Dacor DYF48BNDI User Manual
Discovery™ Built-In Refrigerator
42 and 48 Inch Models: DYF42BNDI and DYF48BNDI
Installation Instructions
Part No. 107310 Rev. A/W10565752
Table of Contents
Refrigerator Safety ....................................................................... 1
Installation Requirements ...........................................................2
Tools and Parts...............................................................................2
Location Requirements ..................................................................2
Electrical Requirements .................................................................3
Water Supply Requirements ..........................................................4
Tipping Radius ................................................................................4
Product Dimensions .......................................................................5
Door Swing Dimensions ................................................................. 6
Custom Panels ............................................................................... 9
Handles ........................................................................................10
Custom Side Panels ..................................................................... 10
Customer Service Information
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. These numbers are found
on a label located on the right inside wall of the refrigerator
compartment.
Installation Instructions ............................................................. 11
Unpack Refrigerator ..................................................................... 11
Reduce Tipping Radius ................................................................ 11
Move the Refrigerator into House ................................................ 11
Install Anti-Tip Boards ..................................................................12
Connect Water Supply .................................................................12
Plug in Refrigerator ......................................................................13
Move to Final Location ................................................................. 13
Level and Align Refrigerator .........................................................14
Adjust Doors ................................................................................. 16
Install Side Panel(s) .....................................................................17
Install Base Grille .........................................................................17
Complete Installation .................................................................... 18
Water System Preparation ...........................................................18
Dacor Customer Service
Phone: (800) 793-0093, extension 2813 (U.S.A. and Canada)
Monday — Friday 6:00
Web site: www.dacor.com
Dacor Distinctive Service (repairs under warranty only)
Phone: (800) 793-0093, extension 2822 (U.S.A. and Canada)
Monday — Friday 6:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time
All specifications subject to change without notice.
Dacor assumes no liability for changes to specifications.
© 2013 Dacor, all rights reserved.
Refrigerator Safety
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.
Important information to know about disposal of
refrigerants:
Dispose of refrigerator in accordance with Federal and Local
regulations. Refrigerants must be evacuated by a licensed,
EPA certified refrigerant technician in accordance with
established procedures.
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.
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 immediately
DANGER
WARNING
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
instructions.
follow
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Installation Requirements
Tools and Parts
IMPORTANT:
Installer: Leave these installation instructions with the
homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep these installation instructions for future
reference. Save them for the local electrical inspector’s use.
Tools needed:
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed
here.
Cordless drill
Drill bits
Two adjustable wrenches
Phillips screwdriver
Small level
Appliance dolly
®†
Torx
¹¹⁄32” nut driver
³⁄8” and ¹⁄2” open-end wrenches
Hex key (
¹⁄4” and 5/16” socket drivers
Tape measure
Utility knife
Parts Needed:
Six #8 x 3” (7.6 cm) wood screws (longer screws may be
One or two 2” x 4” x 32” (5.1 cm x 10.2 cm x 81.3 cm) wood
Minimum 7 ft (2.1 m) flexible codes approved water supply
Consult a qualified cabinetmaker or carpenter to make the
T27 screwdrivers
5
⁄32”)
needed)
board(s)
line.
custom panels. See page 9 for more information.
Location Requirements
Your Dacor refrigerator can be recessed in an opening between
cabinets or installed at the end of a cabinet run using a side panel
to enclose the refrigerator.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
IMPORTANT:
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
It is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator near
an oven, radiator, or other heat source.
Do not install in a location where the temperature will fall
below 55°F (13°C).
The floor must support the refrigerator weight, more than 600
lbs (272 kg), door panels and contents of the refrigerator.
The ceiling height must allow for side tipping radius. See
Tipping Radius.
The location should permit doors to open fully. See Door
Swing Dimensions.
The location must permit top grille removal. See Opening
Dimensions.
Opening Dimensions
To avoid tipping during use, the solid soffit must be within 1”
(2.5 cm) maximum above the refrigerator. If the solid soffit
is higher than 1” (2.5 cm) or one is not available, then the
refrigerator must be braced.
If the anti-tip boards are needed, they must be attached to the
rear wall studs 80” to 90” (203.2 cm to 228.6 cm) above the
floor. See Install Anti-Tip Boards for more information.
NOTE: A clearance of ¹⁄2” (1.3 cm) must be maintained above
the top grille in order for the top grille to be removed.
† Torx ® is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners Inc.
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¹⁄2” (1.3 cm)
Installation Requirements
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
Locate the refrigerator so that it may easily be pulled out from
the wall if service becomes necessary.
A grounded 3 prong electrical outlet should be placed as
shown in the illustration below. See 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 floor or
the back wall. See Water Supply Requirements for more
information.
B
B
Dimension
83 1/2” (212.1 cm) min.
"
(212.1 cm) min.
83
¹/2
"
(215.3 cm) max.
84
³/4
84 3/4” (215.3 cm)
to bottom of solid soffit
to bottom of solid soffit
"
77
77”
(195.6 cm)
(195.6 cm)
A
A
(see chart following)
(see chart following)
Electrical Requirements
Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is
important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection.
