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Installation Instructions

HARDWARE SUPPLIED

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Anti-Tip brackets

Anti-Tip Brackets

MATERIALS REQUIRED

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″

long, 2

″

x 4

″

wood block for Anti-Tip

bracket installation

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#12 or #14 wood screws for Anti-Tip bracket

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Screws to secure refrigerator to cabinets

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1/4

″

O.D. copper water line tubing.

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Water shutoff valve

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Custom panels for doors and grille panel
(if installing custom panels)

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Special 3M Dual Lock adhesive strips for
1/4

″

side panels (if installing side panels)

″

Wood Block

1/4

″

O.D. Copper Water Line

Tubing

TOOLS REQUIRED

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Tinsnips to cut banding

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Stepladder

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Bucket

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Level

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Appliance dolly

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Tubing cutter

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Flathead screwdriver

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1/2

″

open-end wrench

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#2 Phillips screwdriver

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Drill and appropriate bits

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7/32

″

, 1/2

″

sockets

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Safety glasses

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7/16

″

open-end wrench

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Pliers

Appliance Dolly

Stepladder

Safety Glasses

Water Shutoff Valve

#12 or #14

Wood Screws

Screws

Special 3M Dual Lock

Adhesive Strips

Custom Panels

Sockets

Open-end Wrenches

Bucket

Drill & Bits

Flathead Screwdriver

Tubing Cutter

Phillips Head

Screwdriver

Level

Pliers

Tinsnips

Summary of Contents for 42

Page 1: ...rolux Icon Lado a Lado Manual del propietario e instalación Safety Instructions 2 4 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 10 Care and Cleaning 12 13 Drawers and Baskets 9 Ice and Water Dispenser 10 11 Refrigerator Doors 8 Replacing the Light Bulbs 14 Shelves and Bins 7 Temperature Controls 5 Water Filter 6 Installation Instructions Anti Tip Brackets 30 Dimensions Clearances 17 Door Grille Pane...

Page 2: ...the freezer compartment when hands are damp or wet Skin may stick to these extremely cold surfaces Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance In refrigerators with automatic icemakers avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism or with the heating element located on the bottom of the icemaker Do not place finge...

Page 3: ...are getting rid of your old refrigerator please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer Take off the doors Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside Refrigerants All refrigeration products contain refrigerants which under federal law must be removed prior to product disposal If you are getting rid ...

Page 4: ...with a properly grounded 3 prong wall outlet The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord Always grip p...

Page 5: ...igerator and freezer compartments This unique special feature consists of the Air Tower along the back wall of the refrigerator and the freezer Placing food in front of the louvers on these components will not affect performance Performance Air Flow System To change the temperature press and release the up or down arrow button To change the temperature tap either the up arrow for warmer temperatur...

Page 6: ...r Cartridge The filter cartridge is designed to filter for approximately 6 months under normal household usage If you are replacing the cartridge first remove the old one by depressing the ejection button Insert the new filter with approximately 1 lb of force so that the filter is completely seated NOTE If the filter is not seated properly water may leak from the filtration system or no water will...

Page 7: ...ither side of the snugger near the rear and move it back and forth to fit your needs CAUTION Make sure that items do not block or fall into the ice chute Not all features are on all models Refrigerator bins Spillproof Shelves and Freezer Shelves The special edges are designed to help prevent spills from dripping to lower shelves To remove shelves Tilt shelf up at front then lift it up and out of t...

Page 8: ... close The resistance you feel at the stop position will be reduced as the door is loaded with food When the door is at 90 open it will automatically close Beyond this stop the door will stay open Door Alignment If doors are uneven adjust the refrigerator door Using a 7 32 socket wrench turn the door adjusting screw clockwise to raise the door counterclockwise to lower the door A nylon plug imbedd...

Page 9: ...rawers Pull the desired drawer out to the stop position Lift up slightly on the front of the drawer Pull the drawer slightly forward and out of the refrigerator To replace fresh food drawers Tip the back rollers of the drawer behind the rollers in the track Lower the front of the drawer into normal position Slide the drawer to the back of the refrigerator To remove freezer baskets Pull the desired...

