Dacor IF36RNBOL, IF36LNBOL, EF36RNBSS, EF36LNBSS User Manual

Use and Care Manual

36 Inch Built-in Refrigerator

For Use With Models:

EF36LNBSS, EF36RNBSS, IF36LNBOL, IF36RNBOL

Part No. 103676 Rev. C/W10168928

Style Varies

Model EF36RNBSS Shown

Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

Refrigerator Operation .............................................. 3-11

Care and Cleaning ................................................. 12-13

Troubleshooting ...................................................... 14-15

Product Data Sheets .....................................................16

Warranty and Service ..................................................17

Notes .........................................................................18

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 and care manual, beginning with the Important Safety 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.

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enjoyment for many years to come.

Sincerely,

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Important Safety Instructions

You

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

follow

WARNING

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

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

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

Monday — Friday 6:00
Web site: www.Dacor.com
E-mail: [e-mail]

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 17.

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

EF36RNBSS:

Refrigerator with stainless

steel finished doors. Top door

opens to the right.

EF36LNBSS:

Refrigerator with stainless

steel finished doors. Top door

opens to the left.

IF36RNBOL:

Refrigerator with doors

designed to accommodate

custom panels and handles.

Top door opens to the right.

IF36LNBOL:

Refrigerator with doors

designed to accommodate

custom panels and handles.

Top door opens to the left.

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Before Use

A. Top grille
B. Cabinet side trim

B BA

A.Power switch

A

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.

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 page1.

Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials. 

Refrigerator Operation

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.

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.
For your protection, tempered glass is designed to shatter into
many small, pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves
and covers are heavy. Use special care when removing them to
avoid impact from 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.

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.

Turning Power On or Off

Remove the top grille.1.
Press power switch to the on or off position.2.
Replace the top grille.3.

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

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Refrigerator Operation

A.On/Off control

A

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 in 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 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 Replacing the
Water Filter in the Care and Cleaning section.

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 drawer and turn off the ice maker. Slide the 1.
ice maker On/Off control, located on the left-hand side of the
ice bin, to the OFF (down) position as shown.

NOTE: If your model has a base grille filter system, make sure the
base grille filter is properly installed.

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.

Turn on the ice maker. Slide the ice maker On/Off control, 2.
located on the left-hand side of the ice bin, to the ON (up)
position. Please refer to Ice Maker and Storage Bin on page 8
for further operating instructions.

Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. 
Discard the first three batches of ice produced. 

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