Dacor IF36, EF36 User Manual
USE & CARE
36” REFRIGERATORS
For Use With:
EF36 version P-A
IF36 version P-A
Part No. 100501/12828170 Rev. A
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................1-2
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LECTRONIC CONTROL CENTER ...................................................3-4
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EFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT.....................................................5-6
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REEZER COMPARTMENT................................................................ 6
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CE AND WATER............................................................................7
ATER FILTER ............................................................................. 8
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ERFORMANCE DATA .....................................................................9
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OOD STORAGE TIPS .............................................................10-12
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ARE AND CLEANING..............................................................13-16
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PERATING SOUNDS ...................................................................17
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EFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE..................................................18
ARRANTY & SERVICE...........................................................19-20
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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 distinctive appliance, we
suggest that you thoroughly read this Use & Care Manual, beginning with the Important 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 Before You Call
for Service 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
1440 Bridge Gate Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Telephone: (800) 793-0093
Fax: (626) 403-3130
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday
6:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time
Web Site: 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,
Cheryl Crowe
Director, Customer Satisfaction
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Installer: Please leave this guide with this appliance.
Consumer: Please read and keep this Use & Care Manual for
future reference. This guide provides proper use and maintenance
information. Keep this guide and the sales receipt and/or
cancelled check in a safe place for future reference. Proof of
original purchase date is needed for warranty service.
If you have any questions, call:
Dacor
Customer Service
®
1-800-793-0093 (U.S.A. and Canada)
Monday — Friday 6:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time
website: www.dacor.com
Have complete model and serial number identification of your
refrigerator ready. These numbers are found on a serial plate,
located on the right side of the refrigerator liner. Record these
numbers below for easy access.
Model Number ________________________________________
Serial Number ________________________________________
Date of Purchase______________________________________
For service and warranty information, see page 19-20.
In our continuing effort to improve the quality and performance
of our appliances, it may be necessary to make changes to the
appliance without revising this guide.
What You Need to Know About
Safety Instructions
Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this guide
are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that
may occur. Common sense, caution and care must be exercised
when installing, maintaining or operating an appliance.
DANGER
To reduce risk of injury or death, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
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.
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Leave the shelves in place so
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children may not easily climb inside.
This appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug
for your protection against possible electrical shock hazards. It
must be plugged into a grounded receptacle. Where a standard
two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is the personal
responsibility and obligation of the customer to have it replaced
with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle. Do not
under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground)
prong from the power cord. Do not use an adapter plug. Do
not use an extension cord. Do not use a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter.
Power supply cord with
three-prong grounding plug
Always contact the manufacturer about problems or conditions
you do not understand.
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels
DANGER
DANGER – Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe
personal injury or death.
WARNING
WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result
in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result
in minor personal injury or property damage.
Grounded type wall
receptacle (gound fault
circuit not allowed)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions,
including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using the refrigerator.
2. Observe all local codes and ordinances.
3. Be sure to follow grounding instructions.
4. Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure this appliance is properly grounded.
5. Do not ground to a gas line.
6. Do not ground to a cold-water pipe.
7. Refrigerator is designed to operate on a dedicated 115 volt, 15 amp., 60 cycle line.
8. Do not modify plug on power cord. If plug does not fit electrical outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
9. Do not use a two-prong adapter, extension cord or power strip.
10. Do not remove warning tag from power cord.
11. Do not tamper with refrigerator controls.
12. Do not service or replace any part of refrigerator unless specifically recommended in Use & Care Manual or published user-repair
instructions. Do not attempt service if instructions are not understood or if they are beyond personal skill level.
13. Always disconnect refrigerator from electrical supply before attempting any service.
14. Install refrigerator according to Installation Instructions. All connections for water, electrical power and grounding must comply with
local codes and be made by licensed personnel when required.
15. Keep your refrigerator in good condition. Bumping or dropping refrigerator can damage refrigerator or cause refrigerator to
malfunction or leak. If damage occurs, have refrigerator checked by qualified service technician.
16. Replace worn power cords and/or loose plugs.
17. Always read and follow manufacturer’s storage and ideal environment instructions for items being stored in refrigerator.
18. Your refrigerator should not be operated in the presence of explosive fumes.
19. Children should not climb, hang or stand on any part of the refrigerator.
20. Clean up spills or water leakage associated with water installation.
SAVE AND KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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ELECTRONIC CONTROL CENTER
The control center is located at the top front of the fresh food compartment.
