Electrolux EI26SS55GS Manual, Installation Instructions

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Not satisfied with the installation of your refrigerator?   Please contact the store you purchased it from.
Installation Instructions for
Side-By-Side Refrigerator
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3
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 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 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 tighten compression nut onto valve. Tighten another 
half turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten. See Figure 2.
  5. With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line (copper tubing only) to rear panel of refrigerator 
as shown. 
  6. 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. 
  7.  Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any connections that leak.
  8.  Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.
  9.  To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (side mounted) or set the ice maker’s On/Off power 
switch to the “I” position (rear mounted).
Place In Permanent Position
If possible, use a hand truck to position the refrigerator directly in front of 
its cabinet enclosure. 
Be careful not to move the refrigerator beyond its water supply (copper 
tubing) connections.
Plug in the power cord, and push the refrigerator straight back into place.
Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors (if necessary)
To install toe grille
  1  Open both doors.  Slide left and right sides of toe grille over 
lower hinges of refrigerator.
  2  While pushing toe grille firmly against cabinet, 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 of toe grille until top of toe 
grille pops off.
  3  Pull toe grille outward towards your body and off of lower hinges.
NOTE: Level the unit with the adjustable rollers before leveling the doors.
To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge (some models):
  1  Before leveling either door, remove set screw that locks door height into posi-
tion.  (The door cannot be adjusted without set screw removed.)
  2  If the refrigerator door is lower than the freezer door, raise the refrigerator 
door by turning the adjustment screw counterclockwise using a 
7
/
16 
inch 
wrench. (See illustration.)
  3  If the freezer door is lower than the refrigerator door, raise the 
freezer door by turning the adjustment screw counterclockwise 
using a 
7
/
16 
inch wrench. (See illustration.)
  4  After leveling, verify door stop contacts lower hinge and top of door 
does not contact upper hinge through full movement of door (from 
fully closed to fully open).
  5  Replace the toe grille by fitting it into place.
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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:
 • Istherefrigerator’spowercordpluggedin?
 • Istherefrigeratorconnectedtothehouseholdwatersupply?
 • Ifyouhadtoremovetherefrigeratorandfreezerdoors,didyoureattachwaterandpowerconnectors
atthedoorhinges?(SeetheUse&CareGuidefordetailedinstructionsonremovingandreplacing
doors.)
 • IstheicemakerpowerswitchturnedOn?
Other possibilities to check:
 • Isthepowertothereceptacleturnedon?
 • Isthewaterlterabovethefreshfoodcompartmentfullyseated(seeUse&CareGuidefordetails)?
If you still have operation problems after checking these suggestions, please see the “Solutions To 
CommonProblems”sectioninyourUse&CareGuide. 
What’s Next?
Congratulations. You are ready to begin enjoying your new Electrolux refrigerator. 
 • Tobecomeawareofimportantsafetyinstructionsand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
more about what to expect during typical operation.
 • Pleaseregisteryourproduct.Youcanregisteronlineatwww.electroluxusa.com.oryoucansimply
send in the Registration Card.
And thank you for choosing Electrolux.
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8  
1
4
6

Adjustable
Wrench
Socket
Wrench Set
OR
Phillips Head
™
Tools Necessar y:
3/8” Fixed
Wrench
AND
OR

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Doors
Handles are secure and tight
Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides
Freezer door is level across the top
Leveling
Refrigerator is level, side to side and tilted 
    
1
/
4
” (6mm) front to back
Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator
Cabinet is setting 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 - 
    recheck in 24 hours
Ice Maker is turned ON
Ice&WaterDispenseroperatescorrectly
Frontltermustbeushwithlterhousing
    (some models)
Final Checks
Shipping material removed
Fresh Food and Freezer temperatures set
Crisper Humidity controls set
Registration Card sent in
 Installation Checkoff List
Prepare The Installation Site
Your refrigerator is designed to be part of a built-in kitchen 
cabinet system. Be sure to coordinate site preparation and 
installation with your kitchen contractor.
Include these minimum guidelines in your site preparation:
 • Chooseaplacenearagroundedelectricaloutlet.
 • Donotuseanextensioncordoranadapterplug.
 • Avoiddirectsunlightandcloseproximitytoarange,
dishwasher or other heat source.
 • Floorshouldbelevelandabletosupportafullyloaded
refrigerator.
 • Therefrigerator’sIce&WaterDispenserrequireswater
supply access. 
 • Planforeasyaccesstocountertopswhenremovingfood.
 • Forcompleteaccesstodrawersandfreezerbaskets,
doors must be able to fully open.
Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical 
connections:  Sides & Top: 3/8 inch         Rear: 1 inch
Transport Unpackaged Refrigerator To Site
By now, you have already removed your refrigerator’s shipping carton. You may still need 
to use a hand truck to move it through close spaces or entrances. If the refrigerator is 
larger than an entrance, consider two options:
 • Removetheentrancedoorifoneexists.
 • Removetherefrigeratordoors(seehowinyourUse&CareGuide).
When using a hand truck:
 • Loadrefrigeratorfromsideofcabinetonly.
 • Donotrunretainingstrapsoverhandles.
 • Donotover-tightenretainingstraps.
 • Neveruserefrigeratorhandlestomovetherefrigerator.
 • Removetapefromdoorsonlyafterunitisinplace.
Connect Water Supply
Location of these materials may vary depending on your model.
NOTE
These installation instructions are 
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
Information about cabinetry construction 
for Electrolux products is available for 
contractors. Call 1-877-435-3287.
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.
NOTE
• Theicemaker’sfillvalvemayoperatenoisilyifthehouseholdwatersupplyisshutoff.
• Afterensuringnowaterleaksexistatanyconnection,besuretocheckforleaksagainin24hours.
• SeeyourUse&CareGuidefordetailedinformationaboutsettingupandoperatingtheIce&
Water Dispensing system.
IMPORTANT
If you are installing your refrigerator without connecting it to a water supply, 
makesuretheicemaker’spowerswitchisturnedOff(seetheUse&Care
Guideformoredetails).
CAUTION
• Shiftingtherefrigeratorfromside
to side may damage flooring.
• Donotblockthetoegrilleon
the lower front of your refriger-
ator. Sufficient air circulation is 
essential for proper operation.
Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need:
 • BasicTools:adjustablewrench,at-bladescrewdriver,
and Phillips
TM
 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 self-piercing type 
shutoff valve.
 • Acompressionnut
and ferrule (sleeve) for 
connecting a copper water 
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:
• CopperorStainlessSteelbraidedtubingisrecom-
mended 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tem-
peratures fall below freezing.
• Chemicalsfromamalfunctioningsoftenercandamagethe
ice maker. If the ice maker is connected to soft water, en-
sure that the softener is maintained and working properly.
IMPORTANT
After connecting the water supply, refer to “How to Prime the 
Water Supply System” for important information about priming 
an empty water supply system. 
Your refrigerator’s water supply system includes several 
tubing lines, a water filter, a water valve, and a water tank. 
To ensure that your water dispenser works properly, this 
system must be completely filled with water when your 
refrigerator is first connected to the household water 
supply line.

Copper water line
from household water supply
(Includeenough tubing in loop to allow
moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)
Ferrule
(Sleeve)
Copper
water line
WaterValve
Valve Inlet
Water Valve
Bracket
Steel
Clamp
Plastic Water Tubing
to Ice Maker
Fill Tu be
Brass
Compression
Nut

1
2

Hinge
Flange
Set Screw
(some models)
Door Stop
Flange
Hinge
Open Door
7/16”Wrench
and 3/32” Hex Key
(some models)

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