Danby DPF073C1BDB Owners Manual

OWNER’S USE AND CARE GUIDE
GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET D'ENTRETIEN
GUÍA DE UTILIZACIÓN Y CUIDADO PARA EL PROPIETARIO

MODEL • MODÈLE • MODELO

DPF073C1WDB * DPF073C1BDB

PARTIAL FROST FREE REFRIGERATOR
LE GEL PARTIEL RÉFRIGÉRATEUR GRATUITEMENT
REFRIGERADOR LIBRE DE ESCARCHA PARCIAL

DANBY PRODUCTS LIMITED, ONTARIO, CANADA N1H 6Z9

DANBY PRODUCTS INC., FINDLAY, OHIO, USA 45840

2017.02.24

CONTENTS

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

ÍNDICE

PARTIAL FROST FREE REFRIGERATOR

Owner’s Use and Care Guide .............................................1-11

• Welcome

• Important Safety Information

• Features

• Installation Instructions

• Operation Instructions

• Care and Maintenance

• Troubleshooting

• Warranty

LE GEL PARTIEL RÉFRIGÉRATEUR GRATUITEMENT

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien du propriétaire............12-22

• Bienvenue

• Consignes de sécurité importantes

• Caractéristiques

• Consignes d’installation

• Consignes d’utilisation

• Soins et entretien

• Dépannage

• Garantie

REFRIGERADOR LIBRE DE ESCARCHA PARCIAL

Guía de utilización y cuidado para el propietario............23-33

• Bienvenido

• Información importante sobre seguridad

• Características

• Instrucciones de instalación

• Instrucciones de funcionamiento

• Cuidado y mantenimiento

• Solución sugerida

• Garantía

CAUTION:

Read and follow all safety rules and operating
instructions before fi rst 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 relgas de seguridad y
las instrucciones de operación antes de usar
este producto por la primera vez.

Model • Modèle • Modelo

DPF073C1WDB * DPF073C1BDB

Welcome

Welcome to the Danby family. We are proud of our quality products, and we believe in dependable service. We suggest
that you read this Owner’s Manual before plugging in your new appliance as it contains important operational information,
safety information, troubleshooting and maintenance tips to ensure the reliability and longevity of your appliance.
Visit www.Danby.com to access self-service tools, FAQs and much more. For additional assistance call 1-800-263-2629.

Note the information below; you will need this information to obtain service under warranty.
To receive service, you must provide the original receipt.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Date of Purchase:

NEED HELP?

Before you call for service, here are a few things you can do to help
us serve you better:

Read this Owner’s Use and Care Guide:

It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your
appliance properly.

If you received a damaged appliance:

Immediately contact the retailer (or builder) that sold you the
appliance.

Save time and money:

Check the Troubleshooting section at the end of the guide before call­ing. This section helps you solve common problems that may occur.

If you do need service, you can relax, knowing help is only a phone
call away.

1-800-26-

(1-800-263-2629)

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Important Safety Information
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT WARNING

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

• Take off doors or remove the gasket.

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

DON’T WAIT! DO IT NOW!

OPERATION REQUIREMENTS

To avoid installation or operation diffi culties, read these instructions thoroughly.

• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See Grounding
Instructions section.

• Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly,
or if the appliance has been damaged or dropped. If the power cord is damaged it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualifi ed person to avoid hazard.

• Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the appliance.

• Never clean appliance parts with fl ammable fl uids. The fumes can create a fi re hazard or
explosion.

• Do not store or use gasoline or any other fl ammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance. The fumes can create a fi re hazard or explosion.

• Do not splice the power cord that is equipped with this appliance.

• Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not immerse power cord, plug or the appliance itself in water.

• Do not use this product near water for example, in a wet basement, laundry room or near a sink.

• Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance.

• Use this appliance only for its intended use, as described in this manual.

• Do not store open containers in this appliance.

• Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

• Do not store perishable food items such as (but not limited to) meats and dairy products in your
wine cooler. This appliance does not get cold enough to be food safe.

• This appliance is intended for household use only. Do not operate or store this appliance
outdoors.

• This appliance should be serviced only by qualifi ed service personnel. Contact the nearest
authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

• Before connecting the appliance to a power source, let it stand upright for approximately 6
hours; this will reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from handling during
transportation.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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Important Safety Information
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the
risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric 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

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

If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent fl ickering of lights,
blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD
Use an exclusive 115V wall outlet. Do not connect your appliance to extension cords or together with
another appliance in the same wall outlet. Do not splice the cord. Do not under any circumstances
cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord. Do not use an adapter plug with this
appliance.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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.

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. The serial rating plate
indicates the voltage and frequency the appliance is designed for.

