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IMPORTANT

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Install the custom handles prior to installing the panels on the 

 

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refrigerator. 

Create custom door overlay panels according to the 

 

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specifications in the 

Custom Panels and Handles

 section.

Dacor is not responsible for customer installed molding or 

 

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decorative panels that need to be removed or replaced to 
service the refrigerator.

Handle Installation

Before installing a custom panel assembly, install the custom 
handle hardware.

Counter-sink the screw head into the back of the panel to allow 
the panel to slide into place smoothly and for proper fit.

Top Grille Panel Installation

Grasp both ends of the top grille. Push straight up, then pull 

1. 

straight out. Place the top grille panel-side down on a soft 
working surface.

Remove one end cap by loosening the nuts and sliding off the 

2. 

end cap.

Installation Instructions

Custom Panel and Handle Installation - IF42/IF48 Series Models

Slide the panel into the top grille 

3. 

channel and reattach the end 
cap.

Replace the top grille in the 

4. 

cabinet side trims and pull the 
panel down slightly to lock it into 
place.

Door Panel Installation

Remove all tape and door bracing from the refrigerator and 

1. 

freezer doors.

Open the refrigerator and freezer compartment doors.

2. 

Remove the handle side and top trims.

3. 

Slide the custom panels into the bottom and hinge side trims 

4. 

on the refrigerator compartment and freezer compartment 
doors, making sure that the backer panel fits into the hinge 
side trims.

Reinstall the handle-side and 

5. 

top trims.

Remove the film from the screw 

6. 

covers 

C

. Slide or snap the 

screw covers into the handle 
trim section.

Check refrigerator level and 

7. 

alignment. Adjust if needed.

Front View 

Front View

A.  Countersunk screw
B.  Handle
C. Door panel assembly

Side View

A

B

C

A.  Top grille
B.  Cabinet side trim

A

B

B

C.  Bottom rail
D.  Nuts
E.  End cap
F.  Top rail

C

D

E

F

A.  Trims

A

 A

B.  Panels

B

 B

G.  Panel

G

C

Summary of Contents for EF42DBSS

Page 1: ...Part No 103675 Rev E W10159564E Built In Refrigerator 42 and 48 Inch Models EF42DBSS EF42NBSS EF48DBSS EF48NBSS IF42DBOL IF42NBOL IF48DBOL IF48NBOL Installation Instructions ...

Page 2: ...g Radius 14 Move Refrigerator into House 14 Install Anti Tip Boards 15 Connect Water Supply 15 16 Plug in Refrigerator 16 Move to Final Location 16 Level and Align Refrigerator 17 Custom Panel and Handle Installation 18 Adjust Doors 19 Install Side Panel s 20 Install Base Grille 20 Complete Installation 21 Water System Preparation 21 Notes 22 Français 23 44 Customer Service Information If you have...

Page 3: ... 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 aler...

Page 4: ...ispensing models with all stainless steel finish EF42NBSS and EF48NBSS 42 and 48 non dispensing models with all stainless steel finish IF42DBOL and IF48DBOL 42 and 48 dispensing models designed for installation of custom panels and handles IF42NBOL and IF48NBOL 42 and 48 non dispensing models designed for installation of custom panels and handles ...

Page 5: ...Boards for more information NOTE A clearance of 2 1 3 cm must be maintained above the top grille in order for the top grille to be removed 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...

Page 6: ...ch or reconnect power at the circuit breaker box Then reset the control to the desired setting Installation Requirements 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 refrigera...

Page 7: ...the refrigerator it must be at an angle so that the tube is not kinked when the refrigerator is pushed into its final position If the water shutoff valve is not in the cabinets the plumbing for the water line can come through the floor A 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 ...

Page 8: ... to the height dimensions Top View Model Width A EF42 IF42 41 104 8 cm EF48 IF48 47 120 0 cm Installation Requirements Front View Width dimensions were measured from trim edge to trim edge Height dimensions are shown with leveling legs extended 8 3 mm below the rollers Model Series Width B Trim edge to trim edge EF42 IF42 42 107 3 cm EF48 IF48 48 122 6 cm When leveling legs are fully extended to 1...

Page 9: ...mum space between the side of the refrigerator and a corner wall NOTE More clearance may be required if you are using overlay panels custom handles or extended handles on a IF series model To adjust the door swing see Adjust Doors EF42 and IF42 Model Series Installation Requirements EF48 and IF48 Model Series 130 130 90 90 110 110 47 119 4 cm 42 9 16 108 1 cm 23 4 59 1 cm 17 2 44 5 cm 38 96 5 cm 4...

Page 10: ...ed so that there is sufficient clearance for the doors to swing open If the refrigerator is to be installed close to the wall see Door Swing 90 on facing page When the doors are closed the refrigerator will extend beyond the face of the adjacent cabinetry to some degree NOTE For IF Series models rout the hinge side of the custom door panels to a radius that is equal to at least half the thickness ...

