Danby DUF408WE User's Manual
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1. Danby OWNER S MANUAL MANUEL D UTILISATION MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO Model Mod le Modelo DUF408WE UPRIGHT FREEZER CAUTION Owner s Manual 000005 1 5 Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions before first use of this product CONGELATEUR VERTICAL Manuel d utilisation 6 11 PRECAUTION Veuillez lire attentivement les CONGELADOR VERTICAL consignes de s curit et les j instructions d utilisation avant Manual del propietario ee 2u nu n 12 16 l utilisation initiale de ce produit PRECAUCION Lea y observe todas las reglas de seguridad y las instrucciones de operaci n antes de usar este producto por primera vez Danby Products Limited PO Box 1778 Ontario Canada N1H 6Z9 Danby Products Inc PO Box 669 Findlay Ohio USA 45839 0669 DUF408WE EFSOM v06 23 08 Safety Instructions ATTENTION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing an escape wire for the electrical current This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are2. especial cuando Ud visite su departamento de servicio mas cercano Para solicitar servicio y o la ubicaci n del departamento de servicio m s cercano llame al n mero de marcando gratis que aparece a la izquierda en el Canad y en los E U Cuando solicite servicio o encargue repuestos siempre proporcione la siguiente informaci n e Tipo de producto e N mero de modelo Danby Products Limited PO Box 1778 Ontario Canada N1H 6Z9 Danby Products Inc PO Box 669 Findlay Ohio USA 45839 0669 Printed in China PR C
3. e al 1 800 26 Danby para que le recomienden un Departamento de Servicios en su zona UPRIGHT FREEZER The model number of your refrigerator is found on the serial plate located on the back top left hand corner of the refrigerator All repair parts available for purchase or special order when you visit your nearest service depot To request service and or the location of the service depot nearest you call the toll free number listed to the left in Canada and the U S When requesting service or ordering parts always provide the following information e Product Type e Model Number CONG LATEUR VERTICAL Le num ro de mod le de votre r frig rateur se trouve sur la plaque d identification qui se trouve sur le coin du haut gauche de l arri re du r frig rateur Toutes les pieces de rechange sont disponibles imm diatement ou peuvent tre command es de votre Centre de Service r gional Pour obtenir le service et ou le Centre de Service le plus proche t l phonez le num ro sans frais indiqu gauche pour le Canada et les tats Unis Ayez les informations suivantes a la port e de la main lors de la commande de pi ces ou service e Genre de produit e Num ro de mod le CONGELADOR VERTICAL El n mero del modelo de su refrigerador se encuentra en la placa de serie ubicada en el angulo posterior superior izquierdo del refrigerador Todas las piezas de repuesto se encuentran disponibles la para compra o por pedido
4. ecurely fasten down all loose items inside the freezer To avoid damaging the leveling legs turn them all the way into the base Some Important Rules for the Correct Use of the Freezer e Never place hot foods in the freezer e Never place spoiled foods in the cabinet e Don t overload the cabinet e Don t open the door unless necessary e Should the freezer be stored without use for long periods it is suggested that after a careful cleaning to leave the door ajar to allow the air to circulate inside the cabinet in order to avoid possible formations of condensate mold or odors Care and Maintenance Frequently a problem is minor and a service call may not be necessary use this troubleshooting guide for a possible solution If the unit continues to operate improperly call an authorized service depot or Danby s Toll Free Number for assistance Difficulty Possible Cause Suggested Solution Does not work No power to unit Check connection of power cord to power source Power cord is unplugged Plug in unit Wrong voltage is being used Use proper voltage Freezer runs continuously Temperature too high Lower temperature control Door is not closed Close door securely Hot food inserted Be sure that food is at room temperature before inserting Door opened too long or Do not keep door open for too long too often Minimize door openings Close proximity to heat source Do not place unit close to heat sources or direc
5. g the lower hinge assembly to the cabinet 4 Remove the main door assembly from the freezer cabinet lift door slightly and pull downward 5 Using a flat heat screwdriver remove the main door top hinge pin Fig D 6 Re install the main door top hinge pin on the Care and Maintenance Cleaning To clean the inside use a soft cloth and a mixture of one tablespoon of baking soda to one quart of water Other cleaning solutions options are a mild soap suds solution or mild detergent Wash glass shelves in a mild detergent solution then dry and wipe with a soft cloth Clean the outside with a soft damp cloth and some mild detergent or appliance cleaner Vacation Time For short vacation periods leave the control knob at its normal setting During longer absences a remove all foods b disconnect power cord from electrical outlet c clean the freezer thoroughly including drip tray defrost pan located on the bottom of the unit d leave door open to avoid possible formations of condensate mold or odors Power Failure Most power failures are corrected within an hour or two and will not affect your freezer temperatures However you should minimize the number of door openings while the power is off During power failures of longer duration take steps to protect your food by placing dry ice on top of packages If You Move Remove or s
