Dacor DRF36C000SR, DRF36C000MT User Manual

User Manual

Refrigerator

DRF36C*

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Contents

Contents

Important Information	5
Before You Begin	5

Safety Information	6
Important safety symbols and precautions:	7
State of California Proposition 65 Warning (US only)	7
Severe warning signs for transportation and site	7
Critical installation warnings	8
Installation cautions	10
Critical usage warnings	11
Usage cautions	14
Cleaning cautions	15
Critical disposal warnings	16
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as	16

Installation	17
Refrigerator at a glance	17
Step-by-step installation	19

Operations	35
Main panel	35
Dacor iQ Kitchen	43
Dispenser panel	45
Special features	47

Maintenance	53
Handling and care	53
Cleaning	63
Replacement	64

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Troubleshooting

General

Do you hear abnormal sounds from the refrigerator? Dacor iQ Kitchen

Warranty and Service

Customer Service

Warranty

Open Source Announcement

Regulatory Notice

FCC Notice

IC Notice

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Contents

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To Our Valued Customer:

Congratulations on your purchase of the very latest in Dacor® products! Our unique combination of features, style and performance 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 Dacor Appliance, read this use and care manual thoroughly, beginning with the Important Safety Instructions section.

All Dacor appliances are designed and manufactured with quality and pride, while working within the framework of our company value. Should you ever experience a problem with your product, please first check the Troubleshooting section of this manual for guidance. It provides useful suggestions and remedies prior to calling for service.

Valuable customer input helps us to continuously improve our products and services, so please feel free to contact our Customer Service Team for assistance with any of your product support needs.

Dacor Customer Service Team

14425 Clark Avenue

City of Industry, CA 91745

Telephone:	[phone]
Fax:	[phone]
Hours of Operation:	Monday through Friday 6:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time
Website:	www.Dacor.com

Thank you for choosing Dacor for your home. We are a company built by families for families, and we are dedicated to serving yours. We are confident that your new Dacor product will deliver a high level of performance and enjoyment for many years to come.

Sincerely,

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Important Information

Before You Begin

Installer

• Leave these Use and Care instructions with the appliance.

Consumer

• Please read this Use and Care Manual completely before using your refrigerator. Save it for future reference.

Retain your sales receipt or canceled check. Proof of original purchase date is required for warranty service.

Have the complete model and serial number identification for your appliance ready.

These numbers are found on the label located inside of the refrigerator wall. Record these numbers below for easy access.

Model Number

Serial Number

Date of Purchase

Since we continually improve the quality and performance of our products, we may make changes to the appliance without updating this manual. Visit www.dacor.com to download the latest version of this manual.

Dacor Customer Service

Phone: [phone] (U.S.A. and Canada) Monday — Friday 6:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time

Website: www.dacor.com

Information Important

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Information Safety

Safety Information

•Before using your new Dacor Refrigerator, please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to operate the features and functions that your new appliance offers safely and efficiently.

•This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

•Because the following instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your refrigerator may differ slightly from the refrigerator described in this manual.

•It is hazardous for anyone other than an Authorised Service Person to service this appliance.

•Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause an eye injury. When refrigerant leaks from the pipe, avoid any naked flames and move anything flammable away from the product and ventilate the room immediately.

- Failing to do so may result in fire or explosion.

WARNING

•R-600a is used as a refrigerant. This product contains flammable gas (Refrigerant R-600a), contact your local authority in regard to safe disposal of this product.

•In order to avoid the creation of a flammable gas-air mixture if a leak in the refrigerating circuit occurs, the size of the room in which the appliance may be sited depends on the amount of refrigerant used. The room must be 35.3 ft³ in size for every 8 g of R-600a refrigerant inside the appliance.

•The installation location should not be exposed to direct sunlight and not placed near any electric appliance or heat source, e.g. stove, oven or hob, radiator, etc.

•If you use two products side by side, for safety reason, be sure to use certified products in explosive gas atmospheres.

•Never start up an appliance showing any signs of damage. If in doubt, consult your dealer.

