Dacor DRF36 User Manual

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English 27OperationsSMART GRID Function (Demand Response)When the refrigerator operates in SMART GRID (Demand Response) mode, the EnergyManagement Refrigerator function can control energy usage or delay the operation ofsome functions to save money when energy prices or demand are the highest.NOTE• You can deactivate the SMART GRID (Demand Response) function at any time using theOverride On/Off function.)• To use the SMART GRID (Demand Response) function, you need a separate contract withyour electric utility company.In addition, to use the Smart Grid (Demand Response) function, you must register for theservice with your electric company. The company must have an EMS (Energy ManagementSystem) that supports SEP (Smart Energy profile).Using the SMART GRID (Demand Response) FunctionThis feature monitors energy prices and demand information from your utility companyand sends notifications to the refrigerator to run high energy consuming tasks during off-peak times when electricity costs and demand are lower.If the refrigerator receives a control signal from the utility company, the refrigerator willdisplay the DAL (L3) ~ TALR (L4) levels on the refrigerator display and control the powerconsumption according to the level.[Exception condition] The DAL and TALR control signals from a utility company work aslong as product performance is maintained.If the refrigerator receives the SMART GRID (Demand Response) signal (DAL or TALR),the refrigerator will operate in Delay Appliance Load (Display: Turn on “DAL” icon) orTemporary Appliance Load Reduction (Display: Turn on “TALR” icon) mode.• Delay Appliance Load (L3): The refrigerator responds to a DAL signal by providing amoderate load reduction for the duration of the delay period. This function controlsfunctions that consume a lot of energy such as adjusting the Cooling system, runningthe defrost cycle, and making ice.- When the refrigerator operates in DAL (L3) mode, turn on the “DAL” icon on therefrigerator display.- DAL mode is automatically deactivated after it lasts for the amount of timestipulated by the DAL signal (max. 4.5 hours) or when the Override key is pressed.