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Location Requirements

IMPORTANT:

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

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To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for 

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a 1/2” (13 mm) space at the top and a 1” (25 mm) space 

behind the refrigerator.
Do not install the refrigerator in a location where the 

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temperature will fall below 55°F (13°C).
Allow a minimum of 2 1/2” (64 mm) space between the side 

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of the refrigerator and an oven or range.
The floor must be able to support the refrigerator’s weight of 

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more than 600 lbs (272 kg), the door panels and the contents 

of the refrigerator.
The area to the left and the right of the appliance must 

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permit both doors to open to a minimum of 90°. Allow space 

between the side of the refrigerator doors and a corner wall 

for the handle and/or custom door panels.

Product Dimensions

The depth from the front of the door (w/o door handles) to the 

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back of the refrigerator chassis is 26 1/2” (673 mm).
The depth of the cabinet less the door is 23 3/4” (603 mm).

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The power cord is 60” (1524 mm) long.

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The height 

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from the top of the refrigerator to the floor with the 

leveling legs in the down position is 70 1/8” (1781 mm). 

Design Specifications

Installation Specifications

Tools and Parts

Make sure that you have the necessary tools and materials 

available for a proper installation:

Phillips screwdriver set

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Slotted screwdriver set

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Copper tubing for the water line. Provide sufficient length to 

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allow for a minimum of a 24” (610 mm) diameter service loop.
Compression nut and compression sleeve to connect to 

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the water supply valve. A compression nut and sleeve are 

included with the unit to connect the refrigerator side of the 

line.
Copper tubing cutter

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Level - 2’ (.6 m) and 4’ (1.2 m) recommended

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Appliance dolly able to support 700 lbs (317 kg) and 

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adequate manpower to handle the weight of the appliance
Nut driver set or socket set

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Crescent wrench

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Cordless drill and assorted drill bits

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Plywood or cardboard to protect finished flooring

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Appropriate materials to cover and protect the home and its 

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furnishings during installation

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.

The height from the top of the refrigerator to the floor with the 

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leveling legs in the fully extended position is 70 3/4” (1797 

mm) at the front of the unit.
The refrigerator width from edge to edge is 35 5/8” (905 mm).

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The depth of the optional Epicure

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 and Millennia

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 handles is  

2 1/2” (64 mm).

Summary of Contents for EF36IWF

Page 1: ...Installation Instructions Part No 106623 Rev B W13036907 36 Inch Refrigerator For use with model EF36IWF ...

Page 2: ...tem Preparation 8 Customer Service Information If you have questions or problems with installation contact your Dacor dealer or the Dacor Customer Service Team For repairs to Dacor appliances under warranty call the Dacor Distinctive Service line Whenever you call have the model and serial number of the appliance ready These numbers are found on a label located on the inside wall of the refrigerat...

Page 3: ...al of Your Refrigerator IMPORTANT Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous even if they sit out for just a few days If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer Take off the doors Leave the shelves in pla...

Page 4: ...ons Installation Specifications Tools and Parts Make sure that you have the necessary tools and materials available for a proper installation Phillips screwdriver set Slotted screwdriver set Copper tubing for the water line Provide sufficient length to allow for a minimum of a 24 610 mm diameter service loop Compression nut and compression sleeve to connect to the water supply valve A compression ...

Page 5: ... inlet valve of the refrigerator needs to be between 35 and 120 psi 241 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 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 fil...

Page 6: ...the adhesive with your fingers Wipe with warm water and dry Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue These products can damage the surface of your refrigerator For more information see Refrigerator Safety Dispose of recycle all packaging materials After you remove all of the packaging materials clean the inside of your refrigerator b...

Page 7: ...lle firmly and pull it toward you Lift the drawer front 12 upward and off the screws On some models remove 8 the shim from the bottom hinge pins and keep them for later use Remove the Phillips 9 screws that hold the center hinges in place Remove the hinges and retain them and all screws for later use Pull the freezer drawer 10 completely open Loosen the four 4 11 screws attaching the drawer bracke...

Page 8: ...justable wrench Do not overtighten Place the free end of the tubing in a container or sink and 9 turn ON the main water supply Flush the tubing until the water is clear Turn OFF the shutoff valve on the water pipe Coil the copper 10 tubing Installation Instructions Copper tubing Packing nut Compression sleeve Shutoff valve Compression nut Pipe clamp Cold water pipe Reconnect the wiring 7 plug on t...

Page 9: ... 5 P clamp Turn on the water supply to the refrigerator and check for 6 leaks Correct any leaks Installation Instructions P clamp Copper tubing Compression nut Plastic water line Compression sleeve Copper tubing Compression sleeve Compression nut Style 2 Unplug the refrigerator from the electrical outlet 1 Create a service loop with copper tubing minimum 2 foot 61 2 cm diameter Avoid kinks in the ...

Page 10: ...amage make sure the levelers are raised not touching floor and the refrigerator is on the rollers before moving Place cardboard or plywood under refrigerator Remove dolly 1 Move the refrigerator straight back evenly into the opening 2 Be sure that the refrigerator side trims are not interfering with the door opening Also be sure that the water tubing is not kinked and the power supply cord is on t...

Page 11: ...ed in some households As air is cleared from the system water may spurt out of the dispenser NOTE After 5 minutes of continuous dispensing the dispenser will stop dispensing water to avoid flooding To continue dispensing remove the container and press the dispensing lever again NOTICE Flush four 4 gallons of water through the water filter cartridge before use Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to...

Page 12: ...Dacor 600 Anton Blvd Suite 1000 Costa Mesa CA 92626 Phone 800 793 0093 Fax 626 403 3130 www Dacor com ...

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