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Service Manual Built-in Refrigerator Covers Models: EF48 IF48 EF42 IF42 Please read all safety information before installing, operating, or repairing this appliance.
Panel Details ..............1-32 Installing Side Panels ............1-34 Anchor the Unit (Optional) ..........1-35 Adjust Door Hinges ............1-35 Section 2 - Technical Orientation ........2-1 Dacor Built-in Refrigerator Technical Orientation ... 2-1 System Overview ..............2-1 DC Power Supply ..............2-1 System Control ..............2-3 Temperature Monitoring ............2-4 Variable Capacity Compressor ..........2-6...
Section 1 - Product Familiarization A Refrigerator for a Different Kind of Consumer The new Dacor Built-in Refrigerators provide a new level of performance for a specialty market. This line of refrigeration products is targeted to enter into a market with little competition.
Temperature stratification can have a major impact on the longevity of fresh foods. To minimize this effect the Dacor Built-in Refrigerators keep the air moving in the fresh food section even when the temperatures are already at their optimum.
The Dacor Built-in Refrigerators look ahead and before starting defrost provides maximum cooling to the freezer compartment. The result of the maximum cooling period is lower freezer temperature. With a lower starting temperature, the defrost can take place and overall freezer temperature may rise only one degree above normal.
Dacor Built-in Refrigerators were designed from the start to be some of the quietest on the market. Special insulation is included to limit the noise heard outside of the cabinet.
1 - P eCTion roduCT amiliarizaTion Sound Performance Beyond Many Expectations (continued) Normal Operating Sound Recent improvements in refrigeration design may introduce sounds in your new refrigerator that were not noticed in earlier models. These improvements were made to create a refrigerator that will preserve food better, run more energy efficient, and perform quieter overall.
Meeting the Expectation of a Tall Cool Drink of Water A feature more commonly found on current refrigeration products is through the door ice and water dispensing. The Dacor Built-in Refrigerators offer this feature. The user has the choice of water, cubed ice or crushed ice.
To truly meet the customer’s desires a customizable product is the right option. The Dacor Built-in Refrigerators can be configured in just about any way that will meet the customer’s needs. While there are standard option packages available, if a standard package doesn’t meet your needs, add the features you want.
Progressive thinking will provide an appliance that not only has exceptional performance when new, but will maintain that performance for years to come. If the need should ever arise for repair, the Dacor Built-in Refrigerators come with one of the best new product warranties available.
Something this Special Needs Special Considerations Not every kitchen in America has the right location for a refrigerator like they use in a restaurant but if there is enough space, a Dacor Built-in Refrigerators fill the spot beautifully. There are two cabinet widths. The larger of the two is approximately 48 inches wide.
aCor aCor uilT uilT efrigeraTor efrigeraTor erviCe erviCe anual anual Setting Aside the Space Just as with any refrigerator, it is always important that you have enough space to work around the unit. The cabinet depth alone doesn’t tell the entire story. You need to consider the length of the open doors to determine the total space you need for use of the appliance.
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1 - P eCTion roduCT amiliarizaTion Setting Aside the Space (continued) The 42" product requires an area that is 41½ inches wide and 48 11/16 inches deep. Two feet of the cabinet will be flush with the cabinets or built into the wall. This means that you need at least 24 11/16 inches clear in front of the system.
The Dacor Built-in Refrigerators have a similar problem, the refrigerator door is longer than the cabinet is deep. If excess weight is applied on the door, the unit could tip forward.
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After All’s in Place (continued) The Dacor Built-in Refrigerators include heavy-duty leveling legs at all four corners. These leveling legs are adjusted from the front of the cabinet just as any other service would be performed. Even with new construction there may be slight unevenness to the flooring the system is installed upon.
After the Install, the Finishing Touches As stated previously, the exterior of the Dacor Built-in Refrigerators is completely customizable. The stainless steel version of the refrigerator comes ready for use. The exterior is suited for use in any kitchen with the space.
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aCor aCor uilT uilT efrigeraTor efrigeraTor erviCe erviCe anual anual After the Install, the Finishing Touches (continued) • The door panels are slid in from the handle side of the door. • If the owner wants to replace the black panels on either side of the ice and water dispenser, the freezer door would need to be disassembled to slide in the left trim panel.
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1 - P eCTion roduCT amiliarizaTion After the Install, the Finishing Touches (continued) • Side panels must be screwed into place. • Spacers need to be added to support the panels for a secure mounting. Drill 3 holes through vertical frame into cabinetry.
