Dacor DRS4253 Series User manual

Installation instructions
Built-In Refrigerator
DRS4253****
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Contents
Contents
Before you begin... 4
Important 4
Refrigerator safety 5
Important safety instructions 5
State of California Proposition 65 Warning 6
Installation safety 7
Location and installation safety 7
Tipping radius 9
Tipping radius 9
Installation requirements 10
Installation preparation 10
Cutout requirements 12
Product specications 14
Refrigerator dimensions 14
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Contents
Installation instructions 16
Grounding the refrigerator 16
Connecting to the main water supply 17
Remove packaging 18
Checking the water dispenser line 19
Water line installation 21
Move to the anti-tip brackets 22
Connect power 22
Level refrigerator 23
Secure refrigerator to furniture 24
Connect water supply 24
Start icemaker 25
Install kickplate 25
Door alignment 26
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Before you begin...
Before you begin...
Important
Installer
• In the interest of safety and to minimize
problems, read this Installation
Instructions manual carefully and
completely before you begin the
installation. Leave these installation
instructions with the user.
• Also, write the model and serial number
of the appliance(s) you are installing
below so our user can reference them in
the future.
• This information is found on the
data sticker label located inside the
refrigerator.
User
• Keep this Installation Instructions
manual for future needs and for the
local inspector’s reference.
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Refrigerator safety
Refrigerator safety
Important 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.
Safety symbols and labels
These alerts are meant to bring attention to important areas in the manual.
Whenever you see these symbols or labels, read the message carefully before continuing.
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.
Correct disposal of your old refrigerator
IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or
abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous, even if they will sit for “just a few days.”
If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow these instructions to help
prevent accidents.
Before you discard your old refrigerator or freezer:
• Take off the doors.
• Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily
climb inside.
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Refrigerator safety
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Refrigerator safety
DANGER
To avoid the possibility of explosion or re, do not store or use combustible, ammable
or explosive vapors and liquids (such as gasoline) inside or in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance. Also keep items that could explode, such as aerosol cans away from
cooktop burners, ovens and range hoods. Do not store ammable or explosive materials in
adjacent cabinets or areas.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
A. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions,
contact the manufacturer.
B. Before servicing or cleaning unit, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and
lock the circuit break panel. When the circuit breaker panel cannot be locked, securely
fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
State of California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING
Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING
Suffocation Hazard
Remove doors from the old refrigerator:
Failure to do so can allow children to be trapped inside without air, resulting in death or
brain damage.
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 certied refrigerant technician in accordance with
established procedures.
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Installation safety
Installation safety
Location and installation safety
WARNING
• Before installing the refrigerator, connect it to a power outlet and turn the refrigerator
ON to make sure the refrigerator is working.
• Choose a location away from the heat of a heater, boiler, or direct sunlight.
• Install the unit where air ows freely and where the refrigerator is well ventilated.
• Install the unit so that air ows unobstructed through the front air grill. If the air
circulation is not ensured, it may interfere with the normal functioning of the product.
• Outside animals (rodents) can chew on the power cord and cause a re; therefore,
install the unit where there is no access to animals.
• If the cabinet is made of soft material (ex: plaster, etc.), it can have a weak structure
and be damaged. Therefore, use a cabinet made of sturdy, strong material.
• Install the refrigerator with a team of at least 2 people.
• Refer to the dimensions of the cabinet and prepare the cabinet with good air
circulation.
• Use cabinet that will not warp from product heat emissions or humidity from the
opening and closing of the refrigerator.
NOTE
If any doorways are too small for the refrigerator to pass through, the doors on the
refrigerator can be removed.
This refrigerator is a “built-in” style refrigerator, meaning that the refrigerator requires
installation inside a recess in existing kitchen cabinetry.
Before moving the refrigerator, clear the route to the location where it will be installed.
Check all product dimensions and the tipping radius with any doorways, hallways, stairs,
corners, etc., to ensure a clear passageway.
