Electrolux EI28BS36IB Bedienungsanleitung

242090301 September 2010

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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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

Installing Door Handles ........................................12

Connecting the Water Supply..................................13

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

Automatic Ice Maker ............................................16

Storage Features ................................................17

Storing Food and Saving Energy ..............................22

Normal Operating Sounds & Sights ..........................23

Changing the Water and Air Filters ...........................24

Care and Cleaning...............................................26

Common Solutions for Concerns..................................29

Warranty ..........................................................32

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.electroluxappliances.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 1/4”

(6mm) front-to-back

Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator

Cabinet is sitting 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

Ice maker is turned ON

Ice operates correctly

Front ﬁlter must be ﬂush with ﬁlter housing

(select models)

Final Checks

Shipping material removed

Fresh food and freezer temperatures set

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

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.

Toe Grille

*Luxury-DesignTM

Shelves

Covered Door Bin

*Luxury-DesignTM

Shelves

Freezer Baskets

*Perfect TempTM Drawer

(PTD)

or *Cool ZoneTM Drawer

(with humidity slides)

Crisper

Drawer

Crisper

Drawer

Water

Filter

*Adjustable

Hinges

*Incandescent Light

*LED Light

Tilt-Out

Bin

*Special Items

Rack

(inside PTD)

*LED Light *LED Light

Flipper Guide

Flipper

Mullion

*Wire Tilt-Out Shelf (inside freezer drawer)

Air Filter

Ice

Maker

Ice

Bucket

IMPORTANT

Features not included with your refrigerator can be

purchased at www.electroluxappliances.com or by

calling 1-877-435-3287.

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.

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.

Required Tools

You will need the following tools:

Installation

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1/4inch (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:

1 You can raise or lower each door. use a 3/8 inch

socket wrench to turn the adjustment screws (1

per side).

To raise: turn adjustment screw clockwise.

To lower: turn adjustment screw

counterclockwise.

2Ensure both doors are bind-free with their seals

touching the cabinet on all four sides and that

cabinet is stable.

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

contacts the ﬂoor.

Raise

Lower

Anti-tip

Leg

Door

To level the cabinet using the front rollers (select

models):

1Slightly open freezer drawer. Lift the toe grille

and gently pull forward (see illustration).

Leveling Freezer Drawer (if nec-

essary)

2Check gasket seal around top, bottom, and sides

of freezer drawer.

3If gasket is not sealed, open drawer and slightly

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

side) to allow drawer to rotate.

4Close 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.

NOTE

DO NOT remove center screw from freezer drawer.

This is a factory adjustment.

Drawer

Screw

Drawer

Screw

Drawer

Screw

Drawer

Screw

5Tighten four (4) drawer screws.

6Recheck gasket seal.

Pull Drawer Out

From Both Sides

Grab Drawer

At Center

Then

Push Against

Freezer Drawer

7Install the toe grille by ﬁtting into place.

8Installation

To adjust the door stop:

Door stop is adjustable between 85 to 145 degrees.

1Open door to provide access to screw.

2Loosen screw.

3 Adjustdoortodesiredlocation.

4Rotate door stop until it makes contact with the

lower hinge.

5Re-tighten screw.

Loosen or Remove

Screw

Open

Door

degrees

Bottom of Door

Loosen/Remove 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 screw.

Adjusting Door

Re-tighten Screw

NOTE

View shown is looking up at the bottom of the

refrigerator door.

Adjustable Door Stop

NOTE

Adjustablehingeshouldonlybeusedafterdoors

have been leveled with rollers.

Adjusting Flipper Mullion Screw

Installation

To adjust the ﬂipper mullion:

1 Loosen the 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 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 screw, ensuring it is between the

spokes of the set washer. Screw will not be tight,

just insert until it is ﬂush with the hinge.

Adjusting Flipper Mullion Height

Screw

Raising/Lowering Door

NOTE

If after adjusting doors higher the door makes a

popping/clicking sound, remove screw and replace

with the longer one supplied in the handle package.

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.

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.

Lower Hinge Removal

3Unscrew the three (3) lower hinge screws and

hinge if necessary.

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.

Removing Freezer Drawer

1Open freezer drawer.

2Remove drawer screws on right and left sides

(two (2) screws on each side).

3Lift drawer up and out to remove.

NOTE

DO NOT remove center screw from freezer drawer.

This is a factory adjustment.

CAUTION

Drawer is heavy. Use caution when lifting.

To reinstall the right door, reverse the above steps.

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