Dacor EF42BDCBSS, EF42BNDBSS, EF48BDCBSS, EF48BNDBSS, IF42BDCBOL Installation Guide

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Evaporator rainTray Assembly Installation

Refrigerator Models: EF42BDCB, EF48BDCB, EF42BNDB,
EF48BNDB, IF42BDCB, IF48BDCB, IF42BNDB, IF48BNDB

Kit Part Numbers: W10199913 (42=inch models), W10199915 (48=inch models)

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before

operating.
Failure to do so can result in death

or electrical shock.

Kit Contains:

1 Clip 6 Sealer-Gum (Butyl)
1 Clamp 1 Evaporator DrainTray Assembly

1 Drain Tube 1 instruction Sheet

Standard product manufacturing warranty applies.

IMPORTANT: Evaporator Drain Tray Freeze Up issue in 2003
thru 2007 production - Creates internal water leak from ceiling

of freezer causing water and ice to accumulate on the ceiling,
door and seals of freezer. Can also cause a no cool situation, a

noise issue when ice forms blocking evaporator motor and blade,
or damper diffuser failure.

NOTE: All steps must be followed for a proper repair.

1. Remove top grille.

2. Turn off power. See Figure 1.

POWER
SWITCH

FIGURE1

3. Remove evaporator cover and components inorder to access
the evaporator drain tray.

4. Remove evaporator drain tray.

5. Clear any remaining ice off the evaporator and on the back
wall.

6. On the left side of the evaporator, remove and discard the
piece of foam. it will not be needed. See Figure 2.

NOTE: The foam piece might come off the evaporator and be
stuck on the old evaporator drain tray when removed.

FIGURE2

7. Locate and unplug evaporator defrost thermistor at the
connector. The defrost thermistor is mounted on the

evaporator. Follow wire and disconnect at the connector.
Leave the defrost thermistor permanently disconnected. See

Figure 3.

NOTE: This will initiate a 6 hour defrost cycle time, keeping the
evaporator clear from any ice build up.

IMPORTANT: Do not disconnect the Defrost Bi-Metal.

FIGURE3

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8. Remove only the protective paper strips from the rope seal
(Butyl) on the evaporator drain tray assembly provided in the

kit, See Figure 4.

14. Using the gum sealer (Butyl), make sure to seal all wire
harness conduits to prevent any air leaks. See Figure 7.

FIGURE4

9. Install the new evaporator drain tray assembly. Make sure
pan is good and tight against the evaporator.

10. Hook up the drain tube. Do not tighten the clamp that is
included with the kit. See Figure 5.

FIGURE5

11. Seal aroundthe drain tube going through to the compressor
side, using gum sealer (Butyl) included in kit. See Figure 5.

12. Reconnect the yellow wires going to both of the heaters on

the tray.See Figure 5.

13, Onthe compressor side, make sure the drain tineispositioned

so the water wilt remain inthe U trap in the drain tube. Install
the self adhesive clip supplied with the kit. Once in position,

make surethe hose clamp istight enough to prevent leaking.
Do not overtighten clamp. Tighten if necessary. Make sure

the gum sealer (Butyl) is sealed around the drain tube to
prevent any air leaks. See Figure 6.

NOTE: Make sure the clear polyethylene drain tube is installed
correctly in the drain pan. The "u"shape should be installed as
shown in Figure 6to create a liquid seal in the "a" shape.

FIGURE8

ANDAIRDIFFUSER

FIGURE7

15. Reinstall all parts and connections except for the defrost
thermistor disconnected in step 7.

16. Make sure refrigerator is level left to right and slightly tipped
backwards.

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Check for any breaches (gaps) inthe door seals such as:
a. Breach from seal retreating from the front frame of the

cabinet, especially areas half-way up the cabinet and

freezer doors,

b. Breach from door alignment or bow.

c. Door "popping" open when the opposite door is

closed.

d. Side trim binding, due to instaIiation causing door to pop

open.

e. Check dispenser modeIs, and correct as necessary, any

breaches found on the fountain door assembly.

18. Turn on power. See Figure 1.

19. Replace top griIle.

20. Check operation on the following:
a. Check air damper is opening and closing. Running

in diagnostic mode may be necessary to verify

operation.
b. Check compressor operation.
c. Check evaporator fan motor operation.

d. Check ice maker / bucket assembly operation.

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