Electrolux EI23CS55GS Owner's Manual

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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. 
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 floor
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
Installation clearances
 •  Allow the following clearances for ease
of installation, proper air circulation, and 
plumbing and electrical connections:
 
Sides & Top 
³⁄₈
 inch
 
Back   
1 inch
Installation
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 
side against a wall, you may have to allow 
additional space so the door can be opened 
wider.
Toe Grille Installation and Removal
To install toe grille
  1  Open both doors.  Slide left and right sides of 
toe grille over lower hinges of refrigerator.
  2  While pushing toe grille firmly against 
cabinet, fasten bottom clips of toe grille to 
cabinet.
  3  Fasten top clips to cabinet.
  4  Close the doors.  Fasten right and left side 
clips into groove of bottom hinge.
To remove toe grille
  1  With both doors closed, unfasten right and 
left side clips of toe grille from bottom hinge 
grove.
  2  Open both doors.  Press firmly on top of toe 
grille until top of toe grille pops off.
  3  Pull toe grille outward towards your body and 
off of lower hinges.