Warning; Risk of fire / flammable materials

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Important safety symbols and precautions:

Please follow all safety instructions in this manual. This manual uses the following safety symbols.

WARNING

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury, property damage, and/or death.

CAUTION

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury and/or property damage.

NOTE

Useful information that helps users understand or benefit from the refrigerator.

These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others. Please follow them carefully.

After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.

Information Safety

State of California Proposition 65 Warning (US only)

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Severe warning signs for transportation and site

WARNING

•When transporting and installing the appliance,care should be taken to ensure that no parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged.

-Refrigerant leaking from the pipe work could ignite or cause an eye injury. If a leak is detected, avoid any naked flames or potential sources of ignition and air the room in which the appliance is standing for several minutes.

-This appliance contains a small amount of isobutane refrigerant (R-600a), a natural gas with high environmental compatibility that is, however, also flammable. When transporting and installing the appliance, care should be taken to ensure that no parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged.

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Safety Information

Critical installation warnings

WARNING

		• Do not install the refrigerator in a damp location or place where it may come in contact
		with water.
		- Deteriorated insulation on electrical parts may cause an electric shock or fire.
		• Do not place this refrigerator in direct sunlight or expose it to the heat from stoves,
		room heaters, or other appliances.
		• Do not plug several appliances into the same multiple power strip. The refrigerator
	Safety	should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage
		- This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading of house wiring
		rating that matches the voltage listed on the refrigerator’s rating plate.
	Information	circuits, which could overheat the wires and cause a fire hazard.
		• If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the power plug.
		- There is a risk of electric shock of fire.
		• Do not use a power cord that has cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at
		either end.
		• Do not bend the power cord excessively or place heavy objects on it.
		• Do not pull or excessively bend the power cord.
		• Do not twist or tie the power cord.
		• Do not hook the power cord over a metal object, place a heavy object on the power
		cord, insert the power cord between objects, or push the power cord into the space
		behind the appliance.
		• When moving the refrigerator, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
		- This may result in an electric shock or fire.
		• Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug
		firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
		- Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire, and/or electric shock.
		• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in
		this appliance.
		• Do not install this appliance near a heater or flammable material.
		• Do not install this appliance in a location where gas may leak.
		- This may result in an electric shock or fire.
		• This refrigerator must be properly located and installed in accordance with the
		instructions in this manual before you use it.
		• Connect the power plug in the proper position with the cord hanging down.
		- If you connect the power plug upside down, the wire can get cut off and cause a fire
		or electric shock.

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	• Make sure that the power plug is not crushed or damaged by the back of the
	refrigerator.
	• Keep the packing materials out of reach of children.
	- There is a risk of death from suffocation if a child puts the packing materials on his
	or her head.
	• The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible after installation.
	- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or fire due to electric leakage.
	• Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily or dusty location, or in a location exposed
	to direct sunlight or to water (rain drops).
	- Deteriorated insulation on electrical parts may cause an electric shock or fire.	Safety
	contact your Dacor service center.
	• If large amounts of dust or water enter the refrigerator, disconnect the power plug and	Information
	- Otherwise there is a risk of fire.
	• Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, lighted candles,
	lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance.
	- This may result in an electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury.
	• You need to remove all the protective plastic film before you initially plug the product
	in.
	• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the snap rings used
	for door adjustment or the water tube clips.
	- There is risk of death by suffocation if a child swallows a snap ring or water tube
	clip. Keep the snap rings and water tube clips out of children’s reach.
	• The refrigerator must be safely grounded.
	- Always make sure that you have grounded the refrigerator before attempting to
	investigate or repair any part of the appliance. Power leakages can cause severe
	electric shock.
	• Never use gas pipes, telephone lines, or other potential lightning attractors as an
	electrical ground.
	- You must ground the refrigerator to prevent any power leakages or electric shocks
	caused by current leakage from the refrigerator.
	- This may result in an electric shock, fire, explosion, or problems with the product.
	- Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. If it is
	necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a
	3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the
	appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord should be AC 115-120 V, 10
	A, or more. If a grounding adapter is used, make sure the receptacle box is fully
	grounded.

