Dacor DYF42SB Installation Instructions - Page 9

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Water-Line Requirements Before connecting the refrigerator water line to the home's line, familiarize yourself with the home's plumbing layout, then decide how best to use it, and tap into the home's line minding these requirements: • The installer shall provide the 5/16" (0.8 cm) water line and all fittings. • The water line must be long enough that the refrigerator can be pulled forward for service and cleaning without disconnecting/damaging the line. • All installations must meet local plumbing codes. • The water shut-off valve should be in the base cabinet on either side of the refrigerator (right-hand side recommended) or other easily accessible location. • If the water shut-off valve comes through the wall behind the refrigerator, it must be angled so the line does not kink when the refrigerator is in place. • If not in a side cabinet, ensure the water-supply pipe is within the area shown in the graphic. Installing the Water Filter The refrigerator is bypassed automatically until the water filter is installed. CAUTION • The water-filter installation is not covered by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer warranty. -- Follow the instructions in this section carefully to minimize the risk of water damage. -- The water-supply line must be connected to the cold-water pipe; otherwise, the filter may malfunction. • If the coupler does not fit on the current tap, purchase the proper fittings from an authorized service dealer. WARNING • Use only Dacor-provided/-approved filters. (For details, call Dacor customer service or a local Dacor dealer. • Unapproved filters may leak and damage the refrigerator, causing electric shock. Dacor is not responsible for personal injury/appliance damage caused by third-party water filters. To install the water filter: 1. Turn off the water supply to the refrigerator. 2. Open the grill cover at the top of the refrigerator. 3. Set the filter in place, and turn it clockwise until it stops snugly, and close the grill cover. 4. Press-hold Water on the control panel for 3 seconds. The water-filter life-cycle detector sets itself; the filter indicator goes out. 5. Re-open the water valve, and run water through the dispenser for 7 minutes (to remove impurities and air from the water line.) Callout A B C D E F G Dimension 1" (2.5 cm) 2 3/4" (7.0 cm) 3 3/16" (8.1 cm) 42" (106.7 cm) 19 1/4" (49.0 cm) 5 3/4" (14.6 cm) 6 1/8" (15.6 cm) Description Floor level up the rear wall Floor level up to top of rear-wall entry area for water line Width of rear-wall entry area for water line Overall width of refrigerator cabinet Distance from right-side cabinet wall to rightside edge of floor entry area for water line Distance from right-side cabinet wall to rightside edge of water-line install zone Distance from rear wall to back of refrig. (allowing for water-line coil) 7

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Installing the Water Filter
The refrigerator is bypassed automatically until the water
filter is installed.
To install the water filter:
1. Turn off the water supply to the refrigerator.
2. Open the grill cover at the top of the refrigerator.
3. Set the filter in place, and turn it clockwise until it stops
snugly, and close the grill cover.
4. Press-hold
Water
on the control panel for 3 seconds.
The water-filter life-cycle detector sets itself; the filter
indicator goes out
.
5. Re-open the water valve, and run water through the
dispenser for 7 minutes (to remove impurities and air
from the water line.)
Callout
Dimension
Description
A
1” (2.5 cm)
Floor level up the rear wall
B
2 3/4” (7.0 cm)
Floor level up to top of rear-wall entry area for
water line
C
3 3/16” (8.1 cm)
Width of rear-wall entry area for water line
D
42” (106.7 cm)
Overall width of refrigerator cabinet
E
19 1/4”
(49.0 cm)
Distance from right-side cabinet wall to right-
side edge of floor entry area for water line
F
5 3/4” (14.6 cm)
Distance from right-side cabinet wall to right-
side edge of water-line install zone
G
6 1/8” (15.6 cm)
Distance from rear wall to back of refrig.
(allowing for water-line coil)
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Water-Line Requirements
Before connecting the refrigerator water line to the home’s
line, familiarize yourself with the home’s plumbing layout,
then decide how best to use it, and tap into the home’s line
minding these requirements:
• The installer shall provide the 5/16” (0.8 cm) water line
and all fittings.
• The water line must be long enough that the refrigerator
can be pulled forward for service and cleaning without
disconnecting/damaging the line.
• All installations must meet local plumbing codes.
• The water shut-off valve should be in the base cabinet
on either side of the refrigerator (right-hand side recom-
mended) or other easily accessible location.
• If the water shut-off valve comes through the wall behind
the refrigerator, it must be angled so the line does not
kink when the refrigerator is in place.
• If not in a side cabinet, ensure the water-supply pipe is
within the area shown in the graphic.
CAUTION
• The water-filter installation is not covered by the refrigerator
or icemaker manufacturer warranty.
-
Follow the instructions in this section carefully to minimize
the risk of water damage.
-
The water-supply line must be connected to the
cold
-water
pipe; otherwise, the filter may malfunction.
If the coupler does not fit on the current tap, purchase the
proper fittings from an authorized service dealer.
WARNING
• Use only Dacor-provided/-approved filters. (For details, call
Dacor customer service or a local Dacor dealer.
• Unapproved filters may leak and damage the refrigerator,
causing electric shock. Dacor is not responsible for personal
injury/appliance damage caused by third-party water filters.