Dacor DRS4253 Series User manual

User Manual
Built-In Refrigerator
DRS4253****
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Contents
Contents
Important Information 4
Before You Begin 4
Safety information 5
What you need to know about the safety instructions 5
Important safety symbols and precautions: 6
State of California Proposition 65 Warning 6
Important safety precautions 6
Severe warning signs for transportation and site 8
Critical installation warnings 9
Installation cautions 11
Critical usage warnings 11
Usage cautions 14
Cleaning cautions 15
Critical disposal warnings 16
Refrigerator Features 17
Inside Parts, Storage, and Shelving 17
Outside Parts, Control Panel Detail, and Dispenser Features 18
Using the Refrigerator 19
Refrigerator Control Panel 19
SmartThings 26
About the SMART GRID Function (Demand Response) 29
Special features 34
Door Closure Systems 36
Handle and care 37
Replacement 39
Care and Maintenance 40
Cleaning 40
Replacement 41
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Contents
Troubleshooting 42
Settings 42
General 43
Do you hear abnormal sounds from the refrigerator? 47
SmartThings 49
Smart Grid 50
Warranty 51
United States - Warranty 51
CANADA – Warranty 55
Regulatory Notice 61
FCC Notice 61
IC Notice 62
Open Source Announcement 63
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Important Information
Important Information
Before You Begin
Installer
• Leave these Use and Care instructions
with the appliance.
Consumer
• Please read this Use and Care
Manual completely before using
your refrigerator. Save it for future
reference.
Retain your sales receipt or canceled check. Proof of original purchase date is required for
warranty service.
Have the complete model and serial number identification for your appliance ready.
These numbers are found on the label located inside of the refrigerator wall. Record these
numbers below for easy access.
Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
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Safety Information
Safety information
Before using your new Dacor Refrigerator, please read this manual thoroughly to ensure
that you know how to operate the features and functions that your new appliance offers
safely and efficiently.
What you need to know about the safety instructions
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
• Because the following instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your
refrigerator may differ slightly from the refrigerator described in this manual.
• If you have any question, find help and information online at www.Dacor.com.
• Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause an eye injury. When
refrigerant leaks from the pipe, avoid any naked flames and move anything flammable
away from the product and ventilate the room immediately.
- Failing to do so may result in fire or explosion.
• Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. If it is
necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade
grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance.
The marked rating of the extension cord should be AC 115-120 V, 10 A, or more. If a
grounding adapter is used, make sure the receptacle box is fully grounded.
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Safety Information
Safety Information
Important safety symbols and precautions:
Please follow all safety instructions in this manual. This manual uses the following safety
symbols.
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury, property damage,
and/or death.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury and/or property
damage.
NOTE
Useful information that helps users understand or benefit from the refrigerator.
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.
Please follow them carefully.
After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
State of California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING
Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Important safety precautions
WARNING; Risk of fire / flammable materials
WARNING
• R-600a or R-134a is used as a refrigerant. Check the compressor label on the rear
of the appliance or the rating label inside the fridge to see which refrigerant is used
for your refrigerator. If this product contains flammable gas (Refrigerant R-600a or
R-134a), contact your local authority in regard to safe disposal of this product.
• The installation location should not be exposed to direct sunlight and not placed near
any electric appliance or heat source, e.g. stove, oven or hob, radiator, etc.
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Safety Information
• If you use two products side by side, for safety reason, be sure to use certified
products in explosive gas atmospheres.
• Never start up an appliance showing any signs of damage. If in doubt, consult your
dealer.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• The socket must be easily accessible so that the appliance can be quickly disconnected
from the supply in an emergency. It must be outside the area of the rear of the
appliance.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in
this appliance.
• New hose-sets supplied with the appliance are to be used and that old hose-sets should
not be reused.
• When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
• Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of
the appliance.
WARNING
• Fill with potable water only.
• Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear
of obstruction.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process,
other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of The appliance,
unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Connect to potable water supply only.
WARNING
• Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:
- Take off the doors.
- Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
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Safety Information
Safety Information
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such
as
• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
• farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
• bed and breakfast type environments;
• catering and similar non-retail applications.
Severe warning signs for transportation and site
WARNING
• When transporting and installing the appliance, care should be taken to ensure that no
parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged.
- Refrigerant leaking from the pipe work could ignite or cause an eye injury. If a leak
is detected, avoid any naked flames or potential sources of ignition and air the room
in which the appliance is standing for several minutes.
- When transporting and installing the appliance, care should be taken to ensure that
no parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged.
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Safety Information
Critical installation warnings
WARNING
• Do not install the refrigerator in a damp location or place where it may come in contact
with water.
- Deteriorated insulation on electrical parts may cause an electric shock or fire.
• Do not place this refrigerator in direct sunlight or expose it to the heat from stoves,
room heaters, or other appliances.
• Do not plug several appliances and the refrigerator into the same multiple power strip.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet
which has a voltage rating that matches the voltage listed on the refrigerator’s rating
plate.
- This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading of house wiring
circuits, which could overheat the wires and cause a fire hazard.
• If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the power plug.
- There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
• Do not use a power cord that has cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at
either end.
• Do not bend the power cord excessively or place heavy objects on it.
• Do not pull or excessively bend the power cord.
• Do not twist or tie the power cord.
• Do not hook the power cord over a metal object, place a heavy object on the power
cord, insert the power cord between objects, or push the power cord into the space
behind the appliance.
• Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug
firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
- Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire, and/or electric shock.
• Do not install this appliance near a heater or flammable material.
• Do not install this appliance in a location where gas may leak.
- This may result in an electric shock or fire.
• This refrigerator must be properly located and installed in accordance with the
instructions in this manual before you use it.
• Connect the power plug in the proper position with the cord hanging down.
- If you connect the power plug upside down, the wire can get cut off and cause a fire
or electric shock.
• Make sure that the power plug is not crushed or damaged by the back of the
refrigerator.
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Safety Information
Safety Information
• Keep the packing materials out of reach of children.
- There is a risk of death from suffocation if a child puts the packing materials on his
or her head.
• The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible after installation.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or fire due to electric leakage.
• Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily or dusty location, or in a location exposed
to direct sunlight or to water (rain drops).
- Deteriorated insulation on electrical parts may cause an electric shock or fire.
• If large amounts of dust or water enter the refrigerator, disconnect the power plug and
contact a Dacor service center.
- Otherwise there is a risk of fire.
• You need to remove all the protective plastic film before you initially plug the product
in.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the snap rings used
for door adjustment or the water tube clips.
- There is risk of death by suffocation if a child swallows a snap ring or water tube
clip. Keep the snap rings and water tube clips out of children’s reach.
• The refrigerator must be safely grounded.
- Always make sure that you have grounded the refrigerator before attempting to
investigate or repair any part of the appliance. Power leakages can cause severe
electric shock.
• Never use gas pipes, telephone lines, or other potential lightning attractors as an
electrical ground.
- You must ground the refrigerator to prevent any power leakages or electric shocks
caused by current leakage from the refrigerator.
- Current leakage may result in an electric shock, fire, explosion, or problems with the
product.
• Plug the power plug into the wall socket firmly. Do not use a damaged power plug,
damaged power cord, or loose wall socket.
- This may result in an electric shock or fire.
• Only a qualified technician or service company should be allowed to change the fuse in
the refrigerator.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or personal injury.
• To avoid a hazard due to instability of the appliance, it must be fixed in accordance
with the instructions.
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Installation cautions
CAUTION
• Allow sufficient space around the refrigerator and install it on a flat surface.
- Keep the ventilation space in the appliance enclosure or mounting structure clear of
obstructions.
