Dacor EF48 Series User manual

Please read all safety information before installing, operating, or repairing this appliance.
Service Manual
Built-in Refrigerator
Covers Models:
EF48
IF48
EF42
IF42

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Table of ConTenTs
Section 1 - Product Familiarization.............................1-1
A Refrigerator for a Different Kind of Consumer ............1-1
A New Level of Performance for Fresh Food Storage......1-2
Long Term Storage With a Higher Level of Performance . 1-3
Cooling Performance that Matches the Needs .................1-4
Sound Performance Beyond Many Expectations .............1-4
Features Should be the Expectation not the Exception.... 1-6
Meeting the Expectation of a Tall Cool Drink of Water .....1-6
Options that Meet the User’s Expectations.......................1-7
Features and Benefits are Not All you Should Expect....1-12
Making Sure the Available Space is
as Useful as Possible...................................................... 1-12
More Space up Front Where you Use It .........................1-12
Something this Special Needs Special Considerations ..1-13
Setting Aside the Space..................................................1-14
Dimension Specifications ................................................1-16
After All’s in Place ...........................................................1-17
After the Install, the Finishing Touches ...........................1-19
Dacor Built-in Refrigerator Q & A....................................1-22
Installation Instructions ...................................................1-24
Tool Requirements ..........................................................1-24
Installation Checklist .......................................................1-24
Preparing the Space .......................................................1-24
Plumbing Connection ......................................................1-25
Reverse Osmosis............................................................1-25
Uncrating the Unit ...........................................................1-26
Water Line Installation..................................................... 1-26
Leveling...........................................................................1-27
90° Door Stop .................................................................1-27
Blocking the Unit .............................................................1-28
More than 1" Clearance ..................................................1-28
Installing Backer Panels..................................................1-29
Panel Installation for Dispenser Models..........................1-30
One-piece Overlay/Frame Panel Installation ..................1-31
Panel Details ...................................................................1-32
Installing Side Panels......................................................1-34
Anchor the Unit (Optional) ..............................................1-35
Adjust Door Hinges .........................................................1-35
Section 2 - Technical Orientation................................2-1
Dacor Built-in Refrigerator Technical Orientation........... 2-1
System Overview ................................................................2-1
DC Power Supply..............................................................2-1
System Control.................................................................. 2-3
Temperature Monitoring ....................................................2-4
Variable Capacity Compressor.......................................... 2-6
Sealed System ................................................................. 2-8
Cabinet Airflow ................................................................2-10
Defrost System................................................................ 2-11
Water Dispenser System ................................................2-12
Cabinet...............................................................................2-14
Leveling System..............................................................2-14
Door Assembly ................................................................ 2-15
Shelf Systems .................................................................2-16
FoodSaver™ Drawers.....................................................2-17
Cabinet Lighting ..............................................................2-19
User Interface (Controls).................................................2-20
Section 3 - Service Diagnostics ..................................3-1
Service Test Mode ..............................................................3-1
Service Test 01 – Software Revision ................................3-2
Service Test 02 – High Ambient Override .........................3-2
Service Test 03 – Fresh Food Thermistor.........................3-3
Service Test 04 – Evaporator Thermistor..........................3-3
Service Test 05 – Freezer Thermistor...............................3-3
Service Test 06 – Ambient Thermistor ..............................3-3
Service Test 07 – Fresh Food Fan....................................3-4
Service Test 08 – Evaporator / Freezer Fan Test ............. 3-4
Service Test 09 – Open Damper.......................................3-4
Service Test 10 – Close Damper ......................................3-5
Service Test 11 – Defrost Heaters ....................................3-5
Service Test 12 – Condenser Fan ....................................3-5
Service Test 13 – Fresh Food Lights ................................3-6
Service Test 14 – Freezer Lights ......................................3-6
Service Test 15 – Fountain Lamp .....................................3-6
Service Test 16 – Compressor Maximum Speed..............3-7
Service Test 17 – Compressor Minimum Speed...............3-7
Service Test 18 – Fresh Food Fan Speed ........................3-8
Service Test 19 – Freezer Fan Speed ..............................3-8
Service Test 20 – Fresh Food Thermistor Value...............3-8
Service Test 21 – Freezer Thermistor Value ....................3-9
Service Test 22 – Ambient Thermistor Value ....................3-9
Service Test 23 – Evaporator Thermistor Value................3-9
Service Test 24 – Display Temperature Select ............... 3-10
Service Test 25 – Fountain State....................................3-10
Service Test 26 – Bypass Valve Switch .......................... 3-11
Service Test 27 – Filter Valve Switch.............................. 3-11
Service Test 28 – Actuator Switch .................................. 3-11
Service Test 29 – Cube Solenoid....................................3-12
Service Test 30 – Auger Motor........................................ 3-12
Service Test 31 – Chute Solenoid...................................3-12
Service Test 32 – Water Valve ........................................3-12
Service Test 33 – Force Defrost and Exit .......................3-12
Section 4 - FoodSaver™ TEST MODE ........................4-1
FoodSaver™ Test Mode .....................................................4-1

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Section 1 - Product Familiarization
A Refrigerator for a Different Kind of Consumer
The new Dacor Built-in Refrigerators provide a new level of performance for a specialty market. This
line of refrigeration products is targeted to enter into a market with little competition.
