Danby DUF138E1WDD Owners Manual

UPRIGHT FREEZER CONGÉLATEUR VERTICAL CONGELADOR VERTICAL

OWNER’S USE AND CARE GUIDE GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET D'ENTRETIEN GUÍA DEL PROPRIETARIO DE UTILIZACION Y CUIDADO

MODEL • MODÈLE • MODELO

DUF138E1WDD

Danby Products Limited, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1H 6Z9

Danby Products Inc., Findlay, Ohio, USA 45840

2015.09.02

1-800-263-2629

(1-800-26-DANBY)

DO NOT RETURN THIS UNIT TO THE RETAILER

WITHOUT FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Dear valued customer, we hope your Danby product purchase fulfills all

your requirements. Your satisfaction is our priority!

Please contact us at our toll free consumer service number for any inquiries

you may have about your new unit.

NE PAS RETOURNER CET APPAREIL CHEZ LE

DÉTAILLANT SANS CONSIGNES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES

Cher(ère) client(e) important(e), nous espérons que votre produit Danby

répond à tous vos besoins. Votre satisfaction est notre priorité!

Veuillez nous contacter au numéro gratuit de service après-vente, si

vous avez des questions quelconques à propos de votre nouvel appareil.

NO DEVUELVA ESTA UNIDAD A LA TIENDA SIN

INSTRUCCIONES ADICIONALES

Estimado cliente, esperamos que el producto Danby que ha comprado

satisfaga completamente sus necesidades. Su satisfacción

es nuestra prioridad!

Por favor, contáctenos gratuitamente a nuestro número de Servicio al

Cliente para cualquier pregunta que tenga sobre su nuevo electrodoméstico.

Danby 28.08.2014

CONTENTS

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

ÍNDICE

UPRIGHT FREEZER

Owner’s Use and Care Guide..........................................1-10

• Welcome

• Safety Instructions

• Installation

• Operation

• Care and Maintenance

• Troubleshooting

• Waranty

CAUTION:

Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions before ﬁ rst use of this product.

CONGÉLATEUR VERTICAL

Guide d’utilisation et soin de propriètaire...................11-20

• Bienvenue

• Consignes de sécurité importantes

• Instructions d’installation

• Consignes d’utilisation

• Soins et entretien

• Dépannage

• Garantie

CONGELADOR VERTICAL

Guía de utilización y cuidado para el propietario.......21-30

• Bienvenido

• Instrucciones de seguridad importantes

• Instrucciones de instalacón

• Instrucciones operadoras

• Limpieza y mantenimiento

• Solución sugerida

• Garantia

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 reglas de seguridad y las instrucciones de operación antes de usar este producto por primera vez.

Model • Modèle • Modelo

DUF138E1WDD

Thank you for choosing Danby

We know you’re excited. We are too! However, the more familiar you are with your new appliance, the better experience you will have. We therefore strongly suggest that you read this Owner’s Manual before plugging in your new appliance. It contains important operational information that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your Danby appliance. The manual also contains information designed to enhance operating reliability and safety, as well as tips to maintaining your new appliance so that it brings you happiness for years to come.

Please visit www.danby.com to access self-service tools, FAQs and more. Should you need additional assistance, please call 1-800-26-DANBY (1-800-263-2629).

Note: You will need the below 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 Manual:

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.

Tel: 1-800-26-

(1-800-263-2629)

Important Safety Information READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY 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.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

WARNING

ELECTRICAL RATING: The serial rating plate indicates the voltage and frequency the freezer is designed for.

Due to possible variations in line voltage (caused by overloading of circuits), it is advisable to install a separate fuse circuit from the meter panel. This will help to eliminate current ﬂ uctuation which might cause motor trouble.

IMPORTANT WARNING

An empty freezer is a very dangerous attraction to children. Remove either the gasket or lid from unused appliances, or take some other action that will guarantee it harmless.

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

• Take off doors.

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

DON’T WAIT! DO IT NOW!

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 freezer. Use nonﬂ ammable cleaner.

Disposal of this unit should be in accordance with federal and local regulations.

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.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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.

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD Use an exclusive 115V wall outlet. Do not connect your freezer to extension cords or together with another appliance in the same wall outlet. Do not splice the cord.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Important Safety Information READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• 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.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• Do not use extension cords or ungrounded (two prongs) adapters.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualiﬁ ed person in order to avoid hazard.

WARNING

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

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

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

This unit is 71 cm (27.95 inches) wide by 155 cm (61.02 inches) high by 75 cm (29.53 inches) deep, please make sure that you leave the minimum amount of space between the unit and all surrounding walls and vents (see location section). Do not cover any of the ventilation openings with any material as the unit needs adequate space to breathe.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Installation Instructions

LOCATION

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 unit 10.6 cm / 4 inches away from the wall, ensure there is 20.3 cm / 8 inches of clearance between each side and the wall and ensure there is 30.5 cm / 12 inches of clearance between the top of the unit and any cabinets or ceilings. This will allow proper air circulation.

1. Locate the freezer in such a manner that extension cords are not necessary.

2. Select a location with consistent year round temperatures. We do not recommend operating the freezer when surrounding air temperature is below 5°C (41°F), though it will not harm the freezer to stand in any temperature below 5°C (41°F), provided the temperature control is set to avoid running the unit. In order to keep operating cost down, do not place freezer near a stove, furnace, heat register or in direct sunlight. Avoid placing the unit in a damp or moist area, such as basements.

FEATURES

1. Interior Light Switch

2. Light Cover

3. Temperature Sensor

4. Freezer Shelf

5. Airﬂ ow Outlet

6. Airﬂ ow Inlet

7. Freezer Drawer

8. Door Shelf

9. Wire Door Basket

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Installation Instructions

LEVELLING LEGS

If the unit is not level, the doors and seal may not function correctly, causing the unit to operate inefﬁ ciently. To level the unit turn the levelling leg(s) clockwise to rise or counter-clockwise to lower.

