Stainless Steel Electrolux Icon Refrigerator Looks Like Sleek Designer Built-In (without the Designer Price)
Written: Nov 08 '07 (Updated Jan 27 '09)
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Pros: Sleek looking with intuitive temperature controls and filtered ice & water dispenser on freezer door
Cons: Check freezer door often; cramming items on doors causes leak in door seal
The Bottom Line: Refrigerator and Freezer compartments maintain proper temperatures as long as doors are tightly sealed. Easy to operate; filtered ice & water dispenser are functional and attractive (and water tastes good)!
jenniferkateab's Full Review: Electrolux E23CS78ESS Stainless Steel (22.6 cu. ft...
We've been using our Electrolux Icon Side by Side Refrigerator for about 1.5 years now, having bought it at the Great Indoors for our kitchen remodel. The refrigerator is one of the sleeker side-by-side stainless models with a very attractive stainless-steel water and ice dispenser on the freezer door. (many comparable brands feature a black dispenser and/or black handles)
Side Note: I chose side-by-side model because the doors are fairly narrow and don't have a deep swing. Also, I have compared this fridge with the French-door model (with a bottom freezer) and decided that a freezer drawer would become very unorganized quickly. The freezer compartments on a side-by-side are easy to organize and pull-out drawers and shelves provide quick access to food.
Some of the desirable features of the Electrolux Icon E23CS78ESS are: 1) Design features: Stainless side-by-side doors with integrated stainless handles--very contemporary and high-end look. Also, this counter-depth model practically looks built-in to my fridge cabinet since a strip of moulding covers the small space between the top of the fridge and the cabinet.
2) Digital temperature control of freezer and fridge inside the unit. Display shows current temperature as well as easily adjustable up or down
3) Water filter cartridge: When the green light indicator stays on, it's time to change your filter! I found out the hard way... (see my Review of the Pure Source 2 Filter Cartridge for details!)
4)Ice: Ice maker and crushed/cubed ice on the door--takes awhile to make ice at first, but once it accumulates I have not had a problem with cubes jamming in the dispenser as in my old fridge
5) Size: about 23 cubic feet on the inside of fridge/freezer combined. It is not too deep to allow leftover containers to get lost and moldy in the "way back".
6) Energy Star * Compliant-- this feature cost about $200 more than the other Electrolux model and I think it's definitely worth the upgrade.
7) Noise: Very happy to say that the machine runs quietly and unobtrusively.
Some things I don't like about the model: 1) Cleaning: Difficult to remove drawers for cleaning, although shelves are easily removed and adjusted (the top shelf adjusts up or down by turning a crank handle)
2) Condiment Storage: Not a generous amount of space on the door for condiments. As a result, I find myself buying less condiments at the grocery store...
3) Loading: Be careful loading the freezer, because if items stick out just a little, the freezer door will not fully seal. This almost imperceptible leakage will cause the freezer temp to drop or raise significantly (the unit seems to be trying extra hard to regulate the freezer compartment temperature)
4) Problems: When the unit was first installed, the freezer door was not level and my vendor (Sears) ordered me another door. The door was switched out in about a week and I am satisfied with the result.
I almost required another service call recently when the refrigerator compartment kept raising temperature for apparently no reason. I discovered a leaky seal in the freezer compartment due to misplacement of items on the door. Just as I was about to schedule the repair service, the fridge temp gradually lowered on its own and I have not had a problem since.
So, I'm keeping fingers crossed for the longevity of my Electrolux Icon Stainless Steel Side-by-Side Refrigerator. As long as the doors are sealed and items are properly placed, the appliance does a good job of regulating its temperature. And I'm a happy camper!
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