Dacor DTF36FCS Installation Instructions/Use and Care Manual - Page 20

User Instructions Initial Use Before using your refrigerator for the first time, please be sure to complete the following: „„ Clean the interior of the refrigerator as recommended in the Maintenance and Cleaning" section. Check that the inside is dry before operation. „„ Run the refrigerator without putting any food inside for 6 hours. Keep the door closed during this period. NOTE: When the door is opened the interior illumination will turn on. IMPORTANT When the compressor starts up you will hear a noise. Liquids and gases sealed within the refrigeration system may also create noise, even if the compressor is not running. This is part of normal operation. IMPORTANT Front edges of the refrigerator may feel warm. This is normal. The warmth is designed to avoid condensation. The Dual Cooling System Your refrigerator has two separate cooling systems. One system cools the refrigerator and another system cools the freezer. This prevents air and odors in the refrigerator and freezer compartments from mixing. Due to the dual system, refrigerator cooling is faster. Additionally, power is saved because defrosting is performed individually. The temperature sensor is located in the refrigerator section. It is on the right wall, next to a shelf, so be careful not to have any food or containers block it. Folding Door Seal A door seal fits and folds lengthwise between the seam of the refrigerator doors. This prevents cold air inside the refrigerator from escaping. The seal automatically folds inward when the left refrigerator door is open. The seal lays flat with the aid of the door catch while shutting the door. Do not try to move it by hand. IMPORTANT For best cooling performance, do not allow anything to block the temperature sensor in the refrigerator compartment. Vacation Storage Prep „„ Dacor recommends disconnecting the water supply if the refrigerator will be unused for a period of time. „„ Remove any food that can spoil; also clean the refrigerator before leaving on vacation. do not block sensor temperature sensor Energy Saving Tips „„ Do not leave the refrigerator doors open for a long time. „„ Do not put hot food or drinks in your refrigerator. „„ Do not overload the refrigerator or allow food/containers to touch the temperature sensor in the fresh food compartment. The ability to cool will decrease when the air circulation inside is hindered by obstructing the sensor. „„ Store your food in closed containers. „„ Increase storage amounts in the freezer compartment by removing the freezer bin. „„ Thawing frozen food in the refrigerator compartment will both provide energy savings and preserve the quality of the food. Temperature Sensor Location 18