Electrolux Standard-Depth Side-By-Side Refrigerator with Wave-Touch Controls EW26SS85KS Installation Instructions

Electrolux Refrigerators Installation Instructions - Standard-Depth Side-By-Side Refrigerator with Wave-Touch Controls EW26SS85KS.
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Not satisfied with the installation of your refrigerator?

   Please contact the store where you purchased it.

Installation Instructions for Side-By-Side Refrigerator

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Remove Internal Shipping 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. 

Problems? Try These Suggestions

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

check for:
 • Istherefrigerator’spowercordpluggedin?

 • Istherefrigeratorconnectedtothehouseholdwatersupply?

 • Ifyouhadtoremovetherefrigeratorandfreezerdoors,didyoureattachwaterandpowerconnectors

atthedoorhinges?(SeetheUse&CareGuidefordetailedinstructionsonremovingandreplacing

doors.)

 • IstheicemakerpowerswitchturnedOn?

Other possibilities to check:

 • Isthepowertothereceptacleturnedon?

 • Isthewaterfilterabovethefreshfoodcompartmentfullyseated(seeUse&CareGuidefordetails)?

Ifyoustillhaveoperationproblemsaftercheckingthesesuggestions,pleaseseethe“SolutionsTo

CommonProblems”sectioninyourUse&CareGuide. 

What’s Next?

Congratulations.YouarereadytobeginenjoyingyournewElectroluxrefrigerator.
 • Tobecomeawareofimportantsafetyinstructionsandlearnhowtooperateyourrefrigerator,please

readtheentireUse&CareGuide.

 • Youmaywanttostartwiththe“NormalOperatingSights&Sounds”sectionoftheGuidetolearn

moreaboutwhattoexpectduringtypicaloperation.

 • Pleaseregisteryourproduct.Youcanregisteronlineatwww.electroluxusa.com.oryoucansimply

sendintheRegistrationCard.

And thank you for choosing Electrolux.

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Adjustable

Wrench

Socket

Wrench Set

OR

Phillips Head

Tools Necessary:

3/8” Fixed

Wrench

AND

OR

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Doors

Handles are secure and tight

Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides

Freezerdoorislevelacrossthetop

Leveling

Refrigerator is level, side to side and tilted 

    1/4inch(6mm)fronttoback

Toegrilleisproperlyattachedtorefrigerator

Cabinetissettingsolidonallcorners

Electrical Power

Housepowerturnedon

Refrigerator plugged in

Ice Maker

Housewatersupplyconnectedto

    refrigerator

Nowaterleakspresentatallconnections-

    recheck in 24 hours

IceMakeristurnedON

Ice&WaterDispenseroperatescorrectly

Frontfiltermustbeflushwithfilterhousing

(somemodels)

Final Checks

Shippingmaterialremoved

FreshFoodandFreezertemperaturesset

CrisperHumiditycontrolsset

RegistrationCardsentin

Installation Checkoff List

Yourrefrigeratorisdesignedtobepartofabuilt-inkitchen

cabinet system. Be sure to coordinate site preparation and 

installationwithyourkitchencontractor.

Includetheseminimumguidelinesinyoursitepreparation:

 • Chooseaplacenearagroundedelectricaloutlet.

 • Donotuseanextensioncordoranadapterplug.

 • Avoiddirectsunlightandcloseproximitytoarange,

dishwasherorotherheatsource.

 • Floorshouldbelevelandabletosupportafullyloaded

refrigerator.

 • Therefrigerator’sIce&WaterDispenserrequireswater

supply access. 

 • Planforeasyaccesstocountertopswhenremovingfood.

 • Forcompleteaccesstodrawersandfreezerbaskets,

doors must be able to fully open.

Allowthefollowingclearancesforeaseofinstallation,properair

circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections:  Sides & Top: 3/8 inch         Rear: 1 inch

Bynow,youhavealreadyremovedyourrefrigerator’sshippingcarton.Youmay

stillneedtouseahandtrucktomoveitthroughclosespacesorentrances.Ifthe

refrigeratorislargerthananentrance,considertwooptions:

 • Removetheentrancedoorifoneexists.

