Electrolux EI23CS55GS Complete Owner's Guide (English)
Electrolux EI23CS55GS - 22.5 cu. ft. Refrigerator Manual
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- Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 1
Use & Care Guide Side-By-Side Refrigerator Guia de Uso y Cuidado Refrigerador de dos puertas Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien Réfrigérateur à compartiments juxtaposés 241868903 December 2008 - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 2
Overview 12 Controls 13 Storage Features 18 Automatic Ice & Water Maker/Dispenser 25 Changing The Filter 28 Storing Food & Saving Energy 30 Normal Operating Sounds & Sights 31 Care & Cleaning 32 Warranty 35 Solutions To Common Problems 36 Questions? For toll-free telephone support in the - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 3
Safety 3 Important safety instructions WARNING Please read all safety instructions before using your new refrigerator. 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 - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 4
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 to prevent any risk. • Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 5
Installation 5 This Use & Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your model. 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 electrical outlet. - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 6
and freezer doors can be fully opened. To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge (some models): 1 If the refrigerator door is lower than the freezer door, raise the refrigerator door by turning the adjustment screw clockwise using a ⁷/16 inch socket wrench. (See illustration.) 2 If the - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 7
the Installation Instructions that came with your appliance). 3 Remove any food from the door shelves. 4 Close the doors. To remove the refrigerator top hinge Fixed Wrench Adjustable Hinge (some models) Non-Adjusting Hinge (some models) To reinstall the refrigerator door, reverse the above steps - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 8
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, ensure they are aligned with each other and level (Please see "To level the doors using the lower hinge" for models with adjustable lower hinges - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 9
Handle Mounting Instructions 1 Remove handles from carton and any other protective packaging. 2 Position freezer handle end caps over upper and lower pre-installed shoulder bolts (A) that are fastened into door, ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing towards the refrigerator door. 3 While - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 10
10 Connecting 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 - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 11
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 - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 12
Overview Understanding features and terms Your Electrolux refrigerator is designed for optimal convenience and Large Basket Tilt Out Door Bin Ice Cream Shelf Ice Maker Water Filter Air Filter Door Light Switch Dairy Compartment SpillProofTM Sliding Shelf Door Bin SpillProofTM according to model. - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 13
Wave-TouchTM Controls 13 IQ-TouchTM - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 14
ice fast freeze Activates a faster rate for freezing food dispenser light On / Off control lock Press and hold for three seconds to activate and deactivate. This restricts undesired changes to the refrigerators settings and prevents use of the ice and water dispenser. Touching the options icon - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 15
display times out and returns to the basic display. Wave-TouchTM/IQ-TouchTM "Sabbath Mode" (some models) The Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables portions of the refrigerator and its controls for both Wave-TouchTM and IQ-TouchTM, in accordance with observance of the weekly Sabbath and religious - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 16
freeze dispenser light control lock vacation mode water filter air filter temp display mute sounds Increases the production of ice Activates a faster rate for freezing food On / Off Press and hold for three seconds to activate and deactivate. This restricts undesired changes to the refrigerators - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 17
Alarms Controls 17 Door Ajar High Temp Power Fail If the door has been until pressed, acknowledging the alarm, at which time the highest temperature reached will be displayed and the refrigerator will resume normal operation. All other modes are turned off until the alarm is acknowledged. In the - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 18
to model. which attach to slotted supports at the rear of Your refrigerator includes water. • Wrap any items that have strong odors or high moisture content. NOTE Leafy vegetables keep best when stored with the Humidity Control set on Higher Humidity, or in a drawer without a Humidity Control - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 19
your crisper. 3 Lift the front slightly and remove the drawer. Meat keeper (some models) Some models are equipped with a meat keeper drawer for short-term storage of bulk meat items. This drawer includes a sliding control for adjusting the temperature inside. Any meat to be kept longer than two - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 20
models) The Perfect Temp Drawer (PTD) was designed to keep food items at a precise temperature that is cooler, the same, or warmer than the fresh food side of the refrigerator to illuminate the desired item. 4 The drawer will begin controlling to the temperature shown for the item selected. 5 One - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 21
release. CAUTION The Perfect Temp Drawer and frame can be removed for cleaning but the control unit, attached to the back of the fridge, cannot be removed. Do not immerse the Perfect Temp Drawer frame in water. Clean with a damp cloth or sponge but prevent any liquid from getting into the connector - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 22
shelf assembly forward off of the rear support pins and out of the fridge. 4 Drop the shelf down insuring that the support pins fully snap into the grooves in the shelf. 5 Reconnect the frame connector to the control unit and reinstall the drawer. Refrigerator on/off button and the Perfect Temp - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 23