Page 10: ...es accidentally get directed to the crusher After crushed ice is dispensed some water may drip from the chute The first glass of water dispensed may be warmer than the following ones This is normal A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice Automatic Icemaker A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 24 hours to begin making ice The icemaker will produce seven cube...

Page 11: ...econds to lock the dispenser and control panel To unlock press and hold the button again for 3 seconds Dispenser Light This button turns the night light on the dispenser on and off The light also comes on when the dispenser pad is pressed If this light burns out it should be replaced with a 6 watt 12V maximum bulb Express Ice When you need ice in a hurry press this button to speed up ice productio...

Page 12: ...ntaining bleach because these products can scratch and damage the finish Stainless steel Regularly clean and polish the Stainless Steel Doors with a commercially available stainless steel cleaner Do not use appliance wax or polish on the stainless steel Cleaning the Inside Turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box before cleaning If this is not practical wring excess moisture out of sponge...

Page 13: ...vent serious property damage due to flooding ElectroluxUSA com Preparing for Vacation Preparing to Move Secure all loose items such as shelves and drawers by taping them securely in place to prevent damage CAUTION Due to the weight and size of this refrigerator and to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the product A MINIMUM OF 4 PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THE UNIT INTO THE HOME AND ...

Page 14: ... slot and applying light forward pressure until the shield snaps in place Set the master power switch to the I on position and close the grille panel Freezer Compartment Raise the grille panel set the master power switch to the O off position and allow lamps to cool Remove the items from the shelf just below the light shield Remove the shelf To remove the light shield press down on the top of the ...

Page 15: ...Time 90 minutes new installations require more time than replacement installations CAUTION Due to the weight and size of this refrigerator and to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the product A MINIMUM OF 4 PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THE UNIT INTO THE HOME AND 2 PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED FOR PROPER INSTALLATION WARNING These refrigerators are top heavy and must be secured to prevent the ...

Page 16: ... for 1 4 side panels if installing side panels 36 Wood Block 1 4 O D Copper Water Line Tubing TOOLS REQUIRED Tinsnips to cut banding Stepladder Bucket Level Appliance dolly Tubing cutter Flathead screwdriver 1 2 open end wrench 2 Phillips screwdriver Drill and appropriate bits 7 32 1 2 sockets Safety glasses 7 16 open end wrench Pliers Appliance Dolly Stepladder Safety Glasses Water Shutoff Valve ...

Page 17: ... minimum clearances for Freezer door Dimension A and Fresh Food door Dimension B for a full 130 door swing and to allow for drawer removal Four inch 4 minimum clearance is required when door swing is adjusted to 90 If the 90 door stop position is used drawer access is maintained but drawer removal is restricted See illustrations pages 18 and 19 to determine door swing interaction with adjacent cab...

Page 18: ... 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 Top View 130 Door Swing factory setting Scale 1 1 Installation Instructions 18 ...

Page 19: ...1 1 1 4 1 1 2 23 7 8 From Rear of Refrigerator 3 4 Custom Panel Nominal Size Case Trim Refrigerator Fresh Food Door Backer Panel 3 4 1 4 1 Top View 90 Door Swing optional setting Scale 1 1 Installation Instructions 19 ...

Page 20: ...rs The handles can be used to accommodate both framed or custom panels NOTE For 3 4 custom panels please refer to diagrams on page 23 for optimum handle clearance 3 4 Framed Custom Panels 3 4 framed custom panels are secured to a 1 4 finished backer panel They are designed to slide into the factory installed trim no kits required The backer panel will be exposed on the handle side and therefore mu...

Page 21: ... is supplied with factory installed dispenser trim If panel is less than 1 4 thick a noticeable gap will be created around the dispenser trim Foam tape may be applied on the door to improve the fit If panel is more than 1 4 thick the panel will not fit behind the trim E D F A B Grille Panel C Dispenser Cutout Freezer Panel Fresh Food Panel G 1 4 Panel Door 5 16 Trim Reveal Front Panel Dimensions i...

