Dacor EF36IWF, Use And Care Manual

11

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 sections about once a month to avoid 

buildup of odors. Wipe up spills immediately.

IMPORTANT:

 Because air circulates between both sections, any 

odors formed in one section will transfer to the other. You must 

thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors. To avoid odor 

transfer and drying out of food, wrap or cover foods tightly.

To clean your refrigerator:
NOTE:

 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.
1.  Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect power.
2.  Hand wash, rinse and dry removable parts and interior 

surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a 

mild detergent in warm water.

3.  Wash stainless steel and painted metal exteriors with a clean 

sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.
To keep stainless steel looking like new and to remove minor 

scuffs or marks, it is suggested that you use the Dacor 

approved stainless steel cleaner and polish, part number 

A302. To order the cleaner, see www.everythingdacor.com.

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 plastic parts with a sponge and mild detergent in 

warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.

Care and Cleaning

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

4.  There is no need for routine condenser cleaning in normal 

home operating environments. If the environment is particu-

larly greasy or dusty, or there is significant pet traffic in the 

home, the condenser should be cleaned every 2 to 3 months 

to ensure maximum efficiency.

     If you need to clean the condenser:

„

Remove the base grille.

„

Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to clean the grille, 

the open areas behind the grille and the front surface area 

of the condenser.

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Replace the base grille when finished.

5.  Plug in the refrigerator or reconnect power.

Changing the Light Bulbs

NOTE:

 Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to 

replace the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same size, shape 

and wattage (no greater than 40 watts).
1.  Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect power.
2.  Remove the light shield.

Top of the refrigerator compartment:

Squeeze both sides of the light shield while pulling downward 

to remove.

Beneath ice storage enclosure:

Press along upper edge of light shield and roll light shield 

forward to remove.

3.  Replace the burned-out bulb(s) with an appliance bulb(s) no 

greater than 40 watts.

4.  Replace the light shield(s) by inserting the tabs on the shield 

into the liner holes and snap into place.

NOTE:

 To avoid damaging the light shield, do not force the 

shield beyond the locking point.

5.  Plug in the refrigerator or reconnect power.