This market is characterized by custom kitchens that are a gourmet’s dream. Imagine the kitchens
you see on the Cooking Channel installed in your home. Only without the audience. Countertops that
provide preparation space for serving dozens and cooktops that can cook for a crowd as well as a
family.
Big kitchens and big plans require a big refrigerator. Simply making a freestanding unit larger
introduces new problems. As a cabinet gets larger, temperature control and access to the contents
becomes a greater challenge.
Not only are the refrigeration needs different in these dream kitchens but the decorating demands are
greater. A refrigerator is either expected to stand out as a statement that the owners have arrived
at a particular level of success or blend into the background in a silent testimony to the fact that
success means that you no longer need to shout about it. A refrigerator with the ability to change in
appearance as the kitchen evolves to a new décor.
The new Dacor Built-in Refrigerator meets these needs and will exceed the customer’s expectations for
years to come.
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A New Level of Performance for Fresh Food Storage
Warm air rises, cool air falls.
As a refrigerator cabinet increases in size, maintaining temperature control
becomes more challenging. As a cabinet becomes taller the air has a
greater ability to settle in layers. This is called stratification. The warmer air
rises to the top of the cabinet while the cooler air settles to the bottom.
If the temperature control is at the top of the refrigerator, cooling the
cabinet enough to satisfy the thermostat can result in the bottom of the
refrigerator being too cold for the contents. A common result is frozen
lettuce. If the temperature control is in the middle of the cabinet the top of
the cabinet may be too warm for optimum shelf life of dairy products.
Temperature stratification can have a major impact on the longevity of fresh
foods. To minimize this effect the Dacor Built-in Refrigerators keep the air
moving in the fresh food section even when the temperatures are already at
their optimum. This results in temperature differences of one degree or less
throughout the fresh food compartment.
Not all fresh foods are best kept at the same temperature. Fresh cuts
of meat will keep longer at a lower temperature (31˚F) than vegetables
(34˚F) and citrus (38˚F). If you set the fresh food section for the optimum
temperature for one of these product the others will not be at their best
storage temperature.
Produce crispers and meat drawers can help this situation but the Dacor
Built-in Refrigerator takes this concept a step further. Using a feature known as FoodSaver™Technology
the system allows three different temperatures to be maintained in the fresh food section. The main
section can be set for good storage of dairy and condiments as well as other foods. This temperature
can be set to whatever the customer wants, which could be approximately 37 degrees. One FoodSaver
module can be set to store the citrus at 38 degrees and the other can be set to store meats at 31
degrees. It is almost like getting three refrigerators in one cabinet. Fresh food will remain fresh longer
when stored at the right temperature.
The FoodSaver drawers each have a fan motor and temperature control incorporated into their
construction. The control can open a damper and allow the fan motor to draw cooler air from
the freezer section if needed. If the drawer needs to be warmer than the rest of the fresh food
compartment (fresh food 35 and citrus at 38) there is a small heating element that will maintain the
temperature selected by the owner.
Besides providing optimum storage temperature, the FoodSaver modules also provide better humidity
control. Conventional crisper drawers can often end up with condensation inside. This condensation
can result in excessive moisture settling on the produce and cause premature aging. The FoodSaver
modules use a space-age polymer to regulate the amount of moisture in the compartment. The pores
in this polymer increase in size when too much
moisture is present in the drawer and close
when the moisture is at the right level. This
allows excess moisture to leave the drawer and
the correct humidity level is maintained. This
eliminates the condensation problem found in
many crisper drawers.
