Danby DAR1102WE User Manual

Danby Products Limited, Ontario, Canada N1H 6Z9

Danby Products Inc., Findlay, Ohio, USA 45840

V3.12.09 JF

Owner’s Use and Care Guide

Guide d’utiliser et soin de Propriètaire

Manual de Instructions pare el Uso de su

Unidad

Model • Modèle • Modelo

DAR1102WE, DAR1102BSL

ALL REFRIGERATOR

Owner’s Use and Care Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4

• Safety Instructions

• Installation Instructions

• Features

• Operating Instructions

• Care and Maintenance

• Troubleshooting

• Warranty

TOUT RÉFRIGÉRATEUR

Guide d’utiliser et soin de Propriètaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 8

• Consignes de sécurité

• Consignes de Installation

• Caractéristiques

• Consignes de Fonctionnement

• Soins et entretien

• Dépannage

• Garantie

TODA REFRIGERADORA

Guía a utilizar y a cuidar del Proprietario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 12

• Instrucciones de Seguridad

• Instrucciones d’instalación

• Caracteristicas

• Instrucciones Operadoras

• Cuidado y Mantenimiento

• Diagnostico de Problemas

• Garantia

CAUTION:

Read and follow all safety rules and

operating instructions before first use of

this product.

PRECAUTION:

Veuillez lire attentivement les consignes de

sécurité et les instructions d’utilisation

avant l’utilisation initiale de ce produit.

PRECAUCION:

Lea y observe todas las reglas de seguridad

y las instrucciones de operación antes de

usar este producto por primera vez.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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
are 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.

DANGER: Risk of Child Entrapment! Before you
throw away your old refrigerator/freezer:

• Take off the doors.

• Leave the shelves in place so that children may not
easily climb inside.

DON’T WAIT! DO IT NOW!

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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 unit in
a narrow recess or near any heat source, direct
sunlight, or moisture. Let air circulate freely around
the unit. Keep the rear of the refrigerator 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

refrigerator 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 refrigerator will have to be
defrosted more frequently.

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FEATURES

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3

4

2

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1) THERMOSTAT DIAL

2) TEMPERED GLASS SHELVES

3) MAGNETIC GASKET: Tight fitting door seal keeps

all the cooling power locked inside. No hooks or
latches.

4) CRISPER WITH TEMPERED GLASS SHELF

5) CANSTOR

TM

DOOR LINER: Holds 355mL (12 oz)

cans of pop, juice, or beer.

6) 2 LITRE AND GALLON BOTTLE STORAGE

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

DEFROSTING INSTRUCTIONS:

This refrigerator is inclusive of a cycle defrost system. The refrigerator has a cold plate located in behind the
back wall of the refrigerator cabinet. Ice build-up on the back wall during compressor operation is normal.
When the compressor has cycled off, accumulated ice will defrost automatically. Defrost water will collect
inside the drain trough, pass through the drain outlet located at the bottom of the cabinet, and funnel into a
drain pain situated above the compressor. The water will then evaporate from the heat of the compressor.

REMINDER: Keep the drain outlet opening clear of any food particles or other impediments. This will
ensure the water can funnel to the drain pain without obstruction. Failure to keep this drain clean may result in
water overflowing the trough, causing water to accumulate at the bottom of the refrigerator, eventually leaking
onto your floor. Please wipe this trough and drain outlet with a soft cloth as required.

DOOR REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS:
CAUTION: To avoid personal injury to yourself and/or property, we recommend someone assist you
during the door reversal process.

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To avoid vibration, the unit must be set level. This is accomplished by adjusting the (2) front leveling legs
located under the refrigerator. To start the refrigerator, turn the temperature control to the position
corresponding to the desired cooling. We recommend starting the temperature at 4 (middle setting) and
adjusting if necessary.

OFF = No Cooling 4 = Medium Cooling
1= Minimum Cooling MAX = Maximum Cooling

The temperature will vary depending on the quantity of the food stored and on the frequency with which the
door is opened.

Fig. A

Fig. B

1) To access the lower hinge assembly, tilt back the refrigerator

or lay the unit on its back (Fig. A).

2) Remove both leveling legs located at the front of the unit.

3) Remove the screws holding the lower hinge assembly to the

unit.

4) Remove the main door assembly from the refrigerator (lift

open door slightly and pull downward).

5) Using a flat head screwdriver, remove the main door top hinge

pin (Fig. B).

6) Re-install the main door top hinge pin on the opposite side of

the unit.

7a) Remove the door plug and door bushing located on the top

of the main door.

7b) Interchange their positions (eg. door plug right side, door

bushing left side).

8) Re-install main door assembly on the refrigerator.

9) Remove door bushing (bottom door) and install on opposite

side.

10) Re-install the lower hinge assembly on the opposite side.

11) Make sure the door assembly is properly aligned on the unit

before tightening lower hinge screws.

12) Re-install both leveling legs.
The process is now complete.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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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 refrigerator thoroughly, including drip

tray (defrost pan), located on the bottom of the
unit.