supports until locked in place. Accessories Tall bottle retainer The tall bottle retainer keeps tall containers in the bin from falling forward when opening or closing the refrigerator Pizza rack (some models) This rack is attached to the freezer wall beside the ice dispenser container. This - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 24
, for short term storage of cheese, spreads, or butter. The dairy compartment, which includes a lift-up cover that may be locked and a dairy divider (some models), is designed to be warmer than the open storage area to accommodate these types of food. Dairy Compartment (some - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 25
Automatic Ice & Water Maker/Dispenser 25 Priming the water supply system Your refrigerator's water supply system includes several tubing lines, an advanced water filter, a distribution valve bank, and a reserve tank to ensure ample supply to the ice and water dispenser at all times. This system - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 26
the filter to be changed more frequently. Ice maker/dispenser tips • Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd flavor. Empty the ice container as explained below. • Occasionally shake the ice container to keep ice separated. • If your refrigerator is not connected to a water supply or the water - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 27
Water Maker/Dispenser 27 CAUTION NEVER use an ice pick or similar sharp instrument to break up the ice. This could damage the ice storage bin and dispenser aligned when replacing the ice bin, the refrigerator will only dispense Crushed Ice. The freezer door may also not close properly causing warm - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 28
you bought your refrigerator. Electrolux recommends that you order extra filters when you first install your refrigerator, and that you replace your filters at least once every six months. Here is the product number to request when ordering: PureAdvantageTM Water Filter and Air Filter Part #EAFWF01 - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 29
for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts. Test & certification results: • Rated Capacity - 400 gallons for PureAdvantageTM ice and water filter • Rated service flow - .5 gallons per minute • Maximum Rated Pressure - 100 pounds per square inch • Operating - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 30
Locate the refrigerator in the coolest part of the room refrigerator operate more efficiently. • Level the refrigerator so that the doors close tightly. Temperature settings • Refer to the "Controls" section in this Use & Care Guide This overloads the freezer, slows the rate of freezing, and can raise - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 31
dispensing paddle When dispensing ice, you will hear a snapping or clicking sound when the solenoid opens and closes the ice chute. M Perfect Temp Drawer (some models) Fans run intermittently when door is closed but turn off when door is opened (except when fridge is in Sabbath Mode). Air control - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 32
in freezing temperatures, be sure to completely drain the water supply system. Failure to do so could result in water leaks when the refrigerator is put back into service. Contact a service representative to perform this operation. Refer to the guide on the next page for details on caring and - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 33
attachment Tips and Precautions • Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of warm water. • Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning around controls, light bulb or any electrical part. • Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth. • Use a soft cloth to clean drawer runners - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 34
designed for appliance lighting. CAUTION Wear gloves when replacing light bulbs to avoid getting cut. To replace light bulbs: 1 Unplug your refrigerator's power cord. 2 Wear gloves as protection against possible broken glass. 3 Remove light cover, if necessary. 4 Unscrew and replace old bulb with - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 35
Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures. 6. Products used in a commercial setting. 7. Service calls which do not involve services performed by unauthorized service companies; use of parts other than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 36
keeps the refrigerator at a constant temperature. • Electronic control system has detected a performance problem. • This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep temperature constant. • Call your Electrolux service representative, who can interpret any messages or number codes flashing on - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 37
Problem Freezer temperature too cold. Refrigerator temperature is satisfactory. Refrigerator temperature too cold. Freezer temperature is satisfactory. Food stored in drawers freezes. Food stored in Meat Keeper freezes (some models). Cause • Freezer control is set too cold. • Refrigerator control - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 38
refrigerator to meet warm air from outside. Correction • The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating increases. • See Problem models) Problem Display does not illuminate or shows "CE". Display shows "LOC" when buttons are pressed. Cause • Connector not connected or loose. • Drawer in control - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 39
switch. making any ice. • Water supply is not connected • Connect water supply (see Installation to refrigerator. Instructions). • Household water line valve is • Turn on household water line valve. not open. • Freezer is not cold enough. • See Problem section, Temperatures Are Too Warm - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 40
freeze together. • The ice & water filter cartridge could be clogged. Replace the filter cartridge. Dispensing system operates best at 30-100 psi water pressure. Well water pressures should fall within this range. Water Dispenser Problem Dispenser will not dispense water. Water has an odd taste - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 41
Ensure floor is level and solid, and can adequately support the refrigerator. Contact a carpenter to correct a sagging or sloping floor. Problem Light bulb is not on. Cause • Light bulb is burned out. • Freezer light switch is stuck. • No electric current is reaching refrigerator. • Control - Electrolux EI23CS55GS | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 42
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241868903
December 2008
Use & Care Guide
Side-By-Side Refrigerator
Guia de Uso y Cuidado
Refrigerador de dos puertas
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
Réfrigérateur à compartiments juxtaposés