Danby DAR254BL, DAR254W Owner’s Manual

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OWNER'SMANUAL

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DAR254W
DAR254BL

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DAR254W

DAR254BL

ALL REFRIGERATOR

• Before Puttlng Into Use ........................... 2

• important ......................................... 3

• Ptadng and InstalIafion .............................. 4

• Description of the Appliance .......................... 5

• Operation Control .................................. 6

• Use ............................................ 7

• Maintenance and Cleaning .......................... 8

• Chang{ng the Direction of opening Ihe Door .......... 9

• Trouble Shooting Guide ............................ 10

LE TOUT RI_FRIG_RATEUR

• Prleur& fa rnise en marche ............................. 15

• Important .......................................... 16

• Position et Installation ............................. 17

• Description de I'appareil ................................... 18

, Description des commandos ........................... 19

. Utitfsalion ......................................... 20

• Soins et entre,lena ....... ............................ 21

• Changement du sons d'ouverture de ia porte .......... 22

• En cas de problems ...................................... 23

TODA REFRIGERADORA

• Antes de comenzar a usarla .......................28

• lmportante ...................................... 29

. Ubicaci6n e Instatact6n ................................. 30

• Dascripc[On det artetacto el_ctrico ..................31

• Controles de oparaci6n ............................. 32

• Use ....................: ............................33

. Manlenimienlo y limpteza ............................... 34

', Cambio de direcct{Sn de la aperture de la puerla ....... 35

• Gu|a de soluci6n de averias ...................... 36

Danby Products Limited, PO Box 1778, Ontario, Canada N1H 6Z9

Danby Produ(_ts Inc.,. PO Box 66g, Rnd]ay, Ohio, USA 45839-0669

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All Refriserator

Thank you for buying a Danby Millennium appliance.

We hope it wll! successfully serve your requirements for many years.

This Refrigerator is for domestic use only and Is
intended for storing fresh foods at temperalures

higher than 0'/32"F.

SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS

Before Putting Into Use ............. 2

Ineltucttons for Use
We Care forthe Environment

Tips for Energy Savings

Important ....................... 3

Disposing of Worn Out Appliances

Placing and Installation ............ 4

Chcostng the Right Place
Placing the SelF-standing Appliance

Connection to Power Supply

Description of the Appliance ......... 5

Operation Control ................. 6

Ternpera'_ureSelection

Use .... ,.,,,...,.,..,..,.,....,7

Storing Fresh Foods

Maintenance and Cleaning .......... 8

Automatic Defrosting of the Refrigerator
Cleaning of the Appliance

Switch Off the Appliance When Not In Use
Cltanglng the Direction of

Opening the Door ................. 9

Trouble.Shooting Guide ............ 10

Before Putting ,,,!nto,Use

. Before connectingthe appliance to eteotrtcalpower

supply, leave II sland for about 2 hours, which will

reduce the possibility of malfunctions tn the cooling

system due to transport handling°

• Clean the appliance thoroughI_ especla;ly [n the
interior (See Cleanfng and Maintenance).

• in case the interior accessories are not correctly
placed, rearrange them as described fn chapter

"Descriplion of the Appliance',.

Irnstructions for Use

These instructions for use are intended for |he user_
They describe the appliance and correct operating
procedures for safe use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS:

We Care for the Environment

• Our products use environmentally fflendiy manner,

To Ihts end, individual packaging materiats are
ctearly marked.

• These instructionsare pdnted either on recycled

paper or chlorine free bleached paper.

• When your appliance finalty wears out, please try

not to burden the environment with It;call your
nearest authorized service agent. (See Disposing

of Worn Oul Appliance)

• If the gasket ts damaged or the deaf seal is
poor, energy consumption is substantia!_y

hlgheroTo restore efficiency, replace
the gasket.

• Always consider ]nstrucUons stated in
sections Positioning and Energy Savlng

Tips, otherwise the energy consumption Is
substantially higher.

