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Table of Contents

Important Information ...................................... 1
Important Safety Instructions ............................. 2
Refrigerator Features ....................................... 8
Refrigerator Use ............................................ 10
Care and Maintenance .................................. 24
Troubleshooting ............................................ 26
Water Filter .................................................. 41
Warranty and Service ................................... 43
Document Number 109525 Rev. B MFL67262505

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ® iscovery inch uilt tainless efrigerator Model DYF42BSIWS Table of Contents Important Information ........1 Important Safety Instructions ......2 Refrigerator Features ........8 Refrigerator Use ..........10 Care and Maintenance ........24 Troubleshooting ..........26 Water Filter ..........41 Warranty and Service ........
  • Page 2 Website: www.Dacor.com T hank you for choosing Dacor for your home. We are a company built by families for families, and we are dedicated to serving yours. We are confident that your new Dacor product will deliver a high level of performance and enjoyment for many years to come.
  • Page 3: Important Information

    Since we continually improve the quality and performance of our products, we may make changes to the appliance without updating this manual. Visit www.dacor.com to download the latest version of this manual. Dacor Customer Service Phone: (800) 793-0093 (U.S.A. and Canada) Monday —...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Tous les messages de sécurité identifieront le risque, vous diront comment diminuer les possibilités de blessure Always contact the Dacor Customer Service Team about et vous expliqueront ce qui peut arriver en cas de non problems or situations that you do not understand.
  • Page 5: General Safety Precautions

    Important Safety Instructions General Safety Precautions WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious commercial or industrial use. injury or death when using your appliance, follow basic safety • This appliance is not intended for use by persons precautions, including the following: (including children) with reduced physical or sensory capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,...
  • Page 6 Important Safety Instructions WARNING WARNING • Do not place heavy or dangerous objects on the • Do not install the refrigerator near a gas stove, water refrigerator. heater or other source of ignition that could possibly leak gas. • Opening or closing the door may cause objects to fall, resulting in injury, fire, or electric shock.
  • Page 7 Consignes de Sécurité Consignes de Sécurité Importantes PRUDENCE Débranchez le cordon d'alimentation et mettez le RISQUE DE RENVERSEMENT réfrigérateur hors tension lorsque vous devez le Faites-vous aider par deux personnes au moins pour nettoyer ou le déplacer. deplacer et installer le refrigerateur. Pour éviter tout •...
  • Page 8 Consignes de Sécurité PRUDENCE PRUDENCE N'arrosez pas de l'eau ni à l'extérieur ou ni à orS de l utiliSation du rÉfrigÉrateur l'intérieur du réfrigérateur et ne le nettoyez pas avec Ne placez aucun objet lourd ou dangereux sur le du benzène ou un diluant. réfrigérateur.
  • Page 9 Consignes de Sécurité PRUDENCE ADVERTISSEMENT Lors de la mise au rebut du réfrigérateur, enlevez Ne pas mettre les mains dans le réceptacle à les joints des portes ou retirez les portes, mais glaçons ou dans le distributeur. laissez en place les clayettes pour que les enfants Risque de lésion.
  • Page 10: Refrigerator Features

    Refrigerator Features Inside Parts, Storage, and Shelving DYF42BSIWS 42-inch Wide Refrigerator Freezer Refrigerator Compartment Compartment Control Panel Top Cover LED Display Water Filter Automatic Dairy Bin Icemaker Shelves Shelves Adjustable Door Bin LED Light Strip LED Light Strip Shelves Shelves...
  • Page 11 Refrigerator Features Outside Parts, Control Panel Detail, and Dispenser Features DYF42BSIWS 42-inch Wide Refrigerator Control Panel Dispenser Control Panel Dispenser Lamp (hidden) Water/Ice Output Dispenser Push Lever Outside Box: 42 x 83.5 x 25.38 inch (W x H x D)
  • Page 12: Refrigerator Use

    Refrigerator Use Refrigerator Control Panel This Power button controls the ON and OFF power to the entire refrigerator and Power freezer unit. When the unit is ON, the Power button will be lit. Press and hold the Power button to power the unit ON or OFF. The refrigerator will chime a melody and twinkle the LED lights to alert you that power is turning ON or OFF.
  • Page 13: Dispenser Control Panel

    Refrigerator Use Dispenser Control Panel Light Lock cold crushed cubes water "Light" Light Activate the Dispenser's LED Functions: 1. Press the word "Light" until the LED display panel activates. The LED display panel will automatically deactivate. Turn the Light Inside the Dispenser ON/OFF: 1.
  • Page 14: Ice Maker

