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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
odor build-up. 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
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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 because they can scratch
or damage materials.
To help remove odors, you can wash interior walls with a
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
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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 your stainless steel refrigerator looking like
new and to remove minor scuffs or marks, it is suggested that
you 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 to come into contact with
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 to 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.
Refrigerator Control Panel Light
Remove the top grille and turn off the main power switch. See
1.
Turning the Main Power Switch On/Off
on page 3.
Use a
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¼” hex head screw driver to remove the light shield.
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.
4.
Turn the main power switch on and replace the top grille.
5.
Freezer Compartment Lights
Remove the top grille and turn off the main power switch. See
1.
Turning the Main Power Switch On/Off
on page 3.
There are two light bulbs located in the top of the freezer
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compartment. One bulb is over the ice bin and the other bulb
is over the freezer pan. Slide open the ice bin or freezer pan
to access the light bulb.
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,
3.
shape and wattage.
Replace light shield.
4.
Turn the main power switch on and replace the top grille.
5.
Crisper Compartment Lights
The crisper lights are very long life LED type. They are designed
for many years of use without service. They cannot be serviced by
the customer. If you experience problems with the crisper lights,
call for service.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
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