Tips for Energy Savings

• Try hal to open the door Ice often, especially when
the weather is hot and humid. Onc8 you open the

door, o_ose _tas soon as possible. This is especlally

important if you have an upright model.

• Every now and then check it the apptianc_) is

sufficiently ventilated (adequate air circulation
behtnd the appliance).

• Set the thermostat from higher to lower seltings as
soon as posslbte (depends on hew loaded the

appliance is, ambient temperatures elc)o

• Before loading the appliance with packages of fresh
foods, make sure that they are cooled to

ambient temperalura. (excluding soups)

,, Ice and frost layers increase energy consumption,

so ciean the appltance as soon as the frost tayer

is 3-5 mm thick.

Important

• If you have bought this appliance to replace an old

one equipped with a door lock that cannot be
opened from the inside (lock, boll), make sure that

the lock is removed, disabled or destroyed before
discarding.. This wi;r make it Impossible for children
to accidentally lock Ihemse[ves inside the appliance

and suffocate,

• The appliance must be properly connected to an
electrical power supply. (See: Connection to

Power Supply).

• If the food has a strange smell or color, throw it
away, because it is very likely lhat it isspoiled and

therefore is dangerous to consume

• Always disconnect the appfiance from the power

supply before cleaning the appliance, replacing the
light bulb and/ or attempling repairs WARNING:

repairs should be preformed by qualified service
personnel only,

• Do not defrost the appliance with other electric

appliances {for example a hair dryer} and never
attempt to scrape/remove Ice/frost with sharp

objects Use only enclosed tools or tools
recommended by the manuteclurer.

• The refrigeraUng system oi the appliance is filled
with refrigerant and oil, so when the appliance is

_tamaged, handle it with care and dispose of it In

compliance with environmental proteclion
safeguards.. (See'.We Care for the Environment).

• The rating plate containing Model No/Serial No and
other technical data spec{fic to this unit, is located

either inside the appliance or outside on the
rear wall

• The refrigerator system of Ihe appliance Is filled
with refrigerant and insulatingsubstances which

should be separately trealed and processed. Celt

your nearest authorized service agent or
specialized servicing center. If you are unable Io

locate one, contact your local authorities or your

distributor. Be careful not to damage the tubes on
the rear wall of the appliance (danger of pollution).

IMPORTANT WARNING

An empty refrigerator is a very dangerous etlrect[on
to children,, Remove either the gasket,latches,lids or
doors from unused appliances, or take som_ ether

action that will guarantee it harmless,,

DANGER:Risk of childentrapmenLBeforeyouthrowaway
your oldrefrigeratororfrsaze_

° Takeofflhe doors

• Leave the shelves inplaceso thatchildren
may not easily climb[nslde_

DON'T WAITI DO IT NOW!

Dispose of Worn Out

Appliances

• When your appliance finally wears out, dispose of It
in a safe and harmless manner, if the appliance is

equipped with a door lock that cannot be opened

from the inside (Jock, bolt), make sure the lock is

removed, disabJe or destroyed before being

discarded..This will make it imposs_Je for chlldrsn
to accidentally lock themselves inside the appliance

and suffocate.

_placing and Installation

CHOOSING THE RIGHT PLACE

Place the appliance in a dry and regularly

ventilated room. Never place the appliance near
heat emilling devices (e_g.cooking appliances,

radiators, water heaters or similar devices) and
do not expose to direct sunlight.

The appliance should be posilioned at least 3 cm
away from electric or gas cooking appliances

and at least 30 cm away from oil or coal fired
stoves. If this is not possible, use an appropriate

insulation barrien

Behind the appliance there should be a free

space at least 200 cm_wtde and above the
appliance kitchen units (cupboards) should be at

least 5 cm away from the appliance in order to
assure adequate ventilation.

INSTALLATION

Place the appliance firmly on a solid base
Some appliances have adjustabJe feet on the

. front side; use them to level the appliance.

