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Installation Instructions
36 Inch Built-In Refrigerator
Models: EF36LNBSS, EF36RNBSS, IF36LNBOL, IF36RNBOL
Part No. 103677 Rev. C/W10168926
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Table of Contents Refrigerator Safety .......................................................................1 Installation Instructions ........................................................13-20 Model Identification ......................................................................2 Unpack the Refrigerator............................................................13 Installation Requirements ......................................................3-12 Reducing Tipping Radius .............
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Refrigerator Safety You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow WARNING Tip Over Hazard Refrigerator is top heavy and tips easily when not completely installed. Keep doors taped closed until refrigerator is completely installed. Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in death or serious injury. 1
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Model Identification EF36LNBSS EF36RNBSS Refrigerator equipped with stainless steel doors. Refrigerator equipped with stainless steel doors. Top door is hinged on left, handle mounts on right. Top door is hinged on right, handle mounts on left. IF36LNBOL IF36RNBOL Refrigerator equipped with unfinished doors designed for Refrigerator equipped with unfinished doors designed for installation of custom panels and handles. installation of custom panels and handles. Top door is hinged on left,
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Installation Requirements Tools and Parts Location Requirements Your Dacor refrigerator can be recessed in an opening between Tools needed: cabinets or installed at the end of a cabinet run using a side panel Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. to enclose the refrigerator. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. WARNING Cordless drill Drill bits Two adjustable wrenches Phillips screwdriver Small level Appliance dolly Exp
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Installation Requirements Location Requirements (continued) Electrical Requirements A grounded 3 prong electrical outlet should be placed within Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is 4” (10.2 cm) of the right side cabinets or end panel. See important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection. Electrical Requirements for more information. The water shutoff should be located in the base cabinet on WARNING either side of the refrigerator or some other e
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Installation Requirements If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than Water Supply Requirements 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa): All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements. Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse osmosis system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary. The water shutoff should be located in the base cabinet on either side of the refrigerator or some other easily accessible Allow the storage tank on the reverse o
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Installation Requirements Product Dimensions Side View: Front View: The depth from the front of the top grille to the back of the Width dimensions were measured from trim edge to trim edge. refrigerator cabinet is 25³⁄8” (64.5 cm). Height dimensions are shown with leveling legs extended ¹⁄8” (3 mm) below the rollers. The power cord is 84” (213 cm) long. The water line attached to the back of the refrigerator is 5 ft. (1.5 m) long. Height dimensions are shown with leveling legs e
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Overlay Panel Backer Panel Door Installation Requirements Door Panels and Cabinet Clearance - IF36 Series Models The custom door panels and adjacent cabinets for models series IF36 must be designed so that there is sufficient clearance for the doors to swing open. If the refrigerator is to be installed close to the wall, see Door Swing 90° on the following page. Door Swing 110° Actual Size Refrigerator to Refrigerator Cabinet Clearance Side Trim 1 1 /2" (3.8 cm) 1 1 /4" (3.2 cm) 1" (2.5 cm)
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Overlay Panel Backer Panel Door Spacer Panel Installation Requirements Door Panels and Cabinet Clearance - IF36 Series Models (cont.) Door Swing 90° Door Swing 90˚ Actual Size Actual Size Refrigerator to Refrigerator to Cabinet Clearance Cabinetry Clearance Refrigerator Side Trim 1" (2.5 cm) 3 /4" (1.9 cm) 1 /2" (1.3 cm) 90° Door Stop Position Cabinetry 1 /4" (6.35 mm) 1 Hinge /2" (1.3 cm) 3 /4" (1.9 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 1 /2" (1.3 cm) 3 /4" (1.9 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 1 1 /4" (3.2 cm) 1 1 /2" (3.8 cm)
