Danby DCR054 User Manual

OWNER'SMANUAL

MANUEL

D'UTILISATION

MANUALDEL

PROPIETARIO

Model* Mod_te,Modelo

DCR054W

DCR054BL

Dc.o 4w

DCR054BL C_

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COMPACT REFRIGERATOR

Owner's Manual ........................ 1-7

• Safety Instructions
,, Installation

,, Operation
=Care end Maintenance

RI_FRIGi_RATEUR COMPACT

Manuel d'utilisatton ...................

° Consigneede s_curit_

• Installation
. Fenotionnement

• Seine et entretien

8-14

REFRIGERADOR COM PACTO

Manual del propletario ................ 15-21

* lnstrucoiones de segur_dad
. InstataciSn

° Operaci6n
,, Culdado y Mantenimtento

Danby P_'oductsLimited, PC Box 1778. Ontario, Canada NtH 6Z9

Danby Products tn_,, PC Box 669, Flndlay, Ohio, USA 45839-066g

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ATTENTION

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be gmundedo in

the event of an e_'eotdcalshort circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electrical
shook by providing an escape wire for the
electdcal currenL This appliance is
equipped with a cord having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug_ The plug must
be plugged into an outlet that isproperly
installed and grounded.

WARNING - Improper use of the
grounding plug can result tn a risk of electric

shock, Consult a qualified electrician or
serviceman if the grounding instructionsare

not completely understood, or if the 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 GUllet. Do not splice the cord.

IMPORTANT WARNING

An empty refrigerator is a very dangerous
attraction to children. Remove either the

gasket,latches,lids or doors from unused
appliances, or take soma other action thai

will guarantee It harmless

DANGER:RIskofchildanlrapmanl. Beforeyou lhrow
awayyourold rerr_amlor or freezer;

=Takeolf thedoors
* Leavethe slleivesinplaceso thaicilttdren

maynot easilyd_mbinside..

DON'T WAIT DO IT NOWI

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Remove the exterior and interior packings, wipe
the outside thoroughly with a soft dry croth and
the inside with a wet, lukewarm cloth. Avoid
placing the cabinet In a narrow recess or near
any heat source, direct sunlight, or moisture
Let air circulate freely around the cablnet. Keep

the rear of the relrigeralor 5 Inches away from
the wall,

Location

1. Select a place with a strong, level floor,

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

3_Avoid direct suntightand heat° Direct

sunlight may affect the acrylic coating.,

Heat sources nearby will cause higher

e[eclr_'c[ty consumption.

4 _,vold very moist pieces. Too much moisture

in the air will cause frost to form very quickly
on the evaporator, and your refrigerator will

have to be defrosted very frequently.

To avoid v_ration, the cabinet must be set level..
Adjust the ]eve[ of the refrigerator using the single
leveling leg located on the lower hinge side of the

cabinet.
To start the refrigerator, turn the temperature

control knob to the position corresponding to the
desired cooling. (on the graduated blue dial)

Ftg.A

LPush Button Defrost

The refrigerator temperature wttlvary depending
on the quantity of the food stored and on the
frequency with which the door is opened.
To turn the control to the "O" position, rotate

the control knob to the narrowest point on the
graduated dial, After defrosting and it the

refrigerator has been left out of use for some
time, set the conlrol to maximum for 2 to 3 hours

before turntng to the desired position, lithe
refrigerator is not to be used forlong time
periods, disconnect the plug and leave the door
partially open. Thiswill help reuce the
maid/mildew from ac_cumulatlng inside the
refrigerator cabinet,

Ice Cubes

Ice cube trayis flexible, Twisttray
to remove Icecubes_If theIce

cube traytsfrozen hard tothe Fig. C

evaporatorsurface, runa little water
overthetray. Neveruse aknife or othermetal

Instrumentto removeIce cubetraybecause this
may damage theevaporator. (Fig C)

Cleanlng

To clean the inside, use a soft cloth and a solution
of a tablespoon of baking soda to one quart of

water, or a mild soap suds solution, or some mild
detergent. Wash ice cube tray, drip tray, and glide

out she_ves in a mild detergent solution, then dry
and wipe with a soft cloth. Clean the outside with a
sofl damp clothand some mild detergent or
appliance cleaner°

Defroatlng

Thls 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 cyc{e is initiated immediately,
When defrosting is compfefe, the "Push Button" will

release (pep-out) automalicalfy and resume normal
operating conditions at the same temperature
settIng_

NOTE: If the "Push Button = is activated (pushed-in)

accidentally, tt witl not be possible to "manually"
pull-out the push button.(deactivate the defrost

cycle) You must either let the defrost cycle run it's
course or;

" Apply (hold) a dishcloth soaked in hot water

against the thermoslat capillary line and bracket,
located on the underside of the freezer

compartment. The heat transfer from the dish cloth
will cause a temperature rise on the thermostat
capillary', (sensing line) causing the inlernal contacts
to close. Thls wilt resume normal operating
conditions.
It may take several minutes and/or repeat
applications before the push button writ release.