WARNING

Instructions pertaining to the risk of fire,

electr|c shock, or injury 1o persons,

GROUNDING iNSTRUCTIONS

For your personal safety, this appliance musl be

grounded. In the event of a malfunction or
breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of

electric shock by providing a path of least
resistance for electric current. This appliance ts

equipped wilh a power cord having an
equipment grounding conductor and grounding

plug. The plug must be plugged into an

appropriate walt outlet that is installed and
grounded tn accordance with a_lexisting local

codes and ordinances. Consult a qualilled
electrician or serviceman if the grounding

instructionsare nol clearlyunderstood, or if
doubt exists as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded.

CONNECTION TO POWER SUPPLY

Connect the appliance power cord and plug to a
properly grounded wall outlet. The requtred

nominal voltage and frequency are tndicaled on
the ratingplate (inside the unit or on the exterior

rear wall of the unit)_

Description of the Appliance .......

DAR254W/BL

(A) Adjustable wire shelves

Shelf can be optionally placed on the
guides Inside the appJiance

Perishable foods should be stored towards the

back/rear of the shelves.

(is: the coldest part ofthe shell).

(B) Door Liner

The door liner consists of various shelves or holders

used for storing eggs, cheese butler and yogurt as

well as other smaller packages, tubes, cans etc,,
The lower shelf is used for stodng large bottles.

{C} Defrost Water Outlet

The interior of the refrigerator is cooled with a cooling
plate mounted in the mar walt. Under the plate there

is a channel and an outlet for defrost water.
Regutafly check the defrost water outlet and the drain

channel for bfockage_ They should always be kept

free and clean of food particles., If the deain outlet
does become clogged, use a plastic straw to clean it.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ALTER THE SPECIFICATIONS WITH

NO INFLUENCE ON THE OPERATION OF THE APPLIANCE.

Operation Control

The temperature of the refrigerator is controlled by
setting lhermostat knob_ (ceiling of lhe cabinet) to a

desTred setting°

Temperature Selection

Tostart the refrigerator,turn thetemperature control
knob to the position correspondingle lhe desired

cooling ( on the graduatedbluedial )
Fig A

The refrigerator temperature will vary depending on

the quantity el the food stored and on the frequency
with which the door ls opened.

To turn the control lo lhe "OFF" position, rotate the
control knob to the "0" position. If the relrigerator has
been left out of use for some time, set the control to

maximum for 2-3 hours before turning to the desired
position. If the refrigerator Is not being used for long

time periods, disconnec! the plug and leave the door

partially open° This will help to reduce meldJmitdew

from accumulaling inside the relrigerator cabinet.

* Changes in ambient room temperalute will affect
internal refrigerator temperatures (choose correct
selling of 1he thermoslat knob).

• In STOP (0) posilion the appliance does not operate
(cooling system is switched elf), yet power supply is

notInterrupted (the light is on, when you open the
refrigerator door).

•Temperature in the refrigerator aIso depends on

how often the door is opened

FIG A

Use

Storing Fresh Foods

Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food,
correot temperature and taking into account hyg}enlo
preoaulions will subslantially influence the quality of

the food stored.

• Foods to be slored in the refrigerator should be
propedy packed so as to prevent mixing various

moisture degrees and odors (In polyelhylene bags

or sheet, aluminum foil, wax paper, or stored in
covered containers or bellies).

• Before storing food in the refrigerator, remove

excessive packaging (like yogurt in multi-package).

• Pack systemalioaIly and make sure that

foodstuffs do not touch each other (various odors
may mix)° Assure adequate air circulation
around packages°

, Never Biersflammable, volalila or

explosive subslances.

• Beverageswith high alcoholpercentageshall
be stored in tightlysealed bottlesin

verticalposition_

• Foodshouid nottouchthe rearwailof
the refrigerator

• Crispy and delicate foods should be stored in the
coldest parts of the refrigerator.

• Try not to open the door leo often.

• Set the thermostat to a setting where lowest

temperatures are reached Set the lhermosla!
gradually so as to avoid freezing of foods. Use a

thermometer and measure the temperature in the
individual compartmenlso Place the thermostat in a
gtass vessel filled wilh water° Temperature readings

are most reliable a few hours after a steady state
condition is reached.

