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OWNER’S MANUAL
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DBC128BLS
CAUTION:
Read and Follow All Safety Rules
and Operating Instructions Before
First Use of This Product.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Danby Products Limited, Guelph, Ontario Canada N1H 6Z9
Danby Products Inc., Findlay, Ohio USA 45840
Version 1.08.06
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Information
Safety Precautions 3
Grounding Instructions 4
Location 4
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Operating Instructions
Features of Your Beverage Center 5
The Controls of Your Beverage Center 6
Setting the
Can Storage 7
Shelf Instructions 7
Temperature 6
Installation Instructions
Door Swing Reversal 8
Care and Cleaning
Helpful Hints 9
How to Clean the Inside 9
How to Clean the Outside 9
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Trouble Shooting
Before Your Call For Service 10
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WELCOME
Welcome to the
Danby family. We’re
proud of our quality
products and we
believe in dependable
service.
You’ll see it in this
easy-to-use manual
and you’ll hear it in the
friendly voices of our
consumer service
department.
Tel:1-800-26-
Best of all, you’ll
experience these
values each time you
use your Beverage
Center. That’s important, because your
new appliance will be
part of your family for
a long
Start Here!…Before using your Beverage Center
Write down the model and serial
numbers here. They are on a label
located on the back of the appliance.
Model number
Serial number ______________
DBC128BLS
Staple your receipt to the inside
back cover of this manual. You will
need it to obtain service under
warranty.
time.
Date purchased ____________
NEED HELP?
Before you call for service,
there are a few things you
can do to help us serve
you better...
Read this manual
It contains instructions to
help you use and maintain
your Beverage Center
properly.
If you received a
damaged appliance
Immediately contact the
dealer (or builder) that sold
you the appliance.
Save time and money
Check the Trouble Shooting
section before calling. This
section helps you solve
common problems that may
occur.
If you do need service, you
can relax knowing help is
only a phone call away
.
Tel: 1-800-26-
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING
WARNING
DANGER, RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT!
An empty refrigerator is a very dangerous attraction to children. Remove either the gasket,
latches, lids, lock and/or doors from unused or discarded appliances, or take some other action
to guarantee it harmless.
DON’T WAIT, DO IT NOW!
To reduce the risk of fire, burns, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance,
follow basic precautions, including the following sections;
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
• This appliance must be
grounded. Connect only to a
properly grounded outlet.
See “Grounding Instructions”
section on page 4.
• Do not operate this appliance
if it has a damaged power cord
or plug, if it is not working
properly
been damaged or dropped.
• Do not splice the power cord
that is equipped with this appli
ance.
, or if the appliance has
• Keep power cord away from
heated surfaces.
• Do not immerse power cord,
plug or the appliance itself in
water.
• Do not use this product near
water-for example, in a wet
basement, near a swimming
pool or near a sink.
• Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in
appliance.
• Use this appliance only for
s intended use, as described
it’
in this manual.
• Do not store perishable food
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items such as (but not limited
to) meats and dairy products
in your Beverage Center
this
.
• See door surface cleaning
instructions in the Care and
Cleaning section(s) of this
manual.
• Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
• This appliance should be
serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the
nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repair
or adjustment.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Improper use of the
grounding plug can result
in a risk of electric shock.
This appliance must be
grounded. In the event of an
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric
shock by providing an escape
wire for the electric current.
This appliance is equipped
with a power cord having a
grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded.
Consult a qualified electrician
or service technician if the
grounding instructions are not
completely understood, or if
doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard 2prong wall outlet, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a
properly grounded 3-prong
wall outlet.
For best operation, plug this
appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering
of lights, blowing of fuse or
tripping of circuit breaker.
Do not under any circum-
stances cut or remove the
third (ground) prong from the
power cord.
Do not use an adapter plug
with this appliance.
Do not use an extension
cord with this appliance. If the
power cord is too short, have
a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet
near the appliance.
LOCATION
DO...
• Select a location with a
strong, level floor.
• Allow 5 inches of space
between the back of the
appliance and any
adjacent wall.
• Avoid direct sunlight and
heat. Direct sunlight may
affect the acrylic coating,
Heat sources nearby will
cause higher electricity
consumption.
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DO NOT...
• Use this appliance out
doors: This appliance is
intended for
use only
to operate or store this
appliance outdoors.
• Build this appliance
into an enclosure:.This
appliance is designed for
a free-standing application
only and is not intended to
be “built-in”.
household
. Do not attempt
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Features of your
Beverage Center
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Operating Instructions
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1. Tempered Glass Door: Tinted for UV
protection while still allowing for easy interior
viewing.
2. Magnetic Door Gasket: Tight fitting
seals retain all the cooling power.