Recommended Grounding Method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 Amp. fused, grounded
electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate
circuit serving only your refrigerator be provided. Use an outlet
that cannot be turned off by a switch. Do not use an extension
cord.
IMPORTANT: If this product is connected to a GFCI (ground fault
circuit interrupter) equipped outlet, nuisance tripping of the power
supply may occur, resulting in loss of cooling. Food quality and
flavor may be affected. If nuisance tripping has occurred, and if
the condition of the food appears poor, dispose of it.
NOTE: Before performing any type of installation, cleaning or
removing a light bulb, remove the top grille and turn the master
power switch to OFF or disconnect power at the circuit breaker
box.
When you are finished, turn ON the main power switch or
reconnect power at the circuit breaker box. Then reset the control
to the desired setting.
24”
24"
(61.0 cm) Min.
(61.0 cm) min.
Model Cutout Width A Dimension B
DYF42BNDI
DYF48BNDI
NOTE: Flooring under refrigerator must be at same level as the
room. The face of the cabinetry must be plumb.
41½” (105.4 cm) to
41¾” (106.0 cm)
47½” (120.7 cm) to
47¾” (121.3 cm)
(25.4 cm)
(40.6 cm)
See page 5
10”
16”
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Installation Requirements
Water Supply Requirements
All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements.
The water shutoff should be located in the base cabinet on
either side of the refrigerator or some other easily accessible
area. The right-hand side is recommended.
NOTE: If the water shut off valve is in the back wall behind the
refrigerator, it must be at an angle so that the water line is not
kinked when the refrigerator is pushed into its final position.
1” x 1”
(2.5 cm x 2.5 cm)
Possible water
line locations
1”
6”
(15.2 cm)
If the water shutoff valve is not in the cabinets, the plumbing
for the water line can come through the floor. A ¹⁄
hole for plumbing should be drilled at least 6” (15.2 cm) from
the right or left hand side cabinet or panel. On the floor, the
hole should be no more than 1” (2.5 cm) away from the back
wall. See Connect Water Supply.
Install the water supply line only in areas where the household
temperatures will remain above freezing.
Do not use a piercing-type or ³⁄
reduces water flow and clogs more easily.
NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a ¹⁄
mm) saddle-type shutoff valve. Make sure a saddle-type valve
complies with your local plumbing codes.
(2.5 cm)
16” (4.8 mm) saddle valve which
6”
(15.2 cm)
2” (1.3 cm)
4” (6.4
If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than
40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa):
Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse
osmosis system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary.
Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill
after heavy usage.
If your refrigerator has a water filter cartridge, it may further
reduce the water pressure when used in conjunction with a
reverse osmosis system. Remove the water filter cartridge.
Tipping Radius
Be sure there is adequate ceiling height to stand the refrigerator
upright when it is moved into place.
The dolly wheel height must be added to the tipping radius
when a dolly is used.
If needed, the tipping radius can be reduced. See Reduce
Tipping Radius.
Side Tipping Radius
The side tipping radius varies depending upon the width of the
model. Use the chart provided to determine the side tipping
radius.
A
A
Water Pressure
A cold water supply with water pressure between 30 and 120 psi
(207 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the water dispenser and
ice maker. If you have questions about your water pressure, call a
licensed, qualified plumber.
Reverse Osmosis Water Supply
IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of
a reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the
refrigerator needs to be between 30 and 120 psi (207 and 827
kPa).
If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your
cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse osmosis
system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa).
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NOTE: Tip on side only.
Model Tipping Radius A
DYF42BNDI 93” (236.2 cm)
DYF48BNDI 96” (243.8 cm)
Product Dimensions
Installation Requirements
Side View:
The depth from the front of the top grille to the back of the
refrigerator cabinet is 25 ³⁄8” (64.5 cm).
The power cord is 84” (213.3 cm) long.
Height dimensions are shown with leveling legs extended ¹⁄
(3.2 mm) below the rollers.
25³⁄
8”
(64.5 cm)
23¹⁄2”
(59.7 cm)
*83³⁄8”
84” (213.4 cm)
Power cord
(211.8 cm)
Front View:
The width dimensions were measured from trim edge to trim
The height dimensions are shown with leveling legs extended
8”
edge.
¹⁄8”
(3.2 mm) below the rollers.
8”
*83³⁄
(211.8 cm)
*3¹⁄2” (8.9 cm)
* When the leveling legs are fully extended to 1¼” (3.2 cm) below
the rollers, add 1¹⁄
8” (2.9 cm) to the height dimensions.
Top View:
A
25³⁄8”
(64.5 cm)
Model Width A
DYF42BNDI 41” (104.1 cm)
DYF48BNDI 47” (119.4 cm)
B
(see following chart)
Model Width B (Trim edge to trim edge)
DYF42BNDI 42¼” (107.3 cm)
DYF48BNDI 48¼” (122.6 cm)
* When the leveling legs are fully extended to 1¼” (3.2 cm) below
the rollers, add 1¹⁄
8” (2.9 cm) to the height dimensions.
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