DECORATIVE COVER

To install the decorative cover, please follow the steps in the below diagram. The decorative cover is installed at the bottom of the unit.

HANDLE INSTALLTION

The unit must be unplugged before installing the handle.

1. Take 2 screws and install them in the pre-drilled door holes, be sure to turn them until they cannot be further tightened.

2. Position the handle over the screws.

3. Put the other set of handle screws in the hole on the side of the handle and turn until they are fully tightened.

Operating Instructions

STARTING THE FREEZER

The freezer is ready to operate as received, when connected to the power supply. After connecting to the power supply, close the door and allow the freezer to operate. The unit will run from 1 to 2 hours (possibly longer, depending on conditions) before operating temperature is reached. It will then start and stop (cycle) at fairly regular intervals. It is recommended that food not be placed in the freezer until you are satisﬁ ed that it is operating (cycling) regularly and no ﬁ nal adjustments are necessary (after running for 24 hours).

Once your freezer is starting and stopping (cycling) regularly, it is ready to freeze and store foods. The proper food storage temperature is -18°C (0°F). Do not operate freezer at temperatures below -19°C (-3°F), as this does not improve food preservation and only results in longer unit (cycle) running time. It is not advisable to freeze more than 1-1.4 kg / 2-3 pounds of food, per litre squared / cubic foot, in any 24 hour period. It will take 15 or more hours of running to freeze this amount of food.

When adding fresh, unfrozen food packages, store them against the walls. The sensing bulb of the thermostat is fastened to the liner wall on the “insulation side” of the freezer. In view of the value of the contents of your freezer, it is advisable to inspect contents and check freezer operation regularly.

Note: This unit is not designed for outside installation, including installation anywhere that is not temperature controlled (garages, porches, carports, etc.). Before connecting the appliance to an electrical power supply, let it stand 6 hours. This will reduce the possibility of malfunctions in the cooling system due to transport handling.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Setting Temperature:

• The temperature of the freezer compartment is controlled by adjusting / setting the thermostat control panel. Press the arrow keys (3 and 8) to set / adjust the temperature. When the temperature icon is ﬂ ashing, you can set the tempera- ture between -16°C to -24°C (3°F to -11°F), the recommended temperature setting is -18°C (0°F). The setting will take approximately 10 seconds to take effect. Pressing the lock key (4) will allow you to lock the control panel so that the temperature cannot be changed without ﬁ rst unlocking the control panel (child lock function).

Setting Quick Freeze Function:

• The quick freeze function allows the compressor to continuously run for 6 or 48 hours. Press the quick freeze button (7) twice and hold for 3 seconds to engage quick freeze mode. When the display icon ﬂ ashes, press the up or down arrows (3 and 8) to adjust the quick freeze time, either 6 hours or 48 hours. Once the setting has been selected, you can lock the control panel. For household “quick freeze,” we recommend setting it to 6 hours. To cancel the quick freeze function, press the quick freeze key (7), the temperature icon will display -24, press the quick freeze button (7) again to exit, the quick freeze function has now been cancelled. Once the quick freeze function ends or is cancelled, the unit will revert to the last set temperature. If the unit cannot revert to the last set temperature, it will revert to the default temperature (-18°C or 0°F).

Operating Instructions

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Switching Between °C and °F:

• To switch between °C and °F, press the °C/°F key (6).

Freezer Alarm:

• Press the alarm button (5) to stop the alarm from sounding. The alarm will sound when the freezer has reached a warmer temperature.

SOME IMPORTANT RULES FOR THE CORRECT USE OF

THE FREEZER

• Never place hot foods in the freezer.

• Never place spoiled foods in the unit.

• Don’t overload the unit.

• Don’t open the lid unless necessary.

• Should the freezer be stored without use for long periods, it is suggested, after careful cleaning, to leave the lid open to allow the air to circulate inside the unit in order to avoid the possibility of condensation, mold or odors.

Care and Maintenance

DEFROSTING

This unit is equipped with a “Frost Free” type cooling system, which means you never have to defrost the freezer compartment. Defrosting is done automatically by means of a defrost heating element and a defrost timer factory-programmed to operate / cycle. The defrost water is routed into a defrost pan located directly above the compressor, where it then evaporates.

CLEANING

Upon installation of your new appliance, it is recommended that it be cleaned thoroughly.

1. After removing the food and placing it somewhere where it will not thaw, turn the control to “OFF,” and unplug the unit.

2. Using a mild detergent and warm water solution, use a clean damp cloth or sponge to wipe the inside of the unit.

3. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners. Hand wash, rinse and dry all surfaces thoroughly. Do not use cleaning waxes, detergents, bleach etc. on the unit. Never use paper towel, window spray, scouring cleansers or ﬂ ammable cleaners as they can scratch and damage the unit. Clean with a damp cloth and dry with a soft clean dry cloth.

Care and Maintenance

VACATION TIME

For short vacation periods, leave the control knob at its normal setting. During longer absences,

1. remove all food,

2. disconnect power cord from electrical outlet,

3. defrost and clean the freezer thoroughly,

4. leave lid open to avoid possible formations of condensation, mold or odors.

ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL FAILURE

In the event of mechanical or electrical failure of the freezer, contact a service agent immediately and give complete information of your freezer, the model number and serial number. These are shown on the serial plate located on the exterior (rear) cabinet wall.

POWER FAILURE

Most power failures are corrected within an hour or two and will not affect your freezer temperatures. However, you should minimize the number of lid openings while the power is off. During power failures of longer duration, take steps to protect your food.

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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