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Safety Information

Information Safety

•Plug the power plug into the wall socket firmly. Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord, or loose wall socket.

-This may result in an electric shock or fire.

•If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced immediately by the manufacturer or one of its service agents.

•Only a qualified technician or service company should be allowed to change the fuse in the refrigerator.

-Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or personal injury.

•The wall socket must be easily accessible so that the appliance can be quickly disconnected from the supply in an emergency. It must be outside the area of the rear of the appliance.

•When positioning the appliance, ensure the power cord is not trapped or damaged.

•Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.

Installation cautions

CAUTION

•Allow sufficient space around the refrigerator and install it on a flat surface.

-Keep the ventilation space in the appliance enclosure or mounting structure clear of obstructions.

•After you have installed the refrigerator and turned it on, allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours before loading it with food.

•It is strongly recommended you have a qualified technician or service company install the refrigerator.

-Failing to do so may result in an electric shock, fire, explosion, problems with the product, or injury.

•Overloading one door may make the refrigerator fall, causing physical injury.

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Critical usage warnings

WARNING

	• Do not insert the power plug into a wall socket with wet hands.
	- This may result in an electric shock.
	• Do not store articles on the top of the appliance.
	- When you open or close the door, the articles may fall and cause personal injury
	and/or material damage.
	• Do not insert hands, feet or metal objects (such as chopsticks, etc.) into the bottom or
	the back of the refrigerator.	Safety
	- Any sharp edges may cause a personal injury.
	- This may result in an electric shock or injury.	Information
	• Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or products stored in the freezer with wet
	hands.
	- This may cause frostbite.
	• Do not put a container filled with water on the refrigerator.
	- If spilled, there is a risk of fire or electric shock.
	• Do not keep volatile or flammable objects or substances (benzene, thinner, propane
	gas, alcohol, ether, LP gas, and other such products) in the refrigerator.
	- This refrigerator is for storing food only.
	- This may result in fire or explosion.
	• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
	- Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” or hinge areas of the doors. Be careful closing
	the doors when children are in the areas.
	• Do not let children hang on the door or door bins. A serious injury may occur.
	• Do not let children go inside the refrigerator. They could become trapped.
	• Do not insert your hands into the area under the appliance.
	- Any sharp edges may cause personal injury.
	• Do not store pharmaceutical products, scientific materials, or temperature sensitive
	products in the refrigerator.
	- Products that require strict temperature controls must not be stored in the
	refrigerator.
	• Do not place or use electrical appliances inside the refrigerator/freezer, unless they are
	of a type recommended by the manufacturer.
	• If you smell smoke, pull out the power plug immediately, and then contact your Dacor
	service center.
	• If large amounts of dust or water enter the refrigerator, disconnect the power plug and
	contact your Dacor service center.
	- Otherwise there is a risk of fire.
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Safety Information

		• Do not let children step on a drawer.
		- The drawer may break and cause them to slip.
		• Do not leave the doors of the refrigerator open while the refrigerator is unattended
		and do not let children enter the refrigerator.
		• Do not allow babies or children go into a drawer.
		- It can cause death from suffocation by entrapment or personal injury.
		• Do not overfill the refrigerator with food.
		- When you open the door, an item may fall out and cause personal injury or material
		damage.
	Safety	• Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of the appliance.
		problems with the product.
	Information	- As well as being harmful to humans, it may also result in an electric shock, fire, or
		• Never put fingers or any objects into the water dispenser outlet, ice chute, or ice maker
		bucket.
		- It may cause a personal injury or material damage.
		• Do not use or place any substances sensitive to temperature such as flammable sprays,
		flammable objects, dry ice, medicine, or chemicals near or inside the refrigerator.
		• Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the refrigerator. Do not place a lighted
		candle in the refrigerator to remove bad odors.
		- This may result in an electric shock or fire.
		• Fill the water tank, ice tray, and water cubes with potable water only (tap water,
		mineral water, or purified water).
		- Do not fill the tank with tea, juice, or a sports drink. They can damage the
		refrigerator.
		• Do not use mechanical devices or any other means to accelerate the defrosting process,
		other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
		• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
		• Do not put a fridge shelf into the refrigerator upside down. The shelf stopper will not
		work.
		- The glass shelf could fall and cause personal injury.
		• If a gas leak is detected, avoid any naked flames or potential sources of ignition, and
		air the room in which the appliance is standing for several minutes.
		- Do not touch the appliance or power cord.
		- Do not use a ventilating fan.
		- A spark may result in an explosion or fire.
		• Use only the LED Lamps provided by the manufacturer or its service agents.
		• Bottles should be stored tightly together so that they do not fall over or out.
		• This product is intended only for the storage of food in a domestic environment.

