Electrolux EW23BC71 Refrigerator User Manual


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Installation Instructions for French Door Bottom Freezer/Refrigerator
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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.
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.
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Remove Internal Shipping Materials
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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
Installation Checkoff List
Prepare The Installation Site
Transport Unpackaged Refrigerator To Site
Location of these materials may vary depending on your model.
CAUTION
Room temperatures below
55°F (13°C) or above 110°F
(43°C) will impair cooling
ability of your refrigerator’s
compressor.
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.
IMPORTANT
If you are installing your refrigerator without
connecting it to a water supply, make sure the ice
maker’s power switch is turned Off (see the Use &
Care Guide for more details).
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.
Your refrigerator is designed to be part of a built-in
kitchen cabinet system. Be sure to coordinate site
preparation and installation with your 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
NOTE
Information about cabinetry
construction for Electrolux products
is available for contractors. Call
1-877-435-3287.
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).
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.
CAUTION
Shifting the refrigerator from
side to side may damage
flooring.
Connect Water Supply
What you will need:
• Accesstoacold
water line with
pressure of
30-100 psi.
• Coppertubing
with ¼-inch
(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.
CAUTION
To avoid property damage:
• Usecoppertubingforthewatersupply
line (plastic tubing is more likely to leak).
• Ensurewatersupplycomplieswithlo-
cal plumbing codes.
NOTE
Electrolux Kit #53039117950, available
from your dealer, provides all materials for
a water supply installation, including 25
feet of copper tubing and full instructions.
CAUTION
• Shiftingtherefrigerator
from side to side may dam-
age flooring.
• Donotblockthetoegrille
on the lower front of your
refrigerator. Sufficient air
circulation is essential for
proper operation.
NOTE
• 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
the Ice & Water Dispensing system.
Place In Permanent Position
If possible, use a hand truck to position the refrigerator
directly in front of its cabinet enclosure.
Be careful not to move the refrigerator beyond its water
supply (copper tubing) connections.
Plug in the power cord, and push the refrigerator straight
back into place.
Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors (if necessary)
Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator:
• Allfourcornersofthecabinetmustrestrmly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).
• 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 the cabinet on
all four sides.
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 Replace the toe grille by fitting it into place.
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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.
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lter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 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.
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