Electrolux EW23BC87SS3 Instrucciones De Instalación

Installation Instructions*
*Please refer to your 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 2 of these instructions.
NOTE
If you need to remove the doors to get your refrigerator into the house, please refer to Section 3:
"Door Removal/Installation,: or, for more detailed instructions, "Removing Doors" in the Use & Care
Guide. 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.
CAUTION
• Shifting the refrigerator from side to side If you are installing your refrigerator
may damage flooring.
without connecting it to a water
supply, make sure the ice maker's
• Do not block the toe grille on the lower
power switch is turned Off (see the
front of your refrigerator. Sufficient air cir-
culation is essential for proper operation. Use & Care Guide for more details).
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Preparing For Installation
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 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.
• Load refrigerator from side of cabinet only.
• Do not run retaining straps over handles nor overtighten straps.
• Never use refrigerator handles to move the refrigerator.
Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections: Sides & Top: 3 / inch / Rear: 1 inch
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Connect Water Supply
Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need:
• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screw-
driver, and Phillips TM screwdriver
• Access to a household cold water line with water
To avoid electric shock, which
pressure between 30 and 100 psi.
• A water supply line made of ¼ inch (6 mm) OD, cop- can cause death or severe per-
per or stainless steel tubing. To determine the length sonal injury, disconnect the re-
frigerator from electrical power
of tubing needed, measure the distance from the ice
maker inlet valve at the back of the refrigerator to before connecting a water sup-
your cold water pipe. Then add approximately 7 feet, ply line to the refrigerator.
so the refrigerator can be moved out for cleaning.
• A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your household water system. DO NOT
use a self-piercing type shutoff valve.
• A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting a copper water supply line to the ice
maker inlet valve.
CAUTION
To Avoid Property Damage:
• Copper or Stainless Steel braided tubing is recommended for the water supply line.
Water supply tubing made of ¼ inch (6 mm) plastic is not recommended to be used.
Plastic tubing greatly increases the potential for water leaks, and the manufacturer
will not be responsible for any damage if plastic tubing is used for the supply line.
• Do not reuse compression fitting or reuse thread seal tape.
• DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing.
• Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker. If the ice maker
is connected to soft water, ensure that the softener is maintained and working properly.
If you are not satisfied with the installation of your refrigerator, please contact the store where you purchased it or call 1-877-435-3287 for assistance.
French Door Bottom Freezer/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.
4. If you use copper tubing - Slide brass compression nut, then
ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line. Push water supply line
into water valve inlet as far as it will go (¼ inch). Slide ferrule
(sleeve) into valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut
onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT
overtighten. See Figure 1.
If you use braided, flexible stainless steel tubing - The nut is
already assembled on the tubing. Slide nut onto valve inlet and
finger tighten nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a
IMPORTANT
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.
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 connec-
tions that leak.
8. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.
9. To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (freezer ice maker)
NOTE or set the ice maker's On/Off power switch to the "ON" posi-
tion (fresh food ice maker).
Please call 1-877-435-3287
NOTE
if you need assistance
with this installation.
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
CAUTION
recommends for homes with existing valves its Smart Choice
line kit 5305513409 with a 6 ft. (1.8 meters) Stainless Steel Water
Line and for homes without an existing valve, Electrolux recom-
Room temperatures
mends its Smart Choice
below 55°F (13°C) or
meters) Copper Water Line with self-tapping saddle valve. Please
above 110°F (43°C) will
refer to www.electroluxappliances.com for more information.
impair cooling ability
of your refrigerator's
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compressor.
Door Removal/Installation
Removing the Doors:
WARNING
Turn off power to your refrigerator
by unplugging the power cord from
WARNING
the wall outlet.
1. Remove refrigerator doors' top hinge covers.
2. Disconnect the harness by depressing the latch, and pulling apart.
3. Detatch the water tube from the connector located behind the refrig-
erator, the connector releases when you press inward on the connec-
tors outer sleeve. Pull the water tube out toward the front of the unit.