These features and their interaction allow the
Dacor Built-in Refrigerator to keep contents
fresher for a longer period of time than
systems without these features. This allows the
customer to enjoy increased freshness in the
foods they store.
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Long Term Storage With a Higher Level of Performance
One of the most discouraging aspects of long term frozen food
storage is freezer burn. Freezer burn is most often the result of the
outer layers of the product thawing slightly and refreezing multiple
times. One of the most common causes of this thawing is the
defrost cycle needed for modern frost-free products.
When the system enters a defrost cycle, a heater is turned on to
warm the cooling coil in the freezer and melt any frost off from the
coil before it has the opportunity to affect the performance of the
system. While the coil is heating, it is not uncommon for the area
around the coil to heat enough to thaw the outer layer of product
and in-turn create freezer burn.
The Dacor Built-in Refrigerators minimize temperature swings
during defrost with two different features. One of the features is
Preemptive Adaptive Defrosting while the other is sub-cooling prior to
defrost.
Many manufacturers have added adaptive defrost to their product
lines. Adaptive defrost adapts to the use and environment of the
product and provides defrost cycles only when necessary. Not only
does this often result in fewer defrost cycles that could potentially
damage the freezer contents, it allows for energy saving.
Preemptive adaptive defrost takes this energy and food saving even
further by attempting to make sure that the defrost happens when
the refrigerator and freezer are not being used. In a normal adaptive
defrost, when it is time for a defrost, the defrost starts. This may
mean that a defrost cycle could start in the middle of preparing
dinner. At a time when refrigerator usage is at maximum, the system
is defrosting and cannot provide the cooling needed to maintain
optimum temperatures.
With a preemptive adaptive defrost, the system looks forward and
anticipates usage patterns to avoid defrosting at a time that may not
be best. The control tracks information about how the owners use
the refrigerator. The refrigerator has learned that between four and
seven in the afternoon there are a large number of door openings. A
large number of door openings translates to a high use period. If the
system identifies that a defrost is scheduled to happen around five-
thirty, it must make a decision. Either perform the defrost at 3 PM,
before the high use period, or wait until 8 PM after the high use period. The decision is made by the
controller and will be based on the time elapsed since the last defrost, the measured temperatures and
the usage since the last defrost. The end result is a defrost cycle happening when it least likely to affect
the life of the freezer contents.
Another way to prevent damaging temperature swings is to lower the temperature of the freezer
contents below normal before a defrost cycle is started. If the contents are cooler than normal before
the defrost cycle begins, there is less chance that the outer layers will thaw during the defrost cycle.
The Dacor Built-in Refrigerators look ahead and before starting defrost provides maximum cooling to
the freezer compartment. The result of the maximum cooling period is lower freezer temperature. With
a lower starting temperature, the defrost can take place and overall freezer temperature may rise only
one degree above normal. This is in comparison to other refrigeration products that may rise ten or
more degrees during defrost.
By providing defrost only when needed and sub-cooling before defrost, the Dacor Built-in Refrigerators
help protect the owner’s investment in fine groceries and allows them to make purchases at their
convenience instead of on demand.
Cooling Coil (Evaporator)
Heating Element
Freezer Compartment
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Cooling Performance that Matches the Needs
Most refrigeration products run at two speeds. One of the
speeds is high and the other is off. While this has been a
suitable technology for many years, the need to conserve
energy has recently become more important.
One way to decrease operating costs is to operate the
system at a lower speed over a longer period of time. The
most efficient operation would occur if the system could
be fine tuned to run continuously at a level that constantly
matched the cooling requirements.
This is a lot like your car. In stop and go driving in a city
environment your mileage will be lower than when you set
the cruise control and are out on the open country roads.
The energy needed to start your car moving and get it up
to twenty-five miles per hour is greater than the energy
needed to keep it moving at fifty-five miles per hour. You
can always feel comfortable knowing the power is there to
quickly accelerate if needed but you can keep it in reserve
and save money until the need arises.
Dacor Built-in Refrigerators use variable capacity cooling
to match the needs of the user. Variable Capacity Cooling
is not brand new technology. It is a more expensive
technology. The demand in the US has not been strong enough to encourage refrigerator
manufacturers to include this technology in their standard product line. This technology has
been in use in Europe and Asia where the power infrastructure is not as well developed and
energy conservation is of higher concern. A true luxury product should include the newest
technology and features just as a true luxury car should have all the latest features and
options available.
