Danby DUF177A1WDB User Manual
• UPRIGHT FREEZER
• CONGÉLATEUR VERTICAL
Owner’s Use and Care Guide
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien du propriétaire
Model • Modèle
DUF177A1WDB
W10668412A
WXXXXXXXXA
SAFETY............................................................................................... 2
TA B LE OF C O N TE N T S
SAFETY
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately
You
can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the
instructions are not followed.
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
follow instructions.
DANGER
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your freezer, follow these basic precautions:
WARNING:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
■
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
■
Do not remove ground prong.
■
Do not use an adapter.
■
Do not use an extension cord.
■
Disconnect power before servicing.
■
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
■
Use nonflammable cleaner.
■
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away
from freezer.
■
Use two or more people to move and install freezer.
■
Keep key away from children.
■
Remove doors or lid from your old freezer or refrigerator.
■
Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on ice maker kit
ready models only).
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
INSTALLING YOUR FREEZER ......................................................... 3
Unpacking........................................................................................ 3
Location Requirements.................................................................... 4
Electrical Requirements................................................................... 4
Freezer Door.................................................................................... 5
Freezer Leveling and Door Closing................................................. 6
OPERATING YOUR FREEZER ......................................................... 7
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation ....................................................... 7
Using the Control............................................................................. 7
Freezer Features ............................................................................. 8
CARING FOR YOUR FREEZER........................................................ 8
Cleaning Your Frost-Free Freezer .................................................. 8
Changing the Light Bulbs (on some models).................................. 9
Power Interruptions ......................................................................... 9
Moving Care .................................................................................... 9
PROBLEM SOLVER ........................................................................ 10
Freezer Operation ......................................................................... 10
WARRANTY ..................................................................................... 11
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PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD
WARNING
Suffocation Hazard
Remove doors or lid from your old freezer or
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage.
Important information to know about disposal of
refrigerants:
Dispose of freezer in accordance with Federal and Local
regulations. Refrigerants must be evacuated by a licensed,
EPA certified refrigerant technician in accordance with
established procedures.
INSTALLING YOUR FREEZER
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install freezer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
When Moving Your Freezer:
Your freezer is heavy. When moving the freezer for
cleaning or service, be sure to cover the floor with cardboard
or hardboard to avoid floor damage. Always pull the freezer
straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or “walk” the
freezer when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur.
Important information to know about glass shelves
and covers:
Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when
they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to
sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping.
Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small,
pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and covers
are heavy. Use both hands when removing them to avoid
dropping.
FREEZER OR REFRIGERATOR
IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the
past. Junked or abandoned freezers or refrigerators are still
dangerous... even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting
rid of your old refrigerator or freezer, please follow these instructions to
help prevent accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old Freezer or Refrigerator:
■ Take off the doors or lid.
■ Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb
inside.
Unpacking
Remove Packaging Materials
■ Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning on the
freezer. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive
with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry.
■ Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, or
abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These products can
damage the surface of your freezer. For more information, see
“Safety.”
Clean Before Using
After you remove all of the packaging materials, clean the inside of your
freezer before using it. See the cleaning instructions in “Caring for Your
Freezer.”
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Location Requirements
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from freezer.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
3" (7.5 cm)
3" (7.5 cm)
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
Ventilation and Clearance
■ Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from
freezer.
■ Do not cover the freezer with items such as blankets, sheets,
tablecloths, etc. This reduces air circulation.
■ Allow at least 3" (7.5 cm) of air space at the top and on both sides
of the freezer and 1" (2.5 cm) between the back of the freezer and
the wall. If the freezer is to be next to a fixed wall, leave extra space
on the hinge side so the door can open wider.
Te m p e r a t u r e
Your freezer operates most efficiently when located in an area where
the temperature will not fall below 40°F (5°C). Place your freezer in a
location where the temperature will not fall below this recommended
temperature.
Electrical Requirements
Before you move your freezer into its final location, it is important to
make sure you have the proper electrical connection.
Recommended Grounding Method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- or 20-amp fused, grounded electrical
supply is required. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving
only your freezer be provided. Use an outlet that cannot be turned off
by a switch. Do not use an extension cord.
NOTE: Before performing any type of installation, cleaning, or removing
a light bulb, press and hold TEMP SETTING for 3 seconds to turn off
cooling, and then disconnect the freezer from the electrical source.
Upon Moving to Final Location
NOTE: Allow at least 3" (7.5 cm) of air space at the top and on both
sides of the freezer and 1" (2.5 cm) between the back of the freezer and
the wall. If the freezer is to be against a wall, leave extra space on the
hinge side so the door can open wider.
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Freezer Door
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
Tools Needed: ⁵⁄₁₆" hex-head socket wrench, ³⁄₈" hex-head socket
wrench, Phillips screwdriver, flat 2" putty knife.
IMPORTANT:
■ All graphics referenced in the following instructions are included
later in this section after “Final Steps.” The graphics shown are for a
right-hand swing door (hinges factory installed on the right).
■ If you only want to remove and replace the door, see the “Remove
Door and Hinges” and “Replace Door and Hinges.”
