Danby DWC612BL User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

MANUEL D'UTILISATION

MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO

Model • Modèle • Modelo

DWC612BLP

CAUTION:
Read and follow all safety rules and

operating instructions before first
use of this product.

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.

WINE COOLER

Owner’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

• Safety Instructions

• Installation

• Operation

• Care and Maintenance

REFROIDISSEUR DE VIN

Manuel d'utilisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8

• Consignes de sécurité

• Installation

• Fonctionnement

• Soins et entretien

REFRIGERADOR PARA VINOS

Manual del propietario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-12

• Instrucciones de seguridad

• Instalación

• Operación

• Cuidado y Mantenimiento

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

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

DWC612BL.01.13.03

LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY

This quality product is warranted to be free from manufacturer’s defects in material and workmanship, provided that the unit is used under the normal operating
conditions intended by the manufacturer.

This warranty is available only to the person to whom the unit was originally sold by Danby or by an authorized distributor of Danby, and is non-transferable.

TERMS OF WARRANTY

Plastic parts (ie. evaporator door, door rails, covers and trays are warranted for thirty (30) days only from purchase date, with no extensions provided.
First Two Years During the first two (2) years , any electrical parts of this product found to be defective, including any sealed system units, will be repaired

or replaced, at warrantor’s option, at no charge to the ORIGINAL purchaser. Consumable parts (ie. light bulbs) are not warranted or
guaranteed for any length of time.

Third Through During the next three years (3) any part of the sealed system found to be defective (consisting of compressor, condenser, evaporator,
Fifth Year dryer and all related tubing) will be replaced without charge. The purchaser shall pay for all labour and return freight during this three

year (3) period for repair or replacement of any sealed system components. Any unit being diagnosed as non-functional due to sealed
system failure and warranting an exchange during the existing three (3) years will be subject to an appropriate depreciation or user fee,
including any and all freight charges being levied against the consumer.

To obtain Service Danby reserves the right to limit boundaries of “In Home Service” due to the proximity of an Authorized Service Depot. Any appliance

requiring service outside the limited boundaries of “In Home Service”, it will be the customer’s responsibility to transport the appliance to
the closest Authorized Service Depot at their own expense. Contact your dealer from whom your unit was purchased, or contact your
nearest authorized Danby service depot, where service must be performed by a qualified service technician. If service is performed on
the units by anyone other than an authorized service depot, or the unit is used for commercial application, all obligations of Danby under
this warranty shall be at an end.

The following clause refers to single and double door refrigerators, supplied with or without a separate freezer section. Nothing within this warranty shall imply that
Danby will be responsible or liable for any spoilage or damage to food or other contents of this appliance, whether due to any defect of the appliance, or its use,
whether proper or improper.

EXCLUSIONS

Save as herein provided, Danby Products Limited (Canada) or Danby Products Inc. (U.S.A.), there are no other warranties, conditions, representations or
guarantees, express or implied, made or intended by Danby Products Limited or its authorized distributors and all other warranties, conditions, representations or
guarantees, including any warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees under any Sale of Goods Act or like legislation or statue is hereby expressly
excluded. Save as herein provided, Danby Products Limited (Canada) or Danby Products Inc. (U.S.A), shall not be responsible for any damages to persons or
property, including the unit itself, howsoever caused or any consequential damages arising from the malfunction of the unit and by the purchase of the unit, the
purchaser does hereby agree to indemnify and save harmless Danby Products Limited from any claim for damages to persons or property caused by the unit.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

No warranty or insurance herein contained or set out shall apply when damage or repair is caused by any of the following:

1) Power Failure.

2) Damage in transit or when moving the appliance.

3) Improper power supply such as low voltage, defective house wiring or inadequate fuses.

4) Accident, alteration, abuse or misuse of the appliance such as inadequate air circulation in the room or abnormal operating conditions,

(extremely high or low room temperature).

5) Use for commercial or industrial purposes.