By providing Variable Capacity the Dacor Built-in products provide high performance power
when needed and high efficiency all of the time.
While this product line is not currently Energy Star™ rated, the performance is just short of
the requirements. The testing procedures are very specific and the laboratory tests place this
product just under the threshold needed. In actual use, this product line could actually result
in lower energy bills than expected, depending on the use patterns.
In the long run, slow and steady will win the race and the customer who is interested in peak
performance will not be disappointed with the results of Variable Capacity Cooling.
Sound Performance Beyond Many Expectations
About the only time we become concerned with the noise our refrigerator makes is either
when the sound drastically changes and service is needed, or when it is loud enough to be
heard in a quiet house on a sleepless night.
Dacor Built-in Refrigerators were designed from the start to be some of the quietest on
the market. Special insulation is included to limit the noise heard outside of the cabinet.
Bumpers have been added to prevent vibration. The Variable Capacity Compressor has a
lower volume at a lower speed. Even the control area is insulated so that the relays that
switch different circuits are barely audible.
The end result is a system that will only be heard when the user is trying to hear it. It will be
seldom that the users will even notice when the system is running.
There are some noises that are normal. The following page identifies some of the normal
noises and indicates what the source could be.
Conventional
Compressor
Variable Speed
120%
Capacity
Time (Minutes)
100%
80%
60%
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Sound Performance Beyond Many Expectations (continued)
Normal Operating Sound
Recent improvements in refrigeration design may introduce sounds in your new refrigerator that were
not noticed in earlier models. These improvements were made to create a refrigerator that will preserve
food better, run more energy efficient, and perform quieter overall. Because new unit designs run
quieter than past models you may start to detect sounds that were actually present in your older units
but were typically masked by the refrigerator’s higher sound levels. Many of these sounds are normal.
The following are some of the normal sounds your new refrigerator may make:
COMPRESSOR: The compressor on
this unit has a variable speed motor.
This variability allows the system to
adjust to different usage needs and
thereby make your cabinet much more
energy efficient. This will introduce
speed change sounds and some higher
pitched humming sounds that are
normal for the operation of this type of
compressor.
CONTROL SWITCHES: In the
electronics control area there are
numerous control switches that make
a quiet clicking sound when you use
your refrigerator or during some of the
normal system operations.
AIRFLOW SOUNDS: There are a
number of fans in the unit that make
airflow sounds when in operation.
The freezer fan circulates cool air
throughout the refrigerator. The
refrigerator circulating fan helps keep
that compartment’s temperature more
uniform. The condenser fan on top of
your unit is utilized to remove the heat
generated by the system. Lastly, the
FoodSaver™ compartments circulate
air to maintain optimum temperatures.
WATER VALVES (if equipped): If
your unit has an ice dispenser or
icemaker you may detect a slight
buzzing sound under the unit when
water is requested from the ice
dispenser or when the icemaker needs
water to make ice.
ICEMAKER: If equipped with an
icemaker the cabinet will occasionally
generate a rattling sound when ice
cubes are ejected into the freezer ice
bin. You may also detect the motor
that is ejecting that ice. These are
normal sounds necessary for ice
making.
REFRIGERANT FLOW: The flow of
the cooling fluid in your freezer area
may cause gurgling or quiet knocking
sounds when the unit cycles on or
when the unit cycles off. This is just
the shock of the system cycling.
CABINET LEVELING: An unleveled
cabinet may cause rattles and vibration
noises. This can be corrected by
adjusting the leveling wheels properly.
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Features Should be the Expectation not the Exception
Many of the built-in refrigerators currently in homes across America were designed for
storage capacity more than they were designed for ease of use and functionality.
If you want a lot of room for storage, they may be the right choice for you. If you want the
same features that are available with even modestly priced refrigerators, you need to look
away from them and towards a built-in system designed by a company who understands
consumer expectations and convenience.
Some of the common expectations for a refrigerator include spill-proof shelves, adjustable
door storage and ample lighting. Some customers want through the door ice and water
dispensing.
These types of features are incorporated into the built-in refrigeration products as well as
some less common features.