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	• Never put fingers or any objects into the water dispenser outlet, ice chute, or ice maker
	bucket.
	- This can cause a personal injury or material damage.
	• Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the refrigerator yourself.
	- Unauthorized modifications can cause safety problems. To reverse an unauthorized
	modification, we will charge the full cost of parts and labor.
	• Do not use any fuse (such as cooper, steel wire, etc.) other than a standard fuse.
	• If your refrigerator needs to be repaired or reinstalled, contact your nearest service
	center.
	- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or	Safety
	• If the interior or exterior LED lamp has gone out, contact your nearest Dacor service
	injury.
	center.	Information
	• If the refrigerator emits a burning smell or smoke, unplug the refrigerator immediately
	and contact a Dacor service center.
	- Failing to do so may result in an electric or fire hazards.
	• Pull the power plug out of the socket before changing the interior lamps of the
	refrigerator.
	- Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.
	• If you experience difficulty changing a non-LED light, contact a Dacor service center.
	• If the product is equipped with LED lamps, do not disassemble the Lamp Covers and
	LED lamps yourself.
	- Contact a Dacor service center.
	• Plug the power plug into the wall socket firmly.
	• Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord, or loose wall socket.
	- This may result in an electric shock or fire.

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Safety Information

Usage cautions

CAUTION

		• Do not re-freeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. Do not place carbonated
		or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment. Do not put bottles or glass containers in the
		freezer.
		- When the contents freeze, the glass may break and cause personal injury.
		• Use only the ice maker provided with the refrigerator.
		• To get the best performance from the product:
	Safety	- Do not place food too close to the vents at the rear of the refrigerator as this can
		- Wrap food up properly or place it in airtight containers before putting it into the
		obstruct free air circulation in the refrigerator compartment.
	Information	refrigerator.
		- Do not put glass bottles or carbonated beverages into the freezer. They can freeze
		and break. Broken beverage containers can cause injury.
		- Please observe maximum storage times and expiration dates of frozen goods.
		• Do not put glass containers or bottles or carbonated beverages into the freezer.
		- The container may freeze and break, and this may result in injury.
		• Service Warranty and Modification.
		- Any changes or modifications performed by a 3rd party on this finished appliance
		are not covered under Dacor warranty service, nor is Dacor responsible for safety
		issues that result from 3rd party modifications.
		• Do not block the air vents inside the refrigerator.
		- If the air vents are blocked, especially with a plastic bag, the refrigerator can be
		over cooled. If a cooling period lasts too long, the water filter may break and cause
		water leakage.
		• If the refrigerator is disconnected from the power supply, you should wait for at least
		five minutes before plugging it back in.
		• If large amounts of water enter the refrigerator, pull out the power plug and contact a
		Dacor service center.
		• Do not strike or apply excessive force to any glass surface.
		- Broken glass may result in a personal injury and/or property damage.
		• Fill the water tank and ice cube trays with potable water only (tap water, mineral
		water, or purified water).
		- Do not fill the tank with tea, juice, or a sports drink. They can damage the
		refrigerator.
		• If the refrigerator is flooded, shut off the power to the refrigerator and contact your
		nearest Dacor service center.
		- There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
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Cleaning cautions