    Ice is Too When the ice maker produces too small or lumped-together ice, the amount of water supplied to the ice maker could need to be adjusted. Contact Dacor's Small Customer Service Center.
  • Page 15 Refrigerator Use Door Closure Systems Door Alert System If the refrigerator or freezer door stays open for more than Your refrigerator has an automatic door closure system. 30 seconds, a chime sounds to warn you that one or both The refrigerator and freezer doors gently slow and close doors are open or ajar.
  • Page 16 Refrigerator Use Shelves The same type of shelves are used in the refrigerator and the freezer. The shelves are adjustable using this method: Top Prong The top prong hooks inside the rail. Bottom Prong The bottom prong sits in the rail. Rail Removing the Shelves Detail of Shelf...
  • Page 17: Gallon Door Bins

    Refrigerator Use Removable Door Bins The same type of door bins are used on the refrigerator and freezer doors. Removing the Door Bins Removing the Door Bins: 1. Grasp both sides of the bin and pull straight up. Attaching the Door Bins: 1.
  • Page 18: Dairy Bin

    Refrigerator Use Dairy Bin This covered dairy bin is perfect for butter and cheese. Make sure the cover is closed after use, otherwise the refrigerator door might not close correctly. Removing the Dairy Bin Removing the Bin: 1. Simply lift both sides of the bin straight upward. Open Cover Prevents Door Closure Attaching the Bin: 1.
  • Page 19: Adjustable Door Bins

    Refrigerator Use Adjustable Door Bins These door bins have wheels and are attached to a rail so they can be easily raised or lowered or removed from the rail. Clasps on each side of the bin secure the bin to the rail. These must be pressed at the same time so that both clasps are released and the bin can glide up or down on the rail.
  • Page 20 Refrigerator Use Drawers The same type of drawers are used in the refrigerator and freezer. The drawers sit on white trays. These trays are on rails and allow the trays to glide smoothly forward and backward. The trays can be easily unclipped and removed from the rail.
  • Page 21 Refrigerator Use Drawer Covers The same type of drawer covers are used in the refrigerator and freezer. Moving the Covers Removing the Covers: 1. Grasp both sides of the cover and lift it. 2. Pull the cover toward you, and tilt the right side up.
  • Page 22: Water Filter

    Refrigerator Use Water Filter IMPORTANT WARNING WATER DRAINAGE: Removing the bypass plug or water filter WATER BYPASS PLUG: The water bypass plug acts as a allows about 2 Tbs (29.5 cc) of water to drain from the system. stopper and prevents water from flowing out. ...
  • Page 23 Refrigerator Use Replacing the Water Filter Inserting a New Water Filter: 1. Remove the wrapping from the filter. 2. Lubricate the O-rings with water. 3. Align the "T" shape tip of the water filter with the valve. 4. Insert the water filter, and gently push it forward until it stops.
  • Page 24: Freezer Shelf

    Refrigerator Use Food Storage Areas Freezer Shelf Ice cream, frozen meals, frozen snacks. Frozen fish and other frozen meats, long-term frozen foods. Freezer Door Bins The temperature is warmer at the door bins because opening and closing the door allows cold air to escape.
  • Page 25: Storage Tips

    Refrigerator Use Storage Tips Freezer Compartment Do not store bottles or glass in the freezer compartment. They may break or shatter. Do not refreeze food that has been thawed. This causes loss of taste and nutrients. Do not keep frozen food, such as ice cream, in a door bin for an extended period of time.
  • Page 26: Care And Maintenance

