Door Swing Dimensions .............................................................7
Door Panels and Cabinetry Clearance ....................................8-9
Custom Panels and Handles ...............................................10-11
Custom Side Panels ............................................................12-13
Customer Service Information
If you have questions or problems with installation, contact your
®
Dacor
call, have the model and serial number of the appliance ready.
The model and serial number are printed on the appliance data
label. The label is located inside the refrigerator on the right.
dealer or the Dacor Customer Service Team. When you
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.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
You
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow
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.
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:
follow instructions.
instructions.
DANGER
WARNING
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Model Identification
Refrigerators With Ice and Water Dispensers
EF42DBSS and EF48DBSS:
42” and 48” dispensing models with all stainless steel finish
42” and 48” dispensing models designed for installation of custom
IF42DBOL and IF48DBOL:
panels and handles
Refrigerators Without Ice and Water Dispensers
EF42NBSS and EF48NBSS:
42” and 48” non-dispensing models
with all stainless steel finish
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42” and 48” non- dispensing models designed for installation of
IF42NBOL and IF48NBOL:
custom panels and handles
Installation Requirements
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.
Tools and Parts
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
®†
T27 screwdriver
Torx
¹¹⁄ 32” nut driver
³⁄ 8” and ¹⁄2” open-end wrenches
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Allen wrench (
4” and
¹⁄
Tape measure
Parts Needed:
Six #8 x 3” (7.6 cm) wood screws (longer screws may be
needed)
One or two 2” x 4” x 32” (5 cm x 10 cm x 81 cm) wood
board(s)
IF Series Models: Make custom panels, or consult a
qualified cabinetmaker or carpenter to make the panels. See
“Installation Requirements” for more information.
EF Series Models: Comes with doors that have a stainless
steel finish and are shipped complete.
If you are connecting the water line directly to copper tubing
and not to a shutoff valve, you need a ferrule, a union, and a
4” (6.35 mm) compression fitting.
¹⁄
⁄32”)
5
/16” socket drivers
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.
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).
Floor must support the refrigerator weight, more than 600 lbs
(272 kg), door panels and contents of the refrigerator.
Ceiling height must allow for side tipping radius. See Tipping
Radius.
Location should permit doors to open fully. See Door Swing
Dimensions.
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 cm to 229 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 Textron Innovations Inc.
1/2” (1.3 cm)
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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
Location Requirements (continued)
A grounded 3 prong electrical outlet should be placed within
4” (10.2 cm) of the right side cabinets or end panel. 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.
4”
(10.2 cm)
83 1/2” (212.1 cm) min.
84 3/4” (215.2 cm)
to bottom of solid soffit
77”
(195.6 cm)
A
Width
(see chart following)
See page 5
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”
(61.0 cm) min.
Model SeriesCutout Width A
EF42, IF4241½” (105.4 cm) to 41¾” (106.1 cm)
EF48, IF4847½” (120.7 cm) to 47¾” (121.3 cm)
NOTE: Flooring under refrigerator must be at same level as the
room. Face of cabinetry must be plumb.
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Installation Requirements
A
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. The access hole
through the cabinet must be within ½” (12.7 mm) of the rear
wall.
NOTE: If the water shut off valve is in the back wall behind the
refrigerator, it must be at an angle so that the tube is not kinked
when the refrigerator is pushed into its final position.
Access hole with 1/2” (1.3 cm) of
floor and rear wall
Possible water
line locations
1”
6”
(15.2 cm)
(2.5 cm)
6”
(15.2 cm)
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.
If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed,
qualified plumber.
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.
NOTE: Tip on side only.
If the water shutoff valve is not in the cabinets, the plumbing
for the water line can come through the floor. A ½” (12.7 mm)
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” (2.54 cm) away from the back
wall. See Connect the Water Supply.
If additional tubing is needed, use copper tubing and check
for leaks. Install the copper tubing only in areas where the
household temperatures will remain above freezing.
Do not use a piercing-type or ³⁄
which reduces water flow and clogs more easily.
NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a ¼” (6.35
mm) saddle-type shutoff valve, a union and copper tubing. Before
purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your
local plumbing codes.
16” (4.76 mm) saddle valve
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).
A
Model SeriesTipping Radius A
EF42, IF4293” (236.2 cm)
EF48, IF4896” (243.8 cm)
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Product Dimensions
Installation Requirements
Side View:
The depth from the front of the top grille to the back of the
refrigerator cabinet is 25³⁄8” (64.5 cm).
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 extended ¹⁄
(3 mm) below the rollers.
25 3/8”
(64.5 cm)
23 1/2”
(59.7 cm)
84” (213.4 cm)
Power Cord
Front View:
Width dimensions were measured from trim edge to trim edge. Height dimensions are shown with leveling legs extended ¹⁄8”
(3 mm) below the rollers.
8”
*83 3/8”
(211.8 cm)
*83 3/8”
(211.8 cm)
*3 1/2” (8.9 cm)
* When leveling legs are fully extended to 1¼” (3.2 cm) below