Dacor EF48DBSS manual

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    Us e and C are Manual 42 I nch and 48 I n ch Bu il t-in Re f ri ge ra t o r s Part No. 103674 Rev . D/W10159566 T able of Contents Important Safety Instructions ............................................ 1 Important Information ..................................................... 2 Model Identification ...........................................[...]

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    1 Impor tant Safety Instructions Proper Disposal of Y our Refrigerator IMPORT ANT : 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 preve[...]

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    2 Impor tant Infor mation Model Identification 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 [...]

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    3 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 expos[...]

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    4 Refrigerator Operation W ater Supply Requirements Read all directions before you begin. IMPORT ANT : 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 instru[...]

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    5 Refrigerator Operation Normal Operating Sounds Y our 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 o[...]

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    6 W ater Filter Monitor 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. The water filter monitor will help you know when it is time to change your filter . T[...]

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    7 Door Open The Door Open indicator light will flash, an alarm will sound and the interior lights will turn off when a door has been open for longer than 10 minutes. When the door is closed, the audio alarm will reset and turn off, but the Door Open indicator light will continue to flash until the temperature is equal to or below 45°F (7°C) and 1[...]

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    8 T o Dispense W ater: Press a sturdy glass against 1. the water dispenser lever . Remove the glass to stop 2. dispensing. NOTE : Water may have an off-flavor if you do not use the dispenser periodically . Dispense enough water every week to maintain a fresh supply . Dispenser Light The dispenser area has a light. It can be turned on manually by pr[...]

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    9 T o Remove and Replace the Ice Storage Bin (dispensing models): Hold the base of the storage bin (located on the back of the 1. freezer door) with both hands and press the release button to lift the storage bin up and out. NOTE : It is not necessary to turn the ice maker control to the OFF (right) position when removing the storage bin. The senso[...]

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    10 Remove and Replace the Ingredient Care Center Cover: Remove food from ingredient care center cover . Pull drawer 1. out about 4” (10.16 cm). Reach under the glass shelf with both hands and lift gently upward until back of shelf is free. Tilt shelf at an angle and remove shelf from refrigerator being careful not to bump the glass. Replace the c[...]

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    11 Fresh Food Storage Infor mation The fresh food compartment of a refrigerator should be kept  between 34°-40°F (1°-4°C) with an optimum temperature of 37°F (3°C). Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves. This reduces  the circulation of air around the food and results in uneven cooling. Fruits and V egetables Storage in the crispe[...]

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    12 Refrigerator Operation Power Interruptions If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep the door or doors closed to help food stay cold and frozen. If the power will be out for more than 24 hours, do one of the following: Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker .  Place 2 lbs (907 g) of dry ice in the freezer for ev[...]

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    13 Care and Cleaning 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. For your protection, tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small, pebble-size[...]

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    14 Care and Cleaning Replacing the W ater Filter 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. Locate the water filter cap in the front base grille. Rotate[...]

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    15 T roubleshooting Refrigerator will not operate Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a  grounded 3 prong outlet. Has a household fuse or circuit breaker tripped? Replace  th e fuse or reset the circuit breaker . Is the refrig erator or freez er control turned to the OFF  position? See Setting the Controls on page 5. Is the refri[...]

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    16 T roubleshooting Has food in the freez er or refrig erator been wrapped  properl y? Use airtight, moisture-proof packaging to av oid odor transfer from stored food. Does the water contain minerals (such as sulfur)? A filter  may need to be installed to remove the minerals. Is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator? Gray or  [...]

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    17 T roubleshooting The ice storage bin is difficult to remove Is the ice storage bin difficult to remove (on some  models)? For models with an ice storage bin located on the freezer door , select “cubed” ice. Using a sturd y glass, quickl y depress and release the ice dispenser lever . Open the freezer door , depress the release button on t[...]

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    18 Base Grille W ater Filtration System (W ater Filter) Model WF-LC400V/LC400V Capacity 400 Gallons (1514 Liters) This system has been tested according to ANSI/NSF 42/53 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to th[...]

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    19 W arranty and Ser vice Product Maintenance Do not perform any maintenance other than that instructed in the Care and Cleaning section of this manual. A qualified service technician should perform all other service. Getting Help Before you obtain service, please review the Troubleshooting section of this manual. If you have performed the checks i[...]

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