CAUTION

	• Do not spray water directly on the inside or outside the refrigerator.
	- There is a risk of fire or electric shock.
	• Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the refrigerator.
	• Do not place a lighted candle in the refrigerator to remove bad odors.
	- This may result in an electric shock or fire.
	• Do not spray cleaning products directly on the display.
	- Printed letters on the display may come off.	Safety
	plug and contact your nearest service center.
	• If any foreign substance such as water has entered the appliance, unplug the power	Information
	- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or fire.
	• Use a clean, dry cloth to remove any foreign matter or dust from the power plug
	blades. Do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug.
	- Otherwise, there is a risk of fire or electric shock.
	• Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it.
	• Do not use benzene, thinner, or Clorox (bleach) to clean the refrigerator.
	- They may damage the surface of the appliance and may cause a fire.
	• Never put fingers or any objects into the dispenser outlet.
	- This can cause a personal injury or material damage.
	• Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance from the wall socket.
	- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or fire.

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Safety Information

Critical disposal warnings

WARNING

		• DANGER : Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or
		freezer:
		- Take off the doors and door latch.
		- Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
		- Children trapped inside a refrigerator can hurt themselves or suffocate to death.
		• Please dispose of the packaging material from this product in an environmentally
	Safety	friendly manner.
		• Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the refrigerator are damaged prior to
		disposal.
	Information	• R-600a is used as a refrigerant. This product contains flammable gas (Refrigerant
		R-600a), contact your local authority in regard to safe disposal of this product.
		• When disposing of this refrigerator, remove the door/door seals and door latch so that
		small children or animals cannot become trapped inside. Children should be supervised
		to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
		- If trapped inside, the child could be injured or suffocate to death.
		• Cyclopentane is used in the insulation. The gases in the insulation material require
		a special disposal procedure. Please contact your local authorities in regard to the
		environmentally safe disposal of this product.
		• Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of children, as packaging materials
		can be dangerous to children.
		- If a child places a bag over his or her head, the child could suffocate.

This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as

•staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

•farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

•bed and breakfast type environments;

•catering and similar non-retail applications.

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Installation

Follow these instructions carefully to ensure a proper installation of this refrigerator and to prevent accidents before using it.

WARNING

•Use the refrigerator only for its intended purpose as described in this manual.

•Any servicing must be performed by a qualified technician.

•Dispose of the product packaging material in compliance with the local regulations.

•To prevent electric shock, unplug the power plug before servicing or replacing parts.

Refrigerator at a glance

The actual refrigerator and provided component parts of your refrigerator may differ from the illustrations in this manual, depending on the model and the country.

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Installation

01 Auto Ice Maker (Ice Master)	02 1-Step Foldable Shelf
03 Water tank (Auto Water Fill)	04 Main panel (on the Fresh Zone handle)
05 Fresh Zone	06 Freezer
07 Door bins	08 2-Step Foldable Shelf
09 Water filter

* applicable models only

NOTE

• For energy efficiency, keep all shelves, drawers, and baskets in their original positions.

• When closing the door, make sure the vertical hinged section is in the correct position to avoid scratching the other door.

• If the vertical hinged section is reversed, put it back into the correct position, and then close the door. Installation

• Moisture may form at times on the vertical hinged section.

• If you close a door forcefully, the other door may open.

• When a door opens, the interlock switch automatically disables the auger motor of the ice maker for safety reasons.

• If the internal or external LED lamp is out of order, contact a local Dacor Customer Service at [phone].

Door bins

Your refrigerator ships with door bins of different types and sizes. If the door bins for your refrigerator were packaged separately, use the figure below to help you position the bins properly.

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Step-by-step installation

STEP  1  Select a site

Select a site that:

•Has a solid, level surface without carpeting or flooring that may obstruct ventilation

•Is away from direct sunlight

•Has adequate room for opening and closing the door

•Is away from any heat sources

•Provides room for maintenance and servicing

•Has a temperature range between 50 °F (10 °C) and 109 °F (43 °C)

CAUTION

•If your refrigerator is equipped with an ice maker, secure extra space at the rear of the refrigerator for the water line connection.