If you want it to look just like your cabinets, check with cabinets? your cabinetmaker. Installation and customization information is available from your Dacor dealer so you can plan your exterior before you make a decision to buy. How much does it weigh? •...
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Can I get it in something other • The cabinet is available in two different styles for your customization besides the stainless steel version. Your Dacor dealer can help either you than stainless steel? or your decorator decide which model is right for your installation.
aCor aCor uilT uilT efrigeraTor efrigeraTor erviCe erviCe anual anual Installation Instructions Tool Requirements Preparing the Space • Tape measure Make sure the opening where the unit will be installed is properly prepared for “Cut Out” • Level dimension. Check placement for electrical outlet •...
1 - P eCTion roduCT amiliarizaTion Front View (48"/121.9) 47 "/120.7 Side View (42"/106.7) 41 "/105.4 Electrical supply needs to be located in this area. 7" 17.78 2" 5.08 4" 10.16 (48"/121.9 42"/106.7) " Front Rear 212.7 " 191.8 6" 15.24 "...
aCor uilT efrigeraTor erviCe anual Uncrating the Unit Uncrate the unit. Remove the lower shipping bolts and brackets. Slide the unit off of the crate base. Remove and save the lower kickplate, anti-tipping brackets and mounting hardware. (Fig. 2a) Remove the grille, this will help when moving the unit.
1 - P eCTion roduCT amiliarizaTion Leveling Slide the unit in place and raise the front and rear levelers until the unit touches the brackets. Use a 3/8" socket for raising and lowering the unit. On each wheel housing there are two 3/8" hex bolts. On the left side, the outside bolt will move the rear leveler and the inside bolt will move the front leveler.
aCor aCor uilT uilT efrigeraTor efrigeraTor erviCe erviCe anual anual Blocking the Unit If there is a solid soffit above the unit and the clearance is 1" or less you will not need to block the unit. For installations with clearances of more Soffit than 1", you must use the anti-tipping 2x4 and brackets provided (Fig.
1 - P eCTion roduCT amiliarizaTion Installing Backer Panels Remove the door handle or trim piece on overlay models. A magnetic backed molding hides the handle or overlay trim screws. Use the adhesive side of the packaging tape on the magnetic backed molding to pull it away from door (Fig.
aCor aCor uilT uilT efrigeraTor efrigeraTor erviCe erviCe anual anual Panel Installation for Dispenser Models See section “Installing Backer Panels” for handle/ trim piece removal. With handle/trim piece removed slide upper and lower panels in position. To replace dispenser panels, slide out Spill Tray grille and remove 2 Torx screws (see inset).
1 - P eCTion roduCT amiliarizaTion One-piece Overlay/Frame Panel Installation See Owner Manual for switching “OFF / O” the unit. Reference Fig. 9 for door panel removal and installation. With panels removed reattach hinge trim. Life slide out Spill Tray grille and remove 2 Torx screws , . Remove stainless steel liner . Remove 2 Torx screws from the control panel .
aCor uilT efrigeraTor erviCe anual Installing Side Panels Optional side panels need to be ¼-inch thick. Slide panel into position and secure with screws indicated by the shaded area (Fig 11a). A 3/16-inch batten is required between the cabinet and side panel (Fig.
1 - P eCTion roduCT amiliarizaTion Anchor the Unit (Optional) If you are attaching the unit to cabinetry, drill three 3/16" holes through both outer trims. Drill 1/8" pilot holes into the cabinetry. Install screws. Additionally: If the depth/height of opening is excessive use steel hanger strap.
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aCor aCor uilT uilT efrigeraTor efrigeraTor erviCe erviCe anual anual NOTES: POWER SUPPLY DC GROUND AND CABINET EARTH GROUND ARE NOT THE SAME. FOUNTAIN HEATERS (IF APPLICABLE) ARE FOAMED IN PLACE AND ARE NOT SERVICEABLE. MAIN POWER SWITCH COMPONENT RESISTANCES (OHMS) CONDENSER MOTOR 115V 230V...
OFF position. The Dacor Built-in Refrigeration MUST be secured to prevent the possibility of tipping. With the short footprint (24 inches) and long doors it would be easy for heavily loaded doors to create an unbalanced situation.
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aCor aCor uilT uilT efrigeraTor efrigeraTor erviCe erviCe anual anual NOTE • This type of power supply has very sensitive short circuit protection. Should an excessive load be detected on one of the power supply lines the DC supply will shut down. After a short off time the power supply will attempt to restart.