. Some organicsolutions like volatile oilsin lemon

and orange peel, acid in buffer etc. can cause
damage when incontact wilh plastic surfaces or

gaskets for long periods of time.

. Unpleasant odors inside the refrigerator is a sign
that something IBw_ong with foods or that your

refrigerator needs cleaning. Unpleasant odors can
be eliminated or reduced by washing the interior of
the refrigerator with mild solution of water and

vinegar Wa also recommend using activated carbon
fillers to clean the air or to neufralize odors.

• If you are planning a long journey, make sure to
remove perishable articles of food out of Ihe

app]fance before you leave.

• Foods should be cooled down before storing.

Maintenance and Cleanin 9

Automatic Defrosting of the
Refrigerator

There is no need to defrost the refrigerator, because
ice depositing on the inner back wail is defrosted

automatically_

Ice build-up on the inner back walt during the
compressor operation; will (when the compressor has

cycled off) defrost automatically. Defrost water
collects inside the drain through passing through the

drain outlet }n the inner back wall into a drain pan
situated above the compressor, from where it
evaporates,

Cleaning the Appliance

Disconnect the power bar before cteaning
the appliance.

Do not use coarse or aggressive cleaning agents as
you can damage the surface,
Clean the exterior wilh water and detergenL

Remove the detachable accessories in the interior of

the appliance and clean with water and liquid
detergent. Plastic parts cannot be washed fn

dishwashers.
Wash the interiorof the appliance with lukewarm

water, adding one or 1wespoonfuls of vinegar.

After cleaning, connect the appliance to power supply

and reload it.

Switch Off the Appliance
When Not in Use

Ifyou do not intend to use the appliance for long

periods of time, (vacations) set the thermostat knob
[o the STOP (0) position,disconnect the power

supply, take out the foods and defrost and clean the
app]ianceo Leave Ihe door slightly open.

Changing the Direction of the Door
Openin Swin

If you find the direction of opening the door on
your appliance inconvenient, you can change It_

Hores on the opposite slde have already been

prepared In the factory,

Trouble.Shootin Guide

u i i ,,,, ,,ig

Sometimes you may come across minor problems
that in most cases do not require a service call and

can be easily eliminated° The problem may have
resulted from improper handling and!or instaltatton of

the appliance. Please refer to the betow troub}e.

shooting guide to assist you in tdentify|ng the
possible cause and solution to your problem. Should

the problem slilFpersist alter completing these

checkpoints. Contact the closest authorized service

agent in your area for assistence_

The Appliance Fails to
Operate After Connecting to

Electrical Power Supply

• Check the power cord ]s properly connected.

• Check the power supply in the electrical outlet.
(blown fuse / circuit breaker)

• Make sure the appliance is switched on.
(thermostat knob in operaling position)

Contfnuous Operation of the
Cooling System

- The door is frequently opened or left open for

too long.

• The door is nol properly closed (the door may sag,
the gasket may be polluled or damaged).

. Perhaps you may have overloaded the appliance

wilh fresh foods,

• The reason may be inadequate ventilationof the

compressor (assure adequale air ctrculallon)

Ice Formation on the inner
Rear Wall

As long as the defrost water runs to the channel and

through the outlet to the dra{n pan on the
compressor, automatic defrosting of the appliance

isassured.
tn case the ice formation on the Inner back wall is

increased (3-5 mm), ice should be manually

defrosted.
Set the thermostat knob to STOP {O] position and

leave the door open Never use electdo devices for
defrosting and do not scrape the ice or frost layer
with sharp objects.

Increased Ice formation may be one of the following:
the door does not seal wetl (clean the gasket if it is

contaminated, or replace it If It Is damaged);
,-the door isfrequently opened or left too long;

-1he food stored in the refrigerator was warm;

-the food or dish is touching the inner back wall

Water is Leaking From the

Refrigerator

If the discharge water o{Jllel is clogged, or Ihe
defrost water drips over the channel, water witl leak

from the refrigerator.

