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PLANNING

GUIDE

11.8

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Phone: (800) 793-0093

www.dacor.com

42” and 48” Wide

Built-In Refrigerators

EF42DBSS, EF42NBSS, EF48DBSS, EF48NBSS, 

IF42DBOL, IF42NBOL, IF48DBOL, IF48NBOL

83

¹/

2

" (212.1 cm) min.

84

³/

4

" (215.3 cm) max.

to bottom of solid soffit

77"

(195.6 cm)

A

(see chart following)

24"

(61.0 cm) Min. 

B

Model 

Series

Cutout Width A

Dimension B

EF42, IF42

41½” (105.4 cm) to 

 41¾” (106.0 cm)

10”  

(25.4 cm)

EF48, IF48

47½” (120.7 cm) to 

 47¾” (121.3 cm)

16”  

(40.6 cm)

NOTE

: Flooring under refrigerator must be at same level as the room. Face 

of cabinetwork must be plumb.

See Page 2/6

 WArNiNg

• 

Observe all governing codes and ordinances during planning 

and installation. Contact your local building department for 

further information. 

• 

This appliance must be installed in accordance with the 

accompanying installation instructions.

Document # PG11-005

Revised 08/10/11   Page 1/6

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:

◊ 

The location must allow the refrigerator to be moved out from the 

wall without being disconnected in the event that service become 

necessary.

◊ 

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).

◊ 

Floor must support the refrigerator weight, more than 600 lbs.  

(272 kg), door panels and contents of the refrigerator.

◊ 

Ceiling height must allow for side tipping radius. See installation 

instructions.

◊ 

Location should permit doors to open fully. See 

Door Swing 

Dimensions

.

◊ 

Location must permit top grille removal. See 

Opening Dimensions

.

◊ 

A grounded 3 prong electrical outlet should be placed in the area 

shown in the diagram on the right. See 

Electrical Requirements

 for 

more information.

◊ 

The water shutoff should be located in the base cabinet on either 

side of the refrigerator or some other easily accessible area. If the 

water shutoff valve is not in the cabinets, the plumbing for the water 

line can come through the floor or the back wall. See 

Water Supply 

Requirements

 for more information.

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 

installation instructions

 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.

1/2” (1.3 cm)

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