Dacor EF42DBSS User Manual

Use and Care Manual

42 Inch and 48 Inch

Built-In Refrigerators

For Use With Models:

EF42DBSS, EF42NBSS, EF48DBSS, EF48NBSS

IF42DBOL, IF42NBOL, IF48DBOL, IF48NBOL

Part No. 103674 Rev. F/W10159566F

Style Varies

Model EF42DBSS Shown

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions ............................................1

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

Model Identification .......................................................2

Before Use ....................................................................3

Refrigerator Operation .............................................. 3-12

Care and Cleaning ................................................. 13-14

Troubleshooting ...................................................... 15-17

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

Warranty and Service .................................................. 19

Notes ......................................................................... 20

Français............................................................... 21-44

Important Safety Instructions

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

You

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

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.

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:

follow instructions.

instructions.

DANGER

WARNING

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

 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.

 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).

Proper Disposal of Your Refrigerator

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.

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

1-800-793-0093 (U.S.A. and Canada) Monday — Friday 6:00

Web site: www.Dacor.com

a m to 5:00 p m Pacific Time

Model Identiﬁcation

Have 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 19.

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

EF42DBSS and EF48DBSS:

42” and 48” dispenser models

with all stainless steel finish

EF42NBSS and EF48NBSS:

42” and 48” non-dispensing

models with all stainless steel

finish

IF42DBOL and IF48DBOL:

42” and 48” dispenser models

designed for installation of custom

panels and handles

IF42NBOL and IF48NBOL:

42” and 48” non-dispensing

models designed for installation of

custom panels and handles

Before Use

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

Explosion Hazard

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

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

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 Important Safety Instructions on page 1.

Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials. 

Refrigerator Operation

Turning the Main Power Switch On/Off

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 Care and Cleaning.

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.

Removing the Top Grille

Grasp both ends of the top grille.1. Push the top grille straight up, then pull straight out. Lay the 2.

grille on a soft surface.

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.

A. Top grille B Cabinet side trim

Replacing the Top Grille

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

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

To Turn the Main Power Switch On or Off:

Remove the top grille.1. Press the main power switch to the 2. ON or OFF position. Replace the top grille.3.

IMPORTANT: Be sure the main power switch is set to the On position after cleaning refrigerator or changing light bulbs.

A. Power switch

Refrigerator Operation

Ice Mak er

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 the 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 8.

All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements. 

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 Troubleshooting 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 Replacing the Water Filter on page 14.

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

Water System Preparation

Please read before using the water system. Immediately after installation, follow the steps below to make

sure that the water system is properly cleaned.

Open the freezer door and turn off the ice maker. 1. For non-dispensing models, lift the ice maker cover, then lift up

the wire shutoff arm as shown below.

Ice Maker Cover

For dispensing models, move the switch to the OFF (right)

setting as shown. The ON/OFF switch is located on the top

right side of the freezer compartment. See below.

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.

Use a sturdy container to depress the water dispenser bar 2. until the water begins to flow. Flush the water system by dispensing and discarding 6 qt (5.7 L) of water. Cleaning the system will take approximately 3 to 4 minutes and will help clear air from the line. Additional flushing may be required in some households.

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

Open the freezer door and turn on the ice maker. For 3. non-dispensing models, lower the wire shutoff arm. For dispensing models, 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

Normal Operating Sounds

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.

If your refrigerator is equipped with an ice maker, you will hear  a buzzing sound when the water valve opens to fill the ice maker for each cycle.

Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to keep  your food items at the desired temperatures and to minimize energy usage. The high efficiency compressor and fans may cause your refrigerator to run longer than your old one. You may also hear a pulsating or high-pitched sound from the compressor or fans adjusting to optimize performance.

You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating air through  the refrigerator and freezer compartments. The fan speed may increase as you open the doors or add warm food.

Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the  water line or items stored on top of the refrigerator.

Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle  may cause a sizzling sound.

As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due to the  refrigerant flowing in your refrigerator.

Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause a  popping noise.

You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the  condenser fan.

You may hear water running into the drain pan during the  defrost cycle.

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

Press and hold the  POWER ON-OFF key for 2 seconds. When the refrigerator comes on, the freezer and refrigerator temperature displays will light.

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation

In order to ensure proper temperatures, you need to permit airflow between the two sections. Cold air enters the bottom of the freezer section and moves up. It then enters the refrigerator section through the top vent. Air then returns to the freezer as shown.

Do not block any airflow vents. If the vents are blocked, airflow will be obstructed and temperature and moisture problems may occur.

IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both sections, any odors formed in one section will transfer to the other. You must thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors. To avoid odor transfer and drying out of food, wrap or cover foods tightly.

To turn the refrigerator off, press and hold the  POWER ON-OFF key for 2 seconds. The freezer and refrigerator temperature displays will go dark when the refrigerator is off.

NOTE:

After the refrigerator is turned on, the over temperature audio  alarm and indicator light will activate every 1½ hours until the 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 7.

Over temperature

indicator light

The  Power 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. See page 3.

Refrigerator Operation

Setting the Controls (continued)

Setting the Temperature Scale

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

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:

Press the refrigerator or freezer  UP () or DOWN () key until the desired temperature is reached.

NOTE: The adjustable temperature range for the freezer is -5°F to 6°F (-21°C to -14°C). The adjustable temperature range for the refrigerator is 34°F to 46°F (1°C to 8°C).

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

Water Filter Monitor

The water filter monitor will help you know when it is time to change your filter. To change the filter, see the Replacing the Water Filter on page 14.

DISPLAY READING: STATUS:

99 percent New filter installed 10 percent Order replacement filter 0 percent or flow decreases Replace filter

A new water filter should display a reading of 99%. The reading in the display will decrease as the filter life is used. When the display reads 10%, it is time to order a replacement water filter. It is recommended that you replace the filter when the filter display changes to 0% OR when water flow to your water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably. See Replacing the Water Filter on page 14.

After replacing the water filter, press RESET and hold for 2 seconds to change the water filter display to 99 percent.

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 Cool

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

Press the MAX COOL key to turn on the Max Cool feature. The Max Cool indicator 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 Cool feature is on. After 24 hours, the refrigerator will automatically return to the previous temperature settings.

Max cool indicator

light

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