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Installation Requirements Custom Panels and Handles - IF36 Series Models Custom overlay panels used with the IF36 model series allow you In some cases, your cabinet manufacturer may choose to work to blend the exterior of your refrigerator into the overall kitchen with one panel routed for the different dimensions. Follow these décor, and to use custom handles for additional design flexibility. panel dimension and placement instructions to be sure that the custom overlay panels will fit pro
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Installation Requirements Custom Panels and Handles - IF36 Series Models (Continued) Custom Panels Construction Information Custom Handles See page 9 for overall dimensions. Dacor recommends handles with larger D-style pulls. If using screws with thick heads, they must be countersunk into the panel NOTE: Spacer panels must be at least 1” (2.54 cm) from the top, before installing the handles. bottom, and side edges of the backer panel. Any handle designed for use with an appliance should produ
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Installation Requirements Inset Installation Dimensions Custom Side Panels - Model IF36 1. Measure the distance from point A (as shown) to the back wall. Custom side panels may be needed when not enough space is Add ¹⁄32” (0.8 mm) to this measurement to allow the side panel available to have cabinets on both sides of the refrigerator or to fit into the trim. when the refrigerator is placed at the end of a cabinet run. You may choose an inset or recessed inset panel installation for model
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Installation Requirements Inset Installation Dimensions Custom Side Panels - Model EF36 1. Measure the distance from point A (as shown) to the back wall. Custom side panels may be needed when not enough space is 7 Add ⁄32” (5.6 mm) to this measurement to allow the side panel available to have cabinets on both sides of the refrigerator or to fit into the trim. when the refrigerator is placed at the end of a cabinet run. You may choose an inset, flush or recessed inset panel installation for
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Installation Instructions 1. Grasp both ends of the top grille. Unpack the Refrigerator 2. Push the top grille straight up, then pull straight out. Lay the grille on a soft surface. WARNING B A B Tip Over Hazard Refrigerator is top heavy and tips easily when not A. Top grille completely installed. B. Cabinet side trim Keep doors taped closed until refrigerator is completely installed. 3. Remove the six screws attaching each cabinet side trim to the refrigerator and remove the side trims. Us
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Installation Instructions Install Anti-Tip Boards Connect the Water Supply IMPORTANT: Read all directions before you begin. To avoid tipping during use, the solid soffit must be within 1” IMPORTANT: If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line (2.5 cm) maximum above the refrigerator. If the solid soffit is connected, turn the ice maker off. is higher than 1” (2.5 cm) or one is not available, then the refrigerator must be braced. Style 1 - Shutoff Valve Connection It is recommended
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Installation Instructions 5. Using a cordless drill, drill a ¼” (6.35 mm) hole in the cold 7. Plug in the refrigerator or reconnect power. water pipe you have selected. 8. Flush the water system. See Water System Preparation. A NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to completely B G fill ice container. C Plug in Refrigerator F E D WARNING A. Cold water pipe E. Compression sleeve B. Pipe clamp F. Shutoff valve C. Co
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Installation Instructions 3. Continue adjusting all of the leveling legs to raise the Level and Align Refrigerator refrigerator until the top is within at least 1” (2.54 cm) of the top soffit. WARNING NOTE: If an anti-tip board has been used, adjust the leveling legs until the top of the refrigerator is within ¼” (6.35 mm) of the bottom of the anti-tip board as shown. Do not crush the compressor cover. A B Tip Over Hazard Refrigerator is top heavy and tips easily when not completely instal
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Installation Instructions Custom Panel and Handle Installation - IF36 Series Models IMPORTANT: 3. Remove the A trims and Install the custom handles prior to installing the panels on the corner caps. refrigerator. B Create custom door overlay panels according to the specifications in the Custom Panels and Handles section. Dacor is not responsible for customer installed molding or decorative panels that need to be removed or replaced to service the refrigerator. Handle Installation Be
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Installation Instructions Custom Panel Installation - IF36 Adjust Doors Series Models (Continued) Door Swing Adjustment 1. Check that the refrigerator door can open freely. If the door Top Grille Panel opens too wide, remove the door stop screw or screws 1. Grasp both ends of the top grille. (depending on your model) from the bottom hinge with a Torx T15 screwdriver. 2. Push straight up, then pull straight out. Place the top grille panel-side down on a soft working surface. 2. Hold the door
