Danby DCFM246WDD User Manual

Owner’s Use and Care Guide

Guide d’utilisation et Soin de

Propriètaire

Guía para utilizar y cuidar del

Proprietario

Model • Modèle • Modelo

DCFM246WDD

COMPACT CHEST FREEZER

Owner’s Use and Care Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 6

• Safety Instructions

• Installation

• Operation

• Care and Maintenance

• Troubleshooting

• Waranty

CONGÉLATEUR HORIZONTAL COMPACT

Guide d’utilisation et soin de Propriètaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 12

• Consignes de sécurité

• Installation

• Fonctionnement

• Soins et entretien

• En cas de problèm

• Garantie

CONGELADOR DE ARCÓN COMPACTO

Guía para utilizar y cuidar del Proprietario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - 18

• Instruciónes de Seguridad Importantes

• Instalación

• Instruciónes Operadoras

• Limpieza y Mantenimiento

• Solución Sugeridad

• Garantia

Danby Products Limited, Ontario, Canada N1H 6Z9

Danby Products Inc., Findlay, Ohio, USA 45840

V.2.11.09 JF

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.

PRECAUCIÓN:

Lea y siga todas las indicaciones de seguridad y

de operación antes de utilizar este producto.

WELCOME

Thank you for choosing a Danby Chest Freezer. This Owner’s Use and Care Guide provides information necessary for the proper care and maintenance of your new freezer. If properly maintained, your freezer will give you many years of trouble free operation. This guide contains important information for the installation and operation of your Danby Chest Freezer. Please take a few moments to read the instructions thoroughly and familiarize yourself with all of the operational aspects of this appliance.

For easy reference, may we suggest you attach a copy of your sales receipt to this page, along with the following information which is located on the manufacturer’s identification plate on the rear (exterior) wall of the freezer cabinet.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Date of Purchase:

This information will be necessary if your unit requires servicing and/or for general inquiries. To contact a Customer Service Representative, call Danby’s Toll Free Number:

Tel: 1-800-26-

(1-800-263-2629)

CAUTION: Do not leave this unit unattended or operating in an area where people and/or

animals may not be able to react quickly. A failed unit may cause over-heating, resulting in personal

injury or property damage.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

ELECTRICAL RATING: The “serial rating plate” indicates the voltage and frequency the

freezer is designed for.

Due to possible variations in line voltage (caused by overloading of circuits), it is advisable to install a separate fuse circuit from the meter panel. This will help to eliminate current fluctuation which might cause motor trouble.

IMPORTANT WARNING: An empty refrigerator is a very dangerous attraction to children. Remove either the gasket or lid 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 or freezer:

• Take off the doors.

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

DON’T WAIT! DO IT NOW!

POINTS TO CONSIDER WHEN LOCATING YOUR FREEZER:

1) Locate the freezer in such a manner that extension cords are not necessary.

2) Due to lid and hinge arrangement, it is impossible to install your freezer directly against the wall. The

spacing on the back is essential for maintaining proper air circulation around the freezer.

3) Select a location with reasonable year round temperatures. We do not recommend operating the freezer when surrounding air temperature is below 0°C (32°F), though it will not harm the freezer to stand in any temperature below 0°C (32°F), provided the temperature control is set to avoid running the unit. In order to keep operating cost down, do not place freezer near a stove, furnace, heat register or in direct sunlight. If the place selected for your freezer is damp or moist, as in basements, place freezer on wooden blocks (two or three 2x4’s under entire length will ensure adequate support).

GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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.

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.

INSTALLATION

FEATURES

1) FRONT MOUNT THERMOSTAT: Easy access control knob controls the desired temperature inside the freezer. The proper food storage temperature is -18°C (0°F). The motor turns on as soon as the temperature rises above the desired level.

2) DEFROST DRAIN: For easy removal of melted ice during defrosting. It is recommended that you defrost your freezer once or twice a year.

3) RUST RESISTANT INTERIOR: Aluminum liner for long lasting durability (not pictured).

CAUTION: The hinge of a chest freezer is under tension. You must

excercise EXTREME CAUTION when attempting to remove,

replace, and/or adjust.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

STARTING

THE FREEZER

The freezer is ready to operate as received, when connected to the power supply. After connecting to power supply, close lid and allow freezer to operate. The unit will run from 1 to 2 hours (possibly longer, depending on conditions) before operating temperature is reached. It will then start and stop (cycle) at fairly regular intervals. It is recommended that food not be placed in the freezer until you are satisfied that it is operating (cycling) regularly and no final adjustments are necessary.

