Electrolux E23BC78IPS8, E23BC78IPS9, E23BC78IPSA, E23BC78IPSB, E23BC78IPSC Installation Guide

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Installation Instructions for

_Please refer to your Use _t Care Ouide 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.

Pro arin For Installation

Besureto coordinatesite preparation and installationwith your kitchen contractor•

Includethese minimum guidelines in your site preparation:

Chooseaplace near agroundedelectrical outlet.

Do not useanextension cord or an adapter plug.

Avoid direct sunlight and close proximity to a range,dishwasher or other heat source.

Floorshould beleveland able to support a fully loaded refrigerator. Therefrigerator's Ice Dispenserrequires

water supply access. Planfor easyaccess to counter tops when

removing food. For complete accesstodrawers and freezer baskets,doors must be ableto fully open.

Loadrefrigerator from side of cabinet only.

Do not run retaining straps over handles nor overtighten straps.

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

ConnectWaterSu I

BeforeInstallingTheWaterSupplyLine, YouWillNeed:

* BasicTools:adjustablewrench, flat-bladescrewdriver,

andPhillipsTuscrewdriver

* Accessto a household cold water linewith water

pressure between30 and 100 psi.

* Awater supply line made of 1Ainch (6 ram) OD,copper

or stainless steeltubing. Todeterminethe length of tubing needed,measure thedistance from the ice maker inletvalve at the backofthe refrigerator to your cold water pipe.Then add approximately 7 feet, so the refrigerator can bemoved out for cleaning.

* Ashutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your household watersystem. DONOT usea self-

piercing type shutoff valve.

, A compressionnut andferrule(sleeve)for connectinga copperwatersupplylineto the icemaker inletvalve.

To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet VaNe

1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source.

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

3. Removeplastic cap 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 it will go (1Ainch). Slide ferrule (sleeve)into valve inletand finger tighten compression nut onto valve.

Tightenanother half turn with a wrench; DONOT overtighten.See Figure 1,

Ifyou usestainlesssteel tubing - Thenut and

ferrule arealreadyassembledonthe tubing. Slide

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

5. Withsteel clamp and screw,securewater supply line (coppertubing only) to rearpanelof refrigeratoras

shown•

6. Coilexcess water supply line (copper tubing only), about 2Y2turns, 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.

Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.

Toturn icemaker on, lowerwire signal arm (freezer icemaker) or set the ice maker's On/Off power switch

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

(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 the floor. _r-_-1:1

(to ensure that doors close and seal properly).

. Thesides should tilt 1Ainch (6 ram) from front to back

* Doors should align with each other and belevel.

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Tolevel the cabinet using the front rollers:

1 Youcan raise or lower eachdoor. Usea% inchsocket

wrenchto turn theadjustment 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 itcontacts

thefloor.

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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