Dacor DYF48BIWS User Manual

Discovery

Built-In Refrigerators

Use and Care Manual

™

42 Inch and 48 Inch

Models: DYF42BIWS and DYF48BIWS

Part No. 107200 Rev. A/W10539434

Style varies.

Model DYF42BIWS shown.

Table of Contents

Refrigerator Safety ................................................. 1

Important Information ............................................. 2

Before Use ............................................................ 2

Refrigerator Operation ........................................... 3

Care and Cleaning .............................................. 11

Troubleshooting ...................................................14

Warranty and Service .......................................... 16

Product Data Sheets ............................................. 18

Français............................................................ 21

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Refrigerator Safety

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

DANGER

WARNING

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions:

 Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
 Do not remove ground prong.
 Do not use an adapter.
 Do not use an extension cord.
 Disconnect power before servicing.
 Replace all parts and panels before operating.
 Remove doors from your old refrigerator.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You
instructions.

 Use nonflammable cleaner.
 Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline,

away from refrigerator.

 Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.
 Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on ice maker

kit ready models only).

 Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice (on some models).

follow

Proper Disposal of Your Refrigerator

WARNING

Suffocation Hazard
Remove doors from your old refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage.

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

Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:

 Take off the doors.
 Leave the shelves in place so children may not easily climb

inside.

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Important Information

Installer: Please leave this guide with this appliance.
Consumer: Please read and keep this use and care manual for

future reference. This guide provides proper use and maintenance
information. Keep this guide and the sales receipt and/

or cancelled check together for future reference. Proof of
original purchase date is needed for warranty service.

IMPORTANT: If you receive a damaged product, immediately

contact your dealer or builder. Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.

If you have any questions, call:
Dacor Customer Service

[phone] (U.S.A. and Canada)
Monday — Friday 6:00

Web site: www.dacor.com

a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time

Before Use

Remove the Packaging

 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.

 Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable

fluids or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These
products can damage the surface of your refrigerator. For
more information, see Refrigerator Safety section.

 Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.

Clean Before Using

After you remove all of the packaging materials, clean the inside
of your refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning instructions in
the Care and Cleaning section.

Important information to know about glass shelves and
covers:

Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when
they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to
sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping.
Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small,
pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and covers
are heavy. Use both hands when removing them to avoid
dropping.

Water Supply Requirements

Read all directions before you begin.

IMPORTANT:

 When your refrigerator was installed, the water connection

from the water source should have been connected to
your refrigerator. If your refrigerator is not connected to a
water source, see Connect Water Supply in the installation
instructions. If you have any questions about your water
connection, see the Troubleshooting section or call a licensed,
qualified plumber.

 If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line is

connected, turn the ice maker OFF. See Ice Maker and
Storage Bin on page 7.

 All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements.

Have the complete model and serial number identification of your
refrigerator ready. These numbers are found on a serial number
label, located on the right side of the refrigerator liner. Record
these numbers on this page for easy access.

Model number ________________________________________
Serial number ________________________________________
Date of purchase______________________________________

For service and warranty information, see page 16.

Since Dacor constantly improves the quality and performance of
our products, we may need to make changes to the appliance
without revising this manual.

Visit www.dacor.com to download the latest version of this
manual.

Water Pressure

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, see
the Troubleshooting section or call a licensed, qualified plumber.

Reverse Osmosis Water Supply

IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of

a reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the
refrigerator needs to be between 30 and 120 psi (207 and 827
kPa).

If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your
cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse osmosis
system needs to be a minimum of 40 psi (276 kPa).

If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than
40 psi (276 kPa):

 Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse

osmosis system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary.

 Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill

after heavy usage.

 If your refrigerator has a water filter, it may further reduce

the water pressure when used in conjunction with a reverse
osmosis system. Remove the water filter. See the Using the
Dispenser without the Water Filter on page 12.

If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed,
qualified plumber.

Water System Preparation

Please read before using the water system.
IMPORTANT: After connecting the refrigerator to a water source

or replacing the water filter, follow these steps to make sure that
the water system is properly cleaned. This will flush air from the
filter and water dispensing system, and prepare the filter for use.

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Before Use

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.

Ice Maker

NOTE: If your model has a base grille filter system, make sure
the base grille filter is properly installed and the cap is in the
horizontal position.

Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of
unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after
the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on
disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts.

