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Electrolux Built-In Side-by-side Refrigerators manual

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  • Page 1

    Installation Instructions Built-In Side-By-Side Refrigerators If you have questions, call 1-877-4ELECTROLUX 877-435-3287 or visit our website at: BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully . • IMPOR T ANT — Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions for the co[...]

  • Page 2

    Installation Instructions 16 HARDW ARE SUPPLIED • Anti-T ip brackets Anti-T ip Brackets MA TERIALS REQUIRED • 36 ″ long, 2 ″ x 4 ″ wood block for Anti-T ip bracket installation • #12 or #14 wood screws for Anti-T ip bracket • Screws to secure refrigerator to cabinets • 1/4 ″ O.D. copper water line tubing. • W ater shutoff valve [...]

  • Page 3

    THE INST ALLA TION SP ACE Water and Electrical Locations The opening must be prepared with the electrical and water supply located as shown. The cutout depth must be 24 ″ The refrigerator will project forward, slightly beyond adjacent cabinets, depending on your installation. Additional Specifications • A 120 volt, 60Hz, 15 or 20 amp power supp[...]

  • Page 4

    1/2" 1" 3/4" Custom Panel (Nominal Size) 1/4" 1/2" 3/4" 2" 1-1/4" 1-1/2" 1-3/4" 3" 2-1/4" 2-1/2" 2-3/4" 1/4" 1/2" 3/4" Fresh Food Door Backer Panel 23-7/8" From Rear of Refrigerator 1" Refrigerator Case Trim 3/4" 1/4" 1" T op View 130° Doo[...]

  • Page 5

    1/2" 1/4" 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1-1/4" 1-1/2" 23-7/8" From Rear of Refrigerator 3/4" Custom Panel (Nominal Size) Case T rim Refrigerator Fresh Food Door Backer Panel 3/4" 1/4" 1" T op View 90° Door Swing (optional setting) Scale 1:1 Installation Instructions 19[...]

  • Page 6

    CUSTOMIZA TION BASICS: Stainless Steel Wrapped Models Stainless Steel Wrapped Refrigerators Stainless Steel wrapped refrigerators have wrapped doors and grille panels, and beveled edges. These models are shipped ready for installation. T rimmed Models T rimmed Refrigerator Panels T rimmed refrigerators are designed to be customized with decorative [...]

  • Page 7

    1/4 ″ FRAMED P ANEL DIMENSIONS If you choose to install framed panels, they must be cut to the dimensions shown. The panels will slide into the frame on the door and grille. IMPORT ANT NOTE: Maximum weight for Fresh Food panel is 70 pounds and 30 pounds total for Freezer panels. IMPORT ANT NOTE: Dispenser T rim The refrigerator is supplied with f[...]

  • Page 8

    3/4 ″ FRAMED CUSTOM P ANEL OPTION For a more custom appearance, 3/4 ″ framed custom panels may be installed on trimmed models. The overlay panel is secured to a 1/4 ″ finished backer panel. The assembled custom panel then slides into the trim with the same procedure described on page 33. 3/4 ″ FULL-WIDTH OVERLA Y CUSTOM P ANEL OPTION This d[...]

  • Page 9

    3/8" 3-1/8" 5/16" 1" Thick Max. or 3/4" Plus 1/4" Backer B 2-1/2" 3-1/8" Min. 1/4" Max. A 5/16" Required for Optimal Handle Clearance 3/4 ″ FRAMED CUSTOM WOOD P ANELS Secured to a 1/4 ″ finished backer panel. This design provides a framed appearance. Fresh Food Panel Installation Instructions 23[...]

  • Page 10

    2-1/2" 3-1/8" Min. 1/4" Max. Required for Optimal Handle Clearance 3/8" 3-1/8" 1" Thick Max. or 3/4" Plus 1/4" Backer 5/16" A 5/16" B 3/8" 1" Thick Max. or 3/4" Plus 1/4" Backer 5/16" 5/16" 3-1/8" A B 1" Thick Max. or 3/4" Plus 1/4" Backer 5/16"[...]

