Electrolux EW26SS70IW4 Installation guide

Brand: Electrolux

Model: EW26SS70IW4

Type: Installation guide

Tools Necessary:

Installation Instructions for Side-By-Side Refrigerator This document should only be removed by customer after installation.

1 Pro are TheinstallationSite

Your refrigerator is designed to bepart of a built-in kitchen

cabinetsystem. Besureto coordinate site preparation and

installation with your kitchencontractor.

Includetheseminimum guidelinesin your sitepreparation:

* Choosea placenearagrounded electrical outlet.

Donot use anextensioncord or anadapterplug.

Avoid direct sunlight and close proximity to a range,

dishwasher or other heatsource.

Floorshould belevelandableto support afully loaded

refrigerator.

The refrigerator's Ice & WaterDispenserrequires water

supply access.

. Planfor easyaccessto countertops when removingfood.

Forcomplete accessto drawers and freezerbaskets,

doors must beableto fully open.

Allow thefollowing clearancesfor easeof installation, proper air circulation,and plumbing and electrical

connections: Sides & Top:3/8 inch Rear. 1inch

Trans ortUn acka ed Refri oratorToSite

Bynow,you havealreadyremovedyour refrigerator'sshipping carton.You rnaystill need

to usea handtruck tomove it through closespacesor entrances.Ifthe refrigeratoris

largerthan anentrance,consider two options:

Removethe entrancedoor if oneexists.

Removethe refrigeratordoors (seehowin your Use& CareGuide).

Whenusing a handtruck:

* Loadrefrigerator from sideof cabinetonly.

Donot run retainingstraps over handles.

Donot over-tighten retaining straps.

Neveruserefrigeratorhandlestomovetherefrigerator.

* Removetapefrom doors only after unit is in place.

ConnectWaterSu !

Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need:

* BasicTools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver,

and PhillipsTMscrewdriver

Access to ahousehold cold water line with water

pressure between30 and 100 psi.

A water supply line made of 1ginch (6.4ram) OD, copper

or stainless steel tubing. To determine the length of

tubing needed,measure the distance from the ice maker

inletvalve atthe backof

the refrigerator to your

cold water pipe. Then add

approximately 7 feet (2.1

meters), so the refrigerator

can bemoved outfor

cleaning (asshown).

A shutoff valve to connect

the water supply lineto your

household water system. DO

NOTuse a self-piercing type

shutoff valve.

A compression nut

and ferrule (sleeve)for

connecting a copper water

supply line to the ice maker

inletvalve.

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 sup-

ply line until water is clear. Turn OFFwater

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

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(1Ainch/6.4 mm). Slide ferrule (sleeve) into alve inlet and finger tighten compression nut onto

valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten. See Figure 1.

If you use stainless steel tubing - The nut and ferrule are already assembled on the tubing. Slide

compression nut onto valve inlet and finger ghtencompression nut onto valve. Tighten another

half turn with awrench; DO NOTover tighten. See Figure 2.

With steel clamp andscrew, secure water supply line (copper tubing only) to rear panel of refrigerator

as shown.

6. Coil excess water supply line (copper tubing

and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or

7. Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and

8. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power

9. Toturn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (

switch to the "l" position (rear mounted).

_nly), about 2½ turns, behind refrigerator as shown

_ar against any other surface.

hten any connections that leak.

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LevelRefrigerator & Adjust Doors(if necessary)

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To install toe grille !io.o"_._,_ _

1 Open both doors. Slide left and right es of toe grille over

lower hinges of refrigerator.

2 While pushing toe grdle firmly against binet, fasten bottom

clips of toe grille to cabinet.

3 Fasten top clips to cabinet.

4 Close the doors. Fasten right and left side clips into groove of bottom hinge.

To remove toe grille

1 With both doors closed, unfasten right and left side clips of toe

grille from bottom hinge grove.

2 Open both doors. Press firmly on top oftoe grille until top of toe

grille pops off.

3 Pull toe grille outward towards your bod_ .nd off of lower hinges.

NOTE: Level the unit with the adjustable rollers _fore leveling the doors.

