Electrolux E23BC68JPS4, E23BC68JPS5, E23BC68JPS6, E23BC68JPS7, E23BC68JPS8 Installation Guide

Installation Instructions rot

_Please refer to your Use _t Care Guide for more details.

French Door Bottom Freezer/Refrigerator

DO NOT REMOVE this label until the refrigerator has been leveled.
Please follow all instructions for leveling your refrigerator.

Pre arin For Installation

Besureto coordinatesite preparation and installationwith your kitchen
contractor•

Includethese minimum guidelines in your site preparation:

* Choosea place near agroundedelectrical outlet•

Do not usean extension cord or an adapter plug.
Avoid direct sunlight andclose proximity to a range,dishwasher or

other heat source•
Floorshould belevelandable to support afully loaded refrigerator•

Therefrigerator's Ice Dispenserrequires
water supply access•

Planfor easyaccess to counter topswhen
removing food.
For complete accesstodrawers and freezer
baskets,doors must beableto fully open.

Loadrefrigerator from side of cabinet only.

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Do not run retainingstraps over handles nor overtighten straps•

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Neveruse refrigerator handles to move the refrigerator•

Allow thefollowing clearancesfor easeof installation, proper air circulation, and
plumbing and electrical connections: Sides& Top:3/8inch / Rear:1 inch

ConnectWaterSupply

BeforeInstallingTheWaterSupplyLine, YouWillNeed:

* BasicTools:adjustablewrench, flat-blade screwdriver,

andPhillipsTMscrewdriver
Accessto a household cold water line with water

pressure between30 and 100 psi.
Awater supply line made of 1Ainch (6 ram) OD,copper
or stainless steeltubing• Todeterminethe length of
tubing needed,measurethe distancefrom the ice maker
inletvalve at the backofthe refrigeratorto your cold
water pipe.Then add approximately 7 feet, so the refrigeratorcan bemoved out for cleaning•

Ashutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your householdwater system• DONOTusea self-
piercing type shutoff valve•

A compressionnut andferrule(sleeve)for connectinga copperwatersupplyline tothe icemakerinletvalve•

To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet VaNe

1. Disconnectrefrigerator from electric power source.

2. Placeend of water supply lineinto sink or bucket•
TurnON water supply andflush supply line until
water isclear•Turn OFFwater supply at shutoff valve•

3. Removeplasticcap from water valve inlet and
discardcap.

4. If you use copper tubing - Slide brass compression
nut,then ferrule (sleeve) onto watersupply line•

Pushwatersupp,y,neintowaterva,ve,n,etasfaras it will go (1Ainch)• Slide ferrule (sleeve)into valve

inletand finger tighten compression nut onto valve•
Tightenanother halfturn with a wrench; DONOT
0vertighten.See Figure 1,

Ifyou usestainlesssteeltubing - Thenutand

ferrule arealreadyassembledonthe tubing. Slide

compressionnut onto valve inlet and finger tighten
compressionnut onto valve•Tightenanother half turn
with awrench; DONOTovertighten.See Figure 2.

5. Withsteelclampand screw,secure water supply line
(coppertubing only) to rearpanelof refrigeratoras

shown•

6. Coilexcesswater supply line (copper tubing only),
about 21/2turns, behind refrigerator as shown and
arrangecoils so they do not vibrate or wear against
anyother surface.

7. TurnON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten
connections that leak.

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Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.

9.

Toturn icemaker on, lower wire signal arm (freezer
icemaker) or set the ice maker's 0n/0ff power switch

tothe "ON" position (fresh food ice maker).

0nclude enough tubing in loop to allow

moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)

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LeveIRefri erator&Ad'ustDoors ifnecessar

* Allfour corners of the cabinetmust restfirmly onthe floor.

Thesides should tilt 1Ainch (6 ram) from front to back
(to ensure that doors closeand seal properly).

. Doors should align with each other and be level. _

Mostoft,esecoudiUouscaubemetbyraisingorlowering

the adjustable flout rollers,

Tolevel thecabinet using the front rollers:

1 Youcan raise or lower eachdoor. Usea 3/8inchsocket

wrenchto turn theadjustment screws (1 perside).
Toraise: turn adjustment screw clockwise.

Tolower: turn adjustmentscrew 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.

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Compression

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Ferrule

(Sleeve)

water line

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Bracket

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Copper water line
from household water supply

Sta n ess

steel

water line

_ 6 ft. Stainless Steel water line

from household water supply

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.

BottomofOoo i:i

Remove Screw

Levelin Freezer Drawer if necessar

1. Remove sex

Check gasket seal around top,
bottom, and sides of freezer drawer.
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.

Remove Internal Shi =n 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 mm) front to back
[] Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator
[] Cabinet issitting solid on all corners

Electrical Power
[] House power turned on
[] Refrigerator plugged in

Raising/Lowering Door

Remove Hex

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Push Against

Freezer Drawer

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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

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:242046601