Danby DFF9102W, DFF9102BL Owner’s Manual
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FROST FREE REFRIGERATOR
Owner's Manual ....................... 1-5
" Safety inslructions
• Installation
• Operation
• Careand Maintenance
• TroubleShooting
RI_FRIGI_RATEUR SANS GIVRE
Manuel d'utilisation ..................
• Consignesdes_cudt_
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• En casde problem
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Danby Products Limi(ed, PO Box 1778, Ontario, Canada N1H 6Z9
Danby Products Inc. PO Box 6691 Flndtay, Ohio, USA 45839-0669
REFRIGERADOR SIN ESCARCHA
Manual del propietario ............... 11-15
• Inslruccionesde seguridad
• Instalaci6n
• Oparact6n
• Cuidado y Mantenimtento
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ATTENTION
GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS
Thisappliancemustbegroundedintheeventofaneeclricalshort
cfrcuit,groundi_greducesthedskofelecl_fca[shockbypmvid)ngan
escapewifeIortheelectricalcu_zent,Thisapplianceisequippedwith
ecoldhavingagroundingwizewithagroundingptugoTheplugmust
be plugged/nlo an cullerthat is propollyinslalled
andgrounded
WARNING-Improperuseelthegrou_ngplugcanrest_lllnorisk
elelectricshockConsuflaqualifiedefeolHdanorservicemanifthe
groun_nginst_cttonaarenolcomplelslyunderstoo[t,orff dolt
sxfatsasTowhelhertheappliancetsp_ope_lygrounded
DONOTUSEAN EXTENSIONCORD
UseanexclusivewallouIlel Donotconnecty'ovrrelrlgeratorto
nxtenslsncordsortogether_h ar_yolherapplianceinthesamewail
out,eLDongtsplicethecord.
IMPORTANTWARNING
A_emptyrefrigeratoris a veIydangerousallreclionIoch_dren,
Removeaithe_thegaskel,lalcli_s,lidsordoorsfromunusedapplIo
antes,orfakesomeotheractionthaiwillguaranteeitharmless.
DANGER:Riskc_chitdenhapn]entBeforeyouthrowawayyovr0td
refJig_ralororIreezer:
•Takeoffthedoers
, LeaveI_ shelvesinplacesothalchildrenmaynoteas-
ilyclimbinside
DON'TWAIT]DOITNOW!
The refrigerating system in thls refrigerator is a "Frost Free"
system, This type of system requires no user Intervention
(le, defrosting) other than selecting required cooling
temperatures and the usual care and malnlenance.
To avoid vibration, the cabtnat must be sel level. This Is
accomplished by adjusting the (2) front leveling lags located
under thff refrigerator oabineL To start the rafrlgeratorl turn
the temperature conlrol O-max.) to the position
corresponding to the desired cooling.
The refrigerator temperature will vary depending on the
quantily of the food sto_'ed and on the frequency with which
the door isopened,
1. THERMOSTAT DIAL: For controlling thetemperature
insidethe refrigerator/freezer,Turns the motoron as
soonas the temperaturerisesabovethe desired level.
2. SEPARATEFREEZER SECTION: holdstce cube tray
and storagefor frozentoed.
3. ICE CUBE TRAY: Icecubes are easily r_smovadfrom
the tray:(Not shown)
4o TEMPERED GLASS SHELVES (3): Odor resistant,and
removable for easy cleaning,.
5. MAGNETIC GASKE'I_ Tight fittingdoor seal keeps atl
thecooling power looked Inside. No hooksorlatches
6. CRISPER WITH TEMPERED-GLASSSHELF; Easy
interiorviewing,
7. CANSTORTM DOOR LINER: Holds355 mL cane of pop,
juice, or beet
8. GALLON DOOR STORAGE: can be adjustedto hold
smaller items with slidein rail
9. 2 LITER TALLBOTTLE STORAGE: holds 2 liter bottle§,
Remove exterior and interior packings, wipe the outside
thoroughly wilh a soft dry cloth 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 sir otrculale freely around the cabinet, Keep the rearer
the refrigerator 5 Inches away from the walt.
Location
1 Select a place with a strong, level floor,
2. Allow 5 inches of space belween the back of the
refrigerator and any adjacent well.