To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge (some models): _i

1 Before leveling either door, remove set screw that locks door height into posi- _1I_li °_'_

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tion. (The door cannot be adjusted without set screw removed.) _ EtCh/

2 If the refrigerator door is lower than the freezer door, raise the refrigerator

door by turning the adjustment screw counterclockwise using a 7/l_inch

wrench. (See iflustration.)

3 If the freezer door is lower than the refrigerator door raise the

freezer door byturningthe adjustment screw counterclockwise _1 .....................

using a 7/_inch wrench. (See dlustration.) ....._!_,!:_!!_!_i........................,_*::;::::........................................

4 After leveling, verify door stop contacts lower hinge and top of door i:_;

does not contact upper hinge through full movement of door (from % i

fully closed to fully open). '_'i

5 Replace the toe grdle by fitting it into _ ce.

RemoveInternal Shi in Materials

Electrolux usespacking foam and tape to secure the internal parts of your refrigerator for shipping. Once

the refrigerator is in position, you can remove this material.

1 PIECE OF TAPE--

3 PIECES OF TAPE--

2 PIECES OF TAPE_

5 PIECES OF TAPE--

2 PIECES OF TAPE_

4 HECES OF TAPE--

2 PIECES OF TAPE _

1 FOAM BLOCK-

....................

_SHELF SPACER WiTH TOE GRILL

_ il-- 4P_ECESOFTAPE

4 PIECES OF TAPE

_ I BOX OF DOOR BINS

AND DAIRY COMPARTMENT

_--_4 P,ECESOFTAPE

i _ . ,---"'t _ 1 BOX OF DOOR HANDLES

X J _ AND 2 PIECES OF TAPE

_--_P,ECESOFTAPE

C_--_ 7 PIECES OF TAPE

FOAMOLOCKS

Location of these materials may vary depending on yourmodel,

7 Problems?TryTheseSuggestions

Operation problems are possible if any of the installation tasks are not completed. Hereis a list of things to

check for:

Is the refrigerator's power cord plugged in?

Is the refrigerator connected to the household water supply?

Ifyou had to remove the refrigerator andfreezer doors, did you reattachwater and power connectors

at the door hinges? (Seethe Use& CareGuidefor detailed instructions on removing and replacing

doors.)

Is the ice maker power switch turned On?

Other possibilities to check:

Is the power to the receptacleturned on?

Is the water filter above the fresh food compartment fully seated (see Use& CareGuidefor details)?

Ifyou still haveoperation problems after checking thesesuggestions, pleaseseethe "Solutions To

Common Problems" section in your Use & Care Guide.

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Whats Next.

Congratulations. You are readyto beginenjoying your newElectrolux refrigerator.

* To becomeaware of important safety instructions and learnhow to operateyour refrigerator, please

readthe entire Use & CareGuide.

* You may want to start with the "Normal OperatingSights & Sounds" section of the Guide to learn

more about what to expectduring typical operation.

Pleaseregister your product. You can register onlineat www.electroluxusa.com, or you can simply

send in the Registration Card.

AndthankyouforchoosingElectro/ux.

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Doors iceMaker

E]Handlesare secure and tight

E]Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides

E]Freezerdoor is level across the top

Leveling

E]Refrigerator is level,side to side and tilted

W' (6ram) front to back

E]Toegrille is properly attached to refrigerator

DCabinet is setting solid on all corners

Electrical Power

E]Housepower turned on

E]Refrigerator plugged in

E]House water supply connected to

refrigerator

E]No water leaks present atall connections -

recheck in 24 hours

E]lce Maker is turned ON

E]lce & WaterDispenser operates correctly

E]Front filter must beflush with filter housing

(some models)

Final Checks

E]Shipping material removed

E]Fresh FoodandFreezertemperatures set

E]Crisper Humidity controls set

E]Registration Card sent in

Not satisfied with the installation of your refrigerator? L>Please contact the store you purchased it from.

Electrolux EW26SS70IW4 Installation guide

Electrolux EW26SS70IW4 Installation guide

Electrolux EW26SS70IW4 Installation guide

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