2. Use a sturdy container to depress and hold the water
dispenser lever for 5 seconds, then release it for 5 seconds.
Repeat until water begins to flow. Once water begins to flow,
continue depressing and releasing the dispenser lever (5
seconds on, 5 seconds off) until a total of 3 gal. (12 L) has
been dispensed. This will flush air from the filter and water
dispensing system, and prepare the water filter for use.
Additional flushing may be required in some households.

NOTE: As air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out
of the dispenser.

3. Open the freezer door and turn on the ice maker. Move the
switch to the ON (left) position.

 Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice.
 Discard the first three batches of ice produced.
 Depending on your model, you may want to select the

maximum ice feature to increase the production of ice.

Refrigerator Operation

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove 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.

WARNING

Turning the Main Power Switch On/Off

If you need to turn the power to your refrigerator on or off,
you must remove the top grille assembly to access the power
switch. Turn the power to the refrigerator off when cleaning your
refrigerator or changing light bulbs.

Removing the Top Grille

1. Grasp both ends of the top grille.

2. Push the top grille straight up, then pull straight out. Lay the
grille on a soft surface.

B

A. Top grille
B Cabinet side trim

A

B

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Replacing the Top Grille

1. Insert the top grille hooks (located on the back of the top grille)
into the slots on the side trim.

2. Pull the grille down slightly to lock into place.

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Refrigerator Operation

To Turn the Main Power Switch On or Off:

1. Remove the top grille.

2. Press the main power switch to the ON or OFF position.

3. Replace the top grille.
IMPORTANT: Be sure the

main power switch is set to the
ON position after cleaning the
refrigerator or changing light bulbs.

A. Power switch

Setting the Controls

The control panel is located inside the refrigerator compartment
on the ceiling.

IMPORTANT:

 The refrigerator control adjusts the refrigerator compartment

temperature. The freezer control adjusts the freezer
compartment temperature.

 Wait 24 hours after you turn on the refrigerator before you put

food into it. If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled
completely, your food may spoil.

NOTE: Adjusting the refrigerator and freezer controls to a
lower (colder) setting will not cool the compartments any
faster.

 If the temperature is too warm or too cold in the refrigerator

or freezer, first check the air vents to be sure they are not
blocked before adjusting the controls.

 The preset settings should be correct for normal household

usage. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as
cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.

 The actual temperature may differ from the display when a

door is open for an extended period of time.

NOTE: The factory recommended settings are 0°F (-18°C) for the
freezer and 37°F (3°C) for the refrigerator.

Turning the Refrigerator On or Off

 Touch and hold the COOLING ON/OFF

key for 3 seconds.

NOTE:

 After the refrigerator is turned on, the over

temperature audio alarm and indicator
light will activate every 1½ hours until the

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refrigerator and freezer temperatures are
below 48°F (9°C) and 15°F (-9°C), respectively, or until the
alarm is turned off. To turn off the audio alarm and indicator
light, see Master Alarm Reset on page 5.

 The COOLING ON/OFF key on the control panel shuts down

the cooling system, fans and compressors as well as the
control panel lights. To turn the power off completely, use the
main power switch located behind the top grille.

COOLING ON/OFF

light

Setting the Temperature Scale

 Touch the F/C key. To re-display degrees Fahrenheit,

touch F/C again. NOTE: If the freezer temperature
is below zero, the negative sign next to the freezer
display will light up. This is normal.

Adjusting the Temperature Setting

NOTE: Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments. Re-check the
temperatures before other adjustments are made.

To adjust the temperature setting:

 Touch the refrigerator or freezer UP () or DOWN () key

until the desired temperature is reached.

 Touch the Set To Recommended key to reset the set points to

the factory recommended temperatures.

NOTE: The adjustable temperature range for the freezer is -5°F
to 5°F (-21°C to -15°C). The adjustable temperature range for the
refrigerator is 33°F to 45°F (1°C to 7°C).

Use the table below for guidance if you need to change the
temperature.

CONDITION/

REASON:

REFRIGERATOR too cold
Not set correctly for conditions

REFRIGERATOR too warm
High use or room very warm

FREEZER too cold
Not set correctly for conditions

FREEZER too warm/too little ice.
High use or heavy ice use

TEMPERATURE

ADJUSTMENT:

REFRIGERATOR Control 1°
higher

REFRIGERATOR Control 1° lower

FREEZER Control 1° higher

FREEZER Control 1° lower

Max Cold

The Max Cold feature assists with periods
of heavy ice usage, full grocery loads or
temporarily warm room temperatures.