2 - T eCTion eChniCal rienTaTion Refer to the table below for typical resistances. The main objective is to locate resistances that are considerably lower than the values given in the table. Resistance JP7-1 JP7-3 1.9KOhm JP7-5 JP7-7 3KOhm JP7-15 JP7-16 1KOhm JP7-15...
aCor aCor uilT uilT efrigeraTor efrigeraTor erviCe erviCe anual anual NOTE (CONTINUED) • If you can adjust temperature on one FoodSaver™ assembly but not the other, check the connections to the non-functioning unit. If data is present at the connector, the fault is likely to be in the FoodSaver itself.
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2 - T eCTion eChniCal rienTaTion Temperature Monitoring (continued) The evaporator thermistor monitors the evaporator temperature and is used in the compressor speed algorithm. A second duty of the evaporator thermistor is termination of the defrost cycle. While there is a safety thermostat available in case of system failure, the end of defrost is determined by the thermistor reading.
Variable Capacity Compressor The sealed system in the Dacor Built-in +170VDC Refrigerators incorporate Variable Capacity Cooling. Most conventional refrigeration systems use single speed compressors. The capacity is constant and the controls meet the cooling demand by cycling the compressor on and off.
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2 - T eCTion eChniCal rienTaTion NOTE • The Variable Capacity Compressor looks very similar to a standard single speed compressor. The three terminals on the outside of the compressor are arranged the same with either style of system. When taking resistance measurements around the terminals on the outside of the case do not let the different motor design cause confusion.
aCor aCor uilT uilT efrigeraTor efrigeraTor erviCe erviCe anual anual Sealed System The cooling system driven by the compressor incorporates a horizontally mounted evaporator mounted in the top of the freezer compartment and a vertical condenser coil mounted in the machine compartment. A post condenser loop (Yoder Loop) is used to minimize cabinet sweating.
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2 - T eCTion eChniCal rienTaTion Sealed System (continued) The condenser and compressor can be pulled into a service position by removing two screws, one on either side of the condenser coil, and extending the equipment tray out of the front of the machine compartment.
aCor aCor uilT uilT efrigeraTor efrigeraTor erviCe erviCe anual anual Cabinet Airflow There are a total of four fans and three dampers for controlling airflow inside of the cabinet. Each FoodSaver™ module has it’s own circulation fan and damper. The operation of this fan is controlled by the FoodSaver itself based upon the consumer’s temperature selection.
2 - T eCTion eChniCal rienTaTion Defrost System The defrost system is both adaptive and preemptive. The adaptive portion of the system adjusts the run time between defrost cycles to provide the optimum defrost duration. Preemptive defrost will attempt to prevent defrost cycles from occurring during high-use periods. The Main Control board monitors door openings to track high usage periods.
aCor aCor uilT uilT efrigeraTor efrigeraTor erviCe erviCe anual anual Water Dispenser System The dispenser system in certain models provides through the door ice and filtered water. The main inlet valve is located in the bottom front center of the cabinet. This allows the cabinet to be placed before the water is connected.
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2 - T eCTion eChniCal rienTaTion Water Dispenser System (continued) The dispenser control panel allows the consumer to select between water, crushed ice or cubed ice. The appropriate icon will illuminate to indicate the current setting. The freezer door switch must be closed for the dispenser to operate.
Cabinet Leveling System The Dacor Built-in Refrigeration uses a four point leveling system. The leveling legs must be extended down and the wheels lifted off of the floor for a safe installation. Failure to get the wheels off of the floor will result in cabinet walking.
2 - T eCTion eChniCal rienTaTion Door Assembly The fresh food and freezer doors are foam filled doors. This provides a stiff door with good energy efficiency. The gaskets are a dart design. The gasket slides into the gasket retainer from the side. The hinge assemblies are designed to support several hundred pounds.
The consumer has the option of selecting the shelves they feel will fit their needs best. Any shelves outside of the standard packages are options and are purchased through the Dacor dealer. Standard shelving includes spill-saver shelves in the fresh food section and wire shelves in the freezer section.
2 - T eCTion eChniCal rienTaTion NOTE (CONTINUED) • The maximum number of bins in the fresh food door is four. Looking at the chart, if there are four pickoff bins in the fresh food door, it is not recommended to add a dairy bin. •...