Defrosting of your refrigerator should take place
whenever tce build-up inside the freezer
compadment reaches 1/4" (dram) thick. Defrosting
mpy lake a few hours, depending on the amount of
accumulated ice and amblent Indoor temperature.
To speed-up the defrosting process, re,hove el!
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 condit|ons resume
automatlcally. The drip tray should be in position
directly below the freezer compartment to catch
evaporated water during defrosting.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Never use sharp or pointed
instruments to defrost/remove ice from the

evaporator/freezer compartment, The
evaporator/freezer compartment contains
refrigerated gas ltnes and ;f acctdentlly
punched/pierced, will render the refrigerator

iri'operable and "void" the manufac'turers
warranty.
DO NO 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 turning 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 buitd-up_

NOTE: Wait 3 to 5 minutes before attempting to

reetarl the refrigerator if operation has been
interrupted

Vacation Time

For short vacation pedods, leave the control knobs

at their usual settings During tonger ab§ences, (a)

remove atl foods, (b) disconnect from electrical

outiet, (c) clean the refdgerator thoroughly, including
defrost pan, (d) leave door open to avoid poss_le

formations of condensate, .mold or odors.

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 by placing d.ry Ice on top of
packages.

II YOUMove

Remove or securely fasten down all loose items
Inside the refrigerator. To avoid damaging the
ievellng screws, 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.

• Beverages should be stored In
sealed containers.

• Foodsto be storedfora long timeshouldbe
wrappedin cellophaneor polyethylene, or kept
inglass conlalners,Neverplacespoiledfoods in

thecabinet°

• Don'toverloadthecabinet.

• Don't open thedoor unless necessary°

• Should therefrigeratorbestored withoutuse
for longperiodsitIssuggested,after a careful

cleaning,toleave thedoorajar toallow theair to
ctmulateInsidethecabinetInorderto avoid
possibleformations ofcondensate,mold
or odors

Food Storage Suggestions
FreshFoodCompartment

• Never cover food compartment shelves with
atuminum foil or any other shelf covering material

which may prevent air circulaUon,

• Always remove porous store wrapping paper from

meats, poutlry and fish. Meats should be
wrapped Individually and placed ina dish Ior
storage, Wrap fish end pouttry tn foil or heavy
wax_,d paper, Most fish should be used the same
day of purchase, Packaged meats such as ham,
bacon, dded beet, or frankfurter, store best in
their original packages.

,, Altow warm foods to cool to room temperature

before ptactng them In the refrigerator.

. Always cover open dishes of toed, especially

leftovers.. Use leftovers within 2 or 3 days.

Technicaland Structural Operation Features
Hermeticallysealedcooling unit withmidget2 pole

motor, Rustproofanodized "Roll-Bond"aluminum

freezer (orPipeonSheetaluminumfreezer)ofhlgh
thermalconductivity,Adjustable thermoslat for

automatictemperaturecontrol.
Cabinetbondsrizedand acrylic-enameled

accordingtothe mostmodemelectrostaticspraying

techniques_,High-densitypolyurethanethermal

insulation. Magneticdoorclosuregasket,

THERMOSTAT DIAL: For controlling the
temperature inside the refrigerator° Tums the

motor on as soon as the temperature rises

above the desired level

2. FREEZING COMPARTMENTWtTH FREEZER

DOOR: Separate freezer section holds Ice

cube tray and smafl items,

3. ICE CUBE TRAY: Ice cubes are easily
removed from the tray, (Not Shown)

4, PLASTIC COATED ,SHELVES: Odor resistant,

rustproof, and removable for easy cleaning_
Full width for storing more,

5. DRIP TRAY: Calches the water that drips off
the evaporator when defrostlng,

6. MAGNETIC GASKET; Tight fitting door seal
keeps all the cooling power locked inside, No

hooks or ]atcheso

7. BOTTLE RACK: For tall,medium, and large

bottles, censorJars.

8. CANSTORDOOR LINER: Holds 355 rnLeans

ofpop, juice,orbeer.

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DOORREVERSALINSTRUCTIONS FOR MODELS DCR054W/BL

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STEP 1: Fig, I STEP 3: Fig° 3
STEP 2: Fig. 2 STEP 4: F|g. 4

PARTS LIST

Itlus,
No. Description

1 Can Support (Chute Bar)
2 Bushing
3 Can Suppout (Bars for Lower Chute)

4 Lower Door Shelf Bar (21fire)

5 Door Gasket
6 Door Hinge Cover
7 Door Hinge Cover Screw
8 Door Hinge
9A Top And Bottom Hinge Screw

9B Lock Washer
9C Washer

10 Thermostat Box
11 Setf Tapping Screw

12 Controi Knob
13 Defrost push button

14 Thermostat
t5 Boltom Hinge

16 Bushing
17 Adjustable Foot

18 Foot
19 Fixed Foot Screw

20 Power Supply Cord
21 Drip Tray
22 Wire Clip

23 Load Wire Clamp
24 Shelf(With Trim)

25 Earthfng Screw
26 Sptlce Box
27 Hinge Ptug
28 Ice Cube Tray
29 Evaporator Door
30 Evaporator Door Hinge Bushing
31 Evaporator Door Hinge Sleeving
32 Compressor Base
33 Compressor Base Boil.

34 Rubber Grommet
35 Compressor Bolt Washer

36 Compressor Bolt Bushing
37 compressor Boft
38 Compressor

39 Overload Protector
40 PTC S_arter

41 Relay Cover
42 Dryer
43 Evaporator
44 Relay Cover Retainer

45 Door
46 Door Liner

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054,10B

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