•When you install the refrigerator next to a fixed wall, you must secure a minimum clearance of 3 3/4" (95 mm) from the wall to allow the door to swing open.

NOTE

To facilitate moving your refrigerator to its final location, be sure to measure the width and height of doorways, thresholds, ceilings, stairways, and anything else that needs to be taken into consideration to ensure you can move your refrigerator safely. The following diagram illustrates the exact height and depth (factory specifications) of your refrigerator.

Clearance

See the pictures and table below for space requirements for installation.

Installation

	B	Model	DRF36C0**	DRF36C1**
				30 7/8"
		Depth “A”	-
				(786 mm)
A		Width “B”	35 3/4"	35 3/4"
			(908 mm)	(908 mm)
E		D
C			68 7/8"	68 7/8"
		Height “C”
			(1749 mm)	(1749 mm)
		Overall	70"	70"
		Height “D”	(1777 mm)	(1777 mm)
		Depth “E”	29 1/4"	29 1/4"
			(742 mm)	(742 mm)

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Installation

Installation

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	10	11

	Model	DRF36C0**	DRF36C1**
	01	2" (50 mm)	2" (50 mm)
	02	135°	135°
	03	62" (1575 mm)	64" (1624 mm)
	04	13 1/4"	14 1/8"
		(333.5 mm)	(358 mm)
	05	35 3/4"	35 3/4"
		(908 mm)	(908 mm)
	06	24" (610 mm)	24" (610 mm)
	07	2 1/2" (64 mm)	2 1/2" (64 mm)
	08	-	4 1/8" (104 mm)
	09	1 3/4" (45.4 mm)	1 3/4" (45.4 mm)
	10	43 1/8"	43 1/8"
		(1095.5 mm)	(1095.5 mm)
	11	45" (1143 mm)	45" (1143 mm)

NOTE

The measurements in the table above may differ slightly from the actual measurements, depending on the measuring and rounding method.

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STEP  2  Flooring

If the refrigerator cannot pass through the entrance due to its size, see STEP  3 Door removal for entrance.

NOTE

To prevent floor damage, make sure the front levelling legs are in the upright position.

• The surface you install the refrigerator must support a fully loaded refrigerator.

• To protect the floor, put a large piece of cardboard along the path to the refrigerator's final installation location.

• Once the refrigerator is in its final position, do not move it unless necessary to protect the floor. If you have to move the refrigerator, place thick paper or cloth such as old carpets along the path of movement.

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STEP  3  Door removal for entrance

If the refrigerator cannot pass through the entrance to your home or kitchen due to its size, follow these instructions to remove and then re-install the refrigerator's doors. If you do not need to remove the doors, go to page 29 to continue the installation procedure.

WARNING

Unplug the power cord of the refrigerator before removing the doors.

Tools required (not provided)

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Phillips screwdriver

Flat-heat screwdriver

Socket wrench 3/8" (10 mm)

Pliers

Allen wrench 1/4" (5 mm)

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Detach the fridge doors

1. With the door opened, remove the screws from the top cover.

2. Disconnect the wires and the water tube from the left-side door. Do the following sequentially:

• Decouple the connector.

• While holding down one end of the water line coupler, disconnect the water tube.

CAUTION

Keep the water tube clips out of children’s reach.

3. Remove the top hinges.

• Pull and remove the hinge lever.

• Then, remove the door hinge.

• Repeat this step on the other side.

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4. Lift straight up to remove the door.

• Repeat this step on the other side.

CAUTION

Do not remove both doors simultaneously. Make sure to remove one door at a time. Otherwise, any of the doors may fall and cause physical injury.

5. Remove the middle hinge.

• Remove the screw from the hinge using a Phillips screwdriver.

• Remove 1 hex-head bolts from the hinge using an Allen wrench (1/4", 5 mm).

