Dacor DYF36BFTSL, DYF30BFTSL Installation manual

Installation Instructions

Discovery® Built-In Refrigerator

Models: DYF30BFBPL, DYF30BFBPR, DYF30BFBSL, DYF30BFBSR, DYF30BFTSL, DYF30BFTSR, DYF36BFBPL, DYF36BFBPR, DYF36BFBSL, DYF36BFBSR, DYF36BFTSL, DYF36BFTSR

Dacor Part No. 108790 Rev. C

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions ......................... 1

Safety Symbols and Labels ............................ 1

General Safety Precautions ............................ 2

Product Specifications .................................... 3

Product Dimensions ........................................ 3

Installation Specifications ............................... 6

Electrical Specifications .................................. 6

Water Supply Specifications ...........................6

Preparing the Location .................................... 6

Custom Door Panel Overview ......................... 9

Custom Door Panel Construction ................. 10

Custom Grill Panel Construction ................... 12

Installation Instructions ................................. 13

Unpacking the Refrigerator ........................... 13

Moving the Unit Into the House .................... 13

Custom Panel Installation ............................. 14

Connecting the Power ................................... 16

Connecting the Water Supply .......................16

Moving the Unit into Final Position ............... 17

Leveling ......................................................... 17

Final Installation ............................................ 18

Verifying Operation ........................................ 20

Installation Checklist ..................................... 21

Before You Begin...

Important:

Installer: In the interest of safety and to minimize problems, read these installation instructions completely and carefully before you begin the installation process. Leave these installation instructions with the customer.

Customer: Keep these installation instructions for future reference and the local electrical inspector’s use.

Customer Service Information

If You Need Help...

If you have questions or problems with installation, contact your Dacor ® dealer or the Dacor Customer Service Team. For repairs to Dacor appliances under warranty call the Dacor Distinctive Service line. Whenever you call, have the model and serial number of the appliance ready. The model and serial number are printed on the product data label.

The product data label is located on the right door jamb. Open the door to expose it.

Dacor Distinctive Service (repairs under warranty only)

Phone: (800) 793-0093 ex. 2822 (U.S.A. and Canada) Monday — Friday 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time

Dacor Customer Service

Phone: (800) 793-0093 ex. 2813 (U.S.A. and Canada) Monday — Friday 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time

Web site: www.dacor.com

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Dacor assumes no liability for changes to specifications.

Important Safety Instructions

Important Information About Safety Instructions

• The Important Safety Instructions and warnings in these instructions are not meant to cover all possible problems and conditions that can occur. Use common sense and caution when installing, maintaining or operating this or any other appliance.

• Always contact the Dacor Customer Service Team about problems and conditions that you don’t understand. See Customer Service Information.

DANGER

IMPORTANT: To prevent child entrapment and suffocation

when discarding an old appliance:

• Take off the door(s).

• Leave the racks in place so children cannot easily climb inside.

• Cut the prongs off the power plug and discard them.

• Cut the power cable off and discard it separately from the old appliance.

IMPORTANT: To avoid the possibility of explosion or fire, do not store or use combustible, flammable or explosive vapors and liquids (such as gasoline) inside or in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:

WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.

WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Safety Symbols and Labels

DANGER

Immediate hazards that WILL result in severe personal injury or death.

WARNING

Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION

Hazards or unsafe practices that MIGHT result in minor personal injury or property damage.

WARNING

IMPORTANT: This appliance is equipped with a three-

prong grounding electric plug for protection against possible electric shock hazards. It must be plugged into a dedicated, grounded, electrical outlet. If only a two-prong electrical outlet is available, it is the responsibility of the customer to have it replaced with a dedicated, properly grounded three-prong electrical outlet.

• DO NOT cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

• DO NOT use an adapter plug.

• DO NOT use a power cord that is frayed or damaged.

• DO NOT connect the appliance to an extension cord.

• Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces.

NOTE: Use of an electrical outlet with a ground fault interrupter (GFI) is not recommended.