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aCor aCor uilT uilT efrigeraTor efrigeraTor erviCe erviCe anual anual FoodSaver™ Drawers (continued) Thermistor Outer Enclosure Shape Memory Polymer Permeable Fabric Exhaust Inner Jacket Bulk Head Air Inlet Circulation Fan NOTE Currently, the FoodSaver™ drawer will be replaced as a module with the old unit returned for analysis.
2 - T eCTion eChniCal rienTaTion Cabinet Lighting The fresh food and freezer door switches are low voltage switches. The opening and closing of the doors are sensed by the switches and in turn by the Main Control board. The Main Control board actually turns on the relay for the compartment lights.
aCor uilT efrigeraTor erviCe anual User Interface (Controls) The control panel at the top of the fresh food section is constructed of touch sensitive glass. These switches will not repeat if held. If the consumer touches the switch area, contact must be broken to activate the switch again. WATER FILTER UNIT DOOR...
3 - s eCTion erviCe iagnosTiCs Section 3 - Service Diagnostics Service Test Mode There are several test modes available through the diagnostic system. Use of these test modes can greatly decrease the time needed for troubleshooting. It is to the service technician’s advantage to be able to perform many tests in a very short period of time.
aCor aCor uilT uilT efrigeraTor efrigeraTor erviCe erviCe anual anual Service Test Mode (continued) From this point forward the up and down arrows are used to move forward or backwards through • the Service Tests. The Power Interrupt Button will activate the service test. •...
3 - s eCTion erviCe iagnosTiCs Service Test 03 – Fresh Food Thermistor This test will give a “GO – NO GO” test of the fresh food thermistor. Pressing the Power Interrupt Button will report the condition of the thermistor. The condition displays SERVICE that follow apply to the tests for all thermistors.
aCor aCor uilT uilT efrigeraTor efrigeraTor erviCe erviCe anual anual Service Test 07 – Fresh Food Fan This test will give a “GO – NO GO” test of the Fresh Food Stirrer fan. Pressing the Power Interrupt Button will result in one of the following displays.
3 - s eCTion erviCe iagnosTiCs Service Test 10 – Close Damper This test will drive the electronic damper for the fresh food compartment to the closed position. Tap the Power Interrupt Button and the damper will move to the closed SERVICE position.
aCor aCor uilT uilT efrigeraTor efrigeraTor erviCe erviCe anual anual Service Test 13 – Fresh Food Lights This test will energize the fresh food lamps. Pressing the Power Interrupt Button will energize the fresh food light system. Line voltage should be present at SERVICE JP12 pin 2.
3 - s eCTion erviCe iagnosTiCs Service Test 16 – Compressor Maximum Speed This test will energize the compressor at maximum speed. The compressor should have been off for at least five minutes prior to this test. If the off time is not five minutes, the short SERVICE cycle protection within the compressor controller will prevent operation until enough time has elapsed.
aCor aCor uilT uilT efrigeraTor efrigeraTor erviCe erviCe anual anual Service Test 18 – Fresh Food Fan Speed This Service Test will verify the feedback signal from the fresh food fan to the Main Control board. Pressing the Power Interrupt Button will report the fan SERVICE speed in revolutions per second.
3 - s eCTion erviCe iagnosTiCs Service Test 21 – Freezer Thermistor Value This test will provide the current reading for the freezer thermistor. This reading is real time and does not involve the temperature control algorithm. SERVICE This reading should be very close to the actual temperature of the freezer thermistor.
aCor aCor uilT uilT efrigeraTor efrigeraTor erviCe erviCe anual anual Service Test 24 – Display Temperature Select This test reports the temperature selection switch as read by the board. SERVICE Pressing the Power Interrupt Button will display the current setting. •...
3 - s eCTion erviCe iagnosTiCs Service Test 26 – Bypass Valve Switch This test indicates the current state of the bypass switch. This switch must be reported as actuated for any of the water valves to operate. SERVICE Pressing the Power Interrupt Button will display the current switch state.
aCor aCor uilT uilT efrigeraTor efrigeraTor erviCe erviCe anual anual Service Test 29 – Cube Solenoid This test will energize the cube solenoid. Pressing the Power Interrupt Button will energize the SERVICE cube solenoid when the Dispenser switch is also actuated. Service Test 30 –...
4 - f ™ T eCTion aver Section 4 - FoodSaver™ Test Mode FoodSaver™ TEST MODE To perform the built-in diagnostics that test the FoodSaver™ module, both door switches must be closed. Tape the fresh food compartment door switch closed. With the door switches closed, the FoodSaver display should be blank.
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