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Installation safety
WARNING
Tip Hazard
Refrigerator is top-heavy and tips easily when not securely installed.
Keep doors taped closed until refrigerator is in its nal position and ready to be secured
in place.
Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
Explosion Risk
Keep ammable materials and vapors - such as gasoline - away from the refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or re.
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Tipping radius
Tipping radius
Tipping radius
WARNING
Because the refrigerator is top-heavy, it will tip easily when it is not permanently
attached to the cabinet.
Below is the radius measurement from the top of the refrigerator to the oor:
Backward Radius 87 1/8"
(2212 mm)
Sideways Radius 93 1/2"
(2375 mm)
87 1/8"
(2212 mm)
93 1/2"
(2375 mm)
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Installation requirements
Installation requirements
Installation preparation
Hardware supplied
Filter Kickplate Kickplate Screw x 2 ea
Anti-tip brackets x 2 ea
Pe bag
Tapping screw L16 x 10 ea Tapping screw L20 x 4 ea
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Installation requirements
Tools required
Drill & Bits Sockets (6, 12 mm) Safety glasses
Open-end wrenches
(11, 12 mm)
Bucket Jack x 2 ea Appliance trolley
Flathead
screwdriver
Tubing cutter Pliers
Philips head
screwdriver
Level Tinsnips Stepladder
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Installation requirements
Installation requirements
Cutout requirements
Cutout dimensions (W x H x D) : 42” x 84” x 24” (1067 x 2134 x 610 mm)
• Install the refrigerator so that it can be pulled away from the wall if service becomes
necessary.
• The ooring under the refrigerator must be level with the kitchen ooring. (The
refrigerator cannot be on a raised or lowered oor.)
• The face of the surrounding cabinetry must be plumb.
• Water line can enter the opening through the oor or rear wall. The water line should
be used for supplied connecting between the cold water line and water connection
location. The line should be long enough to extend to the front of the refrigerator.
Installation of an easily accessible shutoff valve in the water line is required.
• It is recommended that you use a mat to prevent the oor from damage.
WARNING
• Make sure a dedicated, grounded,
3-prong outlet is installed to supply
electrical power to the refrigerator.
• Use a 3-prong power cord plugged
directly into the grounded outlet. Do
not alter into a 2-prong power cord or
use a power strip.
• Make sure the house’s main water
supply is accessible where the
refrigerator will be placed. Water is
needed for the refrigerator’s ice maker
and drinking water dispenser.
• See the suggested water line locations
in the image below.
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Installation requirements
Cutout Requirements
Width
7" (177 mm) 2 3/4" (72 mm)
9 1/4"
(235 mm)
42" (1067 mm)
Height
Depth
84" (2134 mm)
24" (610 mm)
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Product specications
Product specications
Refrigerator dimensions
Outside dimensions (W x H x D) : 42” x 83 1/2” x 28 1/4” (1067 x 2121 x 720 mm )
See the pictures and table below and on the next page for installation space requirements.
81 3/8"
(2068 mm)
83 1/2"
(2121 mm)
28 1/4"
(720 mm)
25 3/4"
(656 mm)
41"
(1042 mm)
42"
(1067 mm)
39 1/4" (966 mm)
39 3/4" (1012 mm)
72 1/4" (1834 mm)
135 °
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Product specications
41" (1043 mm)
41 1/2" (1054 mm)
28 1/4" (720 mm)
23 3/4" (605 mm)
24 5/8" (625 mm) 25 3/4" (656 mm)
81 3/8" (2068 mm)
83 1/2" (2121 mm)
42" (1067 mm)
NOTE
The measurements of your refrigerator may differ from those listed above, depending on
the measuring method.
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Installation instructions
Installation instructions
Grounding the refrigerator
CAUTION
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.
The power supply cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-pin (earthing) plug which
mates with a standard three-pin (earthing) wall receptacle to minimize the possibility of
electric shock hazard from this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualied electrician to make sure the outlet
is properly earthed.
