Electrolux EI27BS26JS9 User manual

Installation Instructions for
_Please refer to your Use _t Care Ouide for more details.
Pro arin For Installation
Be sure to coordinate site preparation and installationwith your kitchen
contractor•
Includethese minimum guidelines in your site preparation:
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Chooseaplacenear a groundedelectrical outlet.
Do not usean extension cord or anadapter plug.
Avoid direct sunlight and close proximity to a range,dishwasher or
other heatsource.
Floorshould be leveland able to support afully loaded refrigerator.
Therefrigerator's Ice Dispenserrequires
water supply access.
Planfor easyaccess to counter tops when
removing food.
For complete access todrawers and freezer
baskets,doors must be ableto fully open.
Loadrefrigerator from side of cabinet only.
Do not run retaining straps over handlesnor overtighten straps.
Never use refrigerator handles to move the refrigerator.
Allow the following clearancesfor ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections: Sides & Top:3/8inch /Rear:1 inch
ConnectWaterSu I
BeforeInstallingTheWaterSupplyLine, YouWillNeed:
*BasicTools:adjustablewrench, flat-bladescrewdriver,
andPhillipsTuscrewdriver
*Accessto a household cold water linewith water
pressure between30 and 100 psi.
*Awater supply line madeof 1Ainch (6ram) OD,copper
or stainless steeltubing. Todeterminethe length of
tubing needed,measure thedistancefrom the ice maker
inletvalve at the backofthe refrigerator to your cold
water pipe.Then add approximately7 feet, so the refrigerator can bemovedout for cleaning.
*Ashutoff valve to connectthe water supply line to your household watersystem. DONOTusea self-
piercing type shutoff valve.
, A compressionnut andferrule(sleeve)for connectinga copperwatersupplyline to the icemaker inletvalve.
French Door Bottom Freezer/Refrigerator
To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet VaNe
1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source.
2. Placeend of water supply line into sink or bucket.
TurnON water supply and flush supply line until
water isclear.Turn OFFwater supply atshutoff valve.
3. Remove plasticcap from water valve inlet and
discardcap.
4. If you use copper tubing - Slide brass compression
nut,then ferrule (sleeve)onto watersupply line.
Pushwater supply lineinto watervalve inlet asfaras itwill go (1Ainch). Slideferrule (sleeve)into valve
inletand finger tighten compression nut onto valve.
Tightenanother half turn with a wrench; DONOT
overtighten. See Figure 1,
Ifyou usestainlesssteeltubing - The nutand
ferrule arealreadyassembledon thetubing. Slide
compression nut ontovalve inlet and finger tighten
compression nutonto valve.Tightenanother half turn
with a wrench; DONOTovertighten.See Figure 2.
5. With steelclampand screw,securewater supply line
(coppertubing only) to rearpanelof refrigeratoras
shown•
6. Coil excesswater supply line (copper tubing only),
about 2Y2turns, behind refrigerator as shown and
arrangecoils so they do not vibrate or wear against
anyother surface.
7. Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten
connections that leak.
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9. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.
Toturn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (freezer
icemaker) or set the ice maker's On/Off power switch
tothe "ON" position (fresh food ice maker).
Compression
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Ferrule
(Sleeve)
water line
_ Water Valve
Bracket
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Valve
Copper water line
from household water supply
(include enough tubing in loop to allow
moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)
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GuideJinesfor final positioningofyourrefrigerator °_i o
*All four corners ofthe cabinetmust restfirmly on thefloor. _r-_-1:1
.Thesides should tilt 1Ainch (6 ram) from front to back
(to ensure that doors close and seal properly).
*Doors should align with each other and be level.
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Tolevel the cabinet using the front rollers:
1 Youcan raise or lower eachdoor. Usea% inchsocket
wrench to turn the adjustment screws (1 perside).
Toraise:turn adjustment screw clockwise.
Tolower: turn adjustment screw counterclockwise.
2 Ensure both doors are bind-free with their seals
touching the cabinet on all four sides and that cabinet is
stable.
3 After unit is leveled, lower anti-tip leg until it contacts
thefloor.
DO NOT REMOVE this label until the refrigerator has been leveled.
Please follow all instructions for leveling your refrigerator.
Doors final adjustment using the adjustable lower hinge (select models, if
necessary):
1 Open doors to 90 degrees.
2 Remove screw.
3 Lift the door while adjusting the washer.
To raise the door: rotate washer clockwise.
To lower the door: rotate washer counterclockwise.
4 Replace the screw, ensuring it is between the spokes of the hinge washer. Screw will not be
tight, just insert until it is flush with the hinge.
Bottom of Door
Remove Screw Raising/Lowering Door
Levelin Freezer Drawer ifnecessar
1. Check gasket seal around top,
bottom, and sides of freezer drawer.
2. If gasket is not sealed, open drawer
and slightly loosen 4 drawer screws
(2 on each side) to allow drawer to
rotate.
3. Close drawer and recheck the seal
on the gasket (A). Open the drawer
grabbing by the sides in the center
(B). Be careful not to rotate the
drawer.
4. Tighten 4 drawer screws.
5. Recheck gasket seal.
6. install the toe grille by fitting into
place.
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Remove InternaIShi in 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.
[] Installation Check List
Doors
[] Handles are secure and tight
[] Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides
[] Fresh food doors are level
[] Refrigerator is level, side to side and tilted
1Ainch (6 ram) front to back
[] Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator
[] Cabinet is sitting 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
[] Ice Maker is turned ON.
[] Ice & Water Dispenser operates correctly
[] Select "Water" and fill a glass of water.
Final Checks
[] Shipping material removed
[] Fresh Food and Freezer temperatures set
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. P/N:24 94o o2