Danby DCRM71BLDB User Manual

Owner’s Use and Care Guide

Guide d’utilisation et soins de

Propriètaire

Guía a utilizar y a cuidar del

Proprietario

Model • Modèle • Modelo

DCRM71BLDB

Danby Products Limited, PO Box 1778, Ontario, Canada N1H 6Z9

Danby Products Inc., PO Box 669, Findlay, Ohio, USA 45839-0669

V1.06.09 JF

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 de 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 del Proprietario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-15

• Instrucciones de Seguridad Importantes

• Instruccions d’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

PRECAUTION:

Veuillez lire attentivement les consignes

de sécurité et les instructions d’utilisation

avant l’utilisation initiale de ce produit.

PRECAUCION:

Lea y observe todas las reglas de

seguridad y las instrucciones de

operación antes de usar este producto por

primera vez.

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.

Location

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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.

IMPORTANT WARNING

An empty refrigerator can pose a threat to children. To render the unit harmless we strongly recommend removing the door prior to disposal.

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.

INSTALLATION 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 below diagrams.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3

Fig. 4

FEATURES

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: Separate freezer section holds ice cube tray and small items.

3) Ice Cube Tray: Ice cubes are easily removed from tray.

4) Plastic Coated Shelves: Odor resistant, rustproof, and

removable for easy cleaning.

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

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

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

8) CANSTOR

Door Liner: Holds 355mL cans of pop,

juice, or beer.

ICE CUBE TRAY

Ice cube tray is flexible. Twist tray to remove ice cubes. If the ice cube tray is frozen hard to the evaporator surface, run a little water over the tray. Never use a knife or other metal instrument to remove ice cube tray as this may damage the evaporator.

OPERATION

Fig. A

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). In OFF (0) position, the appliance does not operate (cooling system is switched off) yet power supply is not interrupted (the light is on when you open the refrigerator door).

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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

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 dry ice on top of packages.

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 odors.

PUSH BUTTON

DEFROST

TROUBLESHOOTING

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.

• Lower temperature control.

• 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.

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