Page 11: ...inetry Clearance 1 9 cm 2 5 cm 3 8 cm 1 3 cm 3 2 cm Spacer Panel Cabinetry 1 2 3 4 1 1 3 cm 1 9 cm 2 5 cm Installation Requirements Allow a minimum of 4 11 4 cm of space between the side of the refrigerator and a corner wall More clearance may be needed if thicker custom panels or custom handles are used Do not overlook baseboards Door Swing 90 Actual Size Refrigerator to Cabinetry Clearance ...

Page 12: ...ator door 30 lbs 13 5 kg for the freezer door total 10 lbs 4 5 kg for the top grille Important Information About Freezer Door Overlay Panels on Dispenser Models There are two basic methods for paneling the freezer door on dispenser models Frameless method Framed method The framless method involves fabricating two separate panels for above and below the dispenser that slide in from the handle side ...

Page 13: ...m 7 16 Freezer Panels for Dispenser Models A 11 15 16 30 5 cm 35 88 9 cm 11 29 5 cm 5 8 Dispenser cutout is centered left to right Handle Side Offset 8 3 2 mm Handle Side Offset 8 8 3 2 mm Handle Side Offset 8 3 2 mm Backer Backer Bottom Offset Backer Backer Backer Backer Top Freezer Panel Bottom Freezer Panel Top Offset 1 1 cm 233 8 59 4 cm 16 180 5 cm 71 Custom Handles Dacor recommends handles w...

Page 14: ...ns The side panel should be a minimum of 1 3 cm thick to avoid warping If the opening depth is 25 63 5 cm or more you may want to install a support board on the rear wall Refrigerator Side Trim Inset Installation Dimensions Measure the distance from point 1 A as shown to the back wall Add 32 0 8 mm to this measurement to allow the side panel to fit into the trim If the panel is more than 2 8 9 5 m...

Page 15: ...frigerator Side Trim Inset Installation Dimensions Measure the distance from point 1 A as shown to the back wall Add 7 32 5 6 mm to this measurement to allow the side panel to fit into the trim If the panel is more than 6 4 mm thick route the front 2 edge to allow the side panel to fit into the trim Flush Installation Dimensions Measure the distance from point 1 B as shown to the back wall Attach ...

Page 16: ...nds of the top grille 1 Push the top grille straight up then pull straight out Lay the 2 grille on a soft surface Remove the six screws attaching each cabinet side trim to the 3 refrigerator and remove the side trims Move Refrigerator into House Place an appliance dolly under the left side of the refrigerator 1 as shown Be sure to avoid damaging the side trims and handles Place the corner posts fr...

Page 17: ... and air in the water line Allow enough flow so that water becomes clear Flushing the water line may help avoid filters and or water valves from becoming clogged Remove the shipping tape from the gray coiled water tubing 2 on the rear of the refrigerator Thread the provided 3 nut onto the shutoff valve as shown Turn shutoff valve 4 ON Check for leaks 5 Tighten any nuts or connections including con...

Page 18: ...ad the provided nut onto the coupling on the end of the copper tubing Turn shutoff valve ON 5 Check for leaks Tighten any nuts or connections including 6 connections at the valve that leak Plug in the refrigerator or reconnect power 7 Flush the water system See 8 Water System Preparation NOTE Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice Discard the first three batches of ice produced Allow 3 d...

Page 19: ... leveling legs can be extended to a maximum of 1 3 2 cm below the rollers For IF series models additional adjustments may be needed 4 after the custom panels are installed Level and Align Refrigerator IMPORTANT All four leveling legs must contact the floor to support and stabilize the full weight of refrigerator Rollers are for moving refrigerator and not for permanent support After moving the ref...

Page 20: ...m Panel and Handle Installation IF42 IF48 Series Models Slide the panel into the top grille 3 channel and reattach the end cap Replace the top grille in the 4 cabinet side trims and pull the panel down slightly to lock it into place Door Panel Installation Remove all tape and door bracing from the refrigerator and 1 freezer doors Open the refrigerator and freezer compartment doors 2 Remove the han...

Page 21: ...d the two hex head mounting screws Adjust the top hinge of either door to align it with the other 2 door or the refrigerator trim Tighten the four Torx 27 flat head mounting screws to a torque 3 of approximately 100 inch pounds 11 3 Nm and tighten the two hex head mounting screws Installation Instructions Adjust Doors Door Height Adjustment Use the following steps to adjust the door height up or 1...

Page 22: ...side side trim piece slide the front edge of the 1 routed side panel into the trim piece Nail the rear edge of the panel to the support board 2 Install Base Grille There are two pieces to the base grille to allow for a custom fit the base grille itself and the skirt The skirt can be added to the base grille in order to extend it all the way to the floor To see if the skirt is needed place the base...

Page 23: ...op right side of the freezer compartment Installation Instructions NOTE If your model has a base grille filter system make sure the base grille filter is properly installed and the cap is in the horizontal position Use a sturdy container to depress the water dispenser bar 2 until the water begins to flow Flush the water system by dispensing and discarding 6 qt 5 7 L of water Cleaning the system wi...

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