Dacor IF36INDFSF, IF36BNDFSF, EF36RNDFSS, EF36LNDFSS, EF36BNDFSS Owner’s Manual

SE & CARE

The life of the kitchen TM

EFRIGERATORS

For Use With."
EF36 version P-A
IF36 version P-A

Part No. I00501/12828170 Rev A

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................ 1-2

ELECTRONIC CONTROL CENTER ................................................... 3-4

REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT ..................................................... 5-6

FREEZER COMPARTMENT ................................................................ 6

ICE AND WATER ............................................................................ 7

WATER FILTER ............................................................................. 8

PERFORMANCE DATA ..................................................................... 9

FOOD STORAGE TIPS ............................................................. 10-12

CARE AND CLEANING .............................................................. 13-16

OPERATING SOUNDS ................................................................... 17

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE .................................................. 18

WARRANTY _ SERVICE ........................................................... 19-20

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 TM, 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:
Fax:

Hours of Operation:

[phone]
[phone]

Monday through Friday
6:00 A.M. to 5:00 RM. 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.

,rowe

Director, Customer Satisfaction

lVlPORTANT SAFETY NSTRUCTIONS

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:

Daco% Customer Service

1-800-793-0093 (U.S.A. and Canada)

Monday i 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.

Always contact the manufacturer about problems or conditions
you do not understand.

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels

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 IV

circuit not allowed)

IIVIPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

1 Read aJlmstructtonsbefore us=rigthe refrigerator

2 Observe alllocal codes and ordinances

3 Be sure to follow groundingmstruct=ons

4 Check wttha quahfied electnc=an =fyou are notsure this apphance =spropedy grounded

5 Do not ground toa gas hne

6 Do not ground to a cold-water p=pe

7 Refngerator =sdes=gnedto operate on a dedicated 115 volt, 15 amp, 60 cycle hne

8 Do not mod=fyplug on power cord If plugdoes not fitelectncal outlet, have proper outlet installed by a quahfiedelectnc=an

9 Do not use a two-prong adapter, extens=oncord or power stnp

10 Do notremove warnrng tag from power cord

11 Do nottamperwdh refngerator contrels

12 Do notserv=ceor replace any part of refngerator unlessspee=ficallyrecommended =nUse & Care Manual orpubhshed user-repa=r

instructJonsDo not attempt service if instructionsare notunderstoodor =fthey are beyond personal skill level

13 Always disconnect refrigerator fromelectnca] supplybefore attempt=rigany service

14 install refrigeratoraccording to InstallationInstructions AIJconnecttonsfor water, electrical power and grounding must complyw=th

local codes and be made by hcansedpersonnel when requtred

15 Keep yourrefrigerator =ngood conddlon Bumping or drepp=ngrefngerator can damage refrigerator or cause refrigeratorto

malfunct=on or leak If damage Occurs,have refngerator checked by qualTfiedserv=cetechn=c=an

16 Replace worn powercords and/or loose plugs

17 Always read and follow manufacturer's storage and =dealenwronment =nstructlons for items being stored=nrefrigerator

18 Your rafngerator should not be operated tnthe presence of exploswe fumes

19 Chddrenshould notclimb, hang or stand on any part ofthe refngerator

20 Clean up sptllsor water leakage assoc=atedw=thwater Jnstallatton

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.

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[NITIAL TEMPERATURE SETTINGS

Temperatures are preset at 37 ° F (3 ° C) in the fresh food
compartment and O° 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 A pad raise the temperature set

point or the 'V" pad 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.

R_COMMEND 38 _ F

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 'V" and ,A 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 'V r and A 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 'V"
and ,A 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.

REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT

SHELVES

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.

Vegetables Fruit ]

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.

DEU DRAWER

The Dell Drawer is a full-width drawer with adjustable temperature
control. This drawer can be used for large party trays, dell 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 Dell 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 _ to provide a normal refrigerator
temperature. Set the drawer on the coldest MAX COLD

setting when a temperature colder than the main refrigerator
compartment is desired. Use the coldest setting when storing
meats.

Notes:

• Cold air directed to the Dell Drawer can decrease refrigerator
temperature. Refrigerator control may need to be adjusted.

• Do not place leafy vegetables in the Dell 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 cornpletely 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

Dell Drawer or on a shelf.

Bottles or cans can be laid crosswise, or
a single bottle may be laid in the center
depression.

Dell Drawer Tray
The Dell Drawer tray allows for a removable tray within the full-

width storage drawer.

FREEZER COMPARTMENT

UPPER WIRE BASKET ACCESSORIES

Ice Bin

The ice bin provides storage for ice.

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.

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.