Electrolux N520J, Use & Care Manual

3 - Installation

Installing your new refrigerator.

The refrigerator should 
arrive with the front 
adjustable rollers wound 
down to tilt the top of the 
refrigerator backwards 
by about 10-15mm from 
upright (See Diagram 1). 
The stability foot should 
also be wound fully up so 
it will not interfere with the 
operation of the rollers 
(See Diagram 2).

1. Roll the refrigerator into its final position.

WARNING: The rollers are designed for forward or 
backward movement only. They are not castors. Moving 
the refrigerator sideways may damage your floor and 
the rollers. 

2. The top of the refrigerator should be tilted back by 
approximately 10-15mm. This will allow the doors to self-
close providing a consistent door seal. (See Diagram 1) 
It is normal for the freezer door to momentarily open and 
re-close when the food compartment door is closed firmly. 
If the freezer stays open you will need to tilt the refrigerator 
backwards a little further.

3. If the refrigerator is not tilted back, you can adjust the 
two front rollers by turning the large, plastic roller nut (See 
Diagram 2). This will increase the height of the rollers. One 
turn of the nut will tilt the refrigerator back approximately 
10mm. If you have difficulty turning the roller nut you can 
have someone tilt the refrigerator back, so that you have 
better access. Alternatively, you can access the rollers from 
the side, using a flat screwdriver to help you turn the nut 
(see Diagram 2).

4. Check the alignment of the refrigerator to the 
surrounding cupboards. The top of the refrigerator should 
be level from side to side (see Diagram 3). If you need to 
adjust the level, use the adjustable rollers as discussed in 
Step 3.

5. If the refrigerator now rocks from one corner to the 
opposite rear corner, this means that the floor is uneven; 
you will need to put some packing under one of the rear 
rollers.You could use thin pieces of solid material, such as 
thin board, vinyl floor tiles or laminate. Place the packing 
so that it will sit under one of the rear rollers when the 
refrigerator is rolled into position.

6.You may now need to fine-tune the installation by 
repeating Steps 3, 4 and 5.

7. When you have the refrigerator in final position wind the 
stabilising foot down until it just makes contact with the 
floor (see Diagram 4). Whenever you need to move the 
refrigerator, be sure to wind the foot back up so that the 
refrigerator can roll freely.

8. Clean your refrigerator thoroughly following the 
instructions on page 15 and wipe off any dust that has 
accumulated during shipping.

9. Plug the refrigerator into the power point. Don’t use a 
double adaptor. If you need to roll the refrigerator out to get 
at the power point, remember to raise the stabilizing foot 
before you do so.

10.We recommend that you let your refrigerator run for two 
to three hours before you put any food in it. This will allow 
you to check that it is operating properly and that enough 
cool air is going to the freezer.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed your 
refrigerator.

Diagram 1

Diagram 2

Diagram 3

Diagram 4

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