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Installation Instructions
Built-In Refrigerator
42 and 48 Inch Models: EF42DBSS, EF42NBSS, EF48DBSS, EF48NBSS
IF42DBOL, IF42NBOL, IF48DBOL, IF48NBOL
Part No. 103675 Rev. E/W10159564E
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Table of Contents Refrigerator Safety .......................................................................1 Installation Instructions ........................................................14-21 Model Identification ......................................................................2 Unpack Refrigerator ..................................................................14 Installation Requirements ......................................................3-12 Reduce Tipping Radius.............
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Refrigerator Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediatel
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Model Identification Refrigerators With Ice and Water Dispensers EF42DBSS and EF48DBSS: IF42DBOL and IF48DBOL: 42” and 48” dispensing models with all stainless steel finish 42” and 48” dispensing models designed for installation of custom panels and handles Refrigerators Without Ice and Water Dispensers EF42NBSS and EF48NBSS: IF42NBOL and IF48NBOL: 42” and 48” non-dispensing models 42” and 48” non- dispensing models designed for installation of with all stainless steel finish custom panels
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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 Explosion Hazard
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Installation Requirements Location Requirements (continued) Electrical Requirements A grounded 3 prong electrical outlet should be placed within 4” (10.2 cm) of the right side cabinets or end panel. See WARNING Electrical Requirements for more information. The water shutoff should be located in the base cabinet on either side of the refrigerator or some other easily accessible area. If the water shutoff valve is not in the cabinets, the plumbing for the water line can come through the
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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 ex
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Installation Requirements Door Swing Dimensions The location must permit both doors to open to a minimum of 90°. Allow 4½” (11.4 cm) minimum space between the side of the refrigerator and a corner wall. NOTE: More clearance may be required if you are using overlay panels, custom handles or extended handles on a IF series model. To adjust the door swing, see Adjust Doors. EF42 and IF42 Model Series 17¹ ⁄2" (44.5 cm) 9 42 ⁄16" 38" (108.1 cm) (96.5 cm) " 23¹ ⁄4 (59.1 cm) 41" 47" (104.1 cm) (119
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Overlay Panel Backer Panel Door Installation Requirements Door Panels and Cabinetry Clearance - IF42/IF48 Series Models The custom door panels and adjacent cabinetry for models series IF42 and IF48 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 facing page. Door Swing 110° Actual Size Refrigerator to Cabinetry Clearance Refrigerator Side Trim 1 1 /2" (3.8 cm) 1 1 /4" (3.2 cm)
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Overlay Panel Backer Panel Door Spacer Panel Installation Requirements Door Swing 90° Door Swing 90 ˚ Actual Size Actual Size Refrigerator to Refrigerator to Cabinetry 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" (6.4 mm) Hinge 1 /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) Allow a minimum of 4½” (11.4 cm) of space between the side
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Installation Requirements Custom Panels and Handles - IF42/IF48 Series Models Custom overlay panels used with models IF42 and IF48 allow you Important Information About Freezer Door Overlay to blend the exterior of your refrigerator into the overall kitchen Panels on Dispenser Models: décor, and to use custom handles for additional design flexibility. • There are two basic methods for paneling the freezer door on dispenser models: Panel Specifications - Frameless method • The custom panels mu
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Installation Requirements Refrigerator Panel for Freezer Panels for Freezer Panel for Dispenser Models Non-Dispenser Models all Models Frameless Method Backer Framed Method Top Offset A A A B 7 " (1.1 cm) ⁄16 Backer Backer Handle-Side Handle-Side 3 3 " " 23 ⁄8 Offset 23 ⁄8 Offset Backer 24 " ¹⁄8 (59.4 cm) (59.4 cm) ¹⁄8" (3.2 mm) ¹⁄8" (3.2 mm) Handle-Side (61.1 cm) Offset ¹⁄8" (3.2 mm) D D Top Freezer Panel 5 " 70 ¹⁄2 70 ¹⁄2" 11 " ⁄8 15 " 11 ⁄16 (179.1 cm) (179.1 cm) Dispenser (29.5 cm) (30.
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Installation Requirements Inset Installation Dimensions Custom Side Panels - IF42/IF48 1. Measure the distance from point A (as shown) to the back Custom side panels may be needed when not enough space is wall. Add ¹⁄32” (0.8 mm) to this measurement to allow the side available to have cabinets on both sides of the refrigerator or panel 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 2. If t
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Installation Requirements Inset Installation Dimensions Custom Side Panels - EF42/EF48 1. Measure the distance from point A (as shown) to the back Custom side panels may be needed when not enough space is 7 wall. Add ⁄32” (5.6 mm) to this measurement to allow the side available to have cabinets on both sides of the refrigerator or panel 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 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 3. Remove the six screws attaching each cabinet side trim to the completely installed. refrigerator and remove the side trims. Use tw
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Installation Instructions Install Anti-Tip Boards Connect 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 tha
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Installation Instructions 5. Using a cordless drill, drill a ¼” (6.35 mm) hole in the cold 6. Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including water pipe you have selected. connections at the valve) that leak. 6. Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe 7. Plug in the refrigerator or reconnect power. clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the ¼” (6.35 mm) 8. Flush the water system. See Water System Preparation. drilled hole in the water pipe and that the wa
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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” (2.5 cm) of the top soffit. NOTE: If an anti-tip board has been used, adjust the leveling WARNING legs until the top of the refrigerator is within ¼” (6.4 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 installe
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Installation Instructions Custom Panel and Handle Installation - IF42/IF48 Series Models IMPORTANT: 3. Slide the panel into the top grille G. Panel channel and reattach the end Install the custom handles prior to installing the panels on the cap. refrigerator. 4. Replace the top grille in the Create custom door overlay panels according to the cabinet side trims and pull the specifications in the Custom Panels and Handles section. panel down slightly to lock it into Dacor is not res
