If You Need Help... 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.
WARNING operating this or any other appliance. • Always contact the Dacor Customer Service Team about Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in severe problems and conditions that you don’t understand. See personal injury or death.
Important Safety Instructions General Safety Precautions WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your appliance, follow basic safety precautions, including the following: WARNING WARNING • If you receive a damaged product, immediately contact •...
This appliance comes with an minimum required clearances. electrical cord with a three-prong • Your Dacor built-in refrigerator can be installed in a grounding plug for a Vac, 15 cabinet opening (see facing page) or at the end of a Amp.
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Installation Specifications Full Built-in Installation Cutout tolerances: +1/16” -0” (+1.6 mm) The refrigerator is shipped with the side trim pieces installed. These trim pieces have screw holes that allow the unit to 5 1/2 in (14 cm) 5 1/2 in (14 cm) attach to the surrounding cabinets or side panels for a built- in installation using 1/8”...
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Installation Specifications Built-in Installation with Custom Side Panel Cutout tolerances: +1/16” -0 (+1.6 mm) • A custom side panel is necessary when the refrigerator 5 1/2 in (14 cm) 5 1/2 in (14 cm) is installed at the end of a cabinet run. The side panel covers the side of the refrigerator chassis.
• Handles are not provided with and specifications. custom panel models. Selected Panel handle kits are available through your Dacor dealer. Dacor does not advise the use of single pull knobs. • Most handle kits do not include Mounting Mounting...
Installation Specifications Custom Door Panel Construction Panel Weight/Thickness Specifications Refrigerator Door Freezer Drawer Models DYF30BFBPL, DYF30BFBPR, DYF36BFBPL Maximum and DYF36BFBPR Only 51 lb (23 kg) 25 lb (11 kg) Weight The door and freezer panels can extend above and 3/4 in (18 mm) min. 3/4 in (18 mm) min.
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Installation Specifications Details of the bracket hardware used on the panels. Install the brackets according to the templates on page 10: • Mounting Brackets • Leveling Bracket (refrigerator) 6 pc • Leveling Bracket (freezer) - Refrigerator door (top) leveling bracket 1 pc - Mounting bracket Mounting Hardware...
Installation Instructions Unpacking the Refrigerator Moving the Unit Into the House Wait to remove the packing materials and tape from the WARNING inside and outside of the unit until it is moved into the house. It is best to leave the unit on the shipping pallet •...
Installation Instructions Custom Panel Installation Freezer Drawer Panel Installation Make sure that all tape has been removed from the Models DYF30BFBPL, DYF30BFBPR, DYF36BFBPL drawer. and DYF36BFBPR Only Place washers on two (2) of the hex bolts. Hand thread NOTE: Before proceeding with door panel installation, all the two bolts into the holes in the bottom of the freezer mounting brackets must be installed according to the panel drawer.
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Installation Instructions Align the refrigerator door panel vertically and Refrigerator Door Panel Installation horizontally by adjusting the bolts on the top of Attach the refrigerator door panel to the refrigerator the refrigerator door face using the hex wrench. face by hooking the six (6) brackets on the back of the custom panel over the adjustment studs on the door face.
Installation Instructions Connecting the Power Insert the water supply line into the water connection access hole on the back of the unit as shown. Unwind the power cord and connect it directly to the electrical outlet. Water connection Make sure the appliance is access hole in Stand-by mode (Stand- by is flashing on the control...
Installation Instructions Moving the Unit into Final Position Slowly and gently push or walk the unit backward into place. As you do this, have someone gently pull the If a custom side panel will be installed on one side of water supply line’s slack and power cord’s slack through the unit, attach the required support board to the wall the access holes into the adjacent cabinetry.
Installation Instructions Final Installation Attach Custom Side Panel (optional) IMPORTANT: Dacor is not responsible for additional service Attach Unit to Cabinets (optional) costs charged for removal of customer installed molding or decorative panels required to service the refrigerator. Drill pilot holes (for the wood screws) through the side trim and into the adjoining cabinet(s).
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Installation Instructions Attach Trim Covers (optional) Anti-tip Bracket Installation The trim covers cover the inner surface of the side trims It is mandatory to install the anti-tip brackets (included) and the screws heads. on the upper part of the refrigerator and secure it to the wall. The method of installation depends on the appliance model.
• have the model and serial numbers available when you Wall call. See the inside cover for location. Dacor is not responsible for the cost of correcting problems caused by a faulty installation. Top of Existing refrigerator...
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the homeowner. The importance of proper installation of your Dacor appliance cannot be overemphasized. □ Has the unit been inspected for cosmetic damage? □...
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