Danby DCFM289WDD 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
DCFM102A2WDD
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.
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
17.06.14
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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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
STARTING
THE FREEZER
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
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 u
operating (cycling) regularly and no final adjustments
are necessary.
Once your freezer is starting and stopping (cycling)
regularly, it is r
proper food storage temperature is -18°C (0°F). Do not
eady to freeze and store foods. The
SETTING
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
• Turn the temperature control knob to the middle position, see figure 1. This setting will give suitable freezer
temperatures for most room conditions and user preferences.
• If the freezer is too cool after 5 hours of running, turn the temperature control knob counterclockwise to about 10
o’clock. (The warmest setting is shown in figure 2.)
• If the freezer is too warm after 5 hours of running, turn the temperature control knob counterclockwise to about 2
o’clock. (The coldest setting is shown in figure 3.)
• To turn off the freezer, rotate the temperature control knob to the “0” position, see figure 4.
ntil you are satisfied that it is
The temperature of the freezer compartment is controlled by adjusting/setting the
thermostat control knob, located on the front of the freezer cabinet.
operate freezer at temperatures below -19°C (-3°F), as
this does not improve food preservation and only
results in longer unit (cycle) runni
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.
freezer, it is advisable to inspect contents and check
freezer operation regularly.
In view of the value of the contents of your
ng time. It is not
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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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
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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 SOLUTION
1) Freezer does not work.
• No power to unit.
• Power cord is unplugged.
• Wrong voltage being used.
• Check connection of power cord to
power supply.
• Plug in unit.
• Use proper voltage.
2) Freezer runs
continuously.
• 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.
• 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.
3) Internal temperature
not cold enough.
• 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.
• 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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