Electrolux EI26SS30JS Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions
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.
Tools Necessary:
AND
OR OR
Socket Adjustable 3/8" Fixed
Phillips Head ™ Wrench Set
Wrench Wrench
1
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 your kitchen contractor.
Include these minimum guidelines in your site preparation: Information about cabinetry construction
for Electrolux products is available for
• Choose a place near a grounded electrical outlet.
contractors. Call 1-877-435-3287.
• 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. Room temperatures below 55°F
(13°C) or above 110°F (43°C)
• 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.
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
2
Transport Unpackaged Refrigerator To Site
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 overtighten retaining straps.
• Never use refrigerator handles to move the refrigerator.
• Remove tape from doors only after unit is in place.
Shifting the refrigerator from side
to side may damage flooring.
3
Connect Water Supply
Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need:
• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver,
and Phillips screwdriver
TM
• Access to a household cold water line with water
To avoid electric shock, which can
pressure between 30 and 100 psi.
cause death or severe personal in-
• A water supply line made of ¼ inch (6 mm) OD, copper jury, disconnect the refrigerator from
electrical power before connecting a
or stainless steel tubing. To determine the length of
water supply line to the refrigerator.
tubing needed, measure the distance from the ice maker
inlet valve at the back of
the refrigerator to your
CAUTION
cold water pipe. Then add
approximately 7 feet (2.1
meters), so the refrigerator
To Avoid Property Damage:
can be moved out for
• Copper or Stainless Steel braided tubing is recommended
cleaning (as shown).
for the water supply line. Water supply tubing made of
• A shutoff valve to connect
¼ inch (6 mm) plastic is not recommended to be used.
the water supply line to your
Plastic tubing greatly increases the potential for water
household water system. DO leaks, and the manufacturer will not be responsible for
NOT use a self-piercing type any damage if plastic tubing is used for the supply line.
shutoff valve.
• DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where tem-
• A compression nut peratures fall below freezing.
and ferrule (sleeve) for
• Do not reuse compression fitting or use thread seal tape.
connecting a copper water
• Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can damage the
supply line to the ice maker
ice maker. If the ice maker is connected to soft water, en-
inlet valve.
sure that the softener is maintained and working properly.
Not satisfied with the installation of your refrigerator?  Please contact the store where you purchased it.
Side-By-Side Refrigerator
for
To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve
1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source.
2. Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket.
Turn ON water supply and flush supply line until
water is clear. Turn OFF water supply at shutoff
valve.
3. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet and
discard cap.
NOTE
4. If you use copper tubing - Slide brass compression
nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line.
These installation instructions are
Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far
provided only as a possible customer
as it will go (¼ inch/6.4 mm). Slide ferrule (sleeve)
option. Electrolux recommends that
into valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut
you use a service or kitchen contracting
onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench;
professional to install your refrigerator.
DO NOT overtighten. See Figure 1.
If you use stainless steel tubing - The nut and fer-
rule are already assembled on the tubing. Slide compression nut onto valve inlet and finger tighten compression
nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT overtighten. See Figure 2.
5. With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line (copper tubing only) to rear panel of refrigerator as shown.
NOTE
6. Coil excess water supply line (copper tubing only), about 2½ turns, behind refrigerator as shown and arrange
coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface.
7. Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any connections that leak.
8. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.
9. To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (side mounted) or set the ice maker's On/Off power switch to the "I"
position (rear mounted).
CAUTION
NOTE
Check with your local building authority for recommendations on water lines and associated materials prior to
installing your new refrigerator. Depending on your local/state building codes, Electrolux recommends for homes
with existing valves its Smart Choice® water line kit 5305513409 (with a 6 ft. Stainless Steel Water Line) and for
homes without an existing valve, Electrolux recommends its Smart Choice water® line kit 5305510264 (with a 20 ft.
Copper Water Line with self-tapping saddle valve). Please refer to www.frigidaire.com/store for more information.
Rear: 1 inch
4
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.
IMPORTANT
CAUTION
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).
5
Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors (if necessary)
To install toe grille
1 Open both doors. Slide left and right sides of toe grille over lower hinges of refrigerator.
2 While pushing toe grille firmly against cabinet, fasten bottom clips of
WARNING
toe grille to cabinet.
3 Fasten top clips to cabinet.
4 Close the doors. On the left and the right side, pull outward and then
upward on the toe grille until the triangle tab is resting on the top edge
of the hinge and the edge clip snaps into the hinge pocket on the back
of the hinge.
To remove toe grille
1 With both doors closed, unfasten right and left side clips of toe grille
from bottom hinge groove.
2 Open both doors. Press firmly on top of toe grille until top of toe grille
pops off.
3 Pull toe grille outward towards your body and off of lower hinges.
NOTE: Level the unit with the adjustable rollers before leveling the doors.
To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge (some models):
1 Before leveling either door, remove set screw that locks door height into position. (The
door cannot be adjusted without set screw removed.)
2 If the refrigerator door is lower than the freezer door, raise the refrigerator door by turn-
ing the adjustment screw counterclockwise using a
3 If the freezer door is lower than the refrigerator door, raise the freezer door by turning
the adjustment screw counterclockwise using a
4 After leveling, verify door stop contacts lower hinge and top of door does
not contact upper hinge through full movement of door (from fully closed to
fully open).
5 Replace the toe grille by fitting it into place.
This document should only be removed by customer after installation.
Steel
Clamp
Plastic Water Tubing
to Ice Maker
Fill Tube Brass
Compression
Nut
Ferrule
(Sleeve)
Copper
water line
Water Valve
Bracket
Valve Inlet
Water Valve
Copper water line
from household water supply
1 (Include enough tubing in loop to allow 2
moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)
CAUTION
• Shifting the refrigerator from side
to side may damage flooring.
• Do not block the toe grille on
the lower front of your refriger-
ator. Sufficient air circulation is
essential for proper operation.
4
4
/ inch wrench. (See illustration.)
7
16
/ inch wrench. (See illustration.)
7
16
Open Door
7/16" Wrench
and 3/32" Hex Key Door Stop
(some models)
Flange
Hinge
Flange
Set Screw
(some models)
Hinge
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.
Location of these materials may vary depending on your model.
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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.
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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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 Installation Checkoff List
Doors Ice Maker
Handles are secure and tight
House water supply connected to
Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides
refrigerator
Freezer door is level across the top
No water leaks present at all connections -
recheck in 24 hours
Leveling
Ice Maker is turned ON
Ice & Water Dispenser operates correctly
Refrigerator is level, side to side and tilted
Front filter must be flush with filter housing
/ inch (6 mm) front to back
1
4 (some models)
Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator
Cabinet is setting solid on all corners
Final Checks
Electrical Power
Shipping material removed
Fresh Food and Freezer temperatures set
House power turned on
Crisper Humidity controls set
Refrigerator plugged in
Registration Card sent in
P/N: 241868803