Dacor IF36BNNF, PF36BNNF User Manual

Use and Care Manual

36 Inch Refrigerator

2 and 3 Door Models

For use with models: EF36BNNF, IF36BNNF, PF36BNNF

Part No. 106176 Rev. B/W10256696

Style Varies

Model EF36BNNF Shown

Table of Contents

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

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

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

Refrigerator Operation .............................................. 2-10

Care and Cleaning ................................................. 10-12

Before You Call for Service ...................................... 13-14

Warranty and Service ..................................................15

Notes .........................................................................16

Francis ................................................................. 17-36

Warranty Card ................................................Back Cover

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Refrigerator Safety

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

You

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

follow

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

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.

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Important Information

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

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.

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.

If you have any questions, call:
Dacor Customer Service
[phone] (U.S.A. and Canada)

Monday — Friday 6:00
Web site: www.Dacor.com

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.

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

Before Use

Model Number

Serial Number

Date of Purchase

For warranty and service information, see page 15.

In our continuing effort to improve the quality and performance
of our products, it may be necessary to make changes to the
appliance without revising this guide.

IMPORTANT: If you receive a damaged product, immediately
contact your dealer or builder. Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.

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/recyc  le all packaging materials.

Refrigerator Operation

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, pebble­size pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and covers are
heavy. Use both hands when removing them to avoid dropping.

Plug the refrigerator into a grounded 3-prong electrical outlet.

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Refrigerator Operation

Setting the Controls

The control panel is located at the top front of the fresh food compartment.

Control Center - 2 Door Models

Control Center - 3 Door Models

Initial Temperature Settings

Temperatures are preset at 38°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 temper-
ature is an average.

Temperature Adjustments

Allow  the temperature to stabilize for 24 hours after loading
the refrigerator before making any temperature adjustments.

The first press of the up or down arrow key shows the current 
temperature set point.

Subsequent pressing of the up key 
raises or lowers the temperature set point.

The display will show the new set point for approximately three 
seconds, then return to the actual temperature currently within
that compartment.

Limit temperature changes to one degree at a time. Allow the 
new temperatures to stabilize for 24 hours before making a
new temperature adjustment.

or the down key

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 up
down

keys for the freezer control will not operate.

and

Door Alarm

Press the DOOR ALARM key to activate or
deactivate the door alarm. The door alarm is
active when the indicator above the DOOR ALARM key is lit.

The door alarm alerts you when one of the doors has been left
open for five continuous minutes. An audible alarm will sound
every few seconds until the door is closed, or the door alarm is
deactivated.

Temp Alarm

The temperature 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.

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 key 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 the temperature alarm, press and hold the TEMP
ALARM key for three seconds. The indicator light will go off.

Maximum Cold

When activated, maximum cold 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 maximum cold feature is in operation, the up
and down keys for the refrigerator and freezer controls will not
operate.

To activate, press the MAX COLD key. Maximum cold will
deactivate automatically after 12 hours, or press the MAX COLD
key to deactivate manually.

Absent Mode/Humidity Control

The absent mode/humidity control feature causes
the freezer to defrost less frequently, conserving
energy. The ABSENT MODE/HUMIDITY
CONTROL indicator light will illuminate when
the feature is activated. To deactivate, press the
ABSENT MODE/HUMIDITY CONTROL key again or open either
door. The indicator light will go out.

NOTE : Door openings will not deactivate the absent mode/
humidity control for approximately one hour after activation.

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Refrigerator Operation

Setting the Controls (continued)

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.

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 key
for three seconds. The ALERT and CHANGE lights will go off.

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.

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 key 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.

Use the freezer up 
preferences.

When the desired preference is displayed, use the fresh food 

and down keys to change the status.

up
When changes are complete, press and hold the DOOR 

ALARM key for three seconds or close the fresh food door(s).

About the Temperature Display (F_C)

“F” indicates that the temperature is displayed in degrees
Fahrenheit. “C” indicates that the temperature is displayed in
degrees Celsius.

About Sabbath Mode (SAB)

When the Sabbath mode is on, all control lights and the night light
are disabled until it is turned off. This feature does not disable the
interior lights. Press any key on the control center to restore the
control lights and turn Sabbath mode off.

Alarm (AL)

When alarm mode is off, all audible alarms will be disabled until
the feature is turned on.

To Turn Your Refrigerator Off/On

Press the freezer up key  repeatedly until “OFF” appears in
the freezer display. Allow a few seconds for the refrigerator to
shut off. Neither compartment will cool.

Press either the refrigerator or freezer up 
to turn on the refrigerator.

and down keys to scroll through the

or down key

Warm Cabinet Surfaces

At times, the front of the refrigerator cabinet may be warm to the
touch. This condition is normal and 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.

Refrigerator Compartment

Shelves

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, pebble­size pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and covers are
heavy. Use both hands when removing them to avoid dropping.

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 u  p 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 t  he 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

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 the bucket up and pull 
straight out.

To install:

Slide the bucket in and down until 
firmly seated in the door liner.

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