Electrolux EI23CS55GS1 Bedienungsanleitung

241978406 January 2013

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

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2Finding Information

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Thank you for choosing Electrolux, our new premium

brand in home appliances. This Use & Care Guide is

part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and

product quality throughout the service life of your new

appliance.

Purchase date

Electrolux model number

Electrolux serial number

Keep a record for quick

reference

Finding Information .............................................. 2

Safety............................................................... 3

Feature Overview ................................................. 5

Installation......................................................... 6

Removing the Doors ............................................10

Connecting the Water Supply..................................12

Controls ...........................................................14

Automatic Ice & Water Maker/Dispenser ....................17

Storage Features ................................................19

Storing Food and Saving Energy ..............................24

Normal Operating Sounds & Sights ..........................25

Changing the Water and Air Filters ...........................26

Care and Cleaning...............................................28

Solutions to Common Problems...............................31

Warranty ..........................................................35

Table of contents

Questions?

For toll-free telephone support in the U.S. and Canada:

1-877-4ELECTROLUX (1-877-435-3287)

For online support and product information visit http://

www.electroluxicon.com

NOTE

Registering your product with Electrolux enhances

our ability to serve you.You can register online at

www.electroluxappliances.com or by sending your

Product Registration Card in the mail.

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 ¼”

(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

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.

 • Donotstoreorusegasolineorotherammable

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.

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.

 • Removeallstaplesfromthecartontoavoid

injury. 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. 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.energystar.gov/recycle for more

information on recycling your old refrigerator.

Before you recycle or dispose of your old refrigerator/

freezer:

 • Removethe

doors.

 • Leavethe

shelves and

baskets in

place so

children may

not easily

climb inside.

 • Have

refrigerant and

compressor oil removed by a qualiﬁed service

technician.

 • The refrigerator must be plugged into its own

dedicated 115 Volt, 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.

 • 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rmly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.

Electrical information

Grounding type wall receptacle

Power cord with

3-prong grounded plug

Do not, under

any circumstances,

cut, remove,

or bypass the

grounding prong.

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.

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.

IMPORTANT

Features not included with your refrigerator can be purchased at

www.electroluxicon.com or by calling 1-877-435-3287.

Toe Grille

Dairy CompartmentIce Bin Ice Maker

Custom

DesignTM

Shelves

*Freezer Baskets

(top basket select

models only)

*Custom TempTM

Drawer (CTD)

or Deli Drawer

(with humidity slides)

Crisper

Drawer

Crisper

Drawer

Air

Filter

Water

Filter

*Adjustable

Hinges

*Incandescent Light

*LED Light

Tilt Can

Bin

*Special

Items Rack

(inside CTD)

*LED Light *LED Light

Flipper Guide

Flipper

Mullion

Custom

DesignTM

Shelves

Air

Filter

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

 • Chooseaplacethatisnearagrounded,non-

GFCI, 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oor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

 • Allowthefollowingclearancesforeaseof

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

 • Allfourcornersofthecabinetmustrestrmlyon

the ﬂoor.

 • Thecabinetshouldbelevelatthefrontandrear.

 • Thesidesshouldtilt¼inch(6mm)fromfront

to back (to ensure that doors close and seal

properly).

 • Doorsshouldalignwitheachotherandbelevel.

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.

Tools Necessary:

PhillipsTM Head

#2 Square Drive

Head

(OR) AND OR OR OR

Socket

Wrench Set

Adjustable

Wrench

3/8” Fixed

Wrench

1/4” Nut

Driver

Top Hinge

Cover Front

Screw

Top Hinge

Cover Rear

Screw

Lower

Hinge

Screw

Top

Hinge

Screw

Components Provided:

Required Tools

You will need the following tools:

Installation

Leveling Freezer Drawer (if necessary)

1Check gasket seal around top, bottom, and sides

of freezer drawer.

2If gasket is not sealed, open drawer and slightly

loosen four (4) drawer screws (two (2) on each

side) to allow drawer to rotate (see illustration).