WARNING! EXPLOSION HAZARD! Risk of fi re or explosion due to puncturing of refrigerant tubing.
Do not use sharp objects to aid in defrost. Please handle with care. Keep fl ammable materials and
vapors such as gasoline away from the refrigerator. Use nonfl ammable cleaner.

Disposal of this unit should be in accordance with federal and local regulations.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) whose physical, sensory or

mental capabilities may be different or reduced, or who lack experience or knowledge, unless such
persons receive supervision or training to operate the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.

WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.

WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process,
other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance,

unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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Installation Instructions

BEFORE STARTING

• To avoid vibration, the unit must be set level. This is accomplished by adjusting the front leveling leg, located under
the refrigerator.

• Before connecting this appliance to electrical power supply, leave it to stand for approximately 24 hours, which will
reduce the possibility of malfunction in the cooling system due to transport handling.

• This unit is not designed for outside installation, including installation anywhere that is not temperature controlled
(including garages, porches, carports, etc.).

• If the unit is unplugged, has lost power, or is turned off, you must wait 3 to 5 minutes before restarting the unit. If you
attempt to restart before this time delay, the refrigerator-freezer will not start.

ENERGY SAVING TIPS

• 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 suffi ciently 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 food, make sure that they are cooled to ambient temperature.

• Ice and frost layers increase energy consumption, so defrost the appliance as soon as the frost layer is 1/4 inch / 3-5
mm thick.

• If the gasket is damaged or the door seal is poor, energy consumption is substantially higher. To restore effi ciency ,
replace the gasket.

• Always follow instructions stated in this manual.

Remove exterior and interior packaging, wipe the outside thoroughly with a soft dry cloth and the inside with a luke­warm, wet 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 strong, level fl oor.

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

3. Avoid direct sunlight and heat. Direct sunlight could damage the unit. Heat sources nearby will cause higher electrici­ty consumption.

4. Avoid 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.

To avoid vibration, the unit must be set level. This is accomplished by adjusting the front leveling leg, located under the
refrigerator.

INSTALLATION

Place the appliance fi rmly on a solid base. This appliance has adjustable
feet on the front side; use them to level the appliance.

NOTE: This appliance is intended for FREE-STANDING INSTALLATION
ONLY, and is NOT intended to be built-in. This appliance is approved
for INDOOR USE ONLY and is NOT intended for outdoor operation.

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Operating Instructions

FEATURES

1. Freezer Shelf

2. Freezer Door

3. Thermostat Control

4. Refrigerator Shelves

5. Crisper Cover

6. Crisper

7. Leveling Legs

8. Egg Tray

9. Refrigerator Door Bin

10. Lower Door Bin

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BULB REPLACEMENT

• Unplug the AC power cord from the wall.

• 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.

• Make sure the light bulb is cool before removing.

• Unscrew the bulb

• Replace with a 10 watt bulb that is the same shape and size.

• Replace the light bulb cover.

TEMPERATURE SELECTION

• The fi rst time you turn the unit on, set the temperature control to “7,” the coolest
setting.

• The range of temperature controls are from position “OFF,” or NO COOLING to “7,”
the coldest. After 24 hours, adjust the temperature control to the setting that best
suits your needs. The setting of “4” should be suffi cient for home or offi ce refriger-
ator 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 “OFF” position stops the cooling
cycle but does not shut off the power to the unit.

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Operating Instructions

DEFROSTING YOUR APPLIANCE

For most effi cient operation and minimum energy consumption, defrost the freezer compartment when the frost on the
appliance walls is excessive or 1/4 inch / 3-5 mm thick (see instructions below). There is no need to defrost the refriger­ator compartment, because ice build up on the inner back wall is defrosted automatically. Ice may deposit on the inner
back wall during the compressor operation; later on, when the compressor is not operating the ice will defrost and the
water drops collect and drain through the outlet in the inner back wall into the drain pan situated above the compressor,
from where it evaporates.

Caution: Do not use boiling water because it may damage the plastic parts. In addition, never use a sharp or metallic
instrument to remove frost as it may damage the cooling coils and will void the warranty. We recommend using a plastic
scraper if necessary.

• Reset the thermostat to the “0” or “Off” position and disconnect the power supply.

• Remove the frozen food from the appliance and place it in a cooler to protect the food.

• Leave the door open for a while so that you can easily remove the frost.

• Use a plastic scraper but be careful not to damage the inner surfaces of the freezer.

• Wipe up the scraped off frost and ice before it is completely defrosted.

FREEZING FRESH FOODS

• Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food, correct temperature and taking into account hygienic precau­tions will substantially infl uence the quality of freezing the food or storing of the frozen foods.

• This compartment is designed for the short-term storage of frozen food.

• The storage life of frozen foods varies and the recommended storage time should not be exceeded.