Not only is illumination ample, it is exceptional. There are six lamps in the fresh food
compartment alone. Four at the top and one behind each FoodSaver™ drawer. This will put
an end to the search for something in the dark rear corners of a refrigerator compartment.
While not often thought of, it is not unreasonable to expect a crisper drawer to hold a head
of lettuce. While this may not be possible in some of the competition’s crisper drawers, most
average heads of lettuce will fit just fine in the FoodSaver drawers. In fact you should be
able to fit in three or four heads with a bag of carrots, radishes and some green onions. Who
needs salad in a bag when it all fits just fine in the FoodSaver drawer and with the superior
storage performance, it will still be fresh when you need it.
A deli tray that keeps a hold of the contents might seem like a prerequisite for a drawer. We
have come to expect that a deli drawer is made of plastic and will contain any minor leakage
that may occur. One of the last things someone wants is meat juices dripping from the deli
drawer onto other products in the cabinet.
Some manufacturers think that a wire basket will do the job just fine. In reality the contents
are exposed to too much air and the contents dry out. If something were to leak, the
leakage is destined to make a mess elsewhere. The Dacor Built-in Refrigerators include
plastic Food Storage drawers. Wide drawers with room for lots of deli products. Wide drawers
that allow you to easily see the contents. To top it off, if one Food Storage drawer isn’t
enough, you can get two.
Meeting the Expectation of a Tall Cool Drink of Water
A feature more commonly found on current refrigeration products is through the door ice and
water dispensing. The Dacor Built-in Refrigerators offer this feature. The user has the choice
of water, cubed ice or crushed ice.
All of the water is filtered before going to the dispenser or the icemaker. Like any type of
water filter, the filter cartridge needs to be replaced on a regular basis. The control system
monitors the amount of water flowing through the filter and recommends when it is time to
order a new cartridge on the control panel. The cartridge itself is mounted in the equipment
compartment on top. By placing the filter above the cabinet, valuable storage space isn’t
used in the fresh food compartment for the filter.
If a customer already has a reverse osmosis system for filtering their drinking water, the
lower pressure often present with this type of system could cause slow dispensing or hollow
ice cubes. Since the reverse osmosis system is a better filter than the cartridge filter, a
bypass cap is provided to eliminate the cartridge altogether. This bypass cap could improve
the dispensing speed and help to reduce the hollow ice cube complaint. For the customer
who wants to reduce the number of times the cabinet door is opened to retrieve chilled
water of ice cubes this dispenser will meet their expectations. For the customer with no
desire for a dispenser, the product is available without the dispenser and the customer can
choose whether they want a built-in icemaker by choosing the right combination of shelves
for their needs.
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Options that Meet the User’s Expectations
When you go shopping for a new car you expect that you can select the options
that meet your needs. Often, though, the model that almost fits your desires is
on the lot and you choose it. Sometimes the dealer has to add a feature or two.
In short the right car for one person may not be the right car for another. The
Dacor Built-in Refrigerators allow the customer to get the refrigerator they want
and not another cookie-cutter appliance.
When it comes to refrigerators, the manufacturers have been providing different
packages for the different needs. The biggest option is usually color. From there
you can select feature levels ranging from entry level to deluxe. To truly meet
the customer’s desires a customizable product is the right option.
The Dacor Built-in Refrigerators can be configured in just about any way that will
meet the customer’s needs. While there are standard option packages available,
if a standard package doesn’t meet your needs, add the features you want. On
the freezer side, the icemaker and dispenser have specific locations that they
need to be installed. On the fresh food section the FoodSaver™drawers have to
be left where they are. Other than that, the consumer is free to configure their
appliance to their wishes.
If you want a refrigerator without a deli drawer but with two extra shelves, you
can get it. If you want three deli drawers and no icemaker, you can get it.
It is the customer’s decision as to what they want in a refrigerator.

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Features and Benefits are Not All you Should Expect
One of the sad realities of any machine is that it will need service. Just as regular oil changes
and tire rotations are needed to keep a car running smooth and efficiently, every appliance
deserves regular maintenance.
The biggest need of any refrigeration system is cleaning. The coil that transfers the heat to
the outside of the cabinet needs to be dusted out regularly to maintain peak efficiency. This
cleaning should be performed every three to six months.
From its inception, the Dacor Built-in Refrigerators were designed with service in mind. Since
the appliance is quite large and often built into the wall, it is best if service can be performed
where the unit sits.
