Danby DCR016A3WDB User Manual [en, es, fr]

Danby Products Limited, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1H 6Z9

Danby Products Inc., Findlay, Ohio, USA 45840

25.03.2014

• OWNERS USE AND CARE GUIDE

• GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET SOINS DE PROPRIÈTAIRE

• GUÍA DE UTILIZACIÓN Y CUIDADO PARA EL PROPIETARIO

COMPACT REFRIGERATOR RÉFRIGÉRATEUR COMPACT REFRIGERADOR COMPACTO

COMPACT REFRIGERATOR

Owner’s Use and Care Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

• Important Safety Information

• Installation Instructions

• Features

• Operation

• Care and Maintenance

• Troubleshooting

• Warranty

RÉFRIGÉRATEUR COMPACT Guide d’utilisation et soin du propriètaire . . . 6-10

• Consignes de Sécurité Importantes

• Instructions d’installation

• Caracteristiques

• Opération

• Soins et Entretien

• Dépannage

• Garantie

REFRIGERADOR COMPACTO

Guía a Utilizar y a Cuidar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-15

• Instrucciones de Seguridad Importantes

• Instruccions de instalación

• Caracteristicas

• Operación

• Cuidado y Mantenimiento

• Diagnosticos de Problemas

• Garantia

CAUTION:

Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions before first use of this product

PRÉCAUTION:

Veuillez lire attentivement les consignes de sécurité et les instructions d’utilisation avant l’utilisation initiale de ce produit.

PRECAUCIÓN:

Lea y observe todas las reglas de seguridad y las instrucciones de operación antes de usar este producto por primera vez.

Model • Modèle • Modelo DCR016A3BDB / DCR016A3WDB

Remove exterior and interior packaging, wipe the outside thoroughly with a soft dry cloth and the inside with a wet, lukewarm cloth. Avoid placing the unit in a narrow recess or near any heat source, direct sunlight, or moisture. Let air circulate freely around the unit. Keep the rear of the refrigerator 5 inches away from the wall.

1) Select a place with a level floor.

2) Allow 5 inches of space between the back of the refrigerator and any adjacent wall.

3) Avoid direct sunlight and heat. Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating. Heat sources

nearby will cause higher electricity consumption.

4) Avoid damp places. Too much moisture in the air will cause frost to form very quickly on the

evaporator, and your refrigerator will have to be defrosted more frequently.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

Important Safety Information

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Installation 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.

WARNING - Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD

Use an exclusive wall outlet. Do not connect your refrigerator to extension cords or together with any other appliance in the same wall outlet. Do not splice the cord.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Risk of fire or explosion due to puncturing of refrigerant tubing. Do not use sharp objects to aid in defrost. Please handle with care. Keep flammable materials and vapors such as gasoline away from the refrigerator. Use nonflammable cleaner.

Disposal of this unit should be in accordance with federal and local regulations.

WARNING! EXPLOSION HAZARD!

An empty refrigerator is a very dangerous attraction to children. Remove the gasket, latches, lids or doors from unused appliances, or take some other action that will guarantee the appliance harmless.

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

• Take off the doors.

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

DON’T WAIT! DO IT NOW!

IMPORTANT WARNING!

Fig. A

1) Thermostat Dial: For controlling the temperature inside the refrigerator. Turns the motor on as soon as the temperature rises above the desired level.

2) Freezer Compartment with Freezer Door

3) Plastic Coated Shelves: Odor resistant, rust-

proof, and removable for easy cleaning.

4) Drip Tray: Catches the water that drips off the evaporator when defrosting.

5) Magnetic Gasket: Tight fitting door seal keeps all the cooling power locked inside. No hooks or latches.

6) Bottle Rack: For tall, medium, and large bottles, cans or jars.

7) CANSTORTMDoor Liner: Holds 355mL cans of pop, juice, or beer.

To avoid vibration, the unit must be set level. This is accomplished by adjusting the (1) front leveling leg located under the refrigerator. The temperature of the refrigerator is controlled by setting the thermostat knob to a desired setting.

Temperature Selection:

To start the refrigerator, turn the temperature control knob to the position corresponding to the desired cooling (on the graduated blue dial) in Fig. A. The refrigerator temperature will vary depending on the quantity of the food stored, and on the frequency with which the door is opened.

To turn the control to the OFF position, rotate the control knob to “0”. If the refrigerator is not being used for long periods, disconnect the plug and leave the door partially open. This will help to reduce mold and mildew from accumulating inside the refrigerator. Changes in ambient room temperature will affect internal refrigerator temperatures (choose correct setting of the thermostat knob).

Features

Operating Instructions

DOOR REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: To avoid personal injury to yourself and/or property, we recommend someone assist you during the door reversal process.

If you find the direction of opening the door on your appliance inconvenient, you can change it by following the steps shown in the diagrams.

