Electrolux EI28BS55IW Installation Instructions - Page 1
Electrolux EI28BS55IW - 27.8 cu. Ft. Refrigerator Manual
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Installation Instructions for French Door Bottom Freezer/Refrigerator Tools Necessary: Prepare The Installation Site Your refrigerator is designed to be part of a built-in kitchen cabinet system. Be sure to coordinate site preparation and installation with you r kitchen contractor. 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. Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections: Sides & Top: 3/8 inch / Rear: 1 inch Transport Unpackaged Refrigerator To Site By now, you have already removed your refrigerator's shipping carton. I 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. I • Remove the refrigerator doors (see how in your Use & Care Guide). When us nga 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. Connect Water Supply What you will need: , Access to a cold f",/_A water line with ,_L/o_ roll t==X====_ _o_eq pressure of _'/,_ 30-1 O0 psi. Cwoithpp1eAr -itnucbhing (6.4mm) OD. Length for this tubing is the distance from the rear of the refrigerator to your household water supply line plus 7 feet (2.1 meters). A shut-off valve for the connection between your household water line and the refrigerator supply line. Do not use a self-piercing shut-off valve. A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for the water supply connection at the rear of your refrigerator. 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. _\ _i I;f,,..... [ \\ /! /I o Doe_ _Steel \ 'J I f/d_[! Clamp I Brass 3 Remove the plastic cap from the water valve inlet at the rear of your refrigerator. Discard the cap. 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). AZ_'--w.I / !_"-,_°b2°It,:[email protected] "I_--I J-- {sl,_ol to Water Tank )' _- Water Valve 6 Slide the ferrule (sleeve) into valve and finger-tighten the I!1 Ill compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench. Do not over=tighten. III _ >_yd¢ \J /// /_ _atetVaive 7 Secure the copper tube to your refrigerator's rear panel _r_" Copper water line with a steel clamp and screw (see illustration). _de 8 Coil the excess copper tubing (about 21/2turns) behind enoug from household water supply h tubing in loop to aUow your refrigerator as shown. Arrange coiled tubing to avoid moving refrigerator out for cleaning.) vibration or wear against other surfaces. 9 Open water supply shut-off valve and tighten any connections that leak. Place In Permanent Position directly in front of its cabinet enclosure. IBf epocsasreibfluel, nuostetoa mhaonvde ttrhueckretforigpeorastitoior n btehyeonrdefriigtserwaatoterr supply (copper tubing) connections, Plug in the power cord, and push the refrigerator straight back into place. I !_u_rlto_ i i _ h iiii_ _;i : : !(iei (_!! 5 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 1A-inch (6 ram) from front to back (to ensure that doors close and seal properly). Doors should align with each other and be level. To level the cabinet using the front rollers: 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 _ecabinet on all four sides. To level the doors using the lower hinge: 1 if the refrigerator door is lower than the freezer door, raise he [ refrigerator door by turning the adjustment screw clockwise. (See illustration 3.) 2 if the freezer door is lower than the refrigerator door, raise he freezer door by turning the adjustment screw clockwise. (See ation 3.) 3 Ensure door stop flange is touching hinge flange, if not, readjust as necessary. (See illustration 4.) 4 Replace the toe grille by fitting it into place. Not satisfied with the installation of your refrigerator? D Pleasecontact the store you purchased it from. This document should only be removed by customer after installation. Remove Internal Shippin 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 TAPE TAPE TAPE TAPE BIN SPACER CABLE TIE(S) CABLE TIE(S) -- CABLE TIE(S) -- --SHELF SPACER --TAPE SPACER W/HANDLES TAPE SPACER Locationof these materials may vary depending on your model. 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: 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. What's Next? Congratulations. You are ready to begin enjoying your new Electrohx 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.electrohxusa.com, or you can simply send in the Registration Card. And thank you for choosing Electrolux. []Installation Checkoff List Doors ice Maker [] 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 1/4" (6mm) front to back [] Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator [] Cabinet is setting solid on all corners Bectrical Power [] House power turned on [] Refrigerator plugged in [] 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 P/N:241940500
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