4. Open the refrigerator doors to a 90° angle. Remove 2 screws from
the top hinge. Lift and remove door from lower hinge. Be sure doors
are set aside in a secure position where they cannot fall and cause
damage to the doors or the handles.
5. Unscrew the 3 lower hinge screws and remove the hinge.
IMPORTANT
Open the refrigerator doors to a 90° angle before removing or installing the doors on the lower hinges.
To reinstall the refrigerator doors:
1. Replace the lower hinges by screwing in place.
2. Hold the door at ~90°, and drop the closure mechanism down into the lower hinge pin. Then
rotate it slightly in either direction until the door/mechanism falls down into place. Install the top
hinge, thus locking the door in place.
3. Insert the water line into the top section of the unit and insert into the connector.
4. Connect the harness at the top of the hinges.
5. Replace the top hinge covers.
Plastic Water
Tubing to Ice
Maker Fill
Tube Compression
Water Valve
Water Valve
Copper water line
from household
Figure 1
water supply
(Include enough tubing in loop to allow
moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)
Plastic Water Tubing
to Ice Maker
Fill Tube
Figure 2
6 ft (1.8 Meters) Braided flexible
stainless steel water line from
household water supply.
(Include enough tubing in loop to allow
water
®
moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)
water line kit 5305510264 with a 20 ft. (6
®
NOTE
You will be pulling approximately 5 feet of
water tube from the back of the refrigerator.
Use care while pulling the water tube from
the unit to ensure not kinking the tube.
Top View
Top View
Cabinet
Cabinet
90˚
DO NOT REMOVE this label until the refrigerator has been leveled.
Please follow all instructions for leveling your refrigerator.
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Steel
Removing & Replacing Freezer Drawer
Clamp
Brass
Removing Freezer Drawer
Nut
Ferrule
1. Remove 4 hex head drawer screws.
(Sleeve)
2. Lift up drawer to remove.
Copper
water line
Bracket
DO NOT
Valve Inlet Remove
Other
Screws
Remove
Steel Hex Head
Clamp Drawer Screw
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Braided
Flexible
Level Refrigerator
Stainless
Steel
Water Line
Guidelines for final positioning of
Water Valve your refrigerator:
Bracket
• All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the floor.
Valve Inlet
• The front should be slightly elevated (to ensure that doors
close and seal properly).
Water Valve
• Doors should align with each other and be level.
Most of these conditions can be met by raising or
lowering the adjustable front rollers.
To level the cabinet using the front rollers:
1. Slightly open freezer drawer if the toe grill is installed. Lift
the toe grille and gently pull forward.
2. Make initial cabinet adjustments by using the front roller height
adjusting screws. Use a 3 / inch socket wrench to turn the
8
adjustment screws (1 per side).
To raise: turn adjustment screw clockwise.
To lower: turn adjustment screw counterclockwise.
3. Ensure both doors are bind-free with their seals touching
the cabinet on all four sides and that cabinet is stable.
4. After unit is leveled, lower anti-tip leg using a
socket wrench until it firmly contacts the floor.
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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.
What's Next?
Congratulations! You are ready to begin enjoying your new Electrolux refrigerator.
• For important safety instructions and to 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 what to expect during typical operation.
• Please register your product. You can register online at www.electroluxappliances.com. or you
can simply send in the Registration Card.
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 Installation Check List
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 slightly
elevated in front to assist with door and
drawer closing (front should be higher than back)
 Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator
 Cabinet is sitting solid on all corners
Electrical Power
 House power turned on
 Refrigerator plugged in
Replacing Freezer Drawer
1. Lower drawer back into place.
2. Replace 4 hex head drawer screws
and tighten.
DO NOT
Loosen
or
Remove
These 3
Hex
Screws
Door Door
Raise
Anti-tip
Leg
Lower
/ inch
3
8
Ice Maker
 House water supply connected to
refrigerator
 No water leaks present at all connections
 Ice Maker is turned ON.
Final Checks
 Shipping material removed
 Fresh Food and Freezer temperatures set
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