Dacor Discovery DYF30BFBPL Use And Care Manual

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21Grill Removal - Bottom Grill Models• The ventilation grill on bottom grill models is held in placewith magnets and is easy to remove. On some models, youmay need to pull out the freezer drawer for easier access. Toremove, grasp the grill and pull straight out.Cleaning the Ventilation Grill• To clean the grill, use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brushattachment at maximum power, sweeping it along the ventslits. While the grill is removed, check the condition of the(finned) condenser and remove any dust, as instructedbelow.Cleaning the Condenser1. After the appliance is switched off and the ventilation grillremoved, wait approximately 30 minutes for the (finned)condenser to cool down to room temperature.2. Remove any dust build-up as shown in the picture. Use avacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment at maximumpower, sweeping it back and forth in the direction of the fins,taking care not to bend any of them.3. Start up the appliance again by tapping the ON/OFF key onthe control panel for approximately 3 seconds.Cleaning the Interior1. Clean the internal parts by washing them with a solutionof lukewarm water and a small amount of dishwashingdetergent. See the following sections for instructions on howto disassemble removable parts.2. Rinse and dry right away.3. The ice cube container should be cleaned occasionally withwarm water. Make sure that you switch off the ice makerbefore cleaning it. Rinse out and wipe dry.Care and CleaningGeneral CleaningWARNING• Before performing any sort of cleaning, disconnect theappliance from the electrical outlet.• Clean this appliance only in the manner instructed.• The edges of the condenser are sharp. Use adequateprotection for hands and arms when cleaning it.• Use only nonflammable, non-corrosive cleaners. Failure todo so can result in explosion, fire or death.• Never use abrasive or metallic products which could scratchand damage the finishes permanently.• Make sure you do not damage the refrigeration system inany way.• Always wipe metallic finishes in the direction of the grain.• Do not use the sponge on aluminium parts, such as theedges of the glass shelves.• Do not use water on the electrical parts, lights and controlpanel.• Do not bring cold glass parts into contact with boiling water.• To prevent damage, do not wash any parts of the appliancein a dishwasher.• Do not use mechanical devices or other methods to speedup defrosting.Both the refrigerator and FreshZone freezer sections defrostautomatically. Clean both sections once a month to avoid odorbuild-up. Wipe spills up immediately.Cleaning the Exterior1. To clean the parts made of steel use the micro-fiber cloth andthe sponge provided with the appliance.2. Every now and then, polish the steel, wipe with a slightlydamp micro-fiber cloth.3. Take special care to keep the ventilation openings in theappliance or inside the cabinet free of obstructions.Ventilation Grill Cleaning/Removal• Before cleaning and/or removing the ventilation grill, switchoff the appliance by tapping the ON/OFF key on the maincontrol panel for about 3 seconds. Removing the ventilationgrill allows you to clean the back side.Grill Removal - Top Grill Models• The ventilation grill on top grill models is hinged for easyaccess, but cannot be completely removed. To access theback of the grill (and the condenser), grasp the bottom onboth sides and pull out and up.