• After you have installed the refrigerator and turned it on, allow the appliance to stand
for 2 hours before loading it with food.
• It is strongly recommended you have a qualified technician or service company install
the refrigerator.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock, fire, explosion, problems with the
product, or injury.
• Overloading one door may make the refrigerator fall, causing physical injury.
Critical usage warnings
WARNING
• Do not insert the power plug into a wall socket with wet hands.
- This may result in an electric shock.
• Do not store articles on the top of the appliance.
- When you open or close the door, the articles may fall and cause personal injury
and/or material damage.
• Do not insert hands, feet, or metal objects (such as chopsticks, etc.) into the bottom or
the back of the refrigerator.
- This may result in an electric shock or injury.
- Any sharp edges may cause a personal injury.
• Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or products stored in the freezer with wet
hands.
- This may cause frostbite.
• Do not put a container filled with water on the refrigerator.
- If spilled, there is a risk of fire or electric shock.
• Do not keep volatile or flammable objects or substances (benzene, thinner, propane
gas, alcohol, ether, LP gas, and other such products) in the refrigerator.
- This refrigerator is for storing food only.
- This may result in fire or explosion.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- Keep fingers out of “pinch point” areas. Clearances between the doors and cabinet
are necessarily small. Be careful when you open the doors if children are in the area.
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Safety Information
Safety Information
• Do not let children hang on the door or door bins. A serious injury may occur.
• Do not let children go inside the refrigerator. They could become trapped.
• Do not insert your hands into the area under the appliance.
- Any sharp edges may cause personal injury.
• Do not store pharmaceutical products, scientific materials, or temperature sensitive
products in the refrigerator.
- Products that require strict temperature controls must not be stored in the
refrigerator.
• Do not place or use electrical appliances inside the refrigerator/freezer, unless they are
of a type recommended by the manufacturer.
• If you smell smoke, pull out the power plug immediately, and then contact a Dacor
service center.
• If large amounts of dust or water enter the refrigerator, disconnect the power plug and
contact your Dacor service center.
- Otherwise there is a risk of fire.
• Do not let children step on a drawer.
- The drawer may break and cause them to slip.
• Do not leave the doors of the refrigerator open while the refrigerator is unattended
and do not let children enter the refrigerator.
• Do not allow babies or children to go into a drawer.
- It can cause death from suffocation by entrapment or personal injury.
• Do not overfill the refrigerator with food.
- When you open the door, an item may fall out and cause personal injury or material
damage.
• Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of the appliance.
- As well as being harmful to humans, it may also result in an electric shock, fire, or
problems with the product.
• Never put fingers or any objects into the water dispenser outlet, ice chute, or ice maker
bucket.
- It may cause a personal injury or material damage.
• Do not use or place any substances sensitive to temperature such as flammable sprays,
flammable objects, dry ice, medicine, or chemicals near or inside the refrigerator.
• Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the refrigerator. Do not place a lighted
candle in the refrigerator to remove bad odors.
- This may result in an electric shock or fire.
• Fill the water tank and ice cube trays with potable water only (tap water, mineral
water, or purified water).
- Do not fill the tank with tea, juice, or a sports drink. They can damage the
refrigerator.
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Safety Information
• Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, lighted candles,
lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance. This may
result in an electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury. Do not put a
container filled with water on the appliance.
- If spilled, there is a risk of fire or electric shock.
• Never stare directly at the UV LED lamp for long periods of time.
- This may result in eye strain due to the ultraviolet rays.
• Do not put a fridge shelf into the refrigerator upside down. The shelf stopper will not
work.
- The glass shelf could fall and cause personal injury.
• If a gas leak is detected, avoid any naked flames or potential sources of ignition, and
air the room in which the appliance is standing for several minutes.
- Do not touch the appliance or power cord.
- Do not use a ventilating fan.
- A spark may result in an explosion or fire.
• Use only the LED Lamps provided by the manufacturer or its service agents.