Page 22: ...his design a spacer panel must be installed between the finished backer and overlay panel NOTE Left to right offset is not equal to top to bottom offset NOTE Left to right offset is not equal to top to bottom offset 250 750 1 000 Maximum Total Panel Thickness IMPORTANT NOTE Maximum total weight for any assembled Fresh Food panel is 70 pounds and 30 pounds total for Freezer panels 3 4 Custom Overla...

Page 23: ... 5 16 Required for Optimal Handle Clearance 3 4 FRAMED CUSTOM WOOD PANELS Secured to a 1 4 finished backer panel This design provides a framed appearance Fresh Food Panel Installation Instructions 23 42 Models A B 1 4 Backer Panel 22 5 16 67 7 8 3 4 Overlay Panel 18 13 16 67 1 4 ...

Page 24: ...B 3 4 FRAMED CUSTOM WOOD PANELS Secured to a 1 4 finished backer panel This design provides a framed appearance Grille Panel Upper Freezer Panel Lower Freezer Panel Installation Instructions 24 42 Models A B 1 4 Backer Panel 39 15 16 10 3 4 3 4 Overlay Panel 39 7 16 10 1 8 42 Models A B 1 4 Backer Panel 16 7 16 17 13 16 3 4 Overlay Panel 12 15 16 17 3 16 42 Models A B 1 4 Backer Panel 16 7 16 35 1...

Page 25: ...om and hinge side Allow 3 5 8 on the handle side Secure the panels with glue Be sure to observe clearances shown on all sides Secure the overlay panel to the assembled backer spacer panel Use glue and screws Countersink screws into the backer panel Installation Instructions 25 42 Models A B 1 4 Backer Panel 22 5 16 67 7 8 0 10 Spacer Panel 18 3 16 66 7 8 3 4 Overlay Panel 19 5 16 68 1 8 3 5 8 1 2 ...

Page 26: ...h glue Be sure to observe clearances on all sides Secure the appearance panel to the assembled backer spacer panel Use glue and screws Countersink screws into the backer panel Grille Panel Lower Freezer Panel Upper Freezer Panel Installation Instructions 26 42 Models A B 1 4 Backer Panel 39 15 16 10 3 4 0 10 Spacer Panel 38 15 16 9 3 4 3 4 Overlay Panel 40 3 16 11 42 Models A B 1 4 Backer Panel 16...

Page 27: ...OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUND PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER PLUG TO CONNECT THE REFRIGERATOR TO A 2 PRONG OUTLET DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS APPLIANCE SIDE PANELS Side panels not supplied must be used whenever the sides of the refrigerator will be exposed The 1 4 side panels will slip into the side case trim Order side panels from your cabinet manufacturer Depending on in...

Page 28: ...ood block on Freezer side Tilt unit up on Freezer side toward Fresh Food side Push bolts down remove metal bracket from Freezer side Remove wood block from Freezer side Slide the appliance dolly underneath the Freezer side Using corner posts 2 on front corners to prevent damage secure unit to appliance dolly NOTE If corner posts are too long cut the posts to a shorter length Lift the unit off the ...

Page 29: ...connection at the top or side to avoid drawing off any sediment from the water pipe Drill a 1 4 hole in the water pipe Fasten the shutoff valve to the pipe with pipe clamp Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell Do not OVERTIGHTEN Place a compression nut and ferrule sleeve for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve Make sure the tubin...

Page 30: ...learance holes through the metal top case trim Use a 1 16 bit to drill pilot holes through the metal clearance holes and into wood soffit The holes should be centered in the soffit or a 3 4 minimum wood brace The brace spanning the enclosure must be securely fastened to cabinets on both sides Install four 1 1 2 drywall screws into the pilot holes 4 INSTALL ANTI TIP BRACKETS WARNING The refrigerato...

