Danby DUF408WE User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

MANUEL

D'UTILISATION

MANUAL DEL

PROPIETARIO

Model • Modèle • Modelo

DUF408WE

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.

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

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

UPRIGHT FREEZER

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Remove exterior and interior packings, wipe the
outside thoroughly with 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 air circulate freely around the
cabinet. Keep the rear of the freezer 5 inches away
from the wall.

Location

1. Select a place with a strong, level floor.

2. Allow 5 inches of space between the back of the

freezer 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 very moist places. Too much moisture in the

air will cause frost to form very quickly on the
evaporator, and your freezer will have to be
defrosted more frequently.

To avoid vibration, the cabinet must be set level. This is
accomplished by adjusting the (2) front leveling legs located
under the freezer

cabinet. To start the freezer, turn the

temperature control to the position corresponding to the
desired cooling.

0 = No Cooling 3, 4 = Medium Cooling
1= Minimum Cooling 7 = Maximum Cooling

The

freezer temperature will vary depending on the

quantity of the food stored and on the frequency with
which the door is opened.

ATTENTION

GROUNDING 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. 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 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
freezer to extension cords or together with any other
appliance in the same wall outlet. Do not splice the
cord.

IMPORTANT WARNING

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

DON’T WAIT! DO IT NOW!

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Safety Instructions

Operation

Installation

Defrost and clean your freezer when frost has built up
to about 1 1/4” (6mm) thickness. Complete defrosting
and cleaning should be done at least once a year. In
high humidity areas, a freezer may need more
frequent defrosting and cleaning.

IMPORTANT: Do not use an ice pick, knife or other
sharp-pointed tool to defrost freezer. Damage can
occur.

1. Turn temperature control to ‘0’ (off) and unplug

power cord.

2. Remove all frozen food. Wrap frozen food in

several layers or newspaper and cover with a
blanket. Food will say frozen for several hours

OR

store frozen food in a cooler, additional
refrigerator-freezer or in a cool area.

3. Place pans of hot water in freezer with door open

to speed melting. Directing air from an electric fan
into freezer will also help.

Do not place fan in freezer.

4. Remove frost.

5. Wipe water from walls and bottom of freezer with a

towel or sponge.

6. Wash inside walls.

7. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

8. Replace all frozen food.

9. Plug in power cord and refer to “Operation.”

Defrosting Instructions

Maximum cooling

1. THERMOSTAT DIAL: For controlling the

temperature inside the freezer.Turns the motor
on as soon as the temperature rises above the
desired level.

2. REFRIGERATED SHELVES: 2 full width

refrigerated shelves.

3. MAGNETIC GASKET: Tight fitting door seal

keeps all the cooling power locked inside. No
hooks or latches.

4. DOOR BINS (3)

5. DRIP TRAY

DOOR REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: To avoid personal injury to yourself
and/or property, we recommend someone assist
you during the door reversal process.

1. To access the lower hinge assembly, tilt back the

freezer cabinet or lay the freezer on its back.

(Fig. C)

2. Remove both leveling legs located at the front of

the cabinet.

3. Remove the screws holding the lower hinge

assembly to the cabinet.

4. Remove the main door assembly from the

freezer cabinet.

(lift door slightly and pull

downward)

5. Using a flat heat screwdriver, remove the main

door top hinge pin.

(Fig. D)

6. Re-install the main door top hinge pin on the

opposite side of the cabinet.

7a. Remove the door plug and door bushing located

on the top of the main door.

7b. Interchange their positions.

(eg. door plug right

side, door bushing left side.)

8. Re-install main door assembly on cabinet.

9. Remove door bushing

(bottom door)

and install on

opposite side.

10. Re-install the lower hinge assembly on the

opposite side.

11. Make sure the door assembly is properly aligned

on the cabinet before tightening lower hinge
screws.

12. Re-install both leveling legs.

The process is now complete.

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Fig. C

Fig. D

Features

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