Dacor EF42NBSS - Manual (Page 15)

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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.
Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small,
pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and covers
are heavy. Use both hands when removing them to avoid
dropping.
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically.
However, clean both compartments about once a month to avoid
build-up of odors. Wipe up spills immediately.
To Clean Your Refrigerator:
Remove the top grille and turn off the main power switch. See 1.
Turning the Main Power Switch On/Off on page 3.
Remove all removable parts from inside, such as shelves,
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crispers, etc.
Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior
3.
surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a
mild detergent in warm water.
Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window „
sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning
waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers
containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior and
door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels, scouring
pads or other harsh cleaning tools. These items can scratch
or cause damage.
To help remove odors, you can wash interior walls with a
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mixture of warm water and baking soda (2 tbs to 1 qt [26 g
to 0.95 L] of water).
Wash stainless steel and painted metal exteriors with a clean 4.
sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do
not use abrasive or harsh cleaners, or cleaners containing
chlorine. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Additionally, to avoid
damage to painted metal exteriors, apply appliance wax (or
auto paste wax) with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wax plastic
parts.
NOTE: To keep you stainless steel surfaces looking like new
and to remove minor scuffs or marks, you may use Dacor
Stainless Steel Cleaner. Use it according to the directions on
the bottle.
IMPORTANT: This cleaner is for stainless steel parts only!
Do not allow the Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish to come
into contact with any plastic parts such as the trim pieces,
dispenser covers or door gaskets. If unintentional contact does
occur, clean the plastic part with a sponge and mild detergent
in warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
Clean the condenser coils located behind the top grille
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ventilation panel regularly. Coils may need to be cleaned as
often as every other month. This may help save energy. Use
a vacuum cleaner with an extended attachment to clean the
condenser coils when they are dusty or dirty.
Turn the main power switch on and replace the top grille.
6.
Changing the Light Bulbs
NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure
to replace the bulb with one of the same size and shape. The
dispenser light requires a heavy duty 10-watt bulb. All other lights
require a 40-watt maximum appliance bulb. Replacement bulbs
are available from your Dacor dealer or appliance store.
Remove the top grille and turn off the main power switch. See 1.
Turning the Main Power Switch On/Off on page 3.
Remove light shield when applicable as shown.
2.
NOTE: To clean a light shield, wash it with warm water and a
liquid detergent. Rinse and dry the shield well.
Remove light bulb and replace with one of the same size,
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shape and wattage.
Replace light shield when applicable as shown.
4.
Turn the main power switch on and replace the top grille. 5.
Dispenser Light (dispensing
models only)
Reach through the dispenser area
to remove and replace light bulb.
Refrigerator Control Panel Lights
Use a ¼” hex nut driver to remove and replace the light shield.
Freezer and Crisper Lights
Remove the light shield by grasping the top and bottom and „
squeezing in toward the center. Once the hooks on the shield
are free from the freezer or crisper
lining, remove the shield.
Replace the light shield by
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squeezing the top and bottom
toward the center and inserting the
hooks into the slotted holes.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
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A. Dispenser light
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B. Light shield