Dacor DYF42SBIWR, User Manual

15

Refrigerator Settings

Before troubleshooting, cross-check the data in this table with your refrigerator settings to verify that your refrigerator 

meets these requirements. Inconsistencies here could be the basis of your problem.

Temperature

Before calling for service, try to resolve your issue by reviewing the appropriate table(s) in this section. 

You will be 

charged for all non-defect or out-of-warranty service calls.

Symptom

Possible Cause(s)

Solution

Fridge smells bad

Spoiled food

Remove spoiled food; clean fridge

Food with strong aroma

Tightly seal strong-smelling food

Odors

Symptom

Possible Cause(s)

Solution

Frost around vents

Vents blocked by food

Move food away from vents

Frost on interior walls

Fridge door not closed properly

Arrange food so door closes properly; clean the door gasket

Frost

Symptom

Possible Cause(s)

Solution

Condensation on fridge 

interior walls

Moisture entered through open door

Wipe walls dry; do not leave fridge door open

Food present with high moisture content

Tightly seal food

Condensation

TROUBLESHOOTING

Operation

Setting

Service Flow

0.5 gpm (1.9 Lpm)

Water Supply

Potable water

Water Pressure

30–120 psi (207–827 kPa)

Operating Ambient Temperature Limits

33 °F–100 °F (0.6 °C–38 °C)

Electrical Ratings

115 V, 60 Hz, AC only, and fused at 15 A or 20 A.

Symptom

Possible Cause(s)

Solution

Freezer/fridge not 

functioning; not freezing or 

keeping food cold

Power cord loose/disconnected/improperly connected Plug in power cord properly
Temp control set incorrectly

Reduce temp setting

Fridge is near heat source/direct sunlight

Keep direct sunlight or other heat source away from fridge

Deficient ventilation around fridge

Ensure at least 5 cm of space around fridge

Vacation mode enabled

Disable Vacation mode

Fridge is overloaded; food blocks fridge vents

Remove unused food, do not overload fridge; move food away from vents

Appliance freezes/over-cools Temp control set incorrectly

Increase freezer/fridge temp

Hot interior wall

Heat-proof piping in fridge wall malfunctioning

Reduce ambient temp