Electrolux 241868802 installation instructions Remove Internal Shipping Materials, What’s Next?

Installation Instructions for

Side-By-Side Refrigerator

This document should only be removed by customer after installation.

WARNING

To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker

Steel

6

Remove Internal Shipping Materials

Inlet Valve

Plastic Water Tubing

Clamp

to Ice Maker

Brass

1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power

Fill Tube

Compression

Electrolux uses packing foam and tape to secure the internal parts of your refrigerator for shipping. Once

Nut

To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury, do not connect your

source.

Ferrule

the refrigerator is in position, you can remove this material.

2. Place end of water supply line into sink or

(Sleeve)

refrigerator to an electrical power source until you have completed Step 3 of these instructions.

Copper

bucket. Turn ON water supply and flush sup-

water line

Tools Necessary:

ply line until water is clear. Turn OFF water

Water Valve

Bracket

NOTE

supply at shutoff valve.

Valve Inlet

3. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet and

Water Valve

These installation instructions are

discard cap.

4. If you use copper tubing - Slide brass

Copper water line

AND

OR

OR

provided only as a possible customer

from household water supply

compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto

3/8” Fixed option. Electrolux recommends that

1

(Include enough tubing in loop to allow

2

Socket

Adjustable

water supply line. Push water supply line

moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)

Phillips™ Head

Wrench Set

Wrench

Wrench

you use a service or kitchen contracting

1 Prepare The Installation Site

into water valve inlet as far as it will go

professional to install your refrigerator.

(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

Your refrigerator is designed to be part of a built-in kitchen

NOTE

compression nut onto valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut onto valve. Tighten another

cabinet system. Be sure to coordinate site preparation and

half turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten. See Figure 2.

installation with your kitchen contractor.

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

Include these minimum guidelines in your site preparation:

Information about cabinetry construction

as shown.

6. Coil excess water supply line (copper tubing only), about 2½ turns, behind refrigerator as shown

• Choose a place near a grounded electrical outlet.

for Electrolux products is available for

• Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.

contractors. Call 1-877-435-3287.

and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface.

Location of these materials may vary depending on your model.

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

• Avoid direct sunlight and close proximity to a range,

7 Problems? Try These Suggestions

dishwasher or other heat source.

CAUTION

8. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.

• Floor should be level and able to support a fully loaded

9. To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (side mounted) or set the ice maker’s On/Off power

refrigerator.

switch to the “I” position (rear mounted).

• The refrigerator’s Ice & Water Dispenser requires water

Room temperatures below 55°F

Operation problems are possible if any of the installation tasks are not completed. Here is a list of things to

supply access.

(13°C) or above 110°F (43°C)

NOTE

check for:

• Plan for easy access to counter tops when removing food.

will impair cooling ability of your

• For complete access to drawers and freezer baskets,

refrigerator’s compressor.

• The ice maker’s fill valve may operate noisily if the household water supply is shut off.

• Is the refrigerator’s power cord plugged in?

doors must be able to fully open.

• Is the refrigerator connected to the household water supply?

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical

• After ensuring no water leaks exist at any connection, be sure to check for leaks again in 24 hours.

• If you had to remove the refrigerator and freezer doors, did you reattach water and power connectors

connections: Sides & Top: 3/8 inch

Rear: 1 inch

• See your Use & Care Guide for detailed information about setting up and operating the Ice &

at the door hinges? (See the Use & Care Guide for detailed instructions on removing and replacing

2 Transport Unpackaged Refrigerator To Site

Water Dispensing system.

doors.)

4 Place In Permanent Position

• Is the ice maker power switch turned On?

Other possibilities to check:

By now, you have already removed your refrigerator’s shipping carton. You may still need

• Is the power to the receptacle turned on?

to use a hand truck to move it through close spaces or entrances. If the refrigerator is

• Is the water filter above the fresh food compartment fully seated (see Use & Care Guide for details)?

larger than an entrance, consider two options:

If possible, use a hand truck to position the refrigerator directly in front of

If you still have operation problems after checking these suggestions, please see the “Solutions To

• Remove the entrance door if one exists.

its cabinet enclosure.

CAUTION

Common Problems” section in your Use & Care Guide.

• Remove the refrigerator doors (see how in your Use & Care Guide).

Be careful not to move the refrigerator beyond its water supply (copper

When using a hand truck:

tubing) connections.

8 What’s Next?

Plug in the power cord, and push the refrigerator straight back into place.

• Shifting the refrigerator from side

• Load refrigerator from side of cabinet only.

CAUTION

to side may damage flooring.

• Do not run retaining straps over handles.

