Electrolux E23BC78IPS User Manual

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   Please contact the store you purchased it from.

Installation Instructions 

for 

French Door Bottom Freezer/Refrigerator

  1  Ensure that the refrigerator is not plugged in.

  2  Flush the supply line until water is clear by placing the 

end of the copper tube in a sink or bucket and opening 

the shut-off valve.

  3  Remove the plastic cap from the water valve inlet at the 

rear of your refrigerator. Discard the cap.

  4  Slide the brass compression nut, then the ferrule (sleeve) 

onto copper tube.

  5  Push the copper tube into water valve inlet as far as it will 

go (1/4 inch).

  6  Slide the ferrule (sleeve) into valve and finger-tighten the 

compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with 

a wrench. 

  7  Secure the copper tube to your refrigerator’s rear panel 

with a steel clamp and screw (see illustration).

  8  Coil the excess copper tubing (about 2½ turns) behind 

your refrigerator as shown. Arrange coiled tubing to avoid 

vibration or wear against other surfaces.

  9  Open water supply shut-off valve and tighten any connections that leak. 

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Handles are secure and tight

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Door seals completely to cabinet on all

       sides

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Fresh food doors are level

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Refrigerator is level, side to side and tilted

       1/4” (6mm) front to back

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Toe grille is properly attached to

       refrigerator

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Cabinet is setting solid on all corners

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House power turned on

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Refrigerator plugged in

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House water supply connected to

       refrigerator

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No water leaks present at all connections 

       - recheck in 24 hours

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Ice Maker is turned ON.

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Ice & Water Dispenser operates correctly

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Front filter must be flush with filter 

       housing (some models)

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Shipping material removed

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Fresh Food and Freezer temperatures set

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Crisper Humidity controls set

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Registration Card sent in

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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.

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).

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

Information about cabinetry 

construction for Electrolux products 

is available for contractors. Call 

1-877-435-3287.

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.

 •  Access to a cold

water line with 

pressure of  

30-100 psi.

 •  Copper tubing

with ¼-inch 

(6.4mm) OD. Length for this tubing

is the distance from the rear of the 

refrigerator to your household water 

supply line 

plus 7 feet (2.1 meters). 

 •  A shut-off valve for the connection between your

household water line and the refrigerator supply 

line. 

Do not use a self-piercing shut-off valve.

 •  A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for the

water supply connection at the rear of your 

refrigerator.

Electrolux Kit #53039117950, available 

from your dealer, provides all materials for 

a water supply installation, including 25 

feet of copper tubing and full instructions.

•  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.

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.

 •  All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the

floor.

 •  The cabinet should be level at the front and rear.

 •  The sides should tilt ¼-inch (6 mm) from front to back (to

ensure that doors close and seal properly).

 •  Doors should align with each other and be level.
To level the cabinet using the front rollers:

  1  Open both doors and remove the toe grille by gently pulling forward. 

(See illustration 1.)

  2  Close the doors and use a flat-blade screwdriver or 3/8 inch socket 

wrench to raise or lower the front rollers. (See illustration 2.)

  3  Ensure both doors are bind-free with their seals touching the cabinet on 

all four sides.

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

refrigerator door by turning the adjustment screw clockwise. (See 

illustration 3.)

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

door by turning the adjustment screw clockwise. (See illustration 3.)

  3  Ensure door stop flange is touching hinge flange. If not, readjust as 

necessary. (See illustration 4.)

  4  Replace the toe grille by fitting it into place.

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.

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 filter 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. 

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.