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| To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker |
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| Plastic Water Tubing | Clamp |
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| 1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power |
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| Electrolux uses packing foam and tape to secure the internal parts of your refrigerator for shipping. Once | |||||
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To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury, do not connect your | source. |
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| the refrigerator is in position, you can remove this material. | |||||||||
2. Place end of water supply line into sink or |
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refrigerator to an electrical power source until you have completed Step 3 of these instructions. |
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| bucket. Turn ON water supply and flush sup- |
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Tools Necessary: |
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| ply line until water is clear. Turn OFF water |
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| Water Valve |
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| NOTE | supply at shutoff valve. |
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| Valve Inlet |
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| 3. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet and |
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| These installation instructions are | discard cap. |
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| 4. If you use copper tubing - Slide brass |
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| compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto |
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| 3/8” Fixed option. Electrolux recommends that | 1 | (Include enough tubing in loop to allow |
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| Socket | Adjustable | water supply line. Push water supply line | moving refrigerator out for cleaning.) |
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Phillips™ Head | Wrench Set | Wrench | Wrench | you use a service or kitchen contracting |
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1 Prepare The Installation Site | into water valve inlet as far as it will go |
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professional to install your refrigerator. | (¼ inch/6.4 mm). Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut onto |
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| valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten. See Figure 1. |
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| If you use stainless steel tubing - The nut and ferrule are already assembled on the tubing. Slide |
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Your refrigerator is designed to be part of a |
| NOTE | compression nut onto valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut onto valve. Tighten another |
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cabinet system. Be sure to coordinate site preparation and |
| half turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten. See Figure 2. |
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installation with your kitchen contractor. |
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| 5. With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line (copper tubing only) to rear panel of refrigerator |
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Include these minimum guidelines in your site preparation: | Information about cabinetry construction | as shown. |
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6. Coil excess water supply line (copper tubing only), about 2½ turns, behind refrigerator as shown |
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• Choose a place near a grounded electrical outlet. | for Electrolux products is available for |
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• Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. | contractors. Call | and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface. |
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| Location of these materials may vary depending on your model. | |||||||||||
7. Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any connections that leak. |
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• Avoid direct sunlight and close proximity to a range, |
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| 7 Problems? Try These Suggestions | |||||||||||||
dishwasher or other heat source. |
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| CAUTION | 8. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source. |
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• 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. |
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| switch to the “I” position (rear mounted). |
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• The refrigerator’s Ice & Water Dispenser requires water | Room temperatures below 55°F |
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| Operation problems are possible if any of the installation tasks are not completed. Here is a list of things to | |||||||
supply access. |
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| (13°C) or above 110°F (43°C) |
| NOTE |
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• Plan for easy access to counter tops when removing food. | will impair cooling ability of your |
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• 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? |
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doors must be able to fully open. |
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| • 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 |
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| • See your Use & Care Guide for detailed information about setting up and operating the Ice & |
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| 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. |
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4 Place In Permanent Position |
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| • Is the ice maker power switch turned On? |
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| Other possibilities to check: |
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By now, you have already removed your refrigerator’s shipping carton. You may still need |
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| • Is the power to the receptacle turned on? |
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to use a hand truck to move it through close spaces or entrances. If the refrigerator is |
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| • Is the water filter above the fresh food compartment fully seated (see Use & Care Guide for details)? | |||||||||||||
larger than an entrance, consider two options: |
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| If possible, use a hand truck to position the refrigerator directly in front of |
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| If you still have operation problems after checking these suggestions, please see the “Solutions To | ||||||||
• Remove the entrance door if one exists. |
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| its cabinet enclosure. |
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| CAUTION |
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| Common Problems” section in your Use & Care Guide. |
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• Remove the refrigerator doors (see how in your Use & Care Guide). |
| Be careful not to move the refrigerator beyond its water supply (copper |
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When using a hand truck: |