• Remove the middle hinge.

• Repeat this step on the other side.

To reattach the fridge door

After you have moved the refrigerator to its final location, reattach the doors by following the removal instructions in reverse order.

A	B	CAUTION
		To prevent water leaks from the dispenser,
	01	the water line must be fully connected.
		Make sure both tubes of the water line are
		inserted fully to the center of transparent
02	03	coupler (A) or the guidelines (B).

01 Dispenser

02 Center of transparent coupler

03 Guidelines

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Detach the Fresh Zone drawer

1. Lift up to remove the Fresh Zone basket.

2. Remove the wire cover with harness using a flat-head screwdriver.

3. Press the locking tab to disconnect the wire connector.

4. Remove the hex-head bolt from each side using a socket wrench (3/8", 10 mm) or a screwdriver.

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5. Lift up to remove the drawer front of the Fresh Zone from the rail assembly.

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CAUTION

• Use caution when removing the rail assembly, which may fall off causing damage to the floor.

• Make sure to put the Fresh Zone drawer in place after removing or mounting the Fresh Zone basket. The Fresh Zone drawer may not open or close if the freezer drawer is not in place.

• Do not store too much food in the Fresh Zone drawer. This prevents the Fresh Zone drawer from closing properly, resulting in frost buildup.

To reattach the Fresh Zone drawer

After you have moved the refrigerator to its final location, reattach the Fresh Zone drawer by following the removal instructions in reverse order.

CAUTION

If the Fresh Zone or the indicator does not operate properly, make sure the connectors are connected properly.

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Detach the freezer drawer

1.Push the upper basket to the end, and then pull up to remove.

2.Pull up to remove the lower basket from the rail assembly.

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3.Press down the hooks to unlock the rail assembly.

4.While holding the upper area of the drawer front of the freezer, slide out all the way to remove the freezer drawer from the rail assembly.

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CAUTION

• Make sure you mount the freezer baskets in the right position. Otherwise, the drawer will not open or close properly, which causes frost to build up.

• Do not store too much food in the freezer baskets. This prevents the freezer drawer from closing properly, resulting in frost buildup.

• While the lower basket is fully open, put the upper basket into the freezer drawer. Make sure the wheels of the upper basket are on the end of the rails of the lower basket.

• Put the wheels of the upper basket on the end of the rails of the lower basket. Then, slide the upper basket all the way to the front.

• Be careful not to scratch or dent the rail assembly.

To reattach the freezer drawer

After you have moved the refrigerator to its final location, reattach the freezer drawer by following the removal instructions in reverse order.

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STEP  4  Levelling the refrigerator

CAUTION

•The refrigerator must be levelled on a flat, solid floor. Failing to do so can cause damage to the refrigerator or physical injury.

•Levelling must be performed with the refrigerator empty. Make sure no food items are inside the refrigerator.

•Also, open the freezer drawer and remove the lower basket.

•For safety reasons, adjust the refrigerator so that the front is a little higher than the rear.

Level the refrigerator using the special screws (levellers) on the front legs. Use a flat-head screwdriver to turn the levellers.

• To adjust the height on one side: Insert a flat-head screwdriver into a notch in the leveller on that side. (left or right)

Turn the leveller clockwise to raise the refrigerator. Turn it counterclockwise to lower. Repeat on the other side.

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STEP  5  Adjust the door height and the door gap

Snap rings

The height of a door can be adjusted using the provided snap rings, which come in 4 different sizes (1 mm, 1.5 mm, 2 mm, and 2.5 mm).

To adjust the height of a door

1. Check the height difference between the doors, and then raise and hold the door with the lower height.

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2. Insert a suitable-sized snap ring (A) between the door and the hinge as shown.

A

CAUTION

•Insert only one snap ring. If you insert two or more snap rings, the rings may slip out or make a rubbing noise.

•Keep the snap rings out of children’s reach and keep them for future use.

•Do not raise the door too much. The door can contact and damage the top cover.

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