3 Avoid direct sunlight and heat Dlrecl sunlight may affect
the acrylic coating Heat sources nearby will cause
higher electricity" consumption
CAUTION: Toavoid personal Injury to yourseTfand/or
property, we recommend someone assis! you during
g_edoor reversal process,
1, 'Toaccess the lower hinge assembly, tlit back the
relrlgerator cabtnet or lay _,_e refrigerator on IL_back.
(_g. ,4)
2. Remove both leve_[ng togs located at the front of the
cablr_st
3. Remove the screws holding Ihe iower hinge assembly
to Ihe cabinet., (Fig A)
4, Remove the main door assembly f_om the refrigerator
cabinet., (open door and pull down)
6_ Remove the screws from the middle hinge assembly.
Then remove the hinge and freezer door, _Fig_B)
8. Remove (unscrew) the top hinge pln (Fig,, C)
7, Re-install the main door top hinge pin on the opposite
side of the cabinsL (Fig_ C)
8. Remove the door plug and door bushing located on the
top and bottom of each door assembly.
9. Interchange positions #e doorp/ug rights[de, door
bushing left stde_,)
10. Re-install freezer door assembly on cabtneL
"tl, Re-install the middle hinge assembly on the
oppas!le side
12. Make sure the door assembly is propedy aligned on the
cabinet, bolero tighlsning hinge screws
13. Re-Install main door assembly on cablneL
14o Re-Install the lower hinge assembly on the opposite
slde_ Making sure to change bushing and screw on
opposite sides on bottom of unit
15, Make sure the door assembly is properly aligned on the
cabinet, before tightening Dowerhinge screws
16, Re-install both leveling legso
The process ls now complete.
Fig. A
Fig, B
ialph, r T1[rj
To replace the refrigerator light bulb:
1. Remove the screw from the Itght bulb cover.
2. Pull the light bulb cover downward,
O, Unscrew the bulb
4° Reptace with a standard 40 watt
appliance bulb only
FlgoC
Ice Cube Trey
Ice cube tray is flexible° Twist tray to remove ice euboea If
the ice cube tray is frozen hard to the evaporator surface=
run a little water over the tray Never use a knlie or other
metal instrument to remove Ice cube tray because this may
damage the evaporator (Fig D)
[_I_.1 _ -
Cooling System
This refdgeretor ts inclusive of a "frost free" type cooling
system, which means you never have to de/rosl Ihe
fleezer compartment. Defrosting ts done automatlcalfy by
means of a defrost heating element and a defrost timer
factory programmed to operate (cycle) approximately
every B hours, The defrost water is routed into a defrost
pan Iecaled directly above the compressor from where it
evaporated,
Cleaning
Before cleaning the refrigerator or freezer, always
disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply. To
clean the inside, use a soft cloth and a solution of a
tablespoon of baking soda fo one quart of water, or a mild
soap suds solution, or some mild detergent. Wash ice
cube trey, drip tray, and gilds out ehe_ves in a mild
detergent solution, Ihen dry and wipe with a soft cloth°
Clean the outside with a soft ,clamp cloth end some mild
detergenl or appt{ance cleaner,
Setting the Thermostat
The thermostat setting can be adjusted from #1 (minimum
setting) through Maximum (coldest setting) We recommend
setting the thermostat at # 4 (medium setting) It however
you find this setting inappropriate for your cooling
requirements, adjust as needed by rotating the thermostat
dial. The thermostal dial is lccalsd on the lrent top sectlon
of Ihe refrigerator comparlmenL The thermostat oc,ntrols
temperature for both the freezer and refrigerator
compartments°
Power Failure
Most power failures are corrected within an hour or two
and will not affect your refrigerator temperatureso
However, you should minimize the number of door
openings while the power is off During power failures of
laager duration, take steps to protect your food by plactng
dry ice on top of packages
If You Move
Remove or securely fasten down atl loose items Inside the
refrigerator. To avoid damaging the leveling legs, turn
Ihem all the way late tt_e base.
Some Important Rules for the
Correct Use of the Refr|gerator
, Never place hotfoods Inthe refrlgeralor.