■ Before you begin, press and hold TEMP SETTING for 3 seconds to
turn off cooling, and remove food and adjustable door or utility bins
from door.
Remove Door and Hinges
Hex-head hinge screws
1. Unplug freezer or disconnect power.
2. Keep the freezer door closed until you are ready to lift it free from
the cabinet.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the door while the hinges are
being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the door
in place while you are working.
3. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic.
4. Lift the freezer door free from the bottom hinge and cabinet and set
aside.
5. Remove four hex-head hinge screws and bottom hinge assembly.
See Bottom Hinge graphic.
Handle
Move the door handle from one side of the door to the other.
1. Loosen setscrews located on side of handle at each end. See
Graphic 1.
2. Remove handle from grommets.
3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the grommets from the door.
4. Position the grommets on the opposite side of the door and
reinstall.
5. Position the handle over grommets on the opposite side of the
freezer door.
6. Ensure grommets are fitted into handle holes.
7. Tighten the upper and lower setscrews with hex key provided. Do
not overtighten setscrews.
Replace Door and Hinges
NOTE: Graphic may be reversed if door swing is reversed.
1. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown and tighten
screws. See Bottom Hinge graphic. Replace the freezer door.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the door while the hinges are
being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the door
in place while you are working.
2. Assemble the parts of the top hinge as shown in the Top Hinge
graphic. Do not tighten the screws completely.
Final Steps
1. Check all holes to make sure that hole plugs and screws are in
place. Reinstall top hinge cover. See Top Hinge graphic.
Reverse Door (optional on some models)
IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your door so that it opens from the
opposite direction, continue with “Reverse Door (optional on some
models)” instructions. If you are not reversing the door, see “Replace
Door and Hinges.”
Cabinet
1. Remove the cabinet hinge hole plugs from the cabinet top and
move them to the opposite side hinge holes as shown in
Graphic 2.
2. Remove the bottom hinge pin from the hinge bracket.
3. Remove the decals covering the holes on the opposite side of the
bottom hinge.
4. Reinstall the bottom hinge pin in the alternate hole in the hinge
bracket. See Graphic 3.
5. Reinstall the hinge bracket to the cabinet with the four hex-head
hinge screws.
Door
1. Remove the hinge hole plug from the top of the door.
2. Remove the door stop from the bottom of the door.
3. Move the door stop to the opposite side making sure that the hole
in the door stop bracket is aligned perfectly with the hole in the
door for the bottom hinge pin.
4. Using the screws removed in Step 2, fasten the door stop bracket
to the bottom of the door.
5. Tighten all screws. Set aside the door until the bottom hinge is in
place.
2. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
3. Reset the control. See “Using the Control.”
4. Return all removable door parts to door and food to freezer.
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A. Cabinet Hinge Hole Plugs
A
Door Swing Reversal and Handle Removal (optional)
2
A. Grommet
B. Handle
C. Setscrews
A
B
C
1
3
Door Removal &
Replacement
Top Hinge
A. Top Hinge Cover
B.
5
/16"
Hex-Head Hinge Screws
C. Top Hinge
A
B
B
C
Bottom Hinge
A. Hinge Pin
B.
3
/8"
Hex-Head Hinge Screws
A
B
A. Hinge Pin
B.
3
/8"
Hex-Head Hinge Screws
A
B
Freezer Leveling and Door Closing
Your freezer has two front adjustable legs, one on each side. The back
of the freezer rests on two fixed rollers. The base grille covers the
adjustable brake feet and roller assemblies located at the bottom of the
freezer below the freezer door. Before making any adjustments, remove
the base grille and move the freezer to its final location.
Tools Needed: ¹⁄₄" hex driver, Phillips head screwdriver
1. Remove the base grille screws. Grasp the grille firmly and pull it
toward you. Open the freezer door to access the brake feet.
NOTE: To allow the freezer to roll more easily, raise the brake feet
by turning them counterclockwise. The front rollers will be touching
the floor.
2. Move the freezer to its final location.
3. Lower the brake feet, by turning them clockwise, until the rollers
are off the floor and both brake feet are snug against the floor. This
keeps the freezer from rolling forward when you are opening the
freezer door.
IMPORTANT: If you need to make further adjustments involving the
brake feet, you must turn both brake feet the same amount to keep
the freezer level.
4. Make sure the door closes easily. If you are satisfied with the door
opening and closing, skip the next section. If, however, the door
does not close easily or the door pops open, adjust the tilt.
To Adjust the Cabinet Tilt:
NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the freezer takes some
weight off the brake feet. This makes it easier to turn them.
■ Open the freezer door. Use a ¹⁄₄" hex driver to turn both brake feet
clockwise the same amount. This will raise the front of the freezer. It
may take several turns to allow the door to close more easily.
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A. Brake foot
A
¹⁄₄"
B
OPERATING YOUR FREEZER
B. Front roller
5. Make sure the freezer is steady. If the freezer seems unsteady or
rolls forward when the door is pulled open, adjust the brake feet.
To Steady the Freezer:
■ Open the freezer door. Using a ¹⁄₄" hex driver, turn both brake
feet clockwise the same amount until the brake feet are snug
against the floor. Check again. If not satisfied, continue to adjust
the brake feet by half turns of the screw until the freezer does
not roll forward when the door is opened.