Power cord with threeprong grounding plug

Grounded type electrical outlet

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Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your appliance, follow basic safety precautions, including the following:

WARNING

• If you receive a damaged product, immediately contact your dealer or builder. Do not install or use a damaged appliance.

• Make sure that this appliance has been properly installed according to these installation instructions.

• Make sure you know the location of the electrical outlet so that you know where and how to disconnect power. Making sure the appliance is properly installed is the responsibility of the customer.

• Refrigeration equipment and refrigerants must be properly disposed of in a professional and appropriate way, in accordance with the current local regulations and laws which protect the environment. This applies to your old appliance and to your new unit once it has reached the end of its service life. DO NOT dispose of the appliance in a landfill or with urban waste. Contact local waste disposal centers for information on how to dispose of recyclable waste.

• Take care when handling, moving, using or disposing of the appliance to avoid damaging the refrigeration system.

• Do not install or use outdoors or in wet conditions. This appliance is not designed for installation in a recreational vehicle or boat.

• Keep packaging materials away from children. Plastic sheets and bags can cause suffocation.

• Connect this appliance to a 115 Vac, 15 Amp. circuit that is controlled by a circuit breaker or fuse. This appliance should have its own separate grounded circuit.

• Do not kink or pinch the power supply cord of the appliance. Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the electrical outlet.

• Disconnect this appliance when not in use.

• Do not install, repair, modify, or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the literature accompanying it. A qualified service technician should perform all other service.

• Before performing any type of service, disconnect the unit from the electrical outlet or disconnect power at the circuit breaker panel or fuse box.

• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose: the storage of food and beverages. It is not intended for commercial or industrial use.

WARNING

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory abilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are properly supervised by a person responsible for their safety. Children must be supervised for their safety.

• Never allow anyone, including children to sit, stand or climb on any part of the appliance, including the door. Doing so may cause damage, serious injury or death.

• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or a qualified service technician in order to avoid a safety hazard. Do not tamper with the controls.

• Clean this appliance regularly as instructed in the Care and Cleaning section of the use and care manual. Clean the ice bucket or drawer regularly.

• The appliance features a lighting system with high intensity LED lamps. Do not stare into these lamps when they are on to avoid possible eyesight damage.

• When the freezer is functioning, do not touch the inner stainless steel surfaces with wet or damp hands, since skin may stick to the very cold surfaces.

• Do not use any type of electrical equipment inside the refrigerator or freezer compartments.

• When positioning the shelves, do not place fingers in the shelf slide guides.

• Do not obstruct any of the vents or openings on the appliance.

• To avoid risk of the appliance tipping over it is mandatory to secure the appliance to the wall by means of the two supplied anti-tip brackets.

• Do not obstruct any of the vents or openings on the appliance.

Product Specifications

28 7/8” (73.2 cm)

Product Dimensions: Stainless, Bottom Compressor

Models DYF30BFBSL DYF30BFBSR, DYF36BFBSL DYF36BFBSR

Depth Dimensions

in (58.7 cm)

in (63.8 cm)

⅛

40 in (101.6 cm)

Product tolerances: ±1/16” (±1.6 mm)

Height Dimensions

83 1/2” (212.1 cm)

Epicure handle (standard on bottom compressor models)

Pro handle (optional)

Electric cord length: 90 inches (2.3 m)

Excludes depth of door handle.

For cabinet depth, with side trim removed,

subtract 3/4 in (1.9 cm).

For cabinet width, with side trim removed,

subtract 1/2 in (1.3 cm).

30-inch wide models.

105°

Model A

DYF30BFBSL

DYF30BFBSR

DYF36BFBSL DYF36BFBSR

Handle D

Epicure

13/16 in (2.1 cm)

1 1/2 in

(3.8 cm)

Pro

36-inch wide models.

Dimensions are with standard, Epicure style door handle installed. Distance to side wall is required to allow door to open 105-degrees. However, a 90-degree door opening is sufficient to allow all drawers to open to full extension.