6) Fire, water damage, theft, war, riot, hostility, acts of God such as hurricanes, floods etc.

7) Service calls resulting in customer education.

Proof of purchase date will be required for warranty claims; so, please retain bills of sale. In the event warranty service is required, present this document to our
AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEPOT.

Danby Products Limited
PO Box 1778, 5070 Whitelaw Road,
Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1H 6Z9
Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone]

Danby Products Inc.

PO Box 669, 101 Bentley Court,

Findlay, Ohio, U.S.A. 45839-0669

Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone]

12/02

Warranty Service

With-In Canada With-In United State

In Home In Home

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Remove the 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 wine cooler 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 wine cooler 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.

To avoid vibration, the cabinet must be set level. To start the wine cooler, turn
the temperature control to the position corresponding to the desired cooling.
The wine cooler temperature will vary depending on the quantity of bottles
stored and on the frequency with which the door is opened.

To turn “OFF” the wine cooler permanently, you must disconnect the power cord
from the electrical outlet. There is no “Off” position (setting) available on the
electronic control panel. When the wine cooler is not to be used for a long
period of time, disconnect the plug and leave the door partially open.

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

Interior Light

The operation of the interior light is "manually" controlled and does not operate
with the opening or closing of the door. To operate the light; manually press
the “light” key pad located on the electronic control panel NOTE: Leaving the
interior light on for extended time periods, will increase the internal temperature
of the cabinet

Defrosting

Your wine cooler is designed with an “Auto-Cycle” defrost system. What is Auto
Cycle defrost?

The refrigerated surfaces of the fresh food compartment defrost automatically,
during the “off” cycle of the cold control. (thermostat) Defrost water from the
fresh food compartment 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.

ELECTRONIC CONTROL OPERATION;
The electronic LED display on this wine cooler is programmed to display
(independently) the following temperature (only) information.

"INTERNAL CABINET TEMPERATURE: This setting is represented by a
"steady" state (non-flashing) LED display and is the normal (LED) default setting
during operation.

SET OPERATING TEMPERATURE: This setting is represented by a "flashing"
LED display and can only be programmed (SET) by pressing and releasing
either of the +/- (temperature) keys during operation. NOTE: The set
temperature can only be adjusted/set while the LED is in "flashing" mode.

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

IMPORTANT WARNING

An empty wine cooler 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

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATION

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

You must remove the bottom door support on the bottom left
hand side of the unit before you can open the door. (See Fig. A)

FIG. A

DEFAULT SETTINGS: When the unit is first connected to a 120V/60Hz power
supply, (and/or in the event of a power failure) temperature settings
automatically revert to the following default settings;

The LED default setting for the internal (cabinet) temperature is the "real time"
(ambient) temperature measured at the time the unit is connected or power is
restored.

The LED default setting for the set operating temperature is 50ºF / 10ºC. (after
a power failure has occurred, the previously set temperature is automatically
erased and will have to be re-set)

The LED default setting for temperature selection (ºF/ºC) is ºF. (Farenheight
Scale)

SETTING OPERATING TEMPERATURE: To set/change the operating
temperature;

1. Press and release either of the +/- (temperature) keys.

The LED display will temporarily reveal the (flashing) set temperature for
approximately 5 seconds. (If you fail to set/change the operating temperature
within this 5 second period, the LED will automatically revert back and display
the internal (cabinet) temperature.

2. Each depression of the +/- key (during flashing mode) will increase the
temperature
incrementally by 1º (Temperature ranges between 43ºF ~ 57ºF / 6ºC ~ 14ºC)

3. Each depression of the +/- key (during flashing mode) will decrease the
temperature
incrementally by 1º (Temperature ranges between 43ºF ~ 57ºF / 6ºC ~ 14ºC)
The operating temperature will "flash" in the LED display for approximately 5
seconds after the selection is made, then revert back to display the internal
(cabinet) temperature.