• Bottles should be stored tightly together so that they do not fall over or out.
• This product is intended only for the storage of food in a domestic environment.
• Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the refrigerator yourself.
- Unauthorized modifications can cause safety problems. To reverse an unauthorized
modification, we will charge the full cost of parts and labor.
• Do not use any fuse (such as cooper, steel wire, etc.) other than a standard fuse.
• If your refrigerator needs to be repaired or reinstalled, contact your nearest Dacor
service center.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or
injury.
• If the interior or exterior LED lamp has gone out, contact your nearest Dacor service
center.
• If the refrigerator emits a burning smell or smoke, unplug the refrigerator immediately
and contact a Dacor service center.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric or fire hazards.
• Pull the power plug out of the socket before changing the interior lamps of the
refrigerator.
- Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.
• If you experience difficulty changing a non-LED light, contact a Dacor service center.
• If the product is equipped with LED lamps, do not disassemble the Lamp Covers and
LED lamps yourself.
- Contact a Dacor service center.
• Plug the power plug into the wall socket firmly.
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Safety Information
Safety Information
• Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord, or loose wall socket.
- This may result in an electric shock or fire.
Usage cautions
CAUTION
• Do not re-freeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. Do not place carbonated
or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment. Do not put bottles or glass containers in the
freezer.
- When the contents freeze, the glass may break and cause personal injury.
• Use only the ice maker provided with the refrigerator.
• To get the best performance from the product:
- Do not place food too close to the vents at the rear of the refrigerator as this can
obstruct free air circulation in the refrigerator compartment.
- Wrap food up properly or place it in airtight containers before putting it into the
refrigerator.
- Please observe maximum storage times and expiration dates of frozen goods.
• Do not put glass containers or bottles or carbonated beverages into the freezer.
- The container may freeze and break, and this may result in injury.
• Service Warranty and Modification.
- Any changes or modifications performed by a 3rd party on this finished appliance
are not covered under Dacor warranty service, nor is Dacor responsible for safety
issues that result from 3rd party modifications.
• Do not block the air vents inside the refrigerator.
- If the air vents are blocked, especially with a plastic bag, the refrigerator can be
over cooled.
• If the refrigerator is disconnected from the power supply, you should wait for at least
five minutes before plugging it back in.
• If large amounts of water enter the refrigerator, pull out the power plug and contact a
Dacor service center.
• Do not strike or apply excessive force to any glass surface.
- Broken glass may result in a personal injury and/or property damage.
• Fill the water tank and ice cube trays with potable water only (tap water, mineral
water, or purified water).
- Do not fill the tank with tea, juice, or a sports drink. They can damage the
refrigerator.
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Safety Information
• If the refrigerator is flooded, shut off the power to the refrigerator and contact your
nearest Dacor service center.
- There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
• Do not keep vegetable oil in your refrigerator’s door bins. The oil can solidify, making it
foul-tasting and difficult to use. In addition, the open container can leak and the leaked
oil can cause the door bin to crack. After opening an oil container, it is best to keep the
container in a cool and shaded place such as a cupboard or pantry.
- Examples of vegetable oil: olive oil, corn oil, grape-seed oil, etc.
Cleaning cautions
CAUTION
• Do not spray water directly on the inside or outside of the refrigerator.
- There is a risk of fire or electric shock.
• Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the refrigerator.
• Do not place a lighted candle in the refrigerator to remove bad odors.
- This may result in an electric shock or fire.
• Do not spray cleaning products directly on the display.
- Printed letters on the display may come off.
• If any foreign substance such as water has entered the appliance, unplug the power
plug and contact your nearest Dacor service center.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or fire.
• Use a clean, dry cloth to remove any foreign matter or dust from the power plug
blades. Do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug.
- Otherwise, there is a risk of fire or electric shock.
• Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it.
• Do not use benzene, thinner, or Clorox (bleach) to clean the refrigerator.
