Danby DWC257BL User Manual

Danby Products Limited, Guelph, Ontario Canada N1H 6Z9

Danby Products Inc., Findlay, Ohio USA 45840

OWNER’S MANUAL

GUIDE DU

PROPRIÉTAIRE

Model • Modèle

DWC257BL

CAUTION:
Read and Follow All
Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions
Before First Use of this
Product.

ATTENTION :

Avant de faire fonctionner
cet appareil, lisez et suivez
toutes les consignes de sé
curité de ce guide en pre­mier lieu.

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WELCOME

Start Here!…Before using your Wine Cooler

Model number: DWC257BL

Serial number:

Date purchased:

NEED HELP?

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

Read this manual

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

If you received a
damaged appliance...

Immediately contact the
dealer (or builder) that sold
you the Wine Cooler.

Save time

and

money

Check the Trouble Shooting
section 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: [phone]

This owner’s manual provides
information necessary for the
proper care and maintenance of
your new appliance. If properly
maintained, your Wine Cooler will
give you many years of trouble
free operation. To avoid difficulties,
read these instructions completely
before starting.

For easy reference, you want to
attach a copy of your sales receipt
to this page. This information is
needed when you contact a
Customer Service Representative.

Write down the date of purchase and serial number in the spaces pro­vided below. The serial number is located on a white label on the back
of the Wine Cooler.

Important Safety Information

Warning 3
Safety Precautions 3
Grounding Instructions 4
Location 4

Part Identification

Door Reversal

Operation

The Controls of your Wine Cooler 7
Loading Instructions 8

Care and Cleanig

Helpful Hints 9
Cleaning the Inside & Outside 9
Moving & Vacations 9

Trouble Shooting

Before you Call for Service 10
Warranty 11

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING

• This appliance must be
grounded. Connect only to a
properly grounded outlet (see
Grounding Instructions on Page

4).

• 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.

• 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, near a swimming
pool or sink).

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

• Use this appliance only for
it’s intended use, asdescribed
in this manual.

• Do not store perishable food
items such as (but not limited
to) meats and dairy products
in your Wine Cooler.

• Store wine in sealed bottles
only.

• See door surface cleaning
instructions in the Care and
Cleaning section of this manual
(page 9).

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

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

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

SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS

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DANGER, RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT!

An empty refrigerator is a very dangerous attraction to children. Remove either the
gasket, latches, lids, lock and/or doors from unused or discarded appliances, or take
some other action to guarantee it harmless.

DON’T WAIT, DO IT NOW!

CAUTION

To avoid installation/operation difficulties, read these instructions thoroughly.

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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 power cord having a
grounding wire with a
grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and
grounded.

Consult a qualified electrician
or service technician 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 2­prong wall outlet, it is your
personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced
with a properly grounded 3­prong wall outlet.

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

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.

Do not use an extension cord

with this appliance. If the power
cord is too short, have a
qualified electrician or service
technician install an outlet near
the appliance.

GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Location

DO...

• Select a location with a
strong, level floor.

• Allow 5 inches of space
between the back of the appli­ance and any adjacent wall.

• Avoid direct sunlight and
heat. Direct sunlight may
affect the acrylic coating, heat
sources nearby will cause
higher electricity consumption.

DO NOT...

• Use this appliance out­doors: This appliance is

intended for

household use

only

. Do not attempt to operate
or store this appliance out­doors.

• Build this appliance
into an enclosure:.This appli-

ance is designed for a free­standing application only and
is not intended to be “built-in”.

WARNING!

Improper use of the ground­ing plug can result in a risk of
electrical shock.

PART IDENTIFICATION

1. Rear Mounted Mechanical Thermostat

Controls the temperature of your Wine
Cooler, from 6°C /42.8°F ~ 14°C/ 52.7°F.

2. Worktop

3. Tempered Glass Door

Tinted for UV protection while still allowing
for easy interior viewing.

4. Plastic Coated Wire Racks

5. Black Staggered Wine Rack

Holds up to six (6) bottles of wine.

6. Leveling Legs

7. Dual Recessed Pocket Handles

Accommodates a right or (optional) left
hand door opening.

8. Interior Light (not shown)

Illuminates the compartment when the
door is open.

Specifications

Width 17.65 in. / 447.8 mm

Total Net Volume
Capacity

2.5 cu.ft. / 72 L

Height 20 in. / 508 mm Net Weight 51 lbs / 23 kg

Depth 27 in. / 685.8 mm

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DOOR REVERSAL

1. Unplug the unit from the electrical outlet (if

connected) and lay it on its back.

2. Remove the screws from the Lower Hinge
Assembly.

3. Pull the door downward to remove it from the

cabinet of the Wine Cooler.

4. Remove the upper hinge pin from the top
right side of the cabinet and reinstall it on the
top left side.

5. Remove the plastic cap from the right side of
the door frame and reinstall it on the left side
of the door frame (the previous pin location).

6. Carefully reposition the door on the cabinet

and push up until the top hinge pin is
inserted into the top of the door.

7. While the door remains closed install the

lower hinge assembly.

8. Close the door and return the unit to its
upright position (wait 60 minutes before re-
connecting power to the Wine Cooler),
verify the door alignment and proper seal
against the cabinet.

Lower Hinge Assembly

and Door Support Bracket

Upper Hinge Pin

IMPORTANT!

REQUIRES: Phillips #2 Screwdriver.

NOTE

Ensure all screws and fittings are tightly fastened
and that the door is squarely aligned with the cab­inet before using. Adjust if necessary.

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OPERATION

The Controls of your
Wine Cooler

Setting The Temperature Control:

The temperature of t

he Wine Cooler is controlled

by adjusting/setting the thermostat control knob,
located on the exterior rear wall of the cabinet.

To start t

he Wine Cooler

and achieve maximum

cooling quickly;

• Turn the temperature control knob clockwise

to the furthest ‘Max’ (maximum) setting on
the wider blue section of the graduated
control dial.

• Allow the unit to run at this setting for 3-4

hours.

• When maximum cooling is achieved, turn

back the temperature control knob setting to
the 10 o’clock position on the graduated blue
control dial. See fig.B.

• To turn off th

e Wine Cooler, (no cooling)

rotate the control knob to the “O” (off)
position. See fig.A

Turn the control to the “O” (off) position to tem­porarily disconnect the cooling cycle. When

the

Wine Cooler is not to be used for a long period

of
time, disconnect the plug and leave the door par­tially open.

Defrosting:

Your Wine Cooler is designed with an “Auto­Cycle” defrost system. What is Auto Cycle

defrost?

The refrigerated surfaces defrost automatically
during the “off” cycle of the cold control. (thermo­stat) Defrost water is disposed of automatically,
by means of being channeled onto a drip tray
located on the compressor. Heat transfer from
the compressor causes the defrost water to
evaporate.

Fig. A

Fig. B

NOTE

Wait 3 to 5 minutes before restarting if opera­tion has been interrupted.

Moving &

Vacations

Vacation Time

For short vacation periods,
leave the control knobs at
their usual settings. During
longer absences;

1. Remove all bottles.

2. Disconnect from

electrical outlet.

3. Clean the Wine

Cooler thoroughly.

4. Leave the door open

to avoid formations of
condensate, mold or
odors.

IMPORTANT!

If you move, remove or

securely fasten down all
loose items inside the Wine
Cooler. To avoid damaging
the leveling screws, turn
them all the way into the
base.