3Close drawer and recheck the seal on the gasket

(A).Openthedrawergrabbingbythesidesinthe

center (B). Be careful not to rotate the drawer.

1Slightly open freezer drawer.

2Remove the toe grille (following the illustrations

below for the toe grille on your model).

Figure 1: Remove screws and then gently pull forward.

4Tighten four (4) drawer screws.

5Recheck gasket seal.

Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors

(if necessary)

Guidelines for ﬁnal positioning of your refrigerator:

 • Allfourcornersofthecabinetmustrestrmlyon

the ﬂoor.

 • Thesidesshouldtilt¼inch (6 mm) from front

to back (to ensure that doors close and seal

properly).

 • Doorsshouldalignwitheachotherandbelevel.

Most of these conditions can be met by raising or

lowering the adjustable front rollers.

To level the cabinet using the front rollers:

Push

Against

Freezer

Drawer

Grab Drawer

At Center

From Both

Sides Then

Pull Drawer

Out

A B

Raise

Lower

Anti-tip

Leg

Door

3 You can raise or lower each door. Use a ⅜inch socket

wrench to turn the adjustment screws (1 per side).

To raise: turn adjustment screw clockwise.

To lower: turn adjustment screw counterclockwise.

4Ensure both doors are bind-free with their seals

touching the cabinet on all four sides and that cabinet

is stable.

5 Afterunitisleveled,loweranti-tipleguntilitcontacts

the ﬂoor.

6Install the toe grille by ﬁtting into place (replacing

screws on some models).

Remove Hex

Head Drawer

Screw

Remove

Hex Head

Drawer

Screw

Do Not Remove

Other Screws

Remove Hex

Head Drawer

Screw

Remove

Hex Head

Drawer

Screw

Figure 2: Lift the toe grille and gently pull forward.

Figure 1

Shoulder

Screw

Clip

Shoulder

Screws

Toe

Grille

Figure 2

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 Adjustdoortodesiredlocation.

4Rotate door stop until it makes contact with the

lower hinge.

5Re-tighten set screw.

Open

Door

Degrees

Bottom of Door

Loosen or Remove

Set Screw

Loosen/Remove Set Screw (where applicable)

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.

Rotate

Door to Desired

Location

Adjusting Door

Gire el

tope de

la puerta

Vuelva a

apretar el

tornillo de

fijación

Re-tighten Set Screw

NOTE

View shown is looking up at the bottom of the

refrigerator door.

Adjustable Door Stop

Min

Open

Max

Open

Door

Stop

Lower

Hinge

Set

Screw

Flipper

Mullion

Hinge

Flipper

Mullion

Set

Screw

Adjusting Flipper Mullion Screw

Installation

To adjust the ﬂipper mullion:

1 Loosen the set screw located on the ﬂipper

mullion hinge.

2 Adjustippermullionheight.Forproper

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 (where applicable),

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.

Flipper

Mullion

Guide

Thickness

of a Coin

Adjusting Flipper Mullion Height

Re-tighten Set Screw

Hinge

Washer Spokes

Set Screw

Flush

Set Screw (where applicable)

Lower

Door

Hinge

Washer

Raise

Door

Raising/Lowering Door

Approximately

5 Feet

Water

Line

Press

To remove the refrigerator doors:

1 Tracelightlyaroundthedoor’stophingeswitha

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.

Rear

Cover

Screw

Ground

Screw

Top

Hinge

Top Hinge

Cover

Hinge

Screws

Multi-wire

Cables

Leave

Hinge

With

Door

Front

Cover Screw

Water

Line

Rear

Cover

Screw

Top

Hinge

Ground

Screw

Front

Cover Screw

Top Hinge

Cover

Hinge

Screws

Two Wire

Cables

Leave

Hinge

With

Door

NOTE

Use care while pulling the water tube from the unit to

be sure that you do not kink the tube.

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