6. irst Year During the first year 1 any electrical parts of this product found to be defective including any sealed system units will be repaired or S 2 replaced at warrantors option at no charge to the ORIGINAL purchaser Consumable parts ie light bulbs are not warranted or ae le guaranteed for any length of time S aS To Obtain Service Danby reserves the right to limit boundaries of In Home Service due to the proximity of an Authorized Service Depot Any appliance ws requiring service outside the Limited Boundaries of In Home Service it will be the customer s responsibility to transport the appliance S 6S to the closest Authorized Service Depot at their own expense Contact your dealer from whom your unit was purchased or contact your Ge SS nearest authorized Danby service depot where service must be performed by a qualified service technician If service is performed on 69 ENEA i as cda bas y SS the units by anyone other than an authorized service depot or the unit is used for commercial application all obligations of Danby under 6s me oe Q this warranty shall be at an end K A HA The following clause refers to single and double door refrigerators supplied with or without a separate freezer section Nothing within this warranty shall imply ges that Danby will be responsible or liable for any spoilage or damage to food or other contents of this appliance whether due to any defect of the appliance or i
7. l O ON O 1 THERMOSTAT DIAL For controlling the opposite side of the cabinet temperature inside the freezer Turns the motor 7a Remove the door plug and door bushing located on as soon as the temperature rises above the on the top of the main door desired level 7b Interchange their positions eg door plug right 2 REFRIGERATED SHELVES 2 full width side OOO PUSNING 16N Saey l refrigerated shelves 8 Re install main door assembly on cabinet 9 Remove door bushing bottom door and install on opposite side Re install the lower hinge assembly on the opposite side 3 MAGNETIC GASKET Tight fitting door seal keeps all the cooling power locked inside No 10 hooks or latches 4 DOOR BINS 3 11 Make sure the door assembly is properly aligned 5 DRIP TRAY on the cabinet before tightening lower hinge screws 12 Re install both leveling legs The process is now complete DOOR REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION To avoid personal injury to yourself and or property we recommend someone assist you during the door reversal process 1 To access the lower hinge assembly tilt back the freezer cabinet or lay the freezer on its back Fig C 2 Remove both leveling legs located at the front of the cabinet 3 Remove the screws holdin
8. not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD Use an exclusive wall outlet Do not connect your freezer to extension cords or together with any other appliance in the same wall outlet Do not splice the cord IMPORTANT WARNING An empty freezer is a very dangerous attraction to children Remove either the gasket latches lids or doors from unused appliances or take some other action that will guarantee it harmless DON T WAIT DO IT NOW Installation Remove exterior and interior packings wipe the outside thoroughly with a soft dry cloth and the inside with a wet lukewarm cloth Avoid placing the cabinet in a narrow recess or near any heat source direct sunlight or moisture Let air circulate freely around the cabinet Keep the rear of the freezer 5 inches away from the wall Location 1 Select a place with a strong level floor 2 Allow 5 inches of space between the back of the freezer and any adjacent wall 3 Avoid direct sunlight and heat Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating Heat sources nearby will cause higher electricity consumption 4 Avoid very moist places Too much moisture in the air will cause frost to form very quickly on the evaporator and your freezer will have to be defrosted more frequently To avoid vibration the cabinet must be set level This is accomplished by adjusting the 2 front leveling leg
