Danby DUFM166A1WDB Use & Care Guide

• Owner’s Use and Care Guide

• Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien du propriétaire

UPRIGHT FREEZER CONGÉLATEUR VERTICAL

Model • Modèle DUFM166A1WDB

W10668413A

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

Danby Products Inc. Findlay, Ohio, U.S.A. 45840

SAFETY.................................................................................................2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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......................................................................3

Electrical Requirements.....................................................................4

Freezer Door......................................................................................4

Freezer Leveling and Door Closing...................................................6

OPERATING YOUR FREEZER ...........................................................6

Using the Control...............................................................................6

Freezer Features ...............................................................................7

CARING FOR YOUR FREEZER.......................................................... 7

Defrosting and Cleaning Your Manual Defrost Freezer.................... 7

Base Grille .........................................................................................8

Changing the Light Bulbs ..................................................................8

Power Interruptions ...........................................................................8

Moving Care ......................................................................................8

PROBLEM SOLVER ............................................................................9

Freezer Operation .............................................................................9

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.

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.

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.”

Location Requirements

IMPORTANT:

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.

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.

Your freezer operates most efficiently when located in an

NOTE: Allow for a 3" (7.5 cm) clearance at the top and sides and a ¹⁄₄"

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

(0.64 cm) clearance between the appliances.

Electrical Requirements

Freezer Door

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, turn the control OFF, 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.

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, turn the temperature control to the OFF position as shown and then disconnect the freezer from the electrical source.

Reverse Door (optional on some models)

IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your door so that it opens in 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.

Handle

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

A. Cabinet Hinge Hole Plugs

Door Swing Reversal and Handle Removal (optional)

A. Grommet B. Handle C. Setscrews

Door Removal &

Replacement

Top Hinge

A. Top Hinge Cover B.

/16"

Hex-Head Hinge Screws

C. Top Hinge

Bottom Hinge

A. Hinge Pin

/8"

Hex-Head Hinge Screws

A. Hinge Pin

/8"

Hex-Head Hinge Screws

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.

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.

Freezer Leveling and Door Closing

¹⁄₄"

OPERATING YOUR FREEZER

Style 1—with Flat Front (no grille)

1. Locate the two front leveling legs taped among the packing

materials.

2. Screw these legs into the front holes on the bottom of the freezer.

The back of the freezer rests on two fixed supports.

3. Adjust the front legs enough to lift the cabinet up off the floor.

4. Place a leveling tool on top of the freezer first side to side, then

front to back. Turn leg counterclockwise to raise a corner. Turn leg clockwise to lower a corner.

5. Repeat Step 4 until freezer is level.

6. After freezer is fully loaded with food, recheck with level as in

Step 4.

Style 2—with Plastic Grille

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.

A. Brake foot 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.

Using the Control

Turn the freezer temperature control to 4, as shown below. This 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.

NOTE: When the freezer is first started, the compressor will run constantly until the cabinet is cooled. It may take 6 to 8 hours (or longer), depending on room temperature and the number of times the freezer door is opened. After the cabinet 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 the contents and air inside the freezer. The heat is transferred to the room air, making the outside of the freezer feel warm.

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