INITIAL TEMPERATURE SETTINGS
Temperatures are preset at 37° F (3° C) in the fresh food
compartment and 0° F (-18° C) in the freezer compartment. The
display will show the average compartment temperatures, based
on several measurement points within the compartment.
Note:
Temperatures displayed may vary from set point due to door
openings or during defrost. Thermometers placed in the
refrigerator may record a temperature slightly above or below
the displayed temperature. This is normal as the displayed
temperature is an average.
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENTS
• Allow the temperature to stabilize for 24 hours after loading the
refrigerator before making any temperature adjustments.
• The first touch of the up or down arrow shows the current
temperature set point.
• Subsequent touches of the
point or the
• The display will show the new set point for approximately three
seconds, then return to the actual temperature currently within
that compartment.
pad lowers the temperature set point.
pad raise the temperature set
The red Change light will illuminate when the rated volume of
water has passed through the filter OR 12 months have elapsed
since the filter was installed. A new filter should be installed
immediately when the Change light is illuminated.
After replacing the filter, press and hold the Reset Filter pad for
three seconds. The Alert and Change lights will go off.
ABSENT MODE
The Absent Mode feature causes the freezer to
defrost less frequently, conserving energy. The
Absent Mode indicator light will illuminate when the feature is
activated. To deactivate, press the Absent Mode pad again OR
open either door. The indicator light will go out.
Notes:
• Door openings will not deactivate Absence Mode for
approximately one hour after activation.
• If vacationing for more than a few days, see the Preparing for
Absent section, page 16.
TEMP ALARM
The Temp Alarm system will alert you if the
freezer or fresh food temperatures exceed normal
operating temperatures due to a power outage or other event.
When activated, the Temp Alarm light will illuminate.
• Limit temperature changes to one degree at a time. Allow the
new temperatures to stabilize for 24 hours before making a new
temperature adjustment.
FAST ICE
When activated, Fast Ice reduces the freezer
temperature to the optimum setting for 24 hours in
order to produce more ice.
Note:
When the Fast Ice feature is in operation, the and pads for
the freezer control will not operate.
RESET FILTER
When a water filter has been installed in the
refrigerator, the yellow Alert light will illuminate
when 90 percent of the volume of water for which the filter is rated
has passed through the filter OR 11 months have elapsed since
the filter has been installed.
If the freezer or fresh food temperatures have exceeded these
limits, the display will alternately show the current compartment
temperatures and the highest compartment temperatures reached
when the power was out. An audible alarm will sound repeatedly.
Press the Temp Alarm pad once to stop the audible alarm. The
Temp Alarm light will continue to flash and the temperatures will
alternate until the temperatures have stabilized.
To turn off Temp Alarm, press and hold the Temp Alarm pad for
three seconds. The indicator light will go off.
DOOR ALARM
The Door Alarm will alert you when one of the
doors has been left open for five continuous
minutes. When this happens, an audible alarm will sound every
few seconds until the door is closed OR press the Door Alarm pad
to deactivate the feature.
ELECTRONIC CONTROL CENTER
MAX COOL
When activated, Max Cool causes the fresh food
and freezer temperatures to drop to the minimum
settings on the control. This cools down the refrigerator and
freezer after extended door openings or when loading the
refrigerator or freezer with warm food.
Note:
When the Max Cool feature is in operation, the and pads
for the refrigerator and freezer controls will not operate.
To activate, press the Max Cool pad. Max Cool will deactivate
automatically after 12 hours, OR press the Max Cool pad to
deactivate the feature.
USER PREFERENCES
Access the User Preferences menu to:
• Change the temperature display from °F to °C
• Enable or disable audible alarms.
• Activate the Sabbath Mode
To access the User Preferences menu, press and hold the Door
Alarm pad for three seconds. When in the User Preferences
mode, a short title for the feature will appear in the freezer
temperature display and the feature status will appear in the fresh
food display.
1. Use the freezer up and down control to scroll through the
features.
2. When the desired feature is displayed, use the fresh food
and control to change the status.
3. When changes are complete, press the Door Alarm pad for
three seconds OR close the fresh food door.
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY (F_C)
Change the display to show temperatures in degrees
Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius.
ALARM (AL)
When the Alarm mode is OFF, all audible alarms will
be disabled until the feature is turned on.
SABBATH MODE (SAB)
When the Sabbath Mode is ON, all control lights and the night
light will be disabled until the feature is turned OFF. This feature
does not disable the interior lights. Press any pad to restore the
control lights.