(d) leave door open to avoid possible formations of

condensation, mold or odors.

Power Failure

Most power failures are corrected within an hour or
two and will not affect your refrigerator 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 securely fasten down all loose items
inside the unit. To avoid damaging the leveling legs,
turn them all the way into the base.

Some Important Rules for the Correct Use of the
Refrigerator

• Never place hot foods in the refrigerator.

• Never place spoiled foods in the refrigerator.

• Don’t overload the refrigerator.

• Don’t open the door unless necessary.

• Should the refrigerator be stored without use for
long periods, it is suggested, after a careful
cleaning, to leave the door ajar to allow the air to
circulate inside the unit in order to avoid possible
formations of condensation, mold or odors.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Occasionally, 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 1-800-263-2629 for assistance.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED SOLUTION

1) Unit does not work

• No power to unit.

• Power cord unplugged.

• Wrong voltage being used.

• Check connection of power cord to power
source.

• Plug in unit.

• Use proper voltage.

2) Unit runs continuously

• Temperature set too high.

• Door is not closed.

• Hot food has been inserted.

• Door open too long/too often.

• Close proximity to heat source or direct
sunlight.

• Lower temperature control.

• Close door securely.

• Ensure food is room temperature before
insterting.

• Reduce frequency and duration of door
openings.

• Do not place unit close to heat sources or
direct sunlight.

3) Internal temperature not

cold enough.

• No power to unit.

• Power cord unplugged.

• Temperature control too low.

• Door open too long/too often.

• Hot food inserted.

• Air flow obstruction.

• Wrong voltage being used.

• Close proximity to heat source or direct
sunlight.

• Check connection of power cord.

• Plug in unit.

• Check settings, adjust if necessary.

• Reduce frequency and duration of door
openings.

• Ensure food is room temperature before
inserting.

• Allow room for air to circulate around the
unit.

• Use proper voltage.

• Do not place unit close to heat sources or
direct sunlight.

LIMITED IN-HOME APPLIANCE WARRANTY

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
conditions intended by the manufacturer.

This warranty is available only to the person to whom the unit was originally sold by Danby Products Limited (Canada) or Danby Products Inc. (U.S.A.) (hereafter
“Danby”) or by an authorized distributor of Danby, and is non-transferable.

TERMS OF WARRANTY

Plastic parts, are warranted for thirty (30) days only from purchase date, with no extensions provided.

First 18 Months

During the first eighteen (18) months, any functional parts of this product found to be defective, will be repaired or replaced, at warran­tor’s option, at no charge to the ORIGINAL purchaser.

To obtain

Danby reserves the right to limit the boundaries of “In Home Service” to the proximity of an Authorized Service Depot. Any appliance

Service

requiring service outside the limited boundaries of “In Home Service”, it will be the consumer’s responsibility to transport the appliance
(at their own expense) to the original retailer (point of purchase) or a service depot for repair. See “Boundaries of In Home Service”
below. Contact your dealer from whom your unit was purchased, or contact your nearest authorized Danby service depot, where service
must be performed by a qualified service technician.

If service is performed on the unit by anyone other than an authorized service depot, or the unit is used for commercial application, all
obligations of Danby under this warranty shall be void.

Boundaries of

If the appliance is installed in a location that is 100 kilometers (62 miles) or more from the nearest service center your unit must be

In Home Service

delivered to the nearest authorized Danby Service Depot, as service must only be performed by a technician qualified and certified for
warranty service by Danby. Transportation charges to and from the service location are not protected by this warranty and are the
responsibility of the purchaser.

Nothing within this warranty shall imply 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 its use, whether proper or improper.

EXCLUSIONS

Save as herein provided, Danby, there are no other warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees, express or implied, made or intended by Danby or its
authorized distributors and all other warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees, including any warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees
under any Sale of Goods Act or like legislation or statue is hereby expressly excluded. Save as herein provided, Danby shall not be responsible for any damages
to persons or 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 purchaser does hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless Danby from any claim for damages to persons or property caused by the unit.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

No warranty or insurance herein contained or set out shall apply when damage or repair is caused by any of the following:

1) Power failure.

2) Damage in transit or when moving the appliance.

3) Improper power supply such as low voltage, defective house wiring or inadequate fuses.

4) Accident, alteration, abuse or misuse of the appliance such as inadequate air circulation in the room or abnormal operating conditions

(extremely high or low room temperature).

5) Use for commercial or industrial purposes (ie. If the appliance is not installed in a domestic residence).

6) Fire, water damage, theft, war, riot, hostility, acts of God such as hurricanes, floods etc.

7) Service calls resulting in customer education.

8) Improper Installation (ie. Building-in of a free standing appliance or using an appliance outdoors that is not approved for outdoor application).

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
AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEPOT.

Danby Products Limited
PO Box 1778, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1H 6Z9
Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone]

Danby Products Inc.

PO Box 669, Findlay, Ohio, U.S.A. 45840

Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone]

04/09

1-800-263-2629