Once your freezer is starting and stopping (cycling) regularly, it is ready to freeze and store foods. The proper food storage temperature is -18°C (0°F). Do not

operate freezer at temperatures below -19°C (-3°F), as this does not improve food preservation and only results in longer unit (cycle) running time. It is not advisable to freeze more than 25 kg.(50 lbs.) of food in any 24 hour period. It will take 15 or more hours of unit running time to freeze this amount of food.

When adding fresh, unfrozen food packages, store them against the walls. The sensing bulb of the thermostat is fastened to the liner wall on the “insulation side” of the freezer. In view of the value of the contents of your freezer, it is advisable to inspect contents and check freezer operation regularly.

SETTING

TEMPERATURE

CONTROL

The temperature of the freezer compartment is controlled by adjusting/setting the thermostat control knob, located on the front of the freezer cabinet. To start the freezer 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.

Fig. 14

Fig. 15

• Allow the freezer 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.14.

• To turn off the freezer (no cooling), rotate the control knob to the “0”(off) position. See Fig.15.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Moisture will be introduced to the liner during lid openings and the addition of unfrozen food packages. The moisture will accumulate in the form of frost, mostly on the upper part of the liner walls. Accumulation of frost up to 6 mm (1/4") on the liner is not harmful. However, when it becomes heavier, it should be removed as it slows cooling, resulting in longer running (cycle) times. Under average conditions, defrosting will not be necessary more than once or twice a year. Besides frost, food particles and other foreign substances may accumulate and soil the liner.

For proper defrosting and cleaning, the following method is recommended:

a) Unplug freezer.

b) Quickly remove all frozen food and store in baskets,

cartons or other suitable containers. Keep food well

covered with blankets to avoid excessive temperature rise.

c) A kettle/pot of hot water placed in the center of the cabinet will greatly accelerate defrosting.

d) With the help of a wooden spatula or a plastic defrosting scoop, remove the frost and ice off the liner walls as soon as it becomes loose (approximately 15 minutes from start)- do not use any sharp instruments as this may result in damage to the liner wall and/or sealed system, voiding any and/or all warranties which may be in effect. Using a piece of cloth soaked in hot water, the process can be considerably accelerated. As soon as the ice has fallen to the bottom, remove it. Do not let it melt in the freezer as this will increase defrosting and cleaning time.

DEFROSTING

CLEANING

Now the liner is ready to be cleaned. Sprinkle baking soda on the bottom and walls. This will help in cleaning and odor removal. In order to retain the finish of the freezer cabinet inside and outside, wash only with warm water and mild soap, then rinse and dry. Do not under any circumstances use a gritty soap or a kitchen scouring cleanser, as these tend to scratch the finish.

ELECTRICAL &

MECHANICAL

FAILURE

In the event of a general power failure, it is important to keep the contents of your freezer frozen. For your protection, it is recommended to locate a dealer of dry ice (solidified carbon dioxide) as soon as possible in order to know where to go in case of an emergency. Many ice cream manufacturers use dry ice and this will keep the contents of your freezer at safe temperatures until the emergency has passed.

In case of failure, it is recommended to keep the freezer well covered with blankets.This will help preserve the “cold” inside the freezer. If no help is available within 12 hours, the freezer contents should be transferred into a neighbors freezer (if available).

In the event of mechanical or electrical failure of the freezer, contact a service agent immediately and give complete information of your freezer, the model number and the serial number. These are shown on the serial plate located on the exterior (rear) cabinet wall.

TROUBLESHOOTING

From time to time a problem may arise which is minor in nature, 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.

Tel:1-800-26-

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED SOLUTION

1) Freezer does not

work.

2) Freezer runs continuously.

3) Internal temperature not cold enough.

• No power to unit.

• Power cord is unplugged.

• Wrong voltage being used.

• Temperature is too high.

• Door is not closed.

• Hot food inserted into cabinet.

• Door opened too long/often.

• Close proximity to heat source or direct sunlight.

• No power to unit.

• Power cord is unplugged.

• Temperature is too low.

• Door is not closed.

• Hot food inserted into cabinet.

• Door opened too long/often.

• Air flow obstruction.

• Wrong voltage is being used.

• Close proximity to heat source or direct sunlight.

• Check connection of power cord to power supply.

• Plug in unit.

• Use proper voltage.

• Lower temperature control.

• Close the door.

• Cool food to room temperature before inserting.

• Minimize door openings/duration.

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

• Check connection of power cord to power supply.

• Plug in unit.

• Raise temperature control.

• Close the door.

• Cool food to room temperature before insterting.

• Minimize door openings/duration.

• Allow room for air to circulate around the unit.

• Use proper voltage.

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

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