U SE AND The Life of the Kitchen. _ CARE MANUAL 42 INCH BUILT-IN AND 48 INCH REFRIGERATORS Models: EF42DBSS, EF42NBSS, EF48DBSS, EF48NBSS IF42DBOL, IF42NBOL, IF48DBOL, IF48NBOL I I Style varies. Model EF42DBSS Table of Contents Refrigerator Safety ......................................................... Important Information ..................................................... Model Identification ....................................................... Before Use ...............................
To Our Valued Customer: Congratulations performance on your purchase of the very latest in Dacor * products! Our unique combination of features, style and make us The Life of the Kitchen =, and a great addition to your home. In order to familiarize yourself with the controls, functions and full potential of your new Distinctive Appliance, read this use and care manual thoroughly, beginning with the Important Safety Instructions section.
gera Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.
Installer:Please leavethisguidewiththisappliance. Have complete model and serial number identification of your refrigerator ready. These numbers are found on a serial number Consumer: Please readandkeepthisuseandcaremanual for located on the right side of the refrigerator liner. Record futurereference. Thisguideprovides properuseandmaintenancelabel, these numbers on this page for easy access. information. Keepthisguideand the sales receipt andl or cancelled check together for future reference.
Remove the Packag,[ng Clean Before Using • Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning on the refrigerator. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry. After you remove all of the packaging materials, clean the inside of your refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning instructions in Care and Cleaning. • Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue.
Water Supp!y ,,,Requ ireme nts Read all directions before you begin. IMPORTANT: • For dispensing models, the On/Off switch is located on the top right side of the freezer compartment. 1. Open the freezer door and turn off the ice maker. Move the switch to the OFF (right) setting as shown. When your refrigerator was installed, the water connection from the water source should have been connected to your refrigerator.
Normal Operating Sounds Setting the Controls Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn't make. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces, such as the floor, walls and cabinets, can make the sounds seem louder. The following describes the kinds of sounds and what may be making them. The control panel is located inside the refrigerator compartment on the ceiling.
Water Setjjng the Controls (continued) Setting the Temperature Scale • Filter Monitor microbiologicalty use The indicator light, next to the C ° button, is lit when the temperature scale for the freezer and refrigerator displays is set to Celsius. To change the displays to Celsius (or back to Fahrenheit), press the C ° button. Celsius indicator light or unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after system.
Holiday Mode Door Open The Holiday Mode feature is designed for the traveler or for those whose religious observances require turning off the lights and ice maker. When you select this feature, the ice maker will be disabled and the interior lights will turn off. The temperature settings remain unchanged. On some models, the Holiday Mode feature doesn't disable the ice and water dispenser.
To Dispense Water: Water and Ice Dispensers (continued) .............................. The Ice Dispenser 1. Press a sturdy glass against the water dispenser lever. Ice dispenses from the Joe maker storage bin in the freezer. When the dispenser lever is pressed: 2. Remove the glass to stop dispensing. • A trap door opens in a chute between the dispenser and the ice bin. Ice moves from the bin and falls through the chute.
To Remove and Replace the Ice Bin (non-dispensing models): To Remove and Replace the Ice Storage Bin (dispensing models): 1. Flip up the ice maker cover. 1. Hold the base of the storage bin (located on the back of the freezer door) with both hands and press the release button to lift the storage bin up and out. A. Ice maker cover B. Ice bin 2. NOTE: It is not necessary to turn the ice maker control to the OFF (right) position when removing the storage bin.
Remove Re[r,igerator Storage Important covers: and Replace the Ingredient Care Center Cover: 1. Remove food from ingredient care center cover. Pull drawer out about 4" (10.16 cm). Reach under the glass shelf with both hands and lift gently upward until back of shelf is flee. Tilt shelf at an angle and remove shelf from refrigerator being careful not to bump the glass. information to know about glass shelves and Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold.
Door Utility Bin Fresh Food Storage Information The utility bin can be placed in any position on the refrigerator door. • The fresh food compartment of a refrigerator should be kept between 34°-40°F (1°-4°C) with an optimum temperature of 37°F (3°C). • Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves. This reduces the circulation of air around the food and results in uneven cooling. To remove and replace the utility bin: 1.
Freezer Baskets Power Interruptions The freezer baskets can be used to store bags of frozen fruits and vegetables that may slide off freezer shelves. If the power wilt be out for 24 hours or tess, keep the door or doors closed to help food stay cold and frozen. To remove If the power will be out for more than 24 hours, do one of the following: and replace a freezer basket: 1. Pull the basket straight out to the stop. 2. Lift the front of the basket and slide it out the rest of the way.
IMPORTANT: This cleaner is for stainless steel parts only! Do not allow the Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish to come into contact with any plastic parts such as the trim pieces, dispenser covers or door gaskets. If unintentional contact does occur, clean the plastic part with a sponge and mild detergent in warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Cleaning 5, Clean the condenser coils located behind the top grille ventilation panel regularly.
Ca ea ni ng re a n the Water Filter WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after system. Systems for cyst reductionunsafe may be on l the o not use with water certified that is microbiologicalty or used of disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts. State of California Deparlment of Health Services Water Treatment Device Certificate Number 1. Locate the water filter cap in the front base grille.
Try the solutions Refrigerator suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary will not operate service call. The motor seems to run too much Your new refrigerator may run longer than your old one due to its high-efficiency compressor and fans. The unit may run even longer if the room is warm, a large food load is added, doors are opened often, or if the doors have been left open. There Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong.
Temperature is too warm Ice is sticking together in the ice storage bin • New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to cool completely. • It is normal for frost to be on top of the ice storage bin due to normal opening and closing of the freezer. • Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows warm air to enter refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully closed.
The water dispenser will not operate properly • Freezer door closed completely? Close the door firmly. If it does not close completely, see "The doors will not close completely." • Refrigerator connected to a water supply and the supply shutoff valve turned on? Connect refrigerator to water supply and turn water shutoff valve fully open. • Is the water pressure at least 30 psi (207 kPa)? The water pressure to the home determines the flow from the dispenser. See Water Supply Requirements.
Base Grille Water Filtration Model WF-LC400V/LC400V System Capacity (Water Filter) 400 Gallons (1514 Liters) Tested and certified by NSF International against ANSI/NSF Standard 42 for the reduction of Chlorine Taste and Odor, Particulate Class I*; and against ANSI/NSF Standard 53 for the reduction of Lead, Mercury, Atrazine, Benzene, Toxaphene, p-dichlorobenzene, 2, 4-D, Cysts, Turbidity and Asbestos.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY The warrantor shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages, including food loss. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Before youcallforservice, please review theTroubleshooting section of this manual. If you have performed the checks in the Troubleshooting section and the problem has not been remedied, please contact the Dacor Customer Service Team.
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