    Sometimes this hot refrigerant is transferred to the attached wall, especially after initial installation. Replacing LED Dispenser Lighting and Internal Lighting: the LED • The LED light strips and dispensor light must be replaced by a service agent. Lighting Contact Dacor Customer Service at (800) 793-0093 or www.DACOR.com.
  • Page 27 Care and Maintenance Basic Care IMPORTANT REMARQUE HAND WASH: Do not use a dishwasher to clean any HAND WASH: Ne lavez pas les tiroirs inférieurs au containers or shelves in the refrigerator or freezer. lave-vaisselle ; les températures élevées pourraient The hot temperature can distort the plastic and make the endommager les balconnets et les rendre inutilisables.
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Settings Before troubleshooting, check the Settings table and make sure your refrigerator meets these setting requirements. If not, this could be the reason for the problem you are experiencing. Operation Setting Service Flow 0.5 gpm (1.9 Lpm) Water Supply Potable Water Water Pressure 30-120 psi (207 - 827 kPa)
  • Page 29 Troubleshooting Problem and Solution Guide Refer to the table below to find possible solutions to some problems you may experience COLD & FROST with your refrigerator. Problem Possible Cause Solution Cooling System This refrigerator is replacing an older model. This could be normal: Modern refrigerators Runs too Often run more frequently—...
  • Page 30 Troubleshooting Problem and Solution Guide Refer to the table below to find possible solutions to some problems you may experience COLD & FROST with your refrigerator. Problem Possible Cause Solution Refrigerator or Rearrange items to allow air to flow throughout the Air vents are blocked.
  • Page 31 Troubleshooting Problem and Solution Guide Refer to the table below to find possible solutions to some problems you may experience COLD & FROST with your refrigerator. Problem Possible Cause Solution Interior Moisture When the doors are frequently opened and left open for Doors are opened often or for Buildup long periods of time.
  • Page 32 Troubleshooting Problem and Solution Guide Refer to the table below to find possible solutions to some problems you may experience COLD & FROST with your refrigerator. Problem Possible Cause Solution Food is Food with high water content Rearrange items with high water content away from air Freezing in the was placed near an air vent.
  • Page 33 Troubleshooting Problem and Solution Guide Refer to the table below to find possible solutions to some problems you may experience ICE MAKER with your refrigerator. Problem Possible Cause Solution Ice Maker Not Demand exceeds ice storage The ice maker will produce approximately 100 cubes in a Making Enough capacity.
  • Page 34 Troubleshooting Problem and Solution Guide Refer to the table below to find possible solutions to some problems you may experience ICE MAKER with your refrigerator. Problem Possible Cause Solution Ice Maker Not If the doors of the unit are opened often, ambient air will Doors are opened often or for Making Enough long periods of time.
  • Page 35 Troubleshooting Problem and Solution Guide Refer to the table below to find possible solutions to some problems you may experience ICE MAKER with your refrigerator. Problem Possible Cause Solution Ice Has a Bad A water filter may need to be installed to eliminate taste Water supply contains Taste or Odor minerals such as sulfur.
  • Page 36 Troubleshooting Problem and Solution Guide Refer to the table below to find possible solutions to some problems you may experience ICE MAKER with your refrigerator. Problem Possible Cause Solution Refrigerator or freezer doors Ice will not dispense if any of the doors are left open or ajar. Ice Not are not completely closed.
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting Problem and Solution Guide Refer to the table below to find possible solutions to some problems you may experience WATER DISPENSER with your refrigerator. Problem Possible Cause Solution Water Slowly Water filter has been It is recommended that you replace the water filter: Dispensing exhausted.
  • Page 38 Troubleshooting Problem and Solution Guide Refer to the table below to find possible solutions to some problems you may experience ICE & WATER with your refrigerator. Problem Possible Cause Solution Refrigerator was recently Allow 24 hours after installation for the water storage tank Dispensing installed.
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting Problem and Solution Guide Refer to the table below to find possible solutions to some problems you may experience NOISE with your refrigerator. Problem Possible Cause Solution Clicking Normal operating conditions. The defrost control will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends.
  • Page 40 Troubleshooting Problem and Solution Guide Refer to the table below to find possible solutions to some problems you may experience NOISE with your refrigerator. Problem Possible Cause Solution Vibrating To eliminate the noise, make sure that the sides and back of If the side or back of the the refrigerator cannot vibrate against any wall or cabinet.
  • Page 41 Refrigerator is not leveled Refer to the Installation Instructions. properly. The door hinges are Please call Dacor Customer Service listed at the front of this damaged. manual. Door was recently closed. When you open the door, warmer air enters the refrigerator.
  • Page 42 Troubleshooting Problem and Solution Guide Refer to the table below to find possible solutions to some problems you may experience NORMAL with your refrigerator. OCCURRENCES Incident Solution Odd Noise This is the sound caused by temperature change expanding/ Ticking or clicking sound contracting various mechanical parts and control devices within the refrigerator.
  • Page 43: Water Filter

    Water Filter Water Filter Data Interior Water Filtration System Model ABFF5 Capacity 200 Gallons (757 Liters) ® System tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the reduction of Chlorine Taste and Odor, Particulate Class I*; and against NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for the reduction of Lead, Mercury, Atrazine, Benzene, p-Dichlorobenzene, Carbofuran, Toxaphene, Cysts, Turbidity, Asbestos, Tetrachloroethylene and Lindane.
  • Page 44: Water Filter Certification

    Trademark/Model Designation Replacement Elements ADQ36006101-S ADQ36006101 Dacor Replacement: ABFF5 Manufacturer: Curro Inc. The water treatment device(s) listed on this certificate have met the testing requirements pursuant to Section 116830 of the Health and Safety Code for the following health related contaminants:...
  • Page 45: Warranty And Service

    Dacor within 60 days of the Warranty is also valid on products purchased brand new original purchase date to qualify for warranty coverage.
  • Page 46 Dacor reviews each issue and customer concern to provide apply to color variation. the best possible solution based on the circumstances.
  • Page 47: Warranty Information

    Please rest assured that under no conditions will Dacor sell your name or any of the information on this form for mailing list purposes. We are very grateful that you have chosen Dacor products for your home and we do not consider the sale of such information to be a proper way of expressing our gratitude! Owner’s Name:...
  • Page 48 POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE DACOR ATTN: WARRANTY PROCESSING DEPT PO BOX 90070 CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91715-9907 fold here Dacor ● 14425 Clark Avenue, City of Industry, CA 91745 ● Phone: (800) 793-0093 ● Fax: (626) 403-3130 ● www.dacor.com...

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