 • Removetherefrigeratordoors(seehowinyourUse&CareGuide).

When using a hand truck:

 • Loadrefrigeratorfromsideofcabinetonly.

 • Donotrunretainingstrapsoverhandles.

 • Donotovertightenretainingstraps.

 • Neveruserefrigeratorhandlestomovetherefrigerator.

 • Removetapefromdoorsonlyafterunitisinplace.

Location of these materials may vary depending on your model.

NOTE

Theseinstallationinstructionsare

provided only as a possible customer 

option. Electrolux recommends that 

you use a service or kitchen contracting 

professional to install your refrigerator.

WARNING

To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury, do not connect your 

refrigerator to an electrical power source until you have completed Step 3 of these instructions.

NOTE

Informationaboutcabinetryconstruction

for Electrolux products is available for 

contractors.Call1-877-435-3287.

CAUTION

Room temperatures below 55°F 

(13°C) or above 110°F (43°C) 

will impair cooling ability of your 

refrigerator’s compressor.

CAUTION

Shifting the refrigerator from side 

to side may damage flooring.

IMPORTANT

Ifyouareinstallingyourrefrigeratorwithoutconnectingittoawatersupply,

makesuretheicemaker’spowerswitchisturnedOff(seetheUse&Care

Guideformoredetails).

CAUTION

• Shiftingtherefrigeratorfromside

to side may damage flooring.

• Donotblockthetoegrilleon

the lower front of your refriger-

ator. Sufficient air circulation is 

essential for proper operation.

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Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need:
 • BasicTools:adjustablewrench,flat-bladescrewdriver,

andPhillipsTMscrewdriver

 • Accesstoahouseholdcoldwaterlinewithwater

pressurebetween30and100psi.

 • Awatersupplylinemadeof¼inch(6mm)OD,copper

orstainlesssteeltubing.Todeterminethelengthof

tubing needed, measure the distance from the ice maker 

inlet valve at the back of 

the refrigerator to your 

coldwaterpipe.Thenadd

approximately7feet(2.1

meters), so the refrigerator 

can be moved out for 

cleaning(asshown).

 • Ashutoffvalvetoconnect

thewatersupplylinetoyour

householdwatersystem.DO

NOTuseaself-piercingtype

shutoff valve.

 • Acompressionnut

andferrule(sleeve)for

connectingacopperwater

supply line to the ice maker 

inlet valve.

WARNING

To avoid electric shock, which can 

cause death or severe personal in-

jury, disconnect the refrigerator from 

electrical power before connecting a 

water supply line to the refrigerator.

CAUTION

To Avoid Property Damage:
• CopperorStainlessSteelbraidedtubingisrecommended

for the water supply line. Water supply tubing made of 

¼ inch (6 mm) 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.

• DONOTinstallwatersupplytubinginareaswheretem-

peratures fall below freezing.

• Do not reuse compression fitting or use thread seal tape.
• Chemicalsfromamalfunctioningsoftenercandamagethe

ice maker. If the ice maker is connected to soft water, en-

sure that the softener is maintained and working properly.

NOTE

Checkwithyourlocalbuildingauthorityforrecommendationsonwaterlinesandassociatedmaterialspriorto

installingyournewrefrigerator.Dependingonyourlocal/statebuildingcodes,Electroluxrecommendsforhomes

withexistingvalvesitsSmartChoice®waterlinekit5305513409(witha6ft.StainlessSteelWaterLine)andfor

homeswithoutanexistingvalve,ElectroluxrecommendsitsSmartChoicewater®linekit5305510264(witha20ft.

CopperWaterLinewithself-tappingsaddlevalve).Pleaserefertowww.frigidaire.com/storeformoreinformation.

