Electrolux EW23BC71 installation instructions Shifting the refrigerator, What you will need

What’s Next?

Transport Unpackaged Refrigerator To Site

Place In Permanent Position

Installation Instructions for French Door Bottom Freezer/Refrigerator

This document should only be removed by customer after installation.

WARNING

To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury, do not connect your refrigerator to an electrical power source until you have completed Step 3 of these instructions.

To connect the water supply to the rear of your refrigerator:

1 Ensure that the refrigerator is not plugged in.

2 Flush the supply line until water is clear by placing the end of the copper tube in a sink or bucket and opening the shut-off valve.

3 Remove the plastic cap from the water valve inlet at the rear of your refrigerator. Discard the cap.

6 Remove Internal Shipping 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.

SHELF SPACER SHELF SPACER

1 Prepare The Installation Site

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

NOTE

These installation instructions are provided only as a possible customer option. Electrolux recommends that you use a service or kitchen contracting professional to install your refrigerator.

4 Slide the brass compression nut, then the ferrule (sleeve) onto copper tube.

5 Push the copper tube into water valve inlet as far as it will go (1/4 inch).

6 Slide the ferrule (sleeve) into valve and finger-tighten the compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench. Do not over-tighten.

7 Secure the copper tube to your refrigerator’s rear panel with a steel clamp and screw (see illustration).

8 Coil the excess copper tubing (about 2½ turns) behind your refrigerator as shown. Arrange coiled tubing to avoid vibration or wear against other surfaces.

9 Open water supply shut-off valve and tighten any connections that leak.

TAPE	SHELF SPACER
TAPE
TAPE	TAPE
	SPACER W/ HANDLES
TAPE	TAPE
BIN SPACER
CABLE TIE(S)	SPACER
CABLE TIE(S)
CABLE TIE(S)

kitchen cabinet system. Be sure to coordinate site NOTE preparation and installation with your kitchen contractor.

NOTE

Location of these materials may vary depending on your model.

Include these minimum guidelines in your site preparation:

•Choose a place near a grounded electrical outlet.

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

•Avoid direct sunlight and close proximity to a range, dishwasher or other heat source.

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

•The refrigerator’s Ice & Water Dispenser requires water supply access.

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

•For complete access to drawers and freezer baskets, doors must be able to fully open.

Information about cabinetry construction for Electrolux products is available for contractors. Call 1-877-435-3287.

CAUTION

Room temperatures below 55°F (13°C) or above 110°F (43°C) will impair cooling ability of your refrigerator’s compressor.

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

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

• See your Use & Care Guide for detailed information about setting up and operating 4the Ice & Water Dispensing system.

If possible, use a hand truck to position the refrigerator	CAUTION
directly in front of its cabinet enclosure.
Be careful not to move the refrigerator beyond its water

7 Problems? Try These Suggestions

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

•Is the refrigerator’s power cord plugged in?

•Is the refrigerator connected to the household water supply?

•If you had to remove the refrigerator and freezer doors, did you reattach water and power connectors at the door hinges? (See the Use & Care Guide for detailed instructions on removing and replacing doors.)

•Is the ice maker power switch turned On?

Other possibilities to check:

supply (copper tubing) connections.

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections: Sides & Top: 3/8 inch / Rear: 1 inch

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By now, you have already removed your refrigerator’s shipping carton. You may still need to use a hand truck to move it through close spaces or entrances. If the refrigerator is larger than an entrance, consider two options:

• Remove the entrance door if one exists.

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

	•	Shifting the refrigerator
Plug in the power cord, and push the refrigerator straight		from side to side may dam-
back into place.		age flooring.
IMPORTANT	•	Do not block the toe grille
		on the lower front of your
		refrigerator. Sufficient air
If you are installing your refrigerator without		circulation is essential for
connecting it to a water supply, make sure the ice		proper operation.
maker’s power switch is turned Off (see the Use &
Care Guide for more details).
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When using a hand truck:

• Load refrigerator from side of cabinet only.

• Do not run retaining straps over handles.

• Do not over-tighten retaining straps.

• Never use refrigerator handles to move the refrigerator.

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

3 Connect Water Supply

CAUTION

Shifting the refrigerator from side to side may damage flooring.

Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors (if necessary)

Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator:

• All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the
floor.
• The cabinet should be level at the front and rear.
• The sides should tilt ¼-inch (6 mm) from front to back (to
ensure that doors close and seal properly).	1	2
• Doors should align with each other and be level.

•Is the power to the receptacle turned on?

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

If you still have operation problems after checking these suggestions, please see the “Solutions To Common Problems” section in your Use & Care Guide.

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

•To become aware of important safety instructions and 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 more about what to expect during typical operation.

•Please register your product. You can register online at www.electroluxusa.com. or you can simply send in the Registration Card.

And thank you for choosing Electrolux.

9  Installation Checkoff List

To level the cabinet using the front rollers:

What you will need:		CAUTION
• Access to a cold
water line with
pressure of	To avoid property damage:
30-100 psi.	• Use copper tubing for the water supply
• Copper tubing
	line (plastic tubing is more likely to leak).
with ¼-inch
	• Ensure water supply complies with lo-
(6.4mm) OD. Length for this tubing
is the distance from the rear of the	cal plumbing codes.
refrigerator to your household water
supply line plus 7 feet (2.1 meters).		NOTE
• A shut-off valve for the connection between your
household water line and the refrigerator supply		Electrolux Kit #53039117950, available
line. Do not use a self-piercing shut-off valve.
• A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for the		from your dealer, provides all materials for
water supply connection at the rear of your		a water supply installation, including 25
refrigerator.		feet of copper tubing and full instructions.

1	Open both doors and remove the toe grille by gently pulling forward.
	(See illustration 1.)
2	Close the doors and use a flat-blade screwdriver or 3/8 inch socket
	wrench to raise or lower the front rollers. (See illustration 2.)
3	Ensure both doors are bind-free with their seals touching the cabinet on
	all four sides.	3
To level the doors using the lower hinge:
1	If the refrigerator door is lower than the freezer door, raise the
	refrigerator door by turning the adjustment screw clockwise. (See
	illustration 3.)
2	If the freezer door is lower than the refrigerator door, raise the freezer
	door by turning the adjustment screw clockwise. (See illustration 3.)
3	Ensure door stop flange is touching hinge flange. If not, readjust as
	necessary. (See illustration 4.)	4
4	Replace the toe grille by fitting it into place.

Doors

Handles are secure and tight

Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides

Fresh food doors are level

Leveling

Refrigerator is level, side to side and tilted 1/4” (6mm) front to back

Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator

Cabinet is setting 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 - recheck in 24 hours

Ice Maker is turned ON.

Ice & Water Dispenser operates correctly

Front filter must be flush with filter housing (some models)

Final Checks

Shipping material removed

Fresh Food and Freezer temperatures set

Crisper Humidity controls set

Registration Card sent in

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

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