Height can be increased up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) using the adjustable legs.

29 1/2 in

(74.9 cm)

35 3/8 in

(89.9 cm)

E - Refrig

Door

37 3/8 in

(94.9 cm)

37 3/4 in

(95.9 cm)

B C

52 in

(132.0 cm)

57 7/8 in

(147.0 cm)

E - Freezer

Door

25 1/2 in 4

(94.9 cm)

31 1/2 in 5

(80.0 cm)

25 15/16 in4

(65.8 cm)

31 13/16 in 5

(80.8 cm)

4 3/8 in

(11.2 cm)

5 1/2 in

(13.8 cm)

2 3/8 in

(6.0 cm)

2 1/2 in

(6.4 cm)

Product Specifications

24 1/8” (61.3 cm)

Product Dimensions: Stainless, Top Compressor

Models DYF30BFTSL DYF30BFTSR, DYF36BFTSL DYF36BFTSR

Depth Dimensions Height Dimensions

in (58.7 cm)

in (63.8 cm)

⅛

40 in (101.6 cm)

3/8 in

(1.0 cm)

Product tolerances: ±1/16” (±1.6 mm)

83 1/2” (212.0 cm)

105°

Pro handle (standard with top compressor models)

Epicure handle (optional)

Electric cord length: 90 in (2.3 m)

Excludes depth of door handle.

For cabinet depth, with side trim removed,

subtract 3/4 in (1.9 cm).

For cabinet width, with side trim removed,

subtract 1/2 in (1.3 cm).

30-inch wide models.

Model A

DYF30BFTSL DYF30BFTSR

DYF36BFTSL DYF36BFTSR

Handle D

Epicure

Pro

36-inch wide models.

Dimensions are with standard, Pro style door handle installed. Distance to side wall is required to allow door to open 105-degrees. However, a 90-degree door opening is sufficient to allow all drawers to open to full extension.

Height can be increased up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) using the

adjustable legs.

13/16 in (2.1 cm)

1 1/2 in

(3.8 cm)

29 1/2 in

(74.9 cm)

35 3/8 in

(89.9 cm)

E - Refrig

Door

37 3/8 in

(94.9 cm)

37 3/4 in

(95.9 cm)

B C

52 in

(132.0 cm)

57 7/8 in

(147.0 cm)

E - Freezer

Door

25 1/2 in 4

(94.9 cm)

31 1/2 in 5

(80.0 cm)

25 15/16 in4

(65.8 cm)

31 13/16 in 5

(80.8 cm)

4 5/8 in

(11.7 cm)

5 3/4 in

(14.6 cm)

2 3/8 in

(6.0 cm)

2 1/2 in

(6.4 cm)

Product Specifications

Product Dimensions: Panel Ready, Bottom Compressor

Models DYF30BFBPL DYF30BFBPR, DYF36BFBPL DYF36BFBPR

Depth Dimensions

in (56 cm)

1/8

24 1/8 in (61 cm)

in (3.81 cm)

1/2

Height Dimensions

Product tolerances: ±1/16” (±1.6 mm)

39 in (99.2 cm

Depth Dimensions

105°

22 1/8 in Depth

1 1/2 in

Door Thickness

in (212.1 cm)

24 1/8 in Depth

Depth Dimensions

DYF 30 & 36

Refrigerator Only:

22 1/8 in

Door Only Depth:

1 1/2 in

Refrigerator + Door:

in (72.1 cm)

⅜

Model A

DYF30BFBPL DYF30BFBPR

DYF36BFBPL

Excludes depth of custom panel and door handle.

