Electrolux EW23BC71IW, EI28BS56IB, EW23BC71IB manual Connecting the Water Supply

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WARNING

To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury, disconnect the refrigerator from electrical power before connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator.

CAUTION

To Avoid Property Damage:

•Copper or Stainless Steel braided tubing is recommended for the water supply line. Water supply tubing made of ¼ inch plastic is not recommended to be used. Plastic tubing greatly increases the potential for water leaks, and the manufacturer will not be responsible for any damage if plastic tubing is used for the supply line.

•DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing.

•Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker. If the ice maker is connected to soft water, ensure that the softener is maintained and working properly.

IMPORTANT

Ensure that your water supply line connections comply with all local plumbing codes.

Before installing the water supply line, you will need:

1.Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver, and PhillipsTM screwdriver

2.Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 30 and 100 psi.

3.A water supply line made of ¼ inch (6.4 mm) OD, copper or stainless steel tubing. To determine the length of tubing needed, measure the distance from the ice maker inlet valve at the back of

the refrigerator to your cold water pipe. Then add approximately 7 feet (2.1 meters), so the refrigerator can be moved out for cleaning (as shown).

4.A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your household water system. DO NOT use a self-piercing type shutoff valve.

5.Do NOT reuse compression fitting or use thread seal tape.

6.A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting a copper water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve.

To connect water supply line to ice maker inlet valve:

1.Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source.

2.Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn ON water supply and flush supply line until water is clear. Turn OFF water supply at shutoff valve.

3.Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap.

4.If you use copper tubing - Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line. Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it will go (¼ inch / 6.4 mm).

Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten. See Figure 1.

If you use stainless steel tubing - The nut and ferrule are already assembled on the tubing. Slide compression nut onto valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten. See Figure 2.

5.With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line (copper tubing only) to rear panel of refrigerator as shown.

6.Coil excess water supply line (copper tubing only), about 2½ turns, behind refrigerator as shown and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface.

7.Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any connections that leak.

8.Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.

9.To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (freezer ice maker) or set the ice maker’s On/Off power switch to the “On” position (fresh food ice maker).

 

Steel

Plastic Water Tubing

Clamp

to Ice Maker

 

Fill Tube

Brass

 

 

Compression

 

Nut

Ferrule (Sleeve)

Copper water line

Water Valve

Bracket

Valve Inlet

Water Valve

Copper water line

from household water supply

(Include enough tubing in loop to allow moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)

Figure 1

Figure 2

NOTE

Check with your local building authority for recommendations on water lines and associated materials prior to installing your new refrigerator. Depending on your local/state building codes, Electrolux recommends for homes with existing valves its Smart Choice® water line kit 5305513409 (with a 6 ft. Stainless Steel Water Line) and for homes without an existing valve, Electrolux recommends its Smart Choice water® line kit 5305510264 (with a 20 ft. Copper Water Line with self-tapping saddle valve). Please refer to www.electroluxappliances.com for more information.

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Contents Use & Care Guide Finding Information Important safety instructions SafetySafety Precautions DefinitionsElectrical information Understanding features and terms Feature OverviewInstallation InstallationLocation Door openingTo level the cabinet using the front rollers Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors if necessaryGuidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator To adjust the door stop Re-tighten screw To adjust the flipper mullion Getting through narrow spaces Removing the DoorsTo prepare for removing the doors To remove the top hinge coversDrawer is heavy. Use caution when lifting Installing Freezer DrawerDoor Handle Mounting Instructions Installing Door HandlesBefore installing the water supply line, you will need Connecting the Water SupplyWave-TouchTM IQ-TouchTM Controls2nd Level Awakened Display Mode 1st Level Sleep Mode3rd Level User Variable Options Alarms Setting cooling temperaturesIQ-TouchTMselect models Sabbath Mode and the Perfect TempTM DrawerDisplay on and off Automatic Ice & Water Maker/Dispenser Using the ice maker after installationPriming the water supply system Ice maker operation & careTo change cube size Cleaning the ice makerIce maker/dispenser tips Remove and empty the ice bin ifTurning the ice maker on and off Automatic Ice Maker FreezerIce maker tips Fast Ice FunctionShelf features Drawers Storage FeaturesCrispers To change the position of a shelfSpecial items rack select models To remove the Crisper Drawer for cleaningCool Zone Drawer select models Perfect TempTM Drawer select modelsStorage bins DoorsTall bottle retainer Tilt can binsTilt Wire Shelf Freezer Features varies by modelDairy compartment To Remove Upper and Middle BasketsDividers Removal Ideas for storing foods Storing Food and Saving EnergyIdeas for saving energy Understanding the sounds you may hear Normal Operating SoundsWater filter Changing The Water and Air FiltersAbout your advanced water filter Replacing your PureAdvantageTM water filterAir filter Ordering replacement filtersReplacing your PureAdvantageTM air filter Protecting your investment Care and CleaningVacation and moving tips Occasion TipsIce Chute Extension Installing the Ice Chute Extension Care and cleaning tipsRemoving the Ice Chute Extension For Cleaning Part Cleaning Agents Tips and PrecautionsReplacing LED Lights select models Ordering Replacement LED LightsReplacing Light Bulbs select models To replace LED LightsConcern Potential Cause Common Solution Solutions to Common ProblemsBefore you call Light Is Not On Temperatures Are Too Cold Water Dispenser Major Appliance Warranty Information Warranty

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