The only components that cannot be reached from the front of the refrigerator are the water
tubes that supply the water filter and the icemaker.
Front serviceability is a key feature. Regular maintenance can be easily performed and
peak efficiency maintained. Things that are difficult to do seldom get done. The easy access
designed into the Dacor Built-in Refrigerators is important for long and efficient operation.
Progressive thinking will provide an appliance that not only has exceptional performance
when new, but will maintain that performance for years to come.
If the need should ever arise for repair, the Dacor Built-in Refrigerators come with one of the
best new product warranties available.
Making Sure the Available Space is as Useful as Possible
Most conventional refrigerators have the cooling system mounted in the bottom of the
cabinet. The interior space is shaped around the equipment and the end result is that usable
space is lost to equipment.
The Dacor Built-in Refrigerators place the cooling system at the top of the unit. This places
the equipment package up high and out of the way. This provides the most possible space
where people can use it.
The cabinet depth is considerably less than the cabinet depth of a large freestanding system.
By reducing the depth, almost every item in the refrigerator or freezer can be reached
without moving numerous other items.
Since more of the bottom space is available for storage, drawers are provided to bring the
contents out to where they can be easily viewed. Nobody wants to get on their knees to see
what is hiding in the back recesses of their refrigerator.
Both the fresh food and the freezer doors provide adjustable baskets for storage of items you
always want close at hand. Since the interior is completely customizable, if you want more
door shelves, just contact your Dacor retailer and have additional door baskets ordered.
More Space up Front Where you Use It
Most cooks place the things used most often in either the door storage or along the front of
the shelves. As new items are placed on the shelves the existing contents gradually move to
the rear of the cabinet. This usually means that sooner or later what you are looking for is at
the back of the refrigerator.
By increasing the width, the Dacor Built-in Refrigerators allow for more up front space. There
are more of the good seats available for the things you use most. Even if something is at the
back of the cabinet, the distance to it is less than with a large freestanding unit.
The actual capacity of the cabinet is not much different than the largest conventional
refrigerators available today. The space is easier to use and with proper planning, this
system fits into the kitchen with increased style and convenience.
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Something this Special Needs Special Considerations
Not every kitchen in America has the right location for a refrigerator like they
use in a restaurant but if there is enough space, a Dacor Built-in Refrigerators fill
the spot beautifully.
There are two cabinet widths. The larger of the two is approximately 48 inches
wide. The smaller cabinet is 42 inches wide. Both units stand almost seven feet
tall. The cabinet is about two feet deep. This is the same depth as standard base
cabinets so the system can be installed right in line with the countertops and
cabinets.
Proper preparation is essential before the system is brought into the kitchen.
Location is always important for a refrigerator. The best designs for most
kitchens place the cooking area, the cleaning area and the refrigeration system
on the points of a triangle. The closer the triangle is to equal on each side,
the better. The space between all three points should be free from obstruction
with enough room for at least two people to work within the triangle without
getting in each other’s way. If the kitchen will only be occupied by one person a
smaller triangle will work. If a complete cook staff is used or caterers brought in
regularly, a larger triangle will be needed, if not two triangles.
Since many kitchens will be in the design stage when an appliance such as
the Dacor Built-in Refrigerator is considered, many customers will be able to
plan properly. Space can be allocated for as many refrigeration systems as the
customer feels is right for their needs.
Because of the forethought invested in design, this product line can be
completely enclosed in cabinetry. All airflow is through the front of the unit.
Cabinets can be built on either side as well as above the unit.
The location for installation should include an outlet on a dedicated circuit. This
outlet should be 75½" above the floor and 2" from the right side of the opening.
There is a recessed area in the cabinet to allow the unit to be pushed up against
the wall with the plug installed in this location.
A dedicated outlet is a good practice for any refrigerator and is required by the
electrical code of many areas of the country. The outlet should be mounted in
the back wall of the final location. The space should always leave enough room
for both the appliance and the plug in the outlet.
A water supply for the installed icemaker or water dispenser is essential. The
water line should come up through the floor or through the lower wall in the rear
center of the opening. Since all components were designed to be serviced from
the front, the ice and water hook-up is in the front behind the air grill.
The system is pushed into place and then the water line is connected. This is
opposite of the connection sequence for a standard refrigerator. Typically the
water line would be connected and then the system pushed the last few feet into
place. By placing the refrigerator before connecting the water line, there is less
flexing of the connection and a reduced chance for a water leak.