Copper water line
from household water supply

(Include enough tubing in loop to allow

moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)

Ferrule

(Sleeve)

Copper

water line

Water Valve

Valve Inlet

Water Valve

Bracket

Steel

Clamp

Plastic Water Tubing

to Ice Maker

Fill Tube

Brass

Compression

Nut

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2

Hinge
Flange

Set Screw
(some models)

Door Stop
Flange

Hinge

Open Door

7/16” Wrench

and 3/32” Hex Key

(some models)

Connect Water Supply

Transport Unpackaged Refrigerator To Site

Prepare The Installation Site

Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors (if necessary)

Place In Permanent Position

To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve
 1. Disconnectrefrigeratorfromelectricpowersource.
 2. Placeendofwatersupplylineintosinkorbucket.

TurnONwatersupplyandflushsupplylineuntil

waterisclear.TurnOFFwatersupplyatshutoff

valve.

 3. Removeplasticcapfromwatervalveinletand

discard cap.

 4. Ifyouusecoppertubing-Slidebrasscompression

nut,thenferrule(sleeve)ontowatersupplyline.

Pushwatersupplylineintowatervalveinletasfar

asitwil go(¼inch/6.4mm).Slideferrule(sleeve)

intovalveinletandfingertightencompressionnut

ontovalve.Tightenanotherhalfturnwithawrench;

DONOTovertighten.SeeFigure1.

  Ifyouusestainlesssteeltubing-Thenutandfer-

rulearealreadyassembledonthetubing.Slidecompressionnutontovalveinletandfingertightencompression

nutontovalve.Tightenanotherhalfturnwithawrench;DONOTovertighten.SeeFigure2.

 5. Withsteelclampandscrew,securewatersupplyline(coppertubingonly)torearpanelofrefrigeratorasshown.
 6. Coilexcesswatersupplyline(coppertubingonly),about2½turns,behindrefrigeratorasshownandarrange

coilssotheydonotvibrateorwearagainstanyothersurface.

 7. TurnONwatersupplyatshutoffvalveandtightenanyconnectionsthatleak.
 8. Reconnectrefrigeratortoelectricalpowersource.
 9. Toturnicemakeron,lowerwiresignalarm(sidemounted)orsettheicemaker’sOn/Offpowerswitchtothe“I”

position(rearmounted).

Ifpossible,useahandtrucktopositiontherefrigeratordirectlyinfrontofitscabinet

enclosure. 
Becarefulnottomovetherefrigeratorbeyonditswatersupply(coppertubing)

connections.
Pluginthepowercord,andpushtherefrigeratorstraightbackintoplace.

To install toe grille
 

1 Openbothdoors. Slideleftandrightsidesoftoegril eoverlowerhingesofrefrigerator.

 

2 Whilepushingtoegril efirmlyagainstcabinet,fastenbottomclipsof

toe gril e to cabinet.

 

3  Fasten top clips to cabinet.

 

4 Closethedoors. Ontheleftandtherightside,pul outwardandthen

upwardonthetoegril euntilthetriangletabisrestingonthetopedge

of the hinge and the edge clip snaps into the hinge pocket on the back 

of the hinge.

To remove toe grille
 

1 Withbothdoorsclosed,unfastenrightandleftsideclipsoftoegril e

from bottom hinge groove.

 

2 Openbothdoors. Pressfirmlyontopoftoegril euntiltopoftoegril e

pops off.

 

3 Pul toegril eoutwardtowardsyourbodyandoffoflowerhinges.

NOTE:Leveltheunitwiththeadjustablerol ersbeforelevelingthedoors.
To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge (some models):

 

1 Beforelevelingeitherdoor,removesetscrewthatlocksdoorheightintoposition. (The

doorcannotbeadjustedwithoutsetscrewremoved.)

 

2 Iftherefrigeratordoorislowerthanthefreezerdoor,raisetherefrigeratordoorbyturn-

ingtheadjustmentscrewcounterclockwiseusinga7/16inchwrench.(Seeil ustration.)

 

3 Ifthefreezerdoorislowerthantherefrigeratordoor,raisethefreezerdoorbyturning

theadjustmentscrewcounterclockwiseusinga7/16inchwrench.(Seeil ustration.)

 

4 Afterleveling,verifydoorstopcontactslowerhingeandtopofdoordoes

notcontactupperhingethroughful movementofdoor(fromful yclosedto

ful y open).

 

5 Replacethetoegril ebyfittingitintoplace.

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