Electrolux EI26SS30JS User manual

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Not satisfied with the installation of your refrigerator? Please contact the store where you purchased it.
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:
 • 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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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
Freezerdoorislevelacrossthetop
Leveling
Refrigerator is level, side to side and tilted
1/4inch(6mm)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ltermustbeushwithlter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
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
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.
Location of these materials may vary depending on your model.
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.
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
Informationaboutcabinetryconstruction
for Electrolux products is available for
contractors.Call1-877-435-3287.
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
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).
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.
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Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need:
 • BasicTools:adjustablewrench,at-bladescrewdriver,
andPhillipsTMscrewdriver
 • Accesstoahouseholdcoldwaterlinewithwater
pressurebetween30and100psi.
 • Awatersupplylinemadeof¼inch(6mm)OD,copper
orstainlesssteeltubing.Todeterminethelengthof
tubing needed, measure the distance from the ice maker
inlet valve at the back of
the refrigerator to your
coldwaterpipe.Thenadd
approximately7feet(2.1
meters), so the refrigerator
can be moved out for
cleaning(asshown).
 • 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.
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:
• 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installwatersupplytubinginareaswheretem-
peratures fall below freezing.
• Do not reuse compression fitting or use thread seal tape.
• Chemicalsfromamalfunctioningsoftenercandamagethe
ice maker. If the ice maker is connected to soft water, en-
sure that the softener is maintained and working properly.
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.
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. Disconnectrefrigeratorfromelectricpowersource.
 2. Placeendofwatersupplylineintosinkorbucket.
TurnONwatersupplyandush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/6.4mm).Slideferrule(sleeve)
intovalveinletandngertightencompressionnut
ontovalve.Tightenanotherhalfturnwithawrench;
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nger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.
 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).
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.
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rmlyagainstcabinet,fastenbottomclipsof
toe grille to cabinet.
3Fasten 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rmly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7/16inchwrench.(Seeillustration.)
3 Ifthefreezerdoorislowerthantherefrigeratordoor,raisethefreezerdoorbyturning
theadjustmentscrewcounterclockwiseusinga7/16inchwrench.(Seeillustration.)
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ttingitintoplace.