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Installation Instructions for Side-By-Side Refrigerator
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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.
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:
• Istherefrigerator’spowercordpluggedin?
• Istherefrigeratorconnectedtothehouseholdwatersupply?
• Ifyouhadtoremovetherefrigeratorandfreezerdoors,didyoureattachwaterandpowerconnectors
atthedoorhinges?(SeetheUse&CareGuidefordetailedinstructionsonremovingandreplacing
doors.)
• IstheicemakerpowerswitchturnedOn?
Other possibilities to check:
• Isthepowertothereceptacleturnedon?
• Isthewaterlterabovethefreshfoodcompartmentfullyseated(seeUse&CareGuidefordetails)?
Ifyoustillhaveoperationproblemsaftercheckingthesesuggestions,pleaseseethe“SolutionsTo
CommonProblems”sectioninyourUse&CareGuide.
What’s Next?
Congratulations.YouarereadytobeginenjoyingyournewElectroluxrefrigerator.
• Tobecomeawareofimportantsafetyinstructionsandlearnhowtooperateyourrefrigerator,please
readtheentireUse&CareGuide.
• Youmaywanttostartwiththe“NormalOperatingSights&Sounds”sectionoftheGuidetolearn
moreaboutwhattoexpectduringtypicaloperation.
• Pleaseregisteryourproduct.Youcanregisteronlineatwww.electroluxusa.com.oryoucansimply
sendintheRegistrationCard.
And thank you for choosing Electrolux.
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Adjustable
Wrench
Socket
Wrench Set
OR
Phillips Head
™
Tools Necessary:
3/8” Fixed
Wrench
AND OR
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Doors
Handles are secure and tight
Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides
Freezerdoorislevelacrossthetop
Leveling
Refrigerator is level, side to side and tilted
1/4inch(6mm)fronttoback
Toegrilleisproperlyattachedtorefrigerator
Cabinetissettingsolidonallcorners
Electrical Power
Housepowerturnedon
Refrigerator plugged in
Ice Maker
Housewatersupplyconnectedto
refrigerator
Nowaterleakspresentatallconnections-
recheck in 24 hours
IceMakeristurnedON
Ice&WaterDispenseroperatescorrectly
Frontltermustbeushwithlterhousing
(somemodels)
Final Checks
Shippingmaterialremoved
FreshFoodandFreezertemperaturesset
CrisperHumiditycontrolsset
RegistrationCardsentin
Installation Checkoff List
Yourrefrigeratorisdesignedtobepartofabuilt-inkitchen
cabinet system. Be sure to coordinate site preparation and
installationwithyourkitchencontractor.
Includetheseminimumguidelinesinyoursitepreparation:
• Chooseaplacenearagroundedelectricaloutlet.
• Donotuseanextensioncordoranadapterplug.
• Avoiddirectsunlightandcloseproximitytoarange,
dishwasherorotherheatsource.
• Floorshouldbelevelandabletosupportafullyloaded
refrigerator.
• Therefrigerator’sIce&WaterDispenserrequireswater
supply access.
• Planforeasyaccesstocountertopswhenremovingfood.
• Forcompleteaccesstodrawersandfreezerbaskets,
doors must be able to fully open.
Allowthefollowingclearancesforeaseofinstallation,properair
circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections: Sides & Top: 3/8 inch Rear: 1 inch
Bynow,youhavealreadyremovedyourrefrigerator’sshippingcarton.Youmay
stillneedtouseahandtrucktomoveitthroughclosespacesorentrances.Ifthe
refrigeratorislargerthananentrance,considertwooptions:
• Removetheentrancedoorifoneexists.
• Removetherefrigeratordoors(seehowinyourUse&CareGuide).
When using a hand truck:
• Loadrefrigeratorfromsideofcabinetonly.
• Donotrunretainingstrapsoverhandles.
• Donotovertightenretainingstraps.
• Neveruserefrigeratorhandlestomovetherefrigerator.
• Removetapefromdoorsonlyafterunitisinplace.
Location of these materials may vary depending on your model.
NOTE
Theseinstallationinstructionsare
provided only as a possible customer
option. Electrolux recommends that
you use a service or kitchen contracting
professional to install your refrigerator.
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.
NOTE
Informationaboutcabinetryconstruction
for Electrolux products is available for
contractors.Call1-877-435-3287.
CAUTION
Room temperatures below 55°F
(13°C) or above 110°F (43°C)
will impair cooling ability of your
refrigerator’s compressor.
CAUTION
Shifting the refrigerator from side
to side may damage flooring.
IMPORTANT
Ifyouareinstallingyourrefrigeratorwithoutconnectingittoawatersupply,
makesuretheicemaker’spowerswitchisturnedOff(seetheUse&Care
Guideformoredetails).
CAUTION
• Shiftingtherefrigeratorfromside
to side may damage flooring.
• Donotblockthetoegrilleon
the lower front of your refriger-
ator. Sufficient air circulation is
essential for proper operation.
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Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need:
• BasicTools:adjustablewrench,at-bladescrewdriver,
andPhillipsTMscrewdriver
• Accesstoahouseholdcoldwaterlinewithwater
pressurebetween30and100psi.
• Awatersupplylinemadeof¼inch(6mm)OD,copper
orstainlesssteeltubing.Todeterminethelengthof
tubing needed, measure the distance from the ice maker
inlet valve at the back of
the refrigerator to your
coldwaterpipe.Thenadd
approximately7feet(2.1
meters), so the refrigerator
can be moved out for
cleaning(asshown).
• Ashutoffvalvetoconnect
thewatersupplylinetoyour
householdwatersystem.DO
NOTuseaself-piercingtype
shutoff valve.