3. Plastic Coated Wire Shelves
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4. Leveling Leg
5. Child Proof Lock with Key
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6. Interior Light
the compartment when the door is opened.
not shown
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): Illuminates
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Operating Instructions
The Controls of your
Beverage Center
To start the Beverage Center, turn the temperature control to the position corresponding to the
desired cooling. The Beverage Center temperature will vary depending on the quantity of cans
stored and on the frequency with which the door
is opened.
Setting The Temperature Control:
The temperature of the Beverage Center compartment is controlled by adjusting/setting the
thermostat control knob, located on the exterior
rear wall of the cabinet.
To start the Beverage Center and achieve maximum cooling quickly;
• Turn the temperature control knob clockwise to
the furthest (maximum) setting on the darker blue
(wide) section of the graduated control dial.
• Allow the unit to run at this setting for 3-4 hours.
• When maximum cooling is achieved, turn back
the temperature control knob setting to the 2
o’clock position on the graduated blue control
dial. See fig.15.
• To turn off the beverage center, (no cooling)
rotate the control knob to the “0” (off) position.
See fig.14
Fig. A
urn the control to the “OFF” (0) position to tem
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porarily disconnect the cooling cycle. When the
beverage center is not to be used for a long peri
od of time, disconnect the plug and leave the
door partially open.
NOTE: W
ait 3 to 5 minutes before restarting if
operation has been interrupted.
Fig. B
Interior Light:
The operation of the interior light can be "manually" controlled as well as controlled with the
opening or closing of the door.
To manually operate the light; depress the interior light toggle switch situated on the left side of
the interior light housing located on the ceiling
of inner cabinet (
allow the interior light to remain on, while the
door is closed.
as shown in
Figure C) this will
Fig. C
Interior Light
Toggle Switch
Defrosting:
Your beverage center is designed with an “AutoCycle” defrost system.
defrost?
The refrigerated surfaces of the fresh food compartment defrost automatically
cycle of the cold control. (thermostat) Defrost
water from the fresh food compartment is dis
posed of automatically
neled onto a drip tray located on the compressor.
Heat transfer from the compressor causes the
defrost water to evaporate.
What is Auto Cycle
, during the “of
, by means of being chan
f”
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Can
Storage
The *
maximum
the DBC128 is 128 (355ml)
cans.
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When stocked as per
instructions.
capacity of
Operating Instructions
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n order to achieve the maximum storage capacity of 128
cans, it will be necessary to
position the cans in the following manner;
• Twenty-two (22) cans
upright on the top shelf surrounding the interior light.
• Twenty-five (25) cans
upright on each of the center
3 shelves.
• Thirty-two (32) cans laying
on the bottom of the cabinet
(as shown in Fig D).
Shelf Instructions
IMPORTANT!
Do not cover shelves with
aluminum foil or any other
material that will prevent
adequate air circulation
within the cabinet.
This will allow for a total
storage capacity of one-hundred and twenty-eight (128)
355 ml cans.
To remove a shelf from it’s
locked position, tilt the rear
portion of the shelf up and pull
outward.
To re-install, ensure the shelf
is resting securely on the support brackets and push shelf
inward until it locks into place.
Please Note: Each of the top
three staggered shelves have
a color coded marker on the
rear rail. In order to stock the
beverage cans as per the
above “Can Storage” instruc
tions, it will be necessary to
install the shelves as shown in
Figure E. The correct positioning of shelves should allow
you to easily place a standard
355 ml beverage can upright
between each shelf.
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Fig D
Fig E
Important! The bottom flat shelf in
the cabinet is not secured in place
(locked). Do not attempt to pull on
the shelf when it is stocked.
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Installation Instructions - Door Swing Reversal
1. Unplug the unit from the electrical outlet (if connected) and lay it on it’s back.
2. Remove the screws from the lower hinge assembly as
shown in Figure F.
Pull the door downward to remove it from the
3.
cabinet of the Beverage Center.
4. Remove the cap from the top left side of the
door (Fig G) and reinstall it on the top right side.
5. Remove the three (3) screws supporting the
top hinge (Fig H).
6. Remove the plastic caps from the left side of
the frame (Fig I) and reinstall them on the right
side of the frame (the previous hinge location).
FIG G
Door Plug
9. Install the upper hinge assembly on the left
side of the frame.
10. Carefully reposition the door firstly into the
upper hinge assembly then onto the cabinet.
11. While the door remains closed install the
lower hinge assembly.
12. Close the door and return the unit into it’s
upright position (wait 60 mins before re-connect-
ing power to the beverage center), verify the
door alignment and proper seal against the cabinet.
FIG H
Upper Hinge
FIG I
Plastic Caps (2)
FIG F
Lower Hinge Assembly
and Door Support Bracket
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Care and Cleaning
Helpful Hints
How to Clean
the Inside
Never use any commercial or
abrasive cleaners or sharp
objects on any part of this
appliance.