IMPORTANT

• Do not block the toe grille on

Congratulations. You are ready to begin enjoying your new Electrolux refrigerator.

• Do not over-tighten retaining straps.

the lower front of your refriger-

• Never use refrigerator handles to move the refrigerator.

• To become aware of important safety instructions and learn how to operate your refrigerator, please

Shifting the refrigerator from side to

If you are installing your refrigerator without connecting it to a water supply,

ator. Sufficient air circulation is

• Remove tape from doors only after unit is in place.

essential for proper operation.

read the entire Use & Care Guide.

3 Connect Water Supply

side may damage flooring.

make sure the ice maker’s power switch is turned Off (see the Use & Care

• You may want to start with the “Normal Operating Sights & Sounds” section of the Guide to learn

Guide for more details).

more about what to expect during typical operation.

5 Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors (if necessary)

• Please register your product. You can register online at www.electroluxusa.com. or you can simply

Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need:

send in the Registration Card.

WARNING

And thank you for choosing Electrolux.

• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver,

To install toe grille

and PhillipsTM screwdriver

1

Open both doors. Slide left and right sides of toe grille over

9  Installation Checkoff List

• Access to a household cold water line with water

To avoid electric shock, which can

2

lower hinges of refrigerator.

pressure between 30 and 100 psi.

cause death or severe personal in-

While pushing toe grille firmly against cabinet, fasten bottom

• A water supply line made of ¼ inch (6.4mm) OD, copper

jury, disconnect the refrigerator from

3

clips of toe grille to cabinet.

or stainless steel tubing. To determine the length of

electrical power before connecting a

Fasten top clips to cabinet.

4 Close the doors. Fasten right and left side clips into groove of bottom hinge.

tubing needed, measure the distance from the ice maker

water supply line to the refrigerator.

Doors

Ice Maker

To remove toe grille

inlet valve at the back of

1 With both doors closed, unfasten right and left side clips of toe

Handles are secure and tight

the refrigerator to your

CAUTION

House water supply connected to

2

grille from bottom hinge grove.

cold water pipe. Then add

Open both doors. Press firmly on top of toe grille until top of toe

Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides

refrigerator

approximately 7 feet (2.1

3

grille pops off.

Freezer door is level across the top

No water leaks present at all connections -

meters), so the refrigerator

To Avoid Property Damage:

Pull toe grille outward towards your body and off of lower hinges.

Leveling

recheck in 24 hours

can be moved out for

•

Copper or Stainless Steel braided tubing is recom-

NOTE: Level the unit with the adjustable rollers before leveling the doors.

Ice Maker is turned ON

cleaning (as shown).

To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge (some models):

Ice & Water Dispenser operates correctly

mended for the water supply line. Water supply tubing

Refrigerator is level, side to side and tilted

• A shutoff valve to connect

1 Before leveling either door, remove set screw that locks door height into posi-

Front filter must be flush with filter housing

made of ¼ inch plastic is not recommended to be used.

1

4

” (6mm) front to back

the water supply line to your

tion. (The door cannot be adjusted without set screw removed.)

(some models)

Plastic tubing greatly increases the potential for water

2

/

household water system. DO

If the refrigerator door is lower than the freezer door, raise the refrigerator

Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator

leaks, and the manufacturer will not be responsible for

door by turning the adjustment screw counterclockwise using a 7/

16 inch

Cabinet is setting solid on all corners

Final Checks

NOT use a self-piercing type

any damage if plastic tubing is used for the supply line.

3

wrench. (See illustration.)

shutoff valve.

•

DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where tem-

If the freezer door is lower than the refrigerator door, raise the

Electrical Power

Shipping material removed

• A compression nut

freezer door by turning the adjustment screw counterclockwise

Open Door

peratures fall below freezing.

7/16” Wrench

Fresh Food and Freezer temperatures set

and ferrule (sleeve) for

using a 7/16 inch wrench. (See illustration.)

and 3/32” Hex Key

Door Stop

House power turned on

•

Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can damage the

4 After leveling, verify door stop contacts lower hinge and top of door

(some models)

Flange

Hinge

Crisper Humidity controls set

connecting a copper water

Flange

Refrigerator plugged in

ice maker. If the ice maker is connected to soft water, en-

does not contact upper hinge through full movement of door (from

Set Screw

Registration Card sent in

supply line to the ice maker

(some models)

sure that the softener is maintained and working properly.

fully closed to fully open).

Hinge

inlet valve.

5 Replace the toe grille by fitting it into place.

Not satisfied with the installation of your refrigerator?  Please contact the store you purchased it from.

P/N: 241868802