Danby DCR031B1WDD User Manual [en, es, fr]
MODEL • MODÈLE • MODELO
DCR031B1BSLDD / DCR031B1WDD
COMPACT REFRIGERATOR
RÉFRIGÉRATEUR COMPACT
REFRIGERADOR COMPACTO
OWNER’S USE AND CARE GUIDE
GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET SOIN DE PROPRIÈTAIRE
GUÍA DE UTILIZACIÓN Y CUIDADO PARA EL PROPIETARIO
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COMPACT REFRIGERATOR
Owner’s Use and Care Guide...............................................
• Safety Instructions
• Installation Instructions
• Features
• Operation Instructions
• Door Reversal Instructions
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Warranty
RÉFRIGÉRATEUR COMPACT
Guide d’utilisation et soins de propriètaire.........................
• Consignes de sécurité
• Consignes d’installation
• Caractéristiques
• Consignes d’utilisation
• Changement du sens d’ouverture de la porte
• Soins et entretien
• Dépannage
• Garantie
REFRIGERADOR COMPACTO
Guía de utilización y cuidado para el propietario...............................
• Instruciones de seguridad importantes
• Instrucciones de instalación
• Caracteristicas
• Instrucciones operadoras
• Cambio del sentido del movimiento de la puerta
• Cuidado y mantenimiento
• Solución s ugerida
• Garantia
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CONTENTS / TABLE DE MATIÉRES / ÍNDICE
CAUTION
Read and follow all safety rules and
operating instructions before first use of this
product.
Veuillez lire attentivement les consignes de
sécurité et les instructions d’utilisation avant
l’utilisation initiale de ce produit.
PRÉ CAUTION
Lea y observe todas las reglas de seguridad y
las instrucciones de operación antes de usar
este producto por primera vez.
PRECAUCIÓN
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Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or
service agent if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether
the appliance is properly grounded.
READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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 115V 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.
Before connecting the appliance to an electrical power
supply, let it stand for about 24 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
“Care and Maintenance” section).
READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
These instructions for use are intended for the user. They
describe the appliance and the correct operating procedures
for safe use.
BEFORE FIRST USE
WARNING:
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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!
Please ensure that component parts shall be replaced with like components and that servicing shall be done
by factory authorized service personnel, so as to minimize the risk of possible ignition due to incorrect parts
or improper service.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
When throwing away an old fridge equipped with a door lock
that cannot be opened from the inside, 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 colour 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 and replacing the light bulb.
WARNING: Repairs should be performed 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 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.
DISPOSING WORN OUT
APPLIANCES
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. If 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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.
Every now and then check if the appliance is sufficiently ventilated (adequate air circulation behind the appliance.)
Set the thermostat from cooler to warmer settings whenever
possible (depending on how loaded the appliance is, ambient
temperatures etc.)
Before loading the appliance with packages of hot foods,
make sure that they are cooled to ambient temperature.
Ice and frost layers increase energy consumption, so clean
the appliance as soon as the frost layer is 3-5mm thick.
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 ”Choosing the
right location” and “Energy Saving Tips”, otherwise the
energy consumption is substantially higher.
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Remove exterior and interior packagings, 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 strong, level floor.
2) Allow 5 inches of space between the back of the refrigera-
tor 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 very moist 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.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT LOCATION
INSTALLATION
Place the appliance firmly on a solid base. Some appliances
have adjustable feet on the front side; use them to level the
appliance.
CONNECTION TO POWER
SUPPLY
Connect the appliance power cord 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.)
NOTES:
This appliance is intended for FREE-STANDING INSTAL-•
LATION ONLY, and is NOT intended to be built-in.
Before connecting this appliance to electrical power sup-•
ply, leave it to stand for approx. 24 hours, which will
reduce the possibility of malfunction in the cooling system due to transport handling.
This appliance is approved for INDOOR USE ONLY and•
is NOT intended for outdoor operation.
BULB REPLACEMENT
Unplug the AC power cord from the wall.•
Make sure the light bulb is cool before removing.•
Remove the screw that holds the light bulb cover.•
Squeeze the tabs at the top and bottom of the light bulb•
cover simultaneously.
Remove the light bulb cover.•
Unscrew the bulb.•
Replace with a 10 watt bulb that is the same shape and•
size.