WARM CABINET SURFACES
At times, the front of the refrigerator cabinet may be warm to the
touch. This is a normal occurrence that helps prevent moisture
from condensing on the cabinet. This condition will be more
noticeable when the refrigerator is first started, during hot weather
and after excessive or lengthy door openings.
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REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
SHELVES
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the
following:
• Never attempt to adjust a shelf that is loaded with food.
• Confirm shelf is secure before placing items on shelf.
• Handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may
break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden
temperature change.
Your refrigerator has Spill-proof Glass Shelves. The Spill-proof
shelves have a spill retainer edge which allows for easier clean up
and are equipped with a slide out feature. To slide out, grasp the
front of the shelf and pull forward. Push in the shelf to return to
the original position.
To Remove a Shelf:
• Slightly tilt up the front and lift up the
rear of the shelf, then pull the shelf
straight out.
To Lock the Shelf Into Another
Position:
• Tilt up the front edge of the shelf.
• Insert the hook into the desired frame openings and let the shelf
settle into place.
• Be sure the shelf is securely locked at the rear.
DOOR STORAGE
Crisper Drawers
The Crisper Drawers provide a higher humidity environment for
fresh fruit and vegetable storage.
Controls
The Crisper Controls regulate the amount of humidity in the
crisper drawer. Slide the control toward the Fruit setting for
produce with outer skins. Slide the control toward the Vegetables
setting for leafy produce.
To Remove:
• Pull drawer out to full extension. Tilt up front of drawer and pull
straight out.
To Install:
• Insert drawer into frame rails and push back into place.
Note:
For best results, keep the crisper drawers tightly closed.
DELI DRAWER
The Deli Drawer is a full-width drawer with adjustable temperature
control. This drawer can be used for large party trays, deli items,
beverages or miscellaneous items. There is a divider to organize
the drawer into sections if desired.
There is a temperature control which adjusts the amount of cold
air allowed into the Deli Drawer. The control is located on the right
of the drawer, under the lid.
Dairy Center
The Dairy Center provides convenient
door storage for spreadable items
such as butter and margarine. This
compartment can be moved to different
locations to accommodate storage needs. To use the dairy center,
raise the cover.
To Remove:
• Raise the cover, pull upward and tilt out.
To Install:
• Slide the Dairy Center in and down until firmly seated in the
door liner.
Door Buckets
Door Buckets can be moved to meet
storage needs.
To Remove:
• Slide bucket up and pull straight out.
To Install:
• Slide bucket in and down until firmly
seated in the door liner.
Set the control to cold
temperature. Set the drawer on the coldest
setting when a temperature colder than the main refrigerator
compartment is desired. Use the coldest setting when storing
meats.
to provide a normal refrigerator
Notes:
• Cold air directed to the Deli Drawer can decrease refrigerator
temperature. Refrigerator control may need to be adjusted.
• Do not place leafy vegetables in the Deli Drawer. Colder
temperatures could damage leafy produce.
To Remove:
• Lift lid. Pull drawer out to full extension. Tilt the drawer front up
and pull straight out.
To Install:
• Push metal glide rails to the back of the refrigerator. Place
drawer onto rails and slide drawer back until it falls into place.
To Remove Divider:
• Pull drawer completely out and raise the front of the divider to
unhook it from the rear wall of the pantry and lift it out.
To Install Divider:
• Hook back of divider over rear wall of pantry and lower into
place.
REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
ACCESSORIES
Wine Trivet/Can Rack
The Wine Trivet/Can Rack accessory fits in the
Deli Drawer or on a shelf.
Bottles or cans can be laid crosswise, or
a single bottle may be laid in the center
depression.
Deli Drawer Tray
The Deli Drawer tray allows for a removable tray within the fullwidth storage drawer.
FREEZER COMPARTMENT
UPPER WIRE BASKET
DANGER
To prevent accidental child entrapment or suffocation risk, do
not remove the divider in the top freezer basket
To Remove:
• Turn off ice maker by rasing the ice maker arm (see page 7).
• Pull upper basket out to full extension and lift out to remove.
To Install:
• Slide upper basket into freezer. Make sure that rear of basket
hooks behind rail catch.
ACCESSORIES
Ice Bin
The ice bin provides storage for ice.
Lower Basket Divider
The lower basket divider allows the option to organize the basket
area into sections.
To remove and replace divider:
• To remove, pull divider straight up.
• To install, hook top corners of divider over top horizontal basket
rungs.
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