7Installing the Water FilterThe refrigerator is bypassed automatically until the waterfilter 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 stopssnugly, 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 filterindicator goes out.5. Re-open the water valve, and run water through thedispenser for 7 minutes (to remove impurities and airfrom the water line.)Callout Dimension DescriptionA 1” (2.5 cm) Floor level up the rear wallB 2 3/4” (7.0 cm) Floor level up to top of rear-wall entry area forwater lineC 3 3/16” (8.1 cm) Width of rear-wall entry area for water lineD 42” (106.7 cm) Overall width of refrigerator cabinetE 19 1/4”(49.0 cm)Distance from right-side cabinet wall to right-side edge of floor entry area for water lineF 5 3/4” (14.6 cm) Distance from right-side cabinet wall to right-side edge of water-line install zoneG 6 1/8” (15.6 cm) Distance from rear wall to back of refrig.(allowing for water-line coil)INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTSWater-Line RequirementsBefore connecting the refrigerator water line to the home’sline, familiarize yourself with the home’s plumbing layout,then decide how best to use it, and tap into the home’s lineminding these requirements:• The installer shall provide the 5/16” (0.8 cm) water lineand all fittings.• The water line must be long enough that the refrigeratorcan be pulled forward for service and cleaning withoutdisconnecting/damaging the line.• All installations must meet local plumbing codes.• The water shut-off valve should be in the base cabineton 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 behindthe refrigerator, it must be angled so the line does notkink when the refrigerator is in place.• If not in a side cabinet, ensure the water-supply pipe iswithin the area shown in the graphic.CAUTION• The water-filter installation is not covered by the refrigeratoror icemaker manufacturer warranty.- Follow the instructions in this section carefully to minimizethe risk of water damage.- The water-supply line must be connected to the cold-waterpipe; otherwise, the filter may malfunction.• If the coupler does not fit on the current tap, purchase theproper fittings from an authorized service dealer.WARNING• Use only Dacor-provided/-approved filters. (For details, callDacor customer service or a local Dacor dealer.• Unapproved filters may leak and damage the refrigerator,causing electric shock. Dacor is not responsible for personalinjury/appliance damage caused by third-party water filters.