Defrosting

This refrigerator is equipped with a “Push Button” (semi-automatic) defrost thermostat system. To activate the defrost cycle, simply push (in) the red defrost button located in the center of the control knob/dial (do not turn the control knob/dial to zero/off). The defrost cycle is initiated immediately. When defrosting is complete, the “Push Button” will release (pop-out) automatically and resume normal operating conditions at the same temperature setting.

NOTE: If the “Push Button” is activated (pushed-in) accidentally, it will not be possible to “manually” pull-out the push button (deactivate the defrost cycle). You must let the defrost cycle run its course.

Defrosting of your refrigerator should take place whenever ice build-up inside the freezer compartment reaches 1/4” (6mm) thick. Defrosting may take a few hours, depending on the amount of accumulated ice and ambient indoor temperature. To speed up the defrosting process, remove all frozen foods from the freezer section. Leaving the door partially ajar for a short period of time will also speed up the process. Important: You must remember to close the refrigerator door before the defrost cycle terminates and normal operating conditions resume automatically. The drip tray should be in position directly below the freezer compartment to catch condensed water during defrosting.

Note: Never use sharp or pointed instruments to remove ice from the freezer compartment. The freezer compartment contains refrigerated gas lines and if accidentally punched/pierced, will render the refrigerator inoperable and void the manufacturers warranty.

DO NOT ALLOW THE REFRIGERATOR TO CONTINUE OPERATION IF THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT IS PIERCED.

After defrosting is complete, set the control to maximum for 2 to 3 hours before returning to the desired position. When the refrigerator is not to be used for a long period of time, disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply and leave the door partially open. This will help to reduce mold and mildew build-up.

Note: Wait 3 to 5 minutes before attempting to restart the refrigerator if operation has been interrupted.

Cleaning

To clean the inside, use a soft cloth and a mixture of one tablespoon of baking soda to one quart of water. Other cleaning options are a mild soap suds solution, or mild detergent. Wash glass shelves in a mild detergent solution, then dry and wipe with a soft cloth. Clean the outside with a soft damp cloth and some mild detergent or appliance cleaner.

Vacation Time

For short vacation periods, leave the control knob at its normal setting. During longer absences,

(a) remove all foods. (b) disconnect power cord from electrical outlet. (c) clean the refrigerator thoroughly, including drip tray

(defrost pan), located on the bottom of the unit.

(d) leave door open to avoid possible formations of con-

densate, mold or odours.

PUSH BUTTON

DEFROST

Care and Maintenance

Power Failure

Most power failures are corrected within an hour or two and will not affect your refrigerator temperatures. However, you should minimize the number of door openings while the power is off. During power failures of longer duration, take steps to protect your food.

If You Move

Remove or securely fasten down all loose items inside the unit. To avoid damaging the leveling legs, turn them all the way into the base.

Some Important Rules for the Correct Use of the Refrigerator

• Never place hot foods in the refrigerator.

• Never place spoiled foods in the unit.

• Don’t overload the unit.

• Don’t open the door unless necessary.

• Should the refrigerator be stored without use for long periods, it is suggested, after a careful cleaning, to leave the door ajar to allow the air to circulate inside the unit in order to avoid the possibility of condensation, mold or odours.

Occasionally, a minor problem may arrise, 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- (1-800-263-2629)

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

1) Does not work. • No power to unit.

• Power cord is unplugged.

• Wrong voltage is being used.

• Check connection of power cord to power source.

• Plug in unit.

• Use proper voltage.

2) Refrigerator runs continuously.

• Temperature set too warm.

• Door is not closed.

• Hot food inserted.

• Door opened too long or too often.

• Close proximity to heat source or direct sunlight.

• Set temperature higher.

• Close door securely.

• Be sure food is at room temperature before inserting.

• Minimize door openings/duration.

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

3) Internal temperature not cold enough.

• No power to unit.

• Power cord is unplugged.

• Temperature control too low.

• Door is not closed.

• Hot food inserted.

• Door opened too long or too often.

• Air flow obstruction.

• Wrong voltage is being used.

• Close proximity to heat source or direct sunlight.

• Check connection of power cord to power source.

• Plug in unit.

• Check setting and increase as needed.

• Close door securely.

• Be sure that food is at room temperature.

• Minimize door openings / duration.

• Allow room for air to circulate around unit.

• Use proper voltage.

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

Troubleshooting

LIMITED APPLIANCE WARRANTY

LIMITED IN-HOME APPLIANCE WARRANTY

This 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

This quality product is warranted to be free from manufacturer’s defects in material and workmanship, provided that the unit is

conditions intended by the manufacturer.

used under the normal operating conditions intended by the manufacturer. This warranty is available only to the person to whom the unit was originally sold by Danby Products Limited (Canada) or

This warranty is available only to the person to whom the unit was originally sold by Danby Products Limited (Canada) or Danby Products Inc. (U.S.A.) (hereafter

Danby Products Inc. (U.S.A.) (hereafter “Danby”) or by an authorized distributor of Danby, and is non-transferable.