  • Page 11

    1/4" Max. Required for Optimal Handle Clearance 3-1/8" 2-1/2" 3-1/8" Min. B A 3/4 ″ FULL-WIDTH OVERLA Y CUSTOM P ANELS This panel design provides a nearly trimless appearance. Assemble the spacer panel onto the finished backer panel. Allow 1/2 ″ clearance on the top, bottom and hinge side. Allow 3-5/8 ″ on the handle side.[...]

  • Page 12

    3-1/8" Min. 1/4" Max. Required for Optimal Handle Clearance 3-1/8" 3-1/8" 5/16" 5/16" A B A B A B 2-1/2" 3/4 ″ FULL-WIDTH OVERLA Y CUSTOM P ANELS This panel design provides a nearly trimless appearance. Assemble the spacer panel onto the backer panel. Allow 1/2 ″ clearance on all four sides of the grille space[...]

  • Page 13

    GROUNDING THE REFRIGERA TOR IMPORT ANT — Please read carefully FOR PERSONAL SAFETY , THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERL Y GROUNDED. The power supply cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard three- prong (grounding) wall receptacle to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this [...]

  • Page 14

    1 REMOVE P ACKAGING CAUTION: Refrigerator is T op-Heavy —be careful when moving. When using an appliance dolly , handle from Freezer side only . • Carefully cut banding at the top and bottom; remove outer carton. • Slide out rear corner posts (2). • Slide carton off top of cabinet. NOTE: DO NOT LA Y CABINET DOWN IN ORDER TO REMOVE SKID! •[...]

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    2 INST ALL W A TER LINE • A cold water supply is required for automatic icemaker operation. The water pressure must be between 40 and 120 psi. • Route 1/4 ″ O.D. copper tubing between cold water line and the water connection location. • T ubing should be long enough to extend to the front of the refrigerator . Allow enough tubing to accommo[...]

  • Page 16

    3 INST ALL SIDE P ANELS SKIP THIS STEP WHEN NOT USING SIDE P ANELS If you are using 1/4" side panels, they should be inserted into the case trim. Fasten the panels to the refrigerator with the 3M Dual Lock adhesive strips before setting refrigerator in place. 4A AL TERNA TE ANTI-TIP PRECAUTIONS SKIP THIS STEP WHEN USING ANTI-TIP BRACKETS All P[...]

  • Page 17

    7 LEVEL REFRIGERA TOR All models have 4-point leveling. The front and back are supported by leveling legs. Both are accessible from the front of the refrigerator . • T o level the back of the refrigerator , turn the 1/2 ″ hex nut located above the front wheels. T urn clockwise to raise or counterclockwise to lower the refrigerator . • For fro[...]

  • Page 18

    10 INST ALL GRILLE P ANEL • Raise the grille panel to the stop position. • Remove 4 screws on bottom trim; retain all screws. • Remove bottom trim. • NOTE: Stainless steel and acrylic panels are covered with a protective film. Remove the film before installing the panel. • Slide panel over the metal backer panel and under the trim. • If[...]

  • Page 19

    11A Install 1/4 ″ Decorative Panels: • Remove Handles Open door to 90°. Remove 5 Phillips head screws from the Fresh Food and Freezer door handles; retain all screws. Lift off door handles. • Install Door Panels NOTE: Stainless steel and acr ylic panels are covered with a protective film. Remove the film before installing the panel. Carefull[...]

  • Page 20

    11B 1. Remove handles from cartoning and any other protective packaging. 2. Place handle over pre-installed shoulder bolts (A) that are fastened into door in four locations. 3. While supporting handle and looking at upper end cap, fasten top-most allen set screw (B) with supplied allen wrench, then fasten bottom allen set screw (C). See Figure 1. 4[...]

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    13 TURN ON THE POWER • Set the Master Power switch to the I (ON) position. • Check to make sure power to refrigerator is on by opening refrigerator door to see if interior lights are on. • The temperature controls are preset at 37° for the Fresh Food section and 0° for the Freezer section. • Allow 24 hours to stabilize before making adjus[...]

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    16 DOOR ALIGNMENT • Stand back from the refrigerator to inspect the door alignment. • Shipping or the addition of heavy door panels may have caused the doors to move slightly out of alignment. • If necessary , the Fresh Food door may be adjusted up or down to align with the Freezer door . • Loosen the leveling mechanism. • Use a 7/32 ″ [...]