• Clean the clogged outlet, for example with a
plastic straw,

• Manually defrost the increased ice layer See

"Ice Formation on 1he Inner rear Walt"

Noise

Cooling in a refrigerator-freezing appliance is made
possible by cooling the system using a compressor,

which wilt produce certain noise levels How noisy the
appliance is depends on where it is pieced, how it ts
used and how old the appliance is.

. During the operation of the compressor the

noise of the tlquld Is heard and when the compressor
is not operating, the refrigerant flow is heard, This is

a normal condition and it has no influence
whatsoever on the lifetime of the appliance.

• After stadi.g the appliance, the operation of
the compressor and the refrigerant flowmay be

louder, which does not mean that something is wrong

withthe appliance and it has no intfuence on the

lifetime of the appliance_Gradually the is noise
reduced°

• Sometimes unusual and louder noise is heard,
which is rather unusual for the appliance. This noise

is often a consequence of inadequate Installation.

-The appliance must be level and installed on a firm
solid baselfloor.

-!l should not touch the wall or kitchen units standing
nexl to it.

-Check the accessories on the interior of the

appliance, they should be placed correctly in their
posilions; also check, bottles, tins, and other vessels

are not touching each other causing rattling
and/or vibrations.

After defrosting is complete, turn the knob to desired
position and close the refrigerator dooroThe cause of

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PARTS LIST

Illus. DAR254W DAR.254BL
No. Descrlpt|on pert No, p_rtNo.

1 Can support(Chute Bar) 432.2A 4322A
2 Bushing 432.3 432h3
3 Can suppout 432.2B 43Z2B

4A Door Shelf Bar 34°3 34,3
4B Door Shelf Bar (211tre} 34.4 34°4

5 Door Gasket 084.1(LG) 084o1(CG)
6 Table Top 34o6(W) 34 6(BL)

7 Self Tapping Screw 432.6 432.6
8 Support Plate 34.7 34°7
9 Door Hinge Base 054.9 054,9

t0A Top And Bottom Hinge Screw 05&10A 054,10A
10B Lock washer 054ot0B 054,,10B

10C Washer 054,_t0C 054 t0C

tl Bushing 054,,11 054.11
12 Upper Door Hinge Axis 432,1I 432.tt
13 Boltom Hinge 34.9(W) 34,9(BL)

14 Lock Washer 432,18 432o18
15 Adjustable Foot 432.I9 432.19

16 Foot 432,21 432.21
17 Fixed Foot Screw 432,22 432.22

18 Power Suppiy Cord 054.22 054.22
19 Drip "fray 194.1(W) 194.,1(BL)

20 Wire Clip 432°26 432.26

21 Load Wire Clamp 432.27 432.27
22A Sprit Shelf 194,2 194,2
22B Full Size Shelf (2) 194_3 194,3

23 Earthlng Screw 432.3! 432.31

24 Splice Box 432_32 432.32

25 Thermostat Mounting Plate 194.4 1g4.4
26 Thermostat 194.5 194.5

27 Conlml Knob 194o6(W) 194,6(BL)
28 Thermostat Box t94.70N) 1943(BL)

29 Washer 194o8(W) 194_8{BL)
30 Compressor Base 054.330N) 054.33(BL)
31 Compressor Base Boll 432,38 432,38

32 Rubber Grommet 432,39 432,39
33 Compressor Bolt Washer 432.40 432,40

34 Compressor Bolt Bushing 432AI 432.41
35 Compressor Bolt 432.42 432.42

36 Compressor 432.43 432,,43
37 Ovedoad Protector 432,44 432.44

38 PTC Starlet 432.45 432.45
39 Relay Cover 432°46 43246

40 Relay Cover Retainer 432,,49 43249
41 Dryer 432.,47 43247

42 Evaporator 254_1 254.1
43 Door 084.2(W) 08&2(BL)

44 Door Liner 084,,3 084.3

45 Hinge Plug 432,54(W) 432.54(BL)

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