- They may damage the surface of the appliance and may cause a fire.
• Never put fingers or any objects into the dispenser outlet.
- This can cause a personal injury or material damage.
• Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance from the wall socket.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or fire.
• Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water to clean the
refrigerator.
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Safety Information
Safety Information
• Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers such as window sprays, scouring cleansers,
flammable fluids, muriatic acid, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches,
or cleansers containing petroleum products on exterior surfaces (doors and cabinet),
plastic parts, door and interior liners, and gaskets.
- These can scratch or damage the material.
• Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. Glass
shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impacts
such as bumping or dropping.
Critical disposal warnings
WARNING
• Children trapped inside a refrigerator can hurt themselves or suffocate to death.
• Please dispose of the packaging material from this product in an environmentally
friendly manner.
• Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the refrigerator are damaged prior to
disposal.
• When disposing of this refrigerator, remove the door/door seals and door latch so that
small children or animals cannot become trapped inside. Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- If trapped inside, the child could be injured or suffocate to death.
• Cyclopentane is used in the insulation. The gases in the insulation material require
a special disposal procedure. Please contact your local authorities in regard to the
environmentally safe disposal of this product.
• Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of children, as packaging materials
can be dangerous to children.
- If a child places a bag over his or her head, the child could suffocate.
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Refrigerator Features
Refrigerator Features
Inside Parts, Storage, and Shelving
Freezer
Compartment
Fridge
Compartment
Water Filter
Dairy Bin
Cover Grille
Auto Ice
Maker
Ice Bucket Shelves
Metal Cooling
Duct
LED Light
Side
Door Bins
Drawers
Kickplate
LED Light Top
LED Light
Top
Shelves
Metal Cooling
Duct
LED Light
Side
Door Bins
Drawers
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Refrigerator Features
Outside Parts, Control Panel Detail, and Dispenser Features
02
03
01
Dispenser Control Panel
01 Dispenser Lamp (hidden) 02 Water/Ice Output
03 Dispenser Push Lever
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Using the Refrigerator
Using the Refrigerator
Refrigerator Control Panel
01 02
03 10 04
05 06 10
07 08
09
01 Freezer / Power Freeze 02 Fridge / Power Cool
03 Energy Saver / Override E-smart 04 Door Alarm
05 Control Lock 06 Lighting / °C °F
07 Water / Filter Reset 08 Cubed/Crushed Ice / Ice Maker
09 Network connection 10 Shabbat Mode
NOTE
When you change the temperature on the panel, the panel displays the actual temperature
inside the refrigerator until the temperature matches the temperature you set. Then, the
panel displays the new set temperature. Note that it will take time for the refrigerator
to reach the new temperature. This is normal. During this time, you need not set the
temperature again.
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Using the Refrigerator
Using the Refrigerator
01 Freezer / Power Freeze (3 sec)
Freezer
You can use the Freezer button to set the freezer temperature or to
activate/deactivate Power Freeze. To set the freezer temperature,
press Freezer repeatedly. Available temperatures are between 5 °F
(-15 °C) and -8 °F (-23 °C).
Power Freeze
Power Freeze lowers the freezer temperature and speeds up the
freezing process. In Power Freeze mode, the freezer runs at full
power for several hours and then returns to normal operation and the
previous temperature setting.
• To activate Power Freeze, press and hold Freezer for 3 seconds.
The corresponding indicator ( ) lights up, and the refrigerator
speeds up the freezing process for you.
• To deactivate, press and hold Freezer for 3 seconds again.
Power Freeze shuts off and the freezer returns to the previous
temperature setting.
• To freeze large amounts of food, activate Power Freeze at least
20 hours before putting food in the freezer.
NOTE
Using Power Freeze increases power consumption. If you do not
need the Power Freeze function on, make sure you turn it off so that
the refrigerator can return to normal operation and the previous
temperature setting.
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