dacor DRS4253 Built In Refrigerator Instruction Manual

dacor DRS4253 Built In Refrigerator

Before you begin…

Important

Installer

• In the interest of safety and to minimize problems, read this Installation Instructions manual carefully and completely before you begin the installation. Leave these installation instructions with the user.
• Also, write the model and serial number of the appliance(s) you are installing below so our user can reference them in the future.
• This information is found on the data sticker label located inside the refrigerator.

User

• Keep this Installation Instructions manual for future needs and for the local inspector’s reference.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Refrigerator safety

Important safety instructions

The Important safety instructions and warnings in these instructions are not meant to cover all possible problems and conditions that can occur.
Use common sense and caution when installing, maintaining, or operating this or any other appliance.
Always contact the Dacor Customer Service Team about problems and conditions that you don’t understand.

Safety symbols and labels

These alerts are meant to bring attention to important areas in the manual.
Whenever you see these symbols or labels, read the message carefully before continuing.

DANGER
Immediate hazards that WILL result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices that MIGHT result in minor personal injury or property damage.

Correct disposal of your old refrigerator

IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous, even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow these instructions to help prevent accidents.

Before you discard your old refrigerator or freezer:

• Take off the doors.
• Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

Refrigerator safety

DANGER
To avoid the possibility of explosion or fire, do not store or use combustible, flammable or explosive vapors and liquids (such as gasoline) inside or in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Also keep items that could explode, such as aerosol cans away from cooktop burners, ovens and range hoods. Do not store flammable or explosive materials in adjacent cabinets or areas.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
**A.** Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer.
B. Before servicing or cleaning unit, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and lock the circuit break panel. When the circuit breaker panel cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.

State of California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING
Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

WARNING

Suffocation Hazard

Remove doors from the old refrigerator:
Failure to do so can allow children to be trapped inside without air, resulting in death or brain damage.

Important information to know about disposal of refrigerants:
Dispose of refrigerator in accordance with Federal and Local regulations. Refrigerants must be evacuated by a licensed, EPA certified refrigerant technician in accordance with established procedures.

Installation safety

Location and installation safety

WARNING

• Before installing the refrigerator, connect it to a power outlet and turn the refrigerator ON to make sure the refrigerator is working.
• Choose a location away from the heat of a heater, boiler, or direct sunlight.
• Install the unit where air flows freely and where the refrigerator is well ventilated.
• Install the unit so that air flows unobstructed through the front air grill. If the air circulation is not ensured, it may interfere with the normal functioning of the product.
• Outside animals (rodents) can chew on the power cord and cause a fire; therefore, install the unit where there is no access to animals.
• If the cabinet is made of soft material (ex: plaster, etc.), it can have a weak structure and be damaged. Therefore, use a cabinet made of sturdy, strong material.
• Install the refrigerator with a team of at least 2 people.
• Refer to the dimensions of the cabinet and prepare the cabinet with good air circulation.
• Use cabinet that will not warp from product heat emissions or humidity from the opening and closing of the refrigerator.

NOTE
If any doorways are too small for the refrigerator to pass through, the doors on the refrigerator can be removed.
This refrigerator is a “built-in” style refrigerator, meaning that the refrigerator requires installation inside a recess in existing kitchen cabinetry.
Before moving the refrigerator, clear the route to the location where it will be installed.
Check all product dimensions and the tipping radius with any doorways, hallways, stairs, corners, etc., to ensure a clear passageway.

WARNING

Tip Hazard Refrigerator is top-heavy and tips easily when not securely installed.

Keep doors taped closed until refrigerator is in its final position and ready to be secured in place.
Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or serious injury.

DANGER

Explosion Risk

Keep flammable materials and vapors – such as gasoline – away from the refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Tipping radius

Tipping radius

WARNING
Because the refrigerator is top-heavy, it will tip easily when it is not permanently attached to the cabinet.