6. Replace the base grille by aligning the ends of the grille with the
leveling assemblies on each side and snapping the grille into
place. Reinstall the Phillips screws.
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation
In order to ensure proper temperature, you need to permit proper
airflow in the freezer. As shown in the illustration, cool air enters from
the freezer wall and moves down. The air then recirculates through the
vent near the bottom.
Do not block any of these vents with food packages. If the vents are
blocked, airflow will be restricted, and temperature and moisture
problems may occur.
IMPORTANT: To avoid odor transfer and drying out of food, wrap or
cover foods tightly.
Using the Control
The temperature control is located at the top front of the freezer
compartment
Temperature Control
For your convenience, the temperature control is preset at the factory.
When you first install your freezer, check that the control is still set to
the recommended setting as shown.
IMPORTANT:
■ The recommended setting is designed to maintain the temperature
at or near 0°F (-17.8°C) under normal operating conditions.
■ Allow the freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours before filling with frozen food.
■ When the freezer is first started, the compressor will run constantly
until the freezer is cooled. It may take up to 6 or 8 hours (or longer),
depending on room temperature and number of times the freezer
door is opened. After the freezer is cooled, the compressor will turn
on and off as needed to keep the freezer at the proper temperature.
■ The outside of your freezer may feel warm. This is normal. The
freezer’s design and main function is to remove heat from packages
and air space inside the freezer. The heat is transferred to the room
air, making the outside of the freezer feel warm.
Adjusting Control
If you need to adjust the temperature in the freezer compartment, press
the TEMP SETTING button to display the desired temperature setting
from Cold to Coldest.
NOTE: Except when starting the freezer, do not adjust the control more
than one setting at a time. Wait 24 hours between adjustments for the
temperature to stabilize.
Cooling On/Off
Your freezer will not cool when cooling is turned off.
To turn cooling off, press and hold the TEMP SETTING button for
3 seconds. In the off condition, none of the lights on the control panel
will be illuminated. The main freezer light bulb will still operate.
To turn cooling on, press and hold the TEMP SETTING button for
3 seconds. When cooling is on, the control panel lights will be
illuminated.
Fast Freeze
Use this feature before adding large amounts of unfrozen food. For the
best food quality, do not exceed 3 lbs (1,361 g) per cu. ft (28.32 L) of
freezer space.
To activate Fast Freeze, press the TEMP SETTING button until all the
indicator light positions are illuminated simultaneously.
The freezer will remain in the Fast Freeze setting for 24 hours after the
extra-low temperature is reached. Once the time has expired, the
freezer will return to the previous temperature setting. Fast Freeze may
be manually turned off by pressing the TEMP SETTING button to select
the desired temperature setting from Cold to Coldest.
Recommended Setting “Colder”
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Freezer Features
CARING FOR YOUR FREEZER
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
This manual covers several different models. The freezer you have
purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations of the
features may not match those of your model.
Freezer Shelves
Store similar foods together and adjust the shelves to fit different
heights. This reduces the time the freezer door is open and saves
energy.
To Remove and Replace a Shelf:
1. Remove the shelf by lifting straight up, and pulling the shelf out.
2. Replace the shelf by lowering the shelf onto the supports on the
side wall.
Storage Gate (on some models)
To Remove the Storage Gate:
1. Lift up the top of the gate and out of the supports.
2. Return the gate to original position. Lower the gate into the
supports.
Cleaning Your Frost-Free Freezer
Frost-free means that you will not have to defrost your freezer. Frost is
removed by air moving and collecting any moisture and depositing it on
the cooling coil. The cooling coil periodically warms up enough to melt
the frost, and it then flows down to the drain pan (located behind the
base grille) where it is evaporated.
Complete cleaning should be done at least once a year.
1. Press and hold TEMP SETTING for 3 seconds to turn off cooling.
2. Unplug freezer or disconnect power.
3. Remove all frozen food. Wrap frozen food in several layers of
newspaper and cover with a blanket. Food will stay frozen for
several hours. You may also store frozen food in a cooler,
additional refrigerator-freezer, or in a cool area.
4. Wash the inside walls with a solution of mild detergent in warm
water or 2 tbs (26 mg) baking soda to 1 qt (0.95 L) warm water.
■ Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window sprays,
scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes,
concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing
petroleum products on plastic parts, interior and door liners or
gaskets. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other
harsh cleaning tools. These can scratch or damage materials.
5. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.
6. Use the appropriate cleaning method for your exterior finish.
Painted metal: Wash exteriors with a clean sponge or soft cloth
and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleaners, or cleaners designed for stainless steel. Dry thoroughly
with a soft cloth.
7. Remove the base grille by opening the freezer door and removing
the two Phillips-head screws. Pull the grille toward you to remove.
8. Replace the base grille by aligning the ends of the grille with the
leveling assemblies on each side and snapping the grille into
place. Reinstall the screws.
9. Replace all frozen food.
10. Plug in freezer or reconnect power.
11. Set temperature control to desired setting. See “Using the
Control.”
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