9. oom or abnormal operating conditions y E extremely high or low room temperature S 6S 5 Use for commercial or industrial purposes GA oy 6 Fire water damage theft war riot hostility acts of God such as hurricanes floods etc les aN s GS e 7 Service calls resulting in customer education i ee eS 6 o 2 Proof of purchase date will be required for warranty claims so please retain bills of sale In the event warranty service is required present this document to our pa SS AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEPOT S Sine HR e gt E Warranty Service Cos HA E pS In Home eS ae OS ve e OS ve PK Danby Products Limited Danby Products Inc Ss we 6 PO Box 1778 5070 Whitelaw Road PO Box 669 101 Bentley Court OS we Guelph Ontario Canada N1H 6Z9 Findlay Ohio U S A 45839 0669 Le LR Telephone 519 837 0920 FAX 519 837 0449 4 08 Telephone 419 425 8627 FAX 419 425 8629 ES com LOS A A cm BATEN tee EEE EEE EEE EEE SEE ERE SEE EEE Ee SAE SLE PRE A ERE EEE EE EEE PEE IR PEE A WOK KK NRE MRR MENR SR Danby Model Mod le Modelo DUF408WE For service contact your nearest service depot or call 1 800 26 Danby to recommend a depot in your area Pour obtenir le service consultez votre succursale r gionale de service ou t l phonez 1 800 26 Danby qui vous recommandera un centre r gional Para sevicio commun quese con su Departamento de Servicios m s cercano o llam
10. s located under the freezer cabinet To start the freezer turn the temperature control to the position corresponding to the desired cooling 0 No Cooling 1 Minimum Cooling 3 4 Medium Cooling 7 Maximum Cooling The freezer temperature will vary depending on the quantity of the food stored and on the frequency with which the door is opened SS Maximum cooling Defrosting Instructions Defrost and clean your freezer when frost has built up to about 1 1 4 6mm thickness Complete defrosting and cleaning should be done at least once a year In high humidity areas a freezer may need more frequent defrosting and cleaning IMPORTANT Do not use an ice pick knife or other sharp pointed tool to defrost freezer Damage can occur 1 Turn temperature control to 0 off and unplug power cord 2 Remove all frozen food Wrap frozen food in several layers or newspaper and cover with a blanket Food will say frozen for several hours OR store frozen food in a cooler additional refrigerator freezer or in a cool area 3 Place pans of hot water in freezer with door open to speed melting Directing air from an electric fan into freezer will also help Do not place fan in freezer 4 Remove frost Wipe water from walls and bottom of freezer with a towel or sponge Wash inside walls Rinse and dry thoroughly Replace all frozen food Plug in power cord and refer to Operation a
11. t sunlight or direct sunlight Internal temperature No power to unit Check connection of power cord to not cold enough power source Power cord is unplugged Plug in unit Temperature control too low Check setting and increase as neeed Door is not closed Close door securely Hot food inserter Be sure that food is at room temperature Door opened too long or Do not keep door open for too long too often Minimize door openings Air flow obstruction Allow room for air to circulate around unit Wrong voltage is being used Use proper voltage Close proximity to heat source Do not place unit close to heat sources or direct sunlight or direct sunlight One Pais Po PON OO TN PON ON OOS PO PO OS OO PS PN OS OS ES PO OS OSE OO OS DO IS SSS SS SSIS SS SSIS SSS SSSI SISO SS SDSS SISSIES a de ONG te Es ss y Danby LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY ee EES DAA S This quality product is warranted to be free from manufacturer s defects in material and workmanship provided that the unit is used under the normal operating S NG conditions intended by the manufacturer SAS E This warranty is available only to the person to whom the unit was originally sold by Danby or by an authorized distributor of Danby and is non transferable CS ra LN TERMS OF WARRANTY SAS NS Plastic parts ie evaporator door door rails covers and trays are warranted for thirty 30 days only from purchase date with no extensions provided gt e 6 F
12. ts na E use whether proper or improper 6 S EXCLUSIONS TA E Save as herein provided Danby Products Limited Canada or Danby Products Inc U S A there are no other warranties conditions representations or 9 LR guarantees express or implied made or intended by Danby Products Limited or its authorized distributors and all other warranties conditions representations or SR E guarantees including any warranties conditions representations or guarantees under any Sale of Goods Act or like legislation or statue is hereby expressly 6S excluded Save as herein provided Danby Products Limited Canada or Danby Products Inc U S A shall not be responsible for any damages to persons or Ge SS property including the unit itself howsoever caused or any consequential damages arising from the malfunction of the unit and by the purchase of the unit the Ie 6S purchaser does hereby agree to indemnify and save harmless Danby Products Limited from any claim for damages to persons or property caused by the unit CS g GENERAL PROVISIONS SA E No warranty or insurance herein contained or set out shall apply when damage or repair is caused by any of the following CS OS 1 Power Failure e T iG 2 Damage in transit or when moving the appliance SA E 3 Improper power supply such as low voltage defective house wiring or inadequate fuses S OS 4 Accident alteration abuse or misuse of the appliance such as inadequate air circulation in the r
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