Below is the radius measurement from the top of the refrigerator to the floor:

Installation requirements

Installation preparation

Hardware supplied

• Filter
  

• Kickplate
  

• Kickplate Screw x 2 ea
  

• Anti-tip brackets x 2 ea
  

Pe bag

• Tapping screw L16 x 10 ea
  

• Tapping screw L20 x 4 ea
  

Tools required

• Drill & Bits
  

• Sockets (6, 12 mm)
  

• Safety glasses
  

• Open-end wrenches (11, 12 mm)
  

• Bucket
  

• Jack x 2 ea
  

• Appliance trolley
  

• Flathead screwdriver
  

• Tubing cutter
  

• Pliers
  

• Philips head screwdriver
  

• Level
  

• Tinsnips
  

• Stepladder
  

Cutout requirements

Cutout dimensions (W x H x D) : 42” x 84” x 24” (1067 x 2134 x 610 mm)

• Install the refrigerator so that it can be pulled away from the wall if service becomes necessary.
• The flooring under the refrigerator must be level with the kitchen flooring. (The refrigerator cannot be on a raised or lowered floor.)
• The face of the surrounding cabinetry must be plumb.
• Water line can enter the opening through the floor or rear wall. The water line should be used for supplied connecting between the cold water line and water connection location. The line should be long enough to extend to the front of the refrigerator. Installation of an easily accessible shutoff valve in the water line is required.
• It is recommended that you use a mat to prevent the floor from damage.
  

WARNING

• Make sure a dedicated, grounded, 3-prong outlet is installed to supply electrical power to the refrigerator.
• Use a 3-prong power cord plugged directly into the grounded outlet. Do not alter into a 2-prong power cord or use a power strip.
• Make sure the house’s main water supply is accessible where the refrigerator will be placed. Water is needed for the refrigerator’s ice maker and drinking water dispenser.
• See the suggested water line locations in the image below.

Product specifications

Refrigerator dimensions

Outside dimensions (W x H x D) : 42” x 83 1/2” x 28 1/4” (1067 x 2121 x 720 mm )
See the pictures and table below and on the next page for installation space requirements.

NOTE
The measurements of your refrigerator may differ from those listed above, depending on the measuring method.

Installation instructions

Grounding the refrigerator

**CAUTION
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.
The power supply cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-pin (earthing) plug which mates with a standard three-pin (earthing) wall receptacle to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly earthed.
Where a standard 2-pin wall outlet is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-pin wall outlet.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD (EARTH) PIN FROM THE POWER CORD. DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER PLUG TO CONNECT THE REFRIGERATOR TO A 2-PIN OUTLET. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS APPLIANCE.**

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded, dedicated 3-prong outlet.
Do not remove the ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

Connecting to the main water supply

Before connecting the refrigerator’s water line to the house’s main water supply, the house’s plumbing layout must be understood.

1. Decide the best way to utilize the plumbing layout, then
2.  Tap into the main water line while
   following these requirements:
   – The installer must provide the 5/16- in (8 mm) water line and all fittings.
   – The water line must be long enough to provide slack to allow the refrigerator to be moved for floor cleaning and servicing, without the need to first disconnect the water line.
   – All new installations must meet local plumbing code requirements.
   – The water shutoff should be placed in the base cabinet on either side of the refrigerator (the right-side is recommended) or in some other easily accessible area.
   – If the water shut-off valve is placed in the back wall behind the refrigerator, it must be at an angle so that the water line is not kinked when the refrigerator is pushed into its final position.
   – Make sure the water supply pipe is within the range shown in the illustrations at right.

Installation instructions

Remove packaging

****CAUTION
Refrigerator is Top-Heavy – be careful when moving. When using an appliance trolley, handle from Freezer side only.

• Carefully cut banding at the top and bottom, remove outer carton.
• Slide out rear corner posts (2).
• Slide carton off top of cabinet.

NOTE
Do not lay cabinet down in order to remove skid!

• The unit is secured to the skid with six 1/2” (11 mm) bolts.
• Remove all six 11 mm bolts that secure metal brackets to the refrigerator.
• Tilt unit up on Freezer side toward Fresh Food side.
• Push bolts down, remove metal bracket from Freezer side.
• Slide the appliance trolley underneath the Freezer side.
• Using corner posts (2 on front corners) to prevent damage, secure unit to appliance trolley

NOTE
If corner posts are too long, cut the posts to a shorter length

• Lift the unit off the skid with the appliance trolley.
• Remove kickplate taped to the top of the unit.
• Set kickplate aside for final installation.

CAUTION

• Do not attempt to roll or drag until unit is off skid.
• Make sure the water line is clear of appliance trolley to avoid damage.

Checking the water dispenser line

• In order to operate the ice maker properly, water pressure between 30 and 120 psi (207 and 827 kPa) is required.
• The water filter removes particles. It does not sterilize or destroy any micro-organisms.
• If the refrigerator is installed in an area with low water pressure (below 30 psi (207 kPa)), you should install a booster pump to compensate for the low pressure.
• Ensure the water storage tank inside the refrigerator is properly filled initially. Push the water dispenser lever until the air is out of the tank and continuos stream of water is being dispensed.
  