• Acompressionnut
andferrule(sleeve)for
connectingacopperwater
supply line to the ice maker
inlet valve.
WARNING
To avoid electric shock, which can
cause death or severe personal in-
jury, disconnect the refrigerator from
electrical power before connecting a
water supply line to the refrigerator.
CAUTION
To Avoid Property Damage:
• CopperorStainlessSteelbraidedtubingisrecommended
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.
• DONOTinstallwatersupplytubinginareaswheretem-
peratures fall below freezing.
• Do not reuse compression fitting or use thread seal tape.
• Chemicalsfromamalfunctioningsoftenercandamagethe
ice maker. If the ice maker is connected to soft water, en-
sure that the softener is maintained and working properly.
NOTE
Checkwithyourlocalbuildingauthorityforrecommendationsonwaterlinesandassociatedmaterialspriorto
installingyournewrefrigerator.Dependingonyourlocal/statebuildingcodes,Electroluxrecommendsforhomes
withexistingvalvesitsSmartChoice®waterlinekit5305513409(witha6ft.StainlessSteelWaterLine)andfor
homeswithoutanexistingvalve,ElectroluxrecommendsitsSmartChoicewater®linekit5305510264(witha20ft.
CopperWaterLinewithself-tappingsaddlevalve).Pleaserefertowww.frigidaire.com/storeformoreinformation.
Copper water line
from household water supply
(Includeenough tubing in loop to allow
moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)
Ferrule
(Sleeve)
Copper
water line
WaterValve
Valve Inlet
Water Valve
Bracket
Steel
Clamp
Plastic Water Tubing
to Ice Maker
Fill Tube Brass
Compression
Nut
12
Hinge
Flange
Set Screw
(some models)
Door Stop
Flange
Hinge
Open Door
7/16”Wrench
and 3/32” Hex Key
(some models)
Connect Water Supply
Transport Unpackaged Refrigerator To Site
Prepare The Installation Site
Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors (if necessary)
Place In Permanent Position
To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve
1. Disconnectrefrigeratorfromelectricpowersource.
2. Placeendofwatersupplylineintosinkorbucket.
TurnONwatersupplyandushsupplylineuntil
waterisclear.TurnOFFwatersupplyatshutoff
valve.
3. Removeplasticcapfromwatervalveinletand
discard cap.
4. Ifyouusecoppertubing-Slidebrasscompression
nut,thenferrule(sleeve)ontowatersupplyline.
Pushwatersupplylineintowatervalveinletasfar
asitwillgo(¼inch/6.4mm).Slideferrule(sleeve)
intovalveinletandngertightencompressionnut
ontovalve.Tightenanotherhalfturnwithawrench;
DONOTovertighten.SeeFigure1.
Ifyouusestainlesssteeltubing-Thenutandfer-
rulearealreadyassembledonthetubing.Slidecompressionnutontovalveinletandngertightencompression
nutontovalve.Tightenanotherhalfturnwithawrench;DONOTovertighten.SeeFigure2.
5. Withsteelclampandscrew,securewatersupplyline(coppertubingonly)torearpanelofrefrigeratorasshown.
6. Coilexcesswatersupplyline(coppertubingonly),about2½turns,behindrefrigeratorasshownandarrange
coilssotheydonotvibrateorwearagainstanyothersurface.
7. TurnONwatersupplyatshutoffvalveandtightenanyconnectionsthatleak.
8. Reconnectrefrigeratortoelectricalpowersource.
9. Toturnicemakeron,lowerwiresignalarm(sidemounted)orsettheicemaker’sOn/Offpowerswitchtothe“I”
position(rearmounted).
Ifpossible,useahandtrucktopositiontherefrigeratordirectlyinfrontofitscabinet
enclosure.
Becarefulnottomovetherefrigeratorbeyonditswatersupply(coppertubing)
connections.
Pluginthepowercord,andpushtherefrigeratorstraightbackintoplace.
To install toe grille
1 Openbothdoors.Slideleftandrightsidesoftoegrilleoverlowerhingesofrefrigerator.
2 Whilepushingtoegrillermlyagainstcabinet,fastenbottomclipsof
toe grille to cabinet.
3Fasten top clips to cabinet.
4 Closethedoors.Ontheleftandtherightside,pulloutwardandthen
upwardonthetoegrilleuntilthetriangletabisrestingonthetopedge
of the hinge and the edge clip snaps into the hinge pocket on the back
of the hinge.
To remove toe grille
1 Withbothdoorsclosed,unfastenrightandleftsideclipsoftoegrille
from bottom hinge groove.
2 Openbothdoors.Pressrmlyontopoftoegrilleuntiltopoftoegrille
pops off.
3 Pulltoegrilleoutwardtowardsyourbodyandoffoflowerhinges.
NOTE:Leveltheunitwiththeadjustablerollersbeforelevelingthedoors.
To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge (some models):
1 Beforelevelingeitherdoor,removesetscrewthatlocksdoorheightintoposition.(The
doorcannotbeadjustedwithoutsetscrewremoved.)
2 Iftherefrigeratordoorislowerthanthefreezerdoor,raisetherefrigeratordoorbyturn-
ingtheadjustmentscrewcounterclockwiseusinga7/16inchwrench.(Seeillustration.)
3 Ifthefreezerdoorislowerthantherefrigeratordoor,raisethefreezerdoorbyturning
theadjustmentscrewcounterclockwiseusinga7/16inchwrench.(Seeillustration.)
4 Afterleveling,verifydoorstopcontactslowerhingeandtopofdoordoes
notcontactupperhingethroughfullmovementofdoor(fromfullyclosedto
fully open).
5 Replacethetoegrillebyttingitintoplace.
