits keep best when stored
with the Humidity Control set on Lower Humidity.
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Storage Features
Special items rack (select models)
The innovative design of the special items rack allows
you to store four (4) bottles of wine or soft drink bottles.
Removing Crisper Drawer
To remove the Crisper Drawer for cleaning:
1Pull the drawer out until it stops.
2Lift the front slightly and remove the drawer.
Deli keeper (select models)
Some models are equipped with a meat keeper drawer
for short-term storage of bulk meat items.This drawer
includes sliding controls for adjusting the humidity
inside.
frozen.If you store fruits or vegetables in this drawer,
set it to a higher humidity.
The Custom TempTM Drawer is designed to keep food items at a precise temperature whether cooler, warmer, or
the same as the fresh food section of the refrigerator. The thaw setting holds a temperature for thawing frozen
CustomTempTM Drawer (select models)
To operate:
1 On/Off
button. The numeric display will show a temperature
between“28°F and 42°F”when on and“OFF”when
off.
2Press F/C if you prefer to display Fahrenheit “F,”
or Celsius “C”.
3Press either the up ∧or down ∨scroll buttons to
illuminate the desired item.
4Once an option is selected, the drawer will adjust
and maintain the temperature for the setting
selected.
5When turned off, the Custom TempTM Drawer
functions as a standard meat pan. The Custom
TempTM Drawer is best used for packaged food
products. Leafy vegetables and unpackaged
fruits are best kept in one of the crisper drawers.
6The three favorite selections provide flexibility to Opening the Drawer
set and store personal temperature selections.
The temperature is adjusted up by pressing the
+ or – buttons. The drawer will store the selected
temperature setting until it is changed.
7The control buttons can be locked to prevent
accidental changes by pressing the control
lock button for three (3)seconds. Deactivate by
pressing for three (3)seconds again.
CUSTOM
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To remove the CustomTempTM Drawer for cleaning:
1Pull the drawer out until it stops.
2Lift the front slightly and remove the drawer.
Removing the Drawer
IMPORTANT
DO NOT clean the display area of the CustomTempTM
Drawer with abrasive or caustic cleaners. Wipe clean
with a moist sponge.
CAUTION
The CustomTempTM Drawer and cover can
be removed for cleaning but the control unit,
attached to the right side of the fridge, cannot be
removed. Do not immerse the CustomTempTM
Drawer cover in water or put it in a dishwasher.
Clean with a damp cloth or sponge.
NOTE
When the refrigerator is turned off by pressing the
main Wave-TouchTM or IQ-TouchTM on/off button, the
Custom TempTM Drawer will also be turned off. When
the refrigerator is turned back on, the CustomTempTM
Drawer will resume operations at the temp setting that
was set before the refrigerator was turned off.
Doors
Storage bins
The doors to your fresh food compartment use a
removable for easy cleaning.Some of them have fixed
positions, while others can be adjusted to your needs.
Door bins are ideal for storing jars, bottles, cans, and
large drink containers.They also enable quick selection
of frequently used items.
Adjustable Door Bin
To change the position of an adjustable door bin:
1Before adjusting a bin, remove all food.
2Grip the bin firmly with both hands and lift it
upward.
3Remove the bin.
4Place the bin just above desired position.
5Lower the bin onto supports until locked in place.
Accessories (varies by model)
Tall bottle retainer
The tall bottle retainer keeps tall containers in the
bin from falling forward when opening or closing the
refrigerator door.To install, insert the ends of the
retainer into the holes.
Tilt can bins
The can bins allow you to efficiently and securely store
up to eight 12-ounce canned beverages.
Tilt Can Bin
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