Touch the MAX COLD key to turn on the Max
Cool feature. The Max Cold light will remain
on for 24 hours unless manually turned off.

NOTE: The refrigerator temperature display
will remain at 34°F (1°C) and the freezer temperature display will
remain at -5°F (-21°C) while the Max Cold feature is on. After 24
hours, the refrigerator will automatically return to the previous
temperature settings.

MAX COLD

light

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Refrigerator Operation

Alarms

Over Temperature

IMPORTANT: If the
Over Temperature
Alarm activates, your
food may spoil. See
Power Interruptions on
page 10. Minimize
door openings until
temperatures return to
normal.

The Over Temperature feature is designed to let you know when
either the refrigerator temperature rises above 48°F (9°C) or
the freezer temperature rises above 15°F (-9°C) for longer than
1½ hours. The audio alarm will shut off automatically when the
temperature returns to normal, but the indicator light will continue
to flash to let you know that an over temperature condition has
occurred.

If the over temperature condition is still present when a RESET
ALARM is performed, the indicator light will continue to reactivate
every 1½ hours until refrigerator and freezer temperatures are
below 48°F (9°C) and 15°F (-9°C), respectively.

NOTE: To deactivate the audio alarm and indicator light, see

Master Alarm Reset below.

OVER TEMP

alarm light

To fully activate Sabbath Mode, you must follow the instructions
below for both the control panel and dispenser panel.

IMPORTANT: If you do not activate Sabbath Mode in both ways
listed below, some functions you wish to disable will remain
active.

Control Panel

In Sabbath Mode, the temperature set points remain unchanged
and the interior lights turn off.

 Touch the SABBATH MODE key to

turn on Sabbath Mode.

 Touch SABBATH MODE again to

turn off Sabbath Mode.

Dispenser Panel

In Sabbath Mode, the dispenser pads
are disabled and the dispenser lights
turn off.

 To turn on Sabbath Mode, touch and hold ICE, LIGHT and

LOCK at the same time for 3 seconds. When the feature turns
on, the indicator light around the LOCK key will blink and
“HOL” will appear on the dispenser display.

SABBATH MODE

light

Door Alarm

The DOOR ALARM light
will flash, an alarm will
sound and the interior
lights will turn off when a
door has been open for
longer than 10 minutes.
When the door is closed,
the audio alarm will reset
and turn off, but the DOOR ALARM light will continue to flash until
the temperature is equal to or below 45°F (7°C) and 15°F (-9°C)
for the refrigerator and freezer compartments, respectively.

NOTE: To deactivate the audio alarm and indicator light, see

Master Alarm Reset below.

DOOR ALARM

light

Master Alarm Reset

Touching the ALARM RESET key once will
shut off the audio alarm and the indicator light.
The audio alarm will not sound again for the
current condition that caused the alarm until a
new condition occurs or until a master alarm reset is performed.

A master alarm reset can be performed by touching the COOLING
ON-OFF key twice or by turning the power to the refrigerator off
and on again. See Turning the Main Power Switch On/Off on page

3. The indicator light will reactivate after a master alarm reset
if the condition that caused the alarm is still present. See Over
Temperature or Door Alarm, above.

 To turn Sabbath Mode off, touch and hold ICE, LIGHT and

LOCK at the same time for 3 seconds again.
NOTE: If the Max Cold feature is selected prior to turning

on the Sabbath mode, the temperature settings will remain
at 34°F (1°C) and -5°F (-21°C) for the refrigerator and
freezer compartments, until the Max Cold feature time (24
hours) is up. The refrigerator will then return to the previous
temperature settings chosen prior to turning on the Max Cold
feature, but the lights and ice maker will remain off until the
SABBATH MODE key is touched again.

Sabbath Mode

The Sabbath Mode feature is designed for the traveler or for
those whose religious observances require turning off the lights
and ice maker. By selecting this feature, the temperature set
points and Deli Pan settings remain unchanged, the ice maker will
be disabled and the interior lights will turn off. For most efficient
refrigerator operation, exit the Sabbath Mode when it is no longer
required.

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