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AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
An authorized service technician is recommended to install the Ice Maker Kit.
• Phillips Screwdriver
• Flat-head Screwdriver
• ¼-inch Socket Wrench or Nut Driver
• Adjustable Wrench
Cobra FRZ IM Numbers:
• CD: IMKFD23A
• SD: IMKFD28A
Tools Needed:
Kit Components
B. Ice Maker (x1) C. Ice Bucket (x1)
E. Shoulder Screws (x2) F. Screw (x1)
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Automatic Ice Maker Installation
1. Unplug refrigerator from electrical outlet.
7. Insert and tighten screw (F) in outermost hole on
bracket to fasten it to the upper side of freezer
wall. (See Figure 3).
NOTE
We recommend the freezer door and freezer
baskets be removed before proceeding with the
installation. Please refer to ‘Removing Freezer
Drawer’ in the “Removing the Doors” section and
‘Freezer Features’ in the “Storage Features” section
in the Use & Care Manual.
2. Use Phillips screwdriver to install two shoulder
screws (E) in the upper rear holes. Turn until
shoulder screws are in firm contact with freezer
wall. (See Figure 1).
E
E
Connector Cover
NOTE
Verify the switch is in the ON position.
Switch
F
Figure 3
8. Follow steps in Use & Care Manual to reinstall
door and add baskets.
9. Put Ice Bucket (C) on basket as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 1
3. Remove the connector cover.
4. Plug the ice maker connector into the connector
in the freezer compartment.
5. Hang the ice maker and bracket assembly loosely
on the shoulder screws using the keyhole slots in
the bracket.
6. Push the Ice Maker and bracket assembly toward
the rear of the freezer compartment to seat the
keyhole slots firmly onto the shoulder screws (See
Figure 2).
E
E
Connector
C
Figure 4
Figure 2
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Steel
Connecting Ice Maker to Water Supply
WARNING
To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or
severe personal injury, 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 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 temperatures fall below freezing.
• Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener
can damage the ice maker. If the ice maker is
connected to soft water, ensure that the softener
is maintained and working properly.
IMPORTANT
Ensure that your water supply line connections
comply with all local plumbing codes.
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
5304490717 (with a 20 ft. Copper Water Line with
self-tapping saddle valve). Please refer to
www.electrolux.com for more information.
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 flush 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 finger tighten compression
nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a
wrench; DO NOT overtighten. See Figure 1.
Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will
Need:
• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-head
screwdriver, and Phillips screwdriver
• Access to a household cold water line with water
pressure between 30 and 100 psi.
• A water supply line made of ¼ inch (6.4mm) 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 selfpiercing type shutoff valve.
• Do not reuse compression fitting or use thread
seal tape.
• A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for
connecting a copper water supply line to the ice
maker inlet valve.
Plastic Water
Tubing to Ice
Maker Fill
Tube
Copper water line
from household
(Include enough tubing in loop to allow
moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)
Figure 1
Clamp
Brass
Compression
water supply
Nut
Ferrule
(Sleeve)
Copper
water line
Water Valve
Bracket
Valve Inlet
Water Valve
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5. If you use braided flexible stainless steel tubing The nut is already assembled on the tubing. Slide
nut onto valve inlet and finger tighten nut onto
valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO
NOT overtighten. See Figure 2.
NOTE
Allow 24 hours for Ice Maker to make the first
batch of ice. Once the first batch is made, please
discard.
Plastic Water Tubing
to Ice Maker
Fill Tube
6 ft (1.8 Meters) Stainless Steel
water line from household
water supply
(Include enough tubing in loop to allow
moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)
Figure 2
Steel
Clamp
Stainless
Steel
water Line
Water Valve
Bracket
Valve Inlet
Water Valve
6. With steel clamp and screw, secure water
supply line (copper tubing only) to rear panel of
refrigerator as shown.
7. 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.
8. Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten
any connections that leak.
9. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.
10. To turn ice maker ON, set the ice maker’s ON/
OFF power switch to the “I” position.
Automatic Ice Maker Tips
Remember that water quality determines your ice
quality.
To stop the Ice Maker, press the switch to the “O”
position. The ice maker turns off automatically when
the ice container is full.
Ice Maker Tips
• Ice stored too long may develop an odd flavor.
Empty the container. The Ice Maker will then
produce more ice.
• Occasionally shake the bucket to keep ice cubes
separated.
• Keep the Ice Maker in the OFF position until the
refrigerator is connected to the water supply or
whenever the water supply is turned off.
• The following sounds are normal when the Ice
Maker is operating:
Motor running
Ice loosening from tray
Ice dropping into ice container
Running water
Water valve opening or closing
CAUTION
DO NOT place the ice bucket in your dishwasher.
• Wash ice bucket in warm water with mild
detergent. Rinse well and dry.
• Turn OFF Ice Maker when cleaning the freezer or
for short vacations.
• If the Ice Maker will be turned off for a long period
of time, turn the water supply valve to the closed
position.
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