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| tubing) connections. |
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| 8 What’s Next? |
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| Plug in the power cord, and push the refrigerator straight back into place. | • Shifting the refrigerator from side |
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• Load refrigerator from side of cabinet only. |
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| CAUTION |
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| to side may damage flooring. |
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• Do not run retaining straps over handles. |
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| IMPORTANT |
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| • Do not block the toe grille on | Congratulations. You are ready to begin enjoying your new Electrolux refrigerator. | ||||||||||
• Do not |
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• Never use refrigerator handles to move the refrigerator. |
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| • 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. |
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| read the entire Use & Care Guide. |
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3 Connect Water Supply | side may damage flooring. | make sure the ice maker’s power switch is turned Off (see the Use & Care |
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| • You may want to start with the “Normal Operating Sights & Sounds” section of the Guide to learn | ||||||||||
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| 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: |
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| send in the Registration Card. |
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| WARNING | And thank you for choosing Electrolux. |
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• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, |
| To install toe grille |
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and PhillipsTM screwdriver |
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| 1 | Open both doors. Slide left and right sides of toe grille over |
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| 9 Installation Checkoff List | ||||||
• Access to a household cold water line with water | To avoid electric shock, which can | 2 | lower hinges of refrigerator. |
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pressure between 30 and 100 psi. |
| cause death or severe personal in- | While pushing toe grille firmly against cabinet, fasten bottom |
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• A water supply line made of ¼ inch (6.4mm) OD, copper | jury, disconnect the refrigerator from | 3 | clips of toe grille to cabinet. |
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or stainless steel tubing. To determine the length of | electrical power before connecting a | Fasten top clips to cabinet. |
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4 Close the doors. Fasten right and left side clips into groove of bottom hinge. |
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tubing needed, measure the distance from the ice maker | water supply line to the refrigerator. |
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| Doors | Ice Maker | |||||||||||||
To remove toe grille |
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inlet valve at the back of |
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| 1 With both doors closed, unfasten right and left side clips of toe |
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| Handles are secure and tight |
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the refrigerator to your |
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| CAUTION |
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| House water supply connected to | |||||||||
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| 2 | grille from bottom hinge grove. |
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cold water pipe. Then add |
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| Open both doors. Press firmly on top of toe grille until top of toe |
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| Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides | refrigerator | ||||||||
approximately 7 feet (2.1 |
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| 3 | grille pops off. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Ice Maker is turned ON | ||||||||||
cleaning (as shown). | To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge (some models): |
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| Ice & Water Dispenser operates correctly | |||||||||
| mended for the water supply line. Water supply tubing |
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| 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- |
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| Front filter must be flush with filter housing | |||||||||||||
| made of ¼ inch plastic is not recommended to be used. |
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| 1 | 4 | ” (6mm) front to back | ||||||||||||
the water supply line to your |
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| tion. (The door cannot be adjusted without set screw removed.) |
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| Plastic tubing greatly increases the potential for water | 2 |
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household water system. DO |
| If the refrigerator door is lower than the freezer door, raise the refrigerator |
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| Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator |
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| leaks, and the manufacturer will not be responsible for |
| door by turning the adjustment screw counterclockwise using a 7/ | 16 inch |
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| Cabinet is setting solid on all corners | Final Checks | ||||||||||
NOT use a |
| any damage if plastic tubing is used for the supply line. | 3 | wrench. (See illustration.) |
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shutoff valve. | • | DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where tem- | If the freezer door is lower than the refrigerator door, raise the |
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| Electrical Power | Shipping material removed | |||||||||
• A compression nut |
| freezer door by turning the adjustment screw counterclockwise |
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| Open Door | ||||||||||||
| peratures fall below freezing. |
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| 7/16” Wrench |
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| Fresh Food and Freezer temperatures set | ||||||||
and ferrule (sleeve) for |
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| using a 7/16 inch wrench. (See illustration.) |
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| and 3/32” Hex Key | Door Stop |
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• | 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 | ||||||||||||
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connecting a copper water |
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| 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 |
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| Set Screw | Registration Card sent in | |||||||||||
supply line to the ice maker |
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| sure that the softener is maintained and working properly. |
| fully closed to fully open). |
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inlet valve. |
| 5 Replace the toe grille by fitting it into place. |
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Not satisfied with the installation of your refrigerator? Please contact the store you purchased it from. |
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| P/N: 241868802 |