Connect to the water supply line

Connect the water pipe with coupler and tap.

• Close the main water tap.
• Connect coupler “A” to the tap.
• Every join should be sealed with sealing tape

CAUTION
It is recommended that a pressure valve be installed by the plumber (30 psi (207 kPa)).

NOTE
Supplied water line and fitting valve must be connected to water pipe.

Water pressure requirements

A cold water supply with water pressure between 30 and 120 psi (207 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the water dispenser and ice maker. If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber.

Reverse osmosis system in the water supply

IMPORTANT : The pressure of the water supply leaving a reverse osmosis systemgoing to the refrigerator’s water inlet valve must be between 30 and 120 psi (207 and 827 kPa).
The water pressure from the cold water supply to the reverse osmosis system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa).

WARRANTY INFORMATION

This water line installation is not covered by the refrigerator or ice maker manufacturer’s warranty.
Follow these instructions carefully to minimise the risk of expensive water damage. The water line must be connected to the cold water pipe. If it is connected to the hot water pipe, it may cause the filter to malfunction.

NOTE
If the coupler does not fit on the current tap, go the nearest authorised service dealer and
purchase the right fittings.

Water line installation

Move to the anti-tip brackets

The specified height of the installed refrigerator is 2075 mm, which is the sum of the rear height (2068 mm) of the refrigerator and the thickness of the antitip bracket (7 mm).

1. Fix the anti-tip brackets on the rear  wall using screws. To ensure proper alignment, mark a line at the specified height on the rear wall beforehand.
   

2. Tape the power plug to the top of the refrigerator so that the plug does not fall off.

3.  Move the refrigerator all the way back to the anti-tip brackets until it fits in. Make sure the refrigerator is secured to the brackets.

CAUTION
While moving the refrigerator, use caution
not to pinch the power plug behind the
back of the refrigerator.

Connect power

• Connect refrigerator power cord plug to a properly earthed receptacle.
• Check to make sure power to refrigerator is on by opening refrigerator door to see if interior lights are on.

Level refrigerator

Before installing refrigerator, assembly the leveling legs carried with installation parts.

CAUTION
After assemble the leveling legs possible to be damaged the floor due to small gap between leveling legs and floor.
First, push the jack between a caster and evaporation tray with caring for water hose.
Second, lift the refrigerator up turning clockwise the jack.
And then, insert the leveling legs fully.
NOTE
The refrigerator must be level. If it is not, the doors may not align evenly at the top.
CAUTION
The rear leveling legs and front leveling legs are limited to a maximum height adjustment of 3/4” (20 mm). If the installation requires more than 2118 mm height, the installer should elevate the refrigerator on a sheet of plywood or runners. Cabinet trim could be added across the top of the opening to shorten the opening.
If you attempt to raise the refrigerator more than 20 mm you will damage the front and rear leveling legs.

Secure refrigerator to furniture

Whenever possible, perform this step for anti-tip security.

The refrigerator must be secured to prevent tipping.

• Raise the grille panel to access case trim.
• Drive a screw through the trim and into the adjacent FURNITURE using holes provided.
• Follow the same procedure on the opposite side

Connect water supply

Connect a hose from refrigerator and water line, installed to water pipe like above figure

• Turn on the water to check for leaks.

NOTE
Make sure excess tubing length does not interfere with kickplate installation.

Start icemaker

• Press the icemaker Test Button at the upper part of the freezer compartment for 2 seconds.
  – After the ice tray rotates, it goes back to its initial position. When it completes its rotation and water is supplied to the supply line, the operation of the icemaker is normal.

• Discard the first full bucket of ice cubes.

Install kickplate

Door alignment

• Stand back from the refrigerator to inspect the door alignment.
• Shipping or the addition of heavy door panels may have caused the doors to move slightly out of alignment.
• If necessary, the Fresh Food door may be adjusted up or down to align with the Freezer door.
• After removing the Soft rubber, loosen the leveling mechanism.
• To adjust the leveling leg, use a Philips screwdriver to loosen the screw. Then, use a 7/32” (6 mm) wrench to adjust the hinge pin.
• Tighten the leveling mechanism.
• Cover the lower part of the leveling mechanism with cap (soft rubber).

NOTE
After the unit has been leveled, if the fresh food door is higher than the freezer door, adjust the front right leveling leg lower to align the doors and, if required, raise the left leveling leg to level the unit side to side.

References

• P65Warnings.ca.gov

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