Danby DAR483BLS Owner's Manual

OWNER'SMANUAL

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DAR483BL
DAR483W

DAR483BLS

CAUTION:
Read and follow all safety rules

and operating instructionsbefore
first useof thisproduct.

PRI_CAUTION:
Veuiilezlireattentivementles

consignesdesecuriteet les

instructionsd'utilisationavant
l'utitisationinitialede ceproduit.

DAR483BL/W

DAR483BLS

ALL REFRIGERATOR

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

• Important .................................... 3

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

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

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

• Use ........................................ 8

. Maintenance and Cleaning ....................... 9

• Changing the Direction of opening the Door ......... t0 "

• Trouble Shooting Guide ................. .......... ! 1

. Bulb Placement ..................... , ........ 12

TOUT RI=FRIGI_RATEUR

• Avant la premi&_re mise en service ................ ! 7

• Conseils importants ........................... 18

• Installation et raccordement ... : ................. 19

• Description de I'appareil ........................ 20

• Commande .......................... ,., ....... .21

• Utilisation .......................... i : ....... 23

• Entretien et nettoyage .......................... 24

• Changement du sens d'ouverture de la porte ........ 25

• En cas de probleme ........................... 26

• Pour remplacer la lampe ........................ 27

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Danby Products Limited, PC Box 1778, Ontario, Canada N1N 6Z9

Danby Products Inc., PC Box 669, Findlay, Ohio, USA 45839-0669

TODA REFRIGERADORA

• Antes de come_zar a usarla ..................... 32

• Importante .................................. 33

• Ubicaci6n e instalacion .......................... 34

• Descripci6n del artefacto electrico ................. 35

• Controles de operaci6n ....... : ................. 36

• Uso ....................................... 38

• Mantenimiento y limpieza ....................... 39

• Cambio de direcci6n de la apertura de ta puerta ...... 40

° Gufa de soluci6n de averias ,., .................. ,41

• Cambio de ta bombitla ........................ .42

erator

Thank you for buying a Danby Silhouelte appliance.

We hope it will successfully serve your requirements for many years.

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

higher than 0°/32°E

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

Instructions for Use

We Care for the Environment
Tips for Energy Savings

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

Disposing of Worn Out Appliances

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

Choosing the Right Place
Placing the Self-standing Appliance
Connection to Power Supply

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

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

Temperature Selection

Use ............................ 8

Storing Fresh Foods

Maintenance and Cleaning .......... 9

Automatic Defrosting of the Refrigerator

Cleaning of the Appliance

Switch Off the Appliance When Not In Use

Changing the Direction of

Opening the Door ................ 10

Trouble-Shooting Guide ............ 11

Before,,,,,,,puttin 9 Into Use

• Before connecting the appliance to electrical power
supply, leave it stand for about 2 hours, which will

reduce the possibility of malfunctions in the cooling
system due to transport handling.

• Clean the appliance thoroughly, especially in the
interior (See Cleaning and Maintenance).

° in case the interior accessories are not correctly

placed, rearrange them as described in chapter
"Description of the Appliance".

Instructions for Use

These instructions for use are intended for the user.
They describe the appliance and correct operating

procedures for safe use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS:

• Our products use environmentally friendly manner.

Tothis end, individual packaging materials are

clearly marked.

• These instructions are printed either on recycled
paper or chlorine free bleached paper.

• When your appliance finally wears out, please try
not to burden the environment with it; call your

nearest authorized service agent. (See Disposing
of Worn Out Appliance)

• If the gasket is damaged or the door seal is
poor, energy consumption is substantially
higher. To restore efficiency, replace
the gasket.

• Always consider instrUctions stated in
sections Positioning and Energy Saving
Tips, otherwise the energy consumption is

substantially higher.

° Try not to open the door too often, especially when

the weather is hot and humid. Once you open the

door, close it as soon as possible. This is especially
important if you have an upright model.

• Every now and then check if the appliance is
sufficiently ventilated (adequate air circulation
behind the appliance).

• Set the thermostat from higher to lower settings as
soon as possible (depends on how loaded the

appliance is, ambient temperatures etc).

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

ambient temperature. (excluding soups)

• Ice and frost Layers increase energy consumption,
so clean the appliance as soon as the frost layer

is 3-5 mm thick.

ant

If you have bought this appliance to replace an old
one equipped with a door lock that cannot be

opened from the inside (lock, bolt), make sure that
the lock is removed, disabled or destroyed before
discarding. This will make it impossible for children
to accidentally lock themselves 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 that it is spoiled and
therefore is dangerous to consume.
Always disconnect the appliance from the power
supply before cleaning the appliance, replacing the
light bulb and / or attempting 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 manufacturer.
The refrigerating system of the appliance is filled
with refrigerant and oil, so when the appliance is
damaged, handle it with care and dispose of it in
compliance with environmental protection
safeguards. (See: We Care for the Environment).

The rating plate containing Model No/Serial No and
other technical data specific to this unit, is located

either inside the appliance or outside on the

rear wall.

The refrigerator system of the appliance is filled
with refrigerant and insulating substances which

should be separately treated and processed_ Call
your nearest authorized service agent or
specialized servicing center, tf you are unable to
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 attraction

to children. Remove either the gasket,latches,lids or

doors from unused appliances, or take some other

action that wil! guarantee it harmless.

DANGER:Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away
your old refrigerator or freezer:

•Take off the doors

• Leave the shelvesin placeso thatchildren
may not easilyclimb inside.

DON'T WAIT! DO IT NOW!

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 (lock, bolt), make sure the lock is
removed, disable or destroyed before being
discarded. This will make it impossible for children

Io accidentally lock themselves inside the appliance

_nd suffocate.

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

CHOOSING THE RIGHT PLACE

Place the appliance in a dry and regularly

ventilated room. Never place the appliance near

heat emitting devices (e.g, cooking appliances,
radiators, water heaters or similar devices) and
do not expose to direct sunlight.

The appliance should be positioned 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 barrier.

Behind the appliance there should be a free
space at least 200 cm 2 wide 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 sotid base.
Some appliances have adjustable feet on the
front side; use them to level the appliance.

WARNING

Instructions pertaining to the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

For your personal safety, this appliance must 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 is

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

plug. The plug must be plugged into an
appropriate wall outlet that is installed and

grounded in accordance with all existing local

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

instructions are not clearly understood, or if
doubt exists as to whether the appliance is

properly grounded.

CONNEXION TO POWER SUPPLY

Connect the appliance power cord and plug to a _:

\_

properly grounded wall outlet. The required

nominal voltage and frequency are indicated on

the rating plate (inside the unit or on the exterior

rear wall of the unit).

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