Installation Instructions rot
_Please refer to your Use _t Care Guide for more details.
Pre arin For Installation
Be sure to coordinate site preparation and installationwith your kitchen
contractor•
Includethese minimum guidelines inyoursite preparation:
* Chooseaplace near agrounded electrical outlet•
Do not usean extension cord or an adapter plug.
Avoid direct sunlight and close proximity to a range,dishwasher or
other heat source•
Floorshould be leveland able to support afully loaded refrigerator•
Therefrigerator's Ice Dispenserrequires
water supply access•
Planfor easyaccessto counter tops when
removing food.
For completeaccess todrawers and freezer
baskets,doors must beableto fully open.
Load refrigerator from side of cabinet only.
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Do not run retaining straps overhandles nor overtighten straps•
Never use refrigerator handles to movethe refrigerator•
Allow the following clearancesfor easeof installation, proper air circulation, and
plumbing andelectrical connections: Sides & Top: 3/8inch / Rear: 1 inch
ConnectWaterSupply
BeforeInstallingTheWaterSupplyLine, YouWillNeed:
* BasicTools:adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver,
and PhillipsTMscrewdriver
Accessto a household cold water linewith water
pressure between30 and 100 psi.
A water supply line made of 1Ainch (6 ram) OD,copper
or stainless steeltubing• Todeterminethe length of
tubing needed,measure thedistancefrom the ice maker
inletvalve at the backof the refrigerator to your cold
water pipe.Then add approximately7 feet,so the refrigerator can bemovedout for cleaning•
A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your household watersystem• DONOT usea self-
piercing type shutoff valve•
A compressionnut andferrule (sleeve)for connectingacopperwater supplylineto the icemaker inletvalve•
French Door Bottom Freezer/Refrigerator
To Connect Water Supply Line ToIce Maker Inlet VaNe
1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source.
2. Placeend of water supply lineinto sink or bucket•
TurnON water supply andflush supply line until
water isclear•Turn OFFwater supply atshutoff valve•
3. Remove plasticcap from water valve inletand
discard cap.
4. If you use copper tubing - Slide brass compression
nut, then ferrule (sleeve)onto water supply line•
Pushwatersupp,y,neintowaterva,ve,n,etasfaras itwill go (1Ainch)• Slideferrule (sleeve)into valve
inletand finger tighten compression nut onto valve•
Tightenanother half turn with a wrench; DONOT
0vertighten. See Figure 1,
Ifyou usestainlesssteel tubing - Thenut and
ferrule arealreadyassembled onthe tubing. Slide
compression nutonto valve inletand fingertighten
compression nutonto valve•Tightenanother half turn
with awrench; DONOTovertighten.See Figure 2.
5. With steelclamp andscrew, securewater supply line
(copper tubing only) to rearpanel of refrigeratoras
shown•
6. Coil excesswater supply line (copper tubing only),
about 21/2turns, behind refrigerator as shown and
arrangecoils so they do not vibrate or wear against
anyother surface.
7. TurnON water supply atshutoff valve and tighten
connections that leak.
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9.
Reconnect refrigerator toelectrical power source.
Toturn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (freezer
icemaker) or set the icemaker's 0n/0ff power switch
tothe "ON" position (fresh food ice maker).
Compression
Not
Ferrule
(Sleeve)
water line
'_ Water Valve
Bracket
_vaiVei"iei
•Valve
Copper water line
from household water supply
0nclude enough tubing in loop to allow
moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)
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steel
water line
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LeveIRefri erator&Ad'ustDoors ifnecessar
* Allfour corners of the cabinetmust restfirmly onthe floor.
Thesides should tilt 1Ainch (6 ram) from front to back
(to ensure that doors close and seal properly).
. Doors should align with each other and be level. _
Mostoft,esecoudiUouscaubemetbyraisingorlowering
the adjustable flout rollers,
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Tolevel the cabinet using the front rollers:
1 Youcan raise or lower eachdoor. Use a3/8inchsocket
wrench to turn the adjustment screws (1 perside).
Toraise: turn adjustment screw clockwise.
Tolower: turn adjustment screw counterclockwise.
2 Ensure 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.
DO NOT REMOVE this label until the refrigerator has been leveled.
Please follow all instructions for leveling your refrigerator.
Doors final adjustment using the adjustable lower hinge (select models, if
necessary):
1 Open doors to 90 degrees.
2 Remove screw.
3 Lift the door while adjusting the washer.
To raise the door: rotate washer clockwise.
To lower the door: rotate washer counterclockwise.
4 Replace the screw, ensuring it is between the spokes of the hinge washer. Screw will not be
tight, just insert until it is flush with the hinge.
BottomofOoo i:i
Raising/Lowering Door
Levelin Freezer Drawer if necessar
Remove Hex
S_ew
1. Remove sex
Remove Screw
Check gasket seal around top,
bottom, and sides of freezer drawer.
If gasket is not sealed, open drawer
and slightly loosen 4 drawer screws
(2 on each side) to allow drawer to
rotate.
3. Close 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.
4. Tighten 4 drawer screws.
5. Recheck gasket seal.
6. Install the toe grille by fitting into
place.
Push Against
Freezer Drawer
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Remove Internal Shi =n Materials
Electrolux uses packing foam and tape to secure the internal parts of your refrigerator for
shipping. Once the refrigerator is in position, you can remove this material.
What's Next?
Congratulations! You are ready to begin enjoying your new Electrolux refrigerator.
For important safety instructions and to learn how to operate your refrigerator, please read
the entire Use & Care Guide.
You may want to start with the "Normal Operating Sights & Sounds" section of the Guide to
learn what to expect during typical operation.
Please register your product. You can register online at www.electroluxappliances.com, or
you can simply send in the Registration Card.
[]Installation Check List
Doors
[] Handles are secure and tight
[] Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides
[] Fresh food doors are level
[] Refrigerator is level, side to side and tilted
1Ainch (6 mm) 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.
Final Checks
[] Shipping material removed
[] Fresh Food and Freezer temperatures set
If you are not satisfied with the installation of your refrigerator, please contact the store where you purchased it or call 1-877-435-3287 for assistance. P/N:242046601
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