• Pre-packaged commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with the frozen foods manufacturer’s instruc­tions for a three star frozen food storage compartment or home freezer.

• Place frozen food into the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase. If there are instructions on the package,
carefully follow these instructions regarding storage times.

• Carefully select food you intend to freeze, it should be of adequate quality and suitable for freezing.

• Use correct packaging and wrap it tight.

• The packaging should be airtight and shouldn’t leak since this could cause substantial dehydration of foods.

• Foils and bags should be soft enough to tightly wrap around the foods.

• When preparing foods to be frozen, take sanitary precautions.

• Mark packages with the following data: kind and amount of food and the date of loading.

• It is extremely important that the food is frozen as quickly as possible.

• If the loading amount is too large, the quality of freezing is reduced which affects the quality of frozen foods.

FOOD STORAGE SUGGESTIONS

Fresh Food Compartment

• Never cover food compartment shelves with aluminum foil or any other shelf covering material which may prevent air
circulation.

• Always remove porous store wrapping paper from meats, poultry and fi sh. Meats should be wrapped individually and
placed in a dish for storage. Wrap fi sh and poultry in foil or heavy waxed paper. Most fi sh should be used the same
day of purchase. Packaged meats such as ham, bacon, dried beef, or frankfurter, store best in their original packag­es.

• Allow warm foods to cool to room temperature before placing them in the refrigerator.

• Always cover open dishes of food, especially leftovers. Use leftovers within 2 or 3 days.

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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.

Your refrigerator is built with a reversible door. You have the choice of either opening it from the left or the right side. In
order to reverse the opening direction of your door, please follow these simple instructions:

Door and Hinge Removal

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Keep both doors closed until you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets to

hold the doors in place while you are working.

3. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic. Lift the freezer door from the cabinet.

4. Remove the parts for the center hinge as shown in the Center Hinge graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the
cabinet.

5. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the Bottom Hinge graphic.

Door Reversal Cabinet

1. Remove the cover of upper hinge hole from left side and move them to opposite side.

2. Remove hole plugs from left side and move them to opposite side.

Doors

1. Remove door hinge hole plug from the top of freezer and refrigerator door.

2. Remove the door stop from refrigerator door and move to the other side.

3. Take out the left door stop of freezer door and screw from the accessory bag and fi x it on the handle.

Note: The left door and the right door stop of the freezer door are different. They can’t replace each other.

Door and Hinge Replacement

1. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown. Tighten screws. Replace the refrigerator door.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets to
hold the doors in place while you are working.

2. Assemble the parts for the center hinge as shown and tighten all screws. Replace the freezer door.

3. Assemble the parts for the top hinge as shown. Do not tighten screws completely.

4. Line up the doors so that the bottom of the freezer door aligns evenly with the top of the refrigerator door. Tighten all
screws.

Final Steps

1. Check all holes to make sure that hole plugs and screws are in place.

2. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

3. Reset the controls (see “temperature control” section).

4. Return all removable door parts to doors and food to product.

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Operating Instructions

DOOR REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS

Figure 9

1.

Screws

2.Top Hinge

3.Top Hinge Screws

Figure 8

1
2
3
4

1.Center Hinge Spacer

2.Center Hinge

3.Screws

4.Bushing

Figure 7

Figure 1

2

1

2

1.

3

1.Center Hinge Spacer

2.Center Hinge

3.Screws

4.Bushing

1

Screws

2.Top Hinge

3.Top Hinge Screws

Figure 2

Figure 3

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3

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2

3
4

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1.Hole Plugs

Figure 6

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2

1.Left Door Stop

2.Door Stop Screw

Figure 5

1.Bottom Hinge

2.Bottom Hinge Screws

Accessory

Bag

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2

1.Door Hinge Hole Plug

Figure 4

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2

1.Door Stop

2.Door Stop Screw

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Care and Maintenance

CLEANING THE APPLIANCE

• Turn the temperature control to the “OFF” position, unplug the unit and remove the food and interior accessories.

• 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 / crisper and interior accessories with a mild detergent solution.

• The outside of the unit should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm water.

Caution: Failure to unplug the appliance could result in electrical shock or personal injury.

VEGETABLE CRISPER

The tray at the bottom of the refrigerator is covered to retain moisture. The crisper compartment will enable you to store
vegetables and fruits which would otherwise dry out rapidly.

POWER FAILURE

Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the temperature of your refrigerator-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 (some models), turn
them all the way in to 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 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.

DISPOSING OF YOUR OLD APPLIANCE

The refrigerator system of the appliance is fi lled with refrigerant and insulating substances which should be separately
treated and processed. Call your nearest authorized service agent or specialized servicing centre. 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.

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