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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).
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.
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
®†
T27 screwdrivers
¹¹⁄
32
” nut driver
³⁄
8
” and ¹⁄
2
” open-end wrenches
Hex key (
5
⁄
32
”)
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
needed)
One or two 2” x 4” x 32” (5.1 cm x 10.2 cm x 81.3 cm) wood
board(s)
Minimum 7 ft (2.1 m) flexible codes approved water supply
line.
Dacor handle kit.
- ARFMH42H2: Millennia handle kit
- AFEBI42H2: Epicure handle kit
Installation Requirements
†
Torx
®
is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners Inc.
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.
¹⁄
2
” (1.3 cm)
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