• Beveragesshouldbe stored in sealed contatnem
• Foods tobe storedfor a long time should be wrappedin
cellophaneor polyethylene, or kept Ingtass containem
Never place spofJedfoods inthe cabinet,
• Don't overload the cabinet
• Don'topen thedoor unless necessa_
• Should the refrigerator be stored withoutuseforlong
periodsit is suggested, after a carefulcleaning,to leave
the doorajar to allowthe air to circulateinsidethe
cabinetinorder to avoidpossible formations of
condensale, mold or odors_
Food Storage Suggestions
Fresh Food Compartment
• Never cover food compartment shelves with aluminum
foil or any other shelf covering material whlch may
prevent
air circulation,
. Always remove porous stere wrapping paper from
meals, poullty and fish Meats should be wrapped
individually
and placed ina dish for storage. Wrap fish and poultry
in foil or heavy waxed paper,, Most llsh should be used
the same day of purchase. Packaged meats such as
ham, bacon, dried beet, or frankfurter, store best in their
original packages,,
• Allow warm foods to cool to room temperature before
placing them Inthe refrigerator
• Always cover open dishes of food, especially leftovers,
Use leftovers within 2 or 3 days
Vacation Time
For short vacation periods,leave the controlknob at the
usual setting, During longer absences;
(a) remove aII leeds,
(b) disconnect Hem electrical outlet,
(c} clean the refrigerator thoroughly,Including def,roslpan,
(d) leave dooropento avoidpossible formations of
condensate,mold or odors,,
Vegetable Crisper
The tray at the bottom of the refrigerator Is covered to retain
moisture, The crisper compartment will enable you to stere
vegetables and fruits which would otherwise dry out rapidly
]'he humidity level inside the crisper drawer can be
controlled by adjusting the "damper" control (white slider)
located on the front of Ihe drawer.
Frequently, a problem is minor and a service call may not be necessary, use this troubleshooting guide for a
possiblesolution If the unit continues to operate improperly,oaf!an authorized service depot or Danby's Toll
Free Number for assistance,
_=_t_,!CUi_J_'._,5_{<_i_,_,_>.::,:PQsslble,.Cause i _ ?" :: Suggested Solution
Doesnotwork
No powerto unit
Powercordisunplugged.
W/ongvoffagsis beingused.
Cheekconnectionofpowercordat
)owsr source
PluginuniL
Usepropervsltsge,
Internaltemperature
toocold
notcoldenough
FreezerIsnot cold
enough
Lightwillnotwork
Temperaturecontroltoohigh,.
Dooris netclosed.
HoIloudinserted.,
Doorsopenedtoo long
o_tooolten_
CloseproximityIo healsource
ordirectsuntighL
Temperaturecontroltoohigh,
No powertounitInternaltemperature
Powercordisuapingged
Temperalurecontroltoolow
Dooris notclosed
Hotfoodinserted.
Doorsopenedtoolong
or toootten,
Airflowobstruction.
Wrongvoltageis beingused.
Cioseproximityto heatsource
or d_ecl sunlighL
Temperaturecontroltee low,,
Doornot c_osed
Hotfoodis inesdsd.
Dooropenedtoolong
or toooften,
Wrongvoltageis_elngused.
No powerIounit,
Powercordtsunplugged
Bulbtsloose,needsreplacing
or thedoorswilohissluck,
Chocksetting_ndadjustasneeded.,
CIosedoorsecurely:
Besurethat foodIs coolbeloreinsedtng
13,0NOTkeepdooropenforleo long.
MINIMIZEdooropenings.
DONOTpieceunitcloseto heatsources
ordirectsunllghL
Checksettingandadjustasneeded.
Cheekconnecllonof powercordat
powersource.
Plugin naiL
Checksettingendadjustasneeded,
Closedoorsecurely,
Besurethatloudis coolbeforeinserting.
DONOTkeepdoor openlot toolong.
MINIMIZEdooropenings
Allswroomfor air tocG'culatsarounduniL
Usepropervotlage
DO NOTplaceunitclosetoheatsources
ordirectsunlight,
Checkse_tingand adiuslasneeded.
Closedoorsecurely
Be surethatfoodIs coolboleroinserting.
DO,NOTkeepdooropenfor tootong.
Usepropervoltage.
Checkconnectionofpowercordlo
_owersource.,
PlugInunit,
Tightenor replacethebulb.,Checkthe
switchforobstruclioneand clean,
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