“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 Year

To obtain

service

Service

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.

Boundaries of In Home Service

Save as herein provided, by Danby, there are no other warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees, express or implied, made or intended by Danby or its authorized distributors and all other warranties, conditions, representations or

Nothing within this warranty shall imply that Danby will be responsible or liable for any spoilage or damage to food or other c ontents of this appliance, whether due

guarantees, including any warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees under any Sale of Goods Act or like legislation

to any defect of the appliance, or its use, whether proper or improper.

or statute is hereby expressly excluded. Save as herein provided, Danby 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 hold harmless Danby from any claim for

Save as herein provided, Danby, there are no other warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees, express or implied, m ade or intended by Danby or its

damages to persons or property caused by the unit.

During the first twelve (12) months, any functional parts of this product found to be defective, will be

During the rst twelve (12) months, any functional parts of this product found to be defective, will be repaired or replaced, at warrantor’s

repaired or replaced, at warrantor’s option, at no charge to the ORIGINAL purchaser.

option, at no charge to the ORIGINAL purchaser.

It will be the consumer’s responsibility to transport the appliance (at their own expense) to the original

Danby reserves the right to limit the boundaries of “In Home Service” to the proximity of an Authorized Service Depot. Any app liance

retailer (point of purchase) or a service depot for repair. Contact your dealer from whom your unit was

requiring service outside the limited boundaries of “In Home Service” ,

purchased, or contact your nearest authorized Danby service depot, where service must be performed

their own expense) to the original retailer (point of purchase) or a service depot for repair. See “Boundaries of In Home Serv ice” below.

by a qualified service technician. If service is performed on the unit by anyone other than an authorized

Contact your dealer from whom your unit was purchased, or contact your nearest authorized Danby service depot, where service

service depot, or the unit is used for commercial application, all obligations of Danby under this warranty

must be performed by a qualied service technician.

shall be void.

If service is performed on the units by anyone other than an authorized service depot, or the unit is used for commercial appli cation, all

t will be the consumer’s responsibility to transport the appliance (at

obligations of Danby under this warranty shall be void.

If the appliance is installed in a location that is 100 kilometers (62 miles) or more from the nearest service center your unit must be delivered to the nearest authorized Danby Service Depot, as service must only be performed by a technician qualied and certif ied for warranty service by Danby. Transportation charges to and from the service location are not protected by this warranty and are t he

EXCLUSIONS

responsibility of the purchaser.

EXCLUSIONS

authorized distributors and all other warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees, including any warranties, conditio ns, representations or guarantees under any Sale of Goods Act or like legislation or statue is hereby expressly excluded. Save as herein provided, Danby shall no t be responsible for any damages

GENERAL PROVISIONS

to persons or property, including the unit itself, howsoever caused or any consequential damages arising from the malfunction o f the unit and by the purchase of the unit, the purchaser does hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless Danby from any claim for damages to persons or propert y caused by the unit.

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.

No warranty or insurance herein contained or set out shall apply when damage or repair is caused by any of the following:

4) Accident, alteration, abuse or misuse of the appliance such as inadequate air circulation in the room or abnormal operating

1) Power failure.

conditions (extremely high or low room temperature).

2) Damage in transit or when moving the appliance.

5) Use for commercial or industrial purposes (ie. If the appliance is not installed in a domestic residence).

6) Fire, water damage, theft, war, riot, hostility, acts of God such as hurricanes, floods etc.

3) Improper power supply such as low voltage, defective house wiring or inadequate fuses.

7) Service calls resulting in customer education.

4) Accident, alteration, abuse or misuse of the appliance such as inadequate air circulation in the room or abnormal operating con ditions

8) Improper Installation (ie. Building-in of a free standing appliance or using an appliance outdoors that is not approved for outdoor application). Proof of purchase date will be required for warranty claims; so, please retain bill of sale. In the event warranty service is required, present this document to our AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEPOT.

(extremely high or low room temperature).

5) Use for commercial or industrial purposes (ie. If the appliance is not installed in a domestic residence).

6) Fire, water damage, theft, war, riot, hostility, acts of God such as hurricanes, oods etc.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

7) Service calls resulting in customer education.

8) Improper Installation (ie. Building-in of a free standing appliance or using an appliance outdoors that is not approved for out door application).

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 AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEPOT.

Danby Products Limited

PO Box 1778, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1H 6Z9

Telephone: (519) 837-0920 FAX: (519) 837-0449

Warranty Service

Carry-In

In-home

1-800-263-2629

07/13

04/09

Danby Products Inc.

PO Box 669, Findlay, Ohio, U.S.A. 45840

Telephone: (419) 425-8627 FAX: (419) 425-8629

PO Box 669, Findlay, Ohio, U.S.A. 45840

Telephone: (419) 425-8627 FAX: (419) 425-8629

Danby Products Inc.

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