Replace the light bulb cover.•
FEATURES
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TEMPERATURE SELECTION
The first time you turn the unit on, set the temperature control to “7,” the coolest•
setting.
The range of temperature controls are from position “0,” or NO COOLING to “7”,•
the coldest. After 24 to 48 hours, adjust the temperature control to the setting
that best suits your needs. The setting of “4” should be correct for home or office
refrigerator use.
NOTE:
If the unit is unplugged, has lost power, or has been turned off, you must wait 3•
to 5 minutes before restarting the unit. If you attempt to restart before this time delay, the refrigerator will not start.
Turning the refrigerator temperature control to the “0” position stops the cooling cycle but does not shut off the power to the•
unit.
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Freezer compartement1
Temperature control (with integrat-2
ed interior light assembly)
Wire shelf3
Crisper with glass cover4
Leveling legs5
Freezer door bin6
Refrigerator door bin7
CANSTOR
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beverage can dis-8
penser
2-Liter bottle bin.9
INTERIOR LIGHT
When you open the door the light will be ON automatically. When you close the door the light will turn OFF automatically.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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DEFROSTING YOUR APPLIANCE
STORING FRESH FOODS
Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food, correct
temperature and taking into account hygienic precautions will
substantially influence the quality of the food stored.
Foods to be stored in the refrigerator should be properly
packed so as to prevent mixing various moisture degrees
and odors (in polyethylene bags or sheet, aluminum foil, wax
paper, or stored in covered containers or bottles).
Before storing food in the refrigerator, remove excessive
packaging (like yogurt in multi-package).
Pack systematically and make sure that foodstuffs do not
touch each other (various odors may mix). Assure adequate
air circulation around packages.
Never store flammable, volatile or explosive substances.
Beverages with high alcohol percentage shouldl be stored in
tightly sealed bottles in a vertical position.
Food should not touch the rear wall of the refrigerator.
Foods should be cooled down before storing.
Crispy and delicate foods should be stored in the coldest
parts of the refrigerator.
Try not to open the door too often.
Set the thermostat to a setting where lowest temperatures are
reached. Set the thermostat gradually so as to avoid freezing
of foods. Use a thermometer and measure the temperature in
the individual compartments. Place the thermostat in a glass
vessel filled with water. Temperature readings are most reliable a few hours after steady state conditions have been
reached.
Some organic solutions like volatile oils in lemon and orange
peel, acid in butter etc. can cause damage when in contact
with plastic surfaces or gaskets for long periods of time.
Unpleasant odors inside the refrigerator are a sign that something is wrong with the food or that your refrigerator needs
cleaning. Unpleasant odors can be eliminated or reduced by
washing the interior of the refrigerator with a mild solution of
water and vinegar. We also recommend using activated carbon filters to clean the air or to neutralize odors.
If you are planning a long journey, make sure to remove
perishable articles of food from the appliance before you
leave.
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.
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 manufacturer’s
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.
DOOR REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS
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If you find the direction of opening the door on your
appliance inconvenient, you can change it by following
the steps shown in the below diagrams.
To avoid personal injury to yourself and/or property, we
recommend someone assist you during the door reversal
process.
CAUTION
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE APPLIANCE
Turn the temperature control to "0", unplug the unit, and remove the food and baskets.•
Wash the inside with a warm water and baking soda solution. The solution should be about 2 tablespoons of baking•
soda to a quart of water.
Wash the baskets with a mild detergent solution.•
The outside of the unit should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm water.•
CAUTION: Failure to unplug the refrigerator-freezer could result in electrical shock or personal injury.
POWER FAILURE
Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the temperature of your refrigerator or freezer if
you minimize the number of times the door is opened. If the power is going to be off for a longer period of time, you need to
take the proper steps to protect your food.
VACATION TIME
Short vacations: Leave the unit operating during vacations of less than three weeks.
Long vacations: If the appliance will not be used for several months, remove all food and unplug the power cord. Clean and
dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor and mold growth, leave the door open slightly, blocking it open if necessary.
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.
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Some Important Rules for the Correct Use of the Refrigerator
Never place hot foods in the refrigerator.•
Never place spoiled foods in the refrigerator.•
Don’t overload the refrigerator.•
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 possible formations of condensation, mold
or odors.
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