TEMPERATURE SELECTION (ºF/ºC): This unit can display temperatures on
the "Farenheight" or "Celsius" scale. Press the temperature selector keypad to
alternate between ºF/ºC scale. The "blue" indicator light adjacent to the
corresponding mode will illuminate to signify the selection made.

Cleaning

To clean the inside, use a soft cloth and a solution of a tablespoon of baking
soda to one quart of water, or a mild soap suds solution, or some mild
detergent. Clean the wooden wine racks (shelves) using a lightly dampened
cloth then dry throughly with a soft cloth. Clean the outside with a soft damp
cloth and some mild detergent or appliance cleaner.

Vacation Time

For short vacation periods, leave the electronic controls at their usual settings.
During longer absences,

(a) remove bottles,
(b) disconnect from electrical outlet,
(c) clean the wine cooler thoroughly,
(d) leave door open to avoid possible formations of condensate, mold or odors.

Power Failure

Most power failures are corrected within an hour or two and will not affect the
internal temperature of your wine cooler. Try and minimize the number of door
openings while the power is off. During power failures of longer duration, take
steps to protect your wine.When power is restored, the previously “set”
operating temperature is automatically erased and must be re-programmed.
(See Setting Operating Temperature)

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.

Light Bulb Replacement

To replace the interior light bulb;
Remove the screw holding the light bulb cover, remove cover. Unscrew light
bulb. Replace light bulb.

NOTE: This aplliance uses a standard 40 watt appliance bulb only.
(available at most local hardware stores) Replacement bulb should not

exceed 40watt rating.

Replace light bulb cover. Re-install screw to secure cover.

Cabinet bonderized and acrylic-enameled according to the most modern
electrostatic spraying techniques. High-density polyurethane thermal
insulation. Magnetic door closure gasket.

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CARE & MAINTENANCE

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Wine Racks:

This unit is equipped with the following wine racks;

• 8 Wooden Racks (Flat) 6pcs 750ml bottles per shelf.

• 1 Wooden Rack (Off-Set) 5pcs 750ml bottles per shelf.

•1 Wooden Rack (Layered) 6pcs x 2 750ml bottles per shelf.

Total Capacity: = 65 Bottles based on “single” tier stacking. (See Fig. 1)

NOTE: It is possible to increase the bottle capacity of your wine cooler by
eliminating 2 “flat” racks and adjusting the 4 middle shelves to accomodate
“double” tier stacking.

Total Capacity = 75 Bottles based on “double) tier stacking. (See Fig. 2)

Some Important Rules for the Correct Use
of the Wine Cooler

• Beverages should be stored in sealed bottles.

•Don’t overload the cabinet.

•Don’t open the door unless necessary.

•Should the wine cooler be stored without use for long periods it is suggested,
after a careful cleaning, to leave the door ajar to allow the air to circulate inside
the cabinet in order to avoid possible formations of condensate, mold or odors.

• DO NOT cover shelves with aluminum foil or any other shelf covering material
which may prevent air circulation.

Recommended Temperatures for Chilling Wine

Dry Wines: 9˚C / 48.2˚F - 14˚C / 57.2˚F
Rosé Wines: 10˚C / 50˚F
Red Wines: 13˚C / 55.4˚F - 14˚C / 57.2˚F
Sparkling Wines: 9˚C / 48.2˚F

Technical and Structural Operation Features

Cabinet bonderized and acrylic-enameled according to the most
modern electrostatic spraying techniques. High-density
polyurethane thermal insulation. Magnetic door closure gasket.

1. ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS: (External

front mounted controls) For controlling the temperature
inside the wine cooler. Turns the motor on/off as soon as
the temperature rises /falls above/below the desired cooling
level.

2. PLASTIC COATED CANTILEVER SHELVES: Odor

resistant, rustproof, and removable for easy cleaning.

3. MAGNETIC GASKET: Tight fitting door seal keeps all the

cooling power locked inside. No hooks or latches.

4. TEMPERED GLASS DOOR & INTERIOR LIGHT: Allows

easy interior visibility.

DOOR REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS

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