For cabinet depth, with side trim removed, subtract 3/4 in (1.9 cm)

For cabinet width, with side trim removed, subtract 1/2 in (1.3 cm)

Distance to side wall is required to allow door to open 105 degrees. Does not include custom panel thickness and door

DYF36BFBPR

29 1/2 in

(74.9 cm)

35 3/8 in

(89.9 cm)

Electrical cord length: 90 in (2.3 m)

24 1/8 (+ padding)

B C

52 in

(132.0 cm)

57 7/8 in

(147.0 cm)

2 1/8 in

(5.3 cm)

3 1/8 in

(7.9 cm)

handle depth. However, a 90-degree door opening is sufficient to allow all drawers to open to full extension.

Height can be increased up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) using the adjustable legs.

Installation Specifications

WARNING

Observe all governing codes and ordinances during planning and installation. Contact your local building department for further information.

Electrical Specifications

WARNING

Electrical and grounding connections must comply with the applicable portions of the national electrical code and/or other local electrical codes.

This appliance comes with an electrical cord with a three-prong grounding plug for a 115 Vac, 15 Amp. power supply. Plug it into a

115 Vac, three-prong, grounding

electrical outlet only.

Electrical Requirements

Electrical Circuit Requirements:

Total Connected Load: See product data label.

15 Amp. 115 Vac, 60 Hz. dedicated, grounded, circuit.

Circuit Requirements

The wiring from the electrical outlet shall be connected to a circuit protected by a 15 or 20 Amp. circuit breaker or time delay fuse, installed by a licensed electrician. Do not use an outlet that can be turned off by a switch. Using an electrical outlet with a ground fault interrupter (GFI) is not recommended.

Water Supply Specifications

WARNING

The built-in water filter cannot be used to treat water that is not suitable for human consumption. Do not connect this appliance to a water supply that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts.

Water Supply Requirements

Water Supply Pressure:

• The appliance is provided with a fitting for connection to a 1/4-inch polyethylene water line. The customer must provide the water line and any fittings required to connect the water line to the household water supply.

• The water line must be long enough to provide enough slack to allow the refrigerator to be moved for floor cleaning and servicing, without the need to first disconnect the water line.

25 to 73 p.s.i. (0.17 MPa to 0.50 MPa)

• Unless a whole house filtration system is installed, the provided water filter cartridge, should be installed according to the Use and Care Manual.

• Turn OFF the ice maker using the water supply valve is turned off. The the ice maker is on.

ICE key

whenever the

is lit when

Preparing the Location

WARNING

Follow all cabinet dimensions shown on the following pages to insure safe operation. All minimum product dimensions must be met. Dimensions shown provide the minimum required clearances.

• Your Dacor built-in refrigerator can be installed in a cabinet opening (see facing page) or at the end of a cabinet run, using a custom side panel to cover the exposed side (see page 8).

• Carefully check the location where the appliance is to be installed. Put it in a location with convenient access. The power supply shall meet the Electrical Specifications. Also, the utilities need to be installed close by in a cabinet adjacent to the location selected so that the power plug can be disconnected and the water supply shut off without removing the appliance from the cutout.

• The location should allow the refrigerator door and freezer drawer to open freely. See Product Dimensions.

• For best performance, place the refrigerator away from sources of heat such as cooking appliances, household heating outlets or other sources of heat.

• Do not install the appliances in a location where the water line could freeze.

• The floor must be capable of supporting the weight of the appliance.

Model Weight

DYF30BFBPL, DYF30BFBPR DYF30BFBSL, DYF30BFBSR DYF30BFTSL, DYF30BFTSR

DYF36BFBPL, DYF36BFBPR DYF36BFBSL, DYF36BFBSR DYF36BFTSL, DYF36BFTSR

• The floor must be solid, level and all cutout surfaces must be at right angles.

• In the interest of safety, the surrounding cabinet must have sufficient material for attachment of the anti-tip brackets in the areas shown in the cutout diagrams on the following pages.

• Plan the installation so that the appliance can be removed easily if service is required. Dacor is not responsible for additional service costs charged for removal of customer installed molding or decorative panels to allow access for servicing the refrigerator.

606 lb (275 kg)

650 lb (295 kg)

• The water line must be routed so that no part of it is located in areas that will fall below freezing.

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