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Setting Aside the Space
Just as with any refrigerator, it is always important that you have enough space to work
around the unit. The cabinet depth alone doesn’t tell the entire story. You need to consider
the length of the open doors to determine the total space you need for use of the appliance.
The 48" product requires an area that is 47½ inches wide and 52½ inches deep. Two feet of
the cabinet will be flush with the cabinets or built into the wall. This means that you need at
least two feet four and one half inches clear in front of the system. If you want to be able to
get past an open refrigerator, you will need even more space.
The 48" cutout needs to be at least 83¾", 47½" wide and at least 24" deep. A little extra
depth would allow for some adjustment room. Too much extra depth would make the
installation of the anti-tip device difficult.
48" Cutout
47-1/2
Top View
24
47-1/4
48" Top View
43-11/16
52-9/16
50-3/4
47-1/2
Front View
83-3/4
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Setting Aside the Space (continued)
The 42" product requires an area that is 41½ inches wide and 48 11/16 inches deep. Two
feet of the cabinet will be flush with the cabinets or built into the wall. This means that you
need at least 24 11/16 inches clear in front of the system. If you want to be able to get
past an open refrigerator, you will need even more space.
The 42" cutout needs to be at least 83¾", 41½" wide and at least 24" deep. A little extra
depth would allow for some adjustment room. Too much extra depth would make the
installation of the anti-tip device difficult
42" Cutout
41-1/2
Top View
24
41-1/4
42" Top View
41-7/16
48-11/16
44-3/4
41-1/2
Front View
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Dimension Specifications
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EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Specifications EF48 (in/cm) IF48 (in/cm) EF42 (in/cm) IF42 (in/cm)
A. Cutout Height* 83 3/4 212.7 83 3/4 212.7 83 3/4 212.7 83 3/4 212.7
B. Cutout Width** 47 1/2 120.7 47 1/2 120.7 41 1/2 105.4 41 1/2 105.4
C. Cutout Depth 24 61 24 61 24 61 24 61
D. Height to Top of
Cabinet 83 1/16 210.9 83 1/16 210.9 83 1/16 210.9 83 1/16 210.9
E. Height to Top of
Grille 83 3/8 211.8 83 3/8 211.8 83 3/8 211.8 83 3/8 211.8
F. Width (cabinet) 47 1/4 120.0 47 1/4 120.0 41 1/4 104.8 41 1/4 104.8
G. Width (doors
closed) 48 1/16 122.1 48 1/16 122.1 42 1/16 106.8 42 1/16 106.8
H. Depth Excl. handles
(closed) 25 1/4 64.1 25 1/4 64.1 25 1/4 64.1 25 1/4 64.1
I. Depth Incl. Handles
(closed) 26 5/8 67.6 N/A N/A 26 5/8 67.6 N/A N/A
J. Depth (fresh food
door open 90˚)52 1/2 133.3 52 9/16 133.5 48 11/16 123.7 48 3/4 123.8
K. Width (doors open
90˚including
handles)
50 3/4 128.9 N/A N/A 44 3/4 113.7 N/A N/A
*A. Add 1" (2.5 cm) for extended handle kit. **B. Add 2" (5.08 cm) for extended handle kit.

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After All’s in Place
Once the unit is in place it must be leveled and secured to prevent any out of balance
possibilities.
A very important part of the installation process is installation of an anti-tip device. Anti-tip
devices have been around for a long time on ranges. The length of the door in relation to the
body of range makes it easy for an individual to tip the unit over if excess weight is applied to
the open door.
The Dacor Built-in Refrigerators have a similar problem, the refrigerator door is longer than the
cabinet is deep. If excess weight is applied on the door, the unit could tip forward.
If the cutout height is very close to the recommended height of 83¾", the cutout itself will
prevent any possible forward tipping. If there is more than one inch clear above the cabinet, a
section of 2x4 lumber must be mounted to the wall above the cabinet. This 2x4 will keep the
back of the cabinet from leaning away from the wall and will help prevent the possibility of
injury or damage from a mishap. The 2x4 is even included with the product.
It is also possible to prevent tipping using a section of pipe strap. Attach the pipe strap to the
wall and the cabinet. This strap will prevent the unit from tipping away from the wall.
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Wall Studs
FIGURE 18
FIGURE 19