Page 31: ...height the installer should elevate the refrigerator on a sheet of plywood or runners Cabinet trim could be added across the top of the opening to shorten the opening If you attempt to raise the refrigerator more than 1 you will damage the front and rear leveling legs 5 CONNECT POWER Connect refrigerator power cord plug to a properly grounded receptacle Set the Master Power switch to the I ON posi...

Page 32: ...le panel to access case trim Drive a screw through the trim and into the adjacent cabinet using holes provided Follow the same procedure on the opposite side Drive Screws Through Case Trim Into Adjacent Cabinets Raise Grille Panel to Stop Position 9 ADJUST DOOR SWING NOTE This refrigerator has a 2 position door stop When space does not allow the door to swing open fully to 130 you may change the d...

Page 33: ...els Reinstall Handles Reinstall Fresh Food door handle with the original 5 Phillips head screws Tighten Repeat for Freezer door handle NOTE Ensure that the edge of the handle does not pinch the door gasket 3 4 Custom Decorative Panels If you choose to install custom wood panels they must be cut to dimensions shown on pages 23 26 The panels will slide into the frame on the doors and grille IMPORTAN...

Page 34: ...crew C See Figure 1 4 Repeat Step 3 with bottom end cap using allen set screws D and E once upper section of handle is firmly secured to door See Figure 2 5 All set screws should be tightened and sub flush allen set screw should be buried just below the surface of the end cap of handle end cap The end caps should be drawn tight to freezer and refrigerator doors with no gaps Installation Instructio...

Page 35: ...anel Master Power Switch 12 CONNECT WATER SUPPLY Check to make sure that Master Power switch is in the O OFF position Locate and bring tubing to the front of the cabinet Turn the water on to flush debris from line Run about a quart of water through tubing into a bucket then shut off water Copper Tubing Slip a 1 4 nut and ferrule onto end of copper tubing Insert tube into the union fitting on the u...

Page 36: ...djust the front right leveling leg lower to align the doors and if required raise the left leveling leg to level the unit side to side 14 START ICEMAKER Flip the switch to I ON The icemaker will begin operation automatically Make sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the feeler arm Discard the first full bucket of ice cubes To turn the icemaker off set the switch to O OFF 15 INSTALL TOEKICK Lo...

Page 37: ... in This happens as the refrigerator cools to the correct temperature The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound when attempting to restart this could take up to 5 minutes The electronic control board may cause a clicking sound when relays activate to control refrigerator components Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound...

Page 38: ...pen freezer require more Hot weather or frequent This is normal operating time They door openings start and stop often Temperature controls See About the temperature controls to maintain even set at the coldest temperatures setting Refrigerator or freezer Temperature control not set See About the temperature controls compartment too warm cold enough Warm weather or frequent Set the temperature con...

Page 39: ...Water dispenser has not been Dispense water until all water in system is replenished used for a long time Water in first glass is warm Normal when refrigerator Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down is first installed Water dispenser has not been Dispense water until all water in system is replenished used for a long time Water system has been drained Allow several hours for re...

Page 40: ...opened Interior light does No power at outlet Replace fuse or reset the breaker not work Light bulb burned out See Replacing the light bulbs Water on kitchen floor or Cubes jammed in chute Poke ice through with a wooden spoon on bottom of freezer Hot air from top Normal air flow cooling motor of refrigerator In the refrigeration process it is normal that heat be expelled in the area above the refr...

Page 41: ... Damage to finish after delivery Improper installation proper installation includes adequate air circulation to the refrigeration system adequate electrical plumbing and other connecting facilities Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Replacement of light bulbs Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God Loss of food due to spoilage Proper use and care of...

Page 42: ...42 Warranty Information ElectroluxUSA com Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions ...

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Page 44: ...met the testing requirements pursuant to Section 116830 of the Health and Safety Code for the following health related contaminants Microbiological Contaminants and Turbidity Inorganic Radiological Contaminants Cysts protozoan Lead Turbidity Mercury Organic Contaminants Alachlor Atrazine Lindane 2 4 D Toxaphene Rated Service Capacity 400 gallons Rated Service Flow 0 5 gpm Do not use where water is...

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