Allow the Beverage Center
door to remain open for a few
minutes after manual cleaning
to air out and dry the inside of
the beverage center cabinet
Walls, Floor, Inside
Window, and Shelves
Water deposits and dust can
should be removed with a
damp cloth.
NOTE: Be certain the
power is off before
cleaning any part of
this appliance.
How to Clean
the Outside
Do not use cleaners con
taining ammonia or alcohol
on the Beverage Center
Ammonia or alcohol can
damage the appearance of
the appliance.
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Outer Case
It’s important to keep the area
clean where the door seals
against the cabinet. Clean this
area with a sudsy cloth. Rinse
and then dry.
Door Trim
Use only mild, non-abrasive
detergents applied with a
clean sponge or soft cloth.
Rinse well.
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Door Glass
Wipe the door with a damp
cloth and dry thoroughly. Do
not use abrasive or sharp
objects on the door glass, they
can damage it.
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Trouble Shooting
Before You Call For Service
Problem Possible Cause What to do
No Power. A fuse in your home may Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
Power surge. Unplug the appliance, wait a few
seconds and then plug it back in.
Plug not fully inserted into Make sure the 3-prong plug on the
wall outlet appliance is fully inserted into outlet.
Cabinet Temperature Temperature setting Verify the temperature control setting.
too High adjust if necessary.
Door not shut properly Ensure that the door is fully closed
or opened excessively
Recently added a large Limit the quantity of warm cans
quantity of warm cans being introduced to the cabinet at the
to the cabinet same time.
“Clicking” Noise Normal sound No user intervention is required as
Condensation on the High humidity conditions The condensation will subside once
cabinet and/or door in the home. humidity conditions return to normal.
Door not shut properly
or opened excessively and that the gaskets are sealing.
and that the gaskets are sealing,
against the cabinet. Open the door
only as needed and for short periods
of time.
this sound is normal during the opera
tion of the appliance. This audible
‘clicking’ noise may be heard as the
appliance ends or begins a cooling
cycle.
Ensure that the door is fully closed
against the cabinets. Open the door
only as needed and for short periods
of time.
If none of the above rectify the situation please contact our customer care department
1-800-26- (1-800-263-2629)
at
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LIMITED COMPACT
REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY
his 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
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conditions intended by the manufacturer.
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.
TERMS OF WARRANTY
Plastic parts, are warranted for thirty (30) days only from purchase date, with no extensions provided.
First 12 Months
Additional 48
tor,
Months
o obtain
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Service
During the first twelve (12) months, any electrical parts of this product found to be defective, including any sealed system units, will be
repaired or replaced, at warrantor’s option, at no charge to the ORIGINAL purchaser.
During the next forty-eight (48) months any part of the sealed system found to be defective (consisting of compressor, condenser, evapora-
dryer and all related tubing) will be replaced without charge. The purchaser shall pay for all labor and return freight during this period for
repair or replacement of any sealed system components. Any unit being diagnosed as non-functional due to sealed system failure and
warranting an exchange will be subject to an appropriate depreciation or user fee, including any and all freight charges being levied
against the consumer.
Danby reserves the right to limit the boundaries of “In Home Service” to the proximity of an
Authorized Service Depot. Any appliance
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. 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 units 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 at an end.
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 Products Limited (Canada) or Danby Products Inc. (U.S.A.), there are no other warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees, express or implied, made or intended by Danby Products Limited 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 Products Limited (Canada) or Danby Products Inc. (U.S.A), 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 save harmless Danby Products Limited 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.
6) Fire, water damage, theft, war, riot, hostility, acts of God such as hurricanes, floods etc.
7) Service calls resulting in customer education.
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
Warranty Service
In Home Service on models 3.0 cu. ft. or greater.
Danby Products Limited
PO Box 1778, 5070 Whitelaw RD, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1H 6Z9
Telephone: (519) 837-0920 FAX: (519) 837-0449
06/06
PO Box 669, 101 Bentley Court, Findlay, Ohio, U.S.A. 45840
Danby Products Inc.
Telephone: (419) 425-8627 FAX: (419) 425-8629
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Model
DBC128BLS
For service, contact your nearest service
depot or call:
1-800-26-y
(1-800-263-2629)
to recommend a depot in
your area.
Free Standing Beverage Center
he model number can be found on the serial plate located on the
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back panel of the unit.
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.
When requesting service or ordering parts, always provide the
following information:
• Product Type
• Model Number
• Part Description
Printed in China (P.R.C.)
Danby Products Limited, Guelph, Ontario Canada N1H 6Z9
Danby Products Inc., Findlay, Ohio USA 45840
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