Where a standard 2-pin wall outlet is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-pin wall outlet.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD (EARTH) PIN
FROM THE POWER CORD.
DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER PLUG TO
CONNECT THE REFRIGERATOR TO A 2-PIN
OUTLET.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH
THIS APPLIANCE.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded, dedicated 3-prong outlet.
Do not remove the ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, re, or electrical shock.
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Installation instructions
Connecting to the main water supply
5 3/4"
(146.1 mm)
3 3/16"
(81 mm)
6 1/8"
(155.6 mm)
19 1/4"
(489.5 mm)
2 3/4"
(70 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
Before connecting the refrigerator’s water
line to the house’s main water supply,
the house’s plumbing layout must be
understood.
1. Decide the best way to utilize the
plumbing layout, then
2. Tap into the main water line while
following these requirements:
- The installer must provide the 5/16-
in (8 mm) water line and all ttings.
- The water line must be long enough
to provide slack to allow the
refrigerator to be moved for oor
cleaning and servicing, without the
need to rst disconnect the water
line.
- All new installations must meet local
plumbing code requirements.
- The water shutoff should be placed
in the base cabinet on either side
of the refrigerator (the right-side
is recommended) or in some other
easily accessible area.
- If the water shut-off valve is
placed 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 nal position.
- Make sure the water supply pipe
is within the range shown in the
illustrations at right.
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Installation instructions
Remove packaging
CAUTION
Refrigerator is Top-Heavy – be careful when moving. When using an appliance trolley,
handle from Freezer side only.
• Carefully cut banding at the top and
bottom, remove outer carton.
• Slide out rear corner posts (2).
• Slide carton off top of cabinet.
NOTE
Do not lay cabinet down in order to
remove skid!
• The unit is secured to the skid with six
1/2” (11 mm) bolts.
• Remove all six 11 mm bolts that secure
metal brackets to the refrigerator.
• Tilt unit up on Freezer side toward
Fresh Food side.
• Push bolts down, remove metal bracket
from Freezer side.
• Slide the appliance trolley underneath
the Freezer side.
• Using corner posts (2 on front corners)
to prevent damage, secure unit to
appliance trolley.
NOTE
If corner posts are too long, cut the posts to a shorter length
• Lift the unit off the skid with the appliance trolley.
• Remove kickplate taped to the top of the unit.
• Set kickplate aside for nal installation.
CAUTION
• Do not attempt to roll or drag until unit is off skid.
• Make sure the water line is clear of appliance trolley to avoid damage.
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Checking the water dispenser line
• In order to operate the ice maker properly, water pressure between 30 and 120 psi
(207 and 827 kPa) is required.
• The water lter removes particles. It does not sterilize or destroy any micro-organisms.
• If the refrigerator is installed in an area with low water pressure (below 30 psi
(207 kPa)), you should install a booster pump to compensate for the low pressure.
• Ensure the water storage tank inside the refrigerator is properly lled initially. Push
the water dispenser lever until the air is out of the tank and continuos stream of water
is being dispensed.
COUPLER “A”
TAP
Connect to the water supply line
Connect the water pipe with coupler and
tap.
• Close the main water tap.
• Connect coupler “A” to the tap.
• Every join should be sealed with sealing
tape.
CAUTION
It is recommended that a pressure valve
be installed by the plumber (30 psi
(207 kPa)).
Floor
Water Supply hose
NOTE
Supplied water line and tting valve must
be connected to water pipe.
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Installation instructions
Water pressure requirements
Water Supply
Water Supply
Reverse osmosis
system
30-150 psi
30-150 psi40-60psi
Refrigerator
Refrigerator
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, qualied plumber.
Shut-Off
Water Valve
To Refrigerator
Main Water
Supply
Water Line
Reverse osmosis system in the water
supply
IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water
supply leaving a reverse osmosis system
going to the refrigerator’s water inlet
valve must be between 30 and 120 psi
(207 and 827 kPa).
The water pressure from the cold water
supply to the reverse osmosis system
needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi
(276 to 414 kPa).
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