Danby SBC051D1BSS User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE

MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO

BEVERAGE CENTER
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DANBY PRODUCTS LIMITED, ONTARIO, CANADA N1H 6Z9
DANBY PRODUCTS INC., FINDLAY, OHIO, USA 45840	2019.12.10

www.SilhouetteAppliances.com

Welcome

Welcome to the Silhouette family. We are proud of our quality products and we believe in dependable service. We suggest that you read this owner’s manual before plugging in your new appliance as it contains important operation information, safety information, troubleshooting and maintenance tips to ensure the reliability and longevity of your appliance.

Visit www.SilhouetteAppliances.com to access self service tools, FAQs and much more. For additional assistance call 1-844-455-6097.

Note the information below; you will need this information to obtain service under warranty.

You must provide the original purchase receipt to validate your warranty and receive service.

Model Number: ________________________________________________

Serial Number: ________________________________________________

Date of Purchase: ______________________________________________

Need Help?

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

Read this owner’s manual:

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

If you receive a damaged appliance:

Immediately contact the retailer or builder that sold you the appliance.

Save time and money:

Check the troubleshooting section at the end of this manual before calling. This section will help you solve common problems that may occur.

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Important Safety Information

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

DANGER: Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.

•Do not use mechanical devices to defrost refrigerator.

•Ensure that servicing is done by factory authorized service personnel, to minimize product damage or safety issues.

•Consult repair manual or owner’s guide before attempting to service this product. All safety precautions must be followed.

•Dispose of properly in accordance with federal or local regulations.

•Follow handling instructions carefully.

WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

CAUTION: Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

DANGER: Risk of child entrapment. Before throwing away an old appliance:

•Remove the door or lid.

•Leave shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

•Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

•Farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

•Bed and breakfast type environments;

•Catering and similar non-retail applications.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities may be different or reduced, or who lack experience or knowledge, unless such persons receive supervision or training to operate the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a fl ammable propellant in this appliance.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. Grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing an escape wire for the electrical current.

This appliance has a cord that has a grounding wire with a 3-prong plug. The power cord must be plugged into an outlet that is properly grounded. If the outlet is a 2-prong wall outlet, it must be replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. The serial rating plate indicates the voltage and frequency the appliance is designed for.

WARNING - Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or service agent if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Do not connect your appliance to extension cords or together with another appliance in the same wall outlet. Do not splice the power cord. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord. Do not use extension cords or ungrounded (two prongs) adapters.

If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualified person in order to avoid hazard.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

LOCATION

•Two people should be used when moving the appliance.

•Remove interior and exterior packaging prior to installation. Wipe the outside of the appliance with a soft, dry cloth and the inside with a lukewarm wet cloth.

•Place the appliance on a fl oor that is strong enough to support it when it is fully loaded.

•Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight or near sources of heat, such as a stove or heater, as this can increase electrical consumption.

Extreme cold ambient temperatures may also cause the appliance to perform improperly.

•Do not use the appliance near water, for example in a wet basement or near a sink.

•This appliance is intended for household use only. It is not designed for outside installation, including anywhere that is not temperature controlled (garages, porches, vehicles, etc.).

•Before connecting the appliance to a power source, let it stand upright for approximately 6 hours. This will reduce the possibility of a

malfunction in the cooling system from handling during transportation.

•This appliance is 23.8 inches (60.5 cm) wide by 34.1 inches (86.6 cm) high by 23.7 inches (60.2 cm) deep.

FRONT VENT

This appliance is front breathing. Do not block the front air vent as this will result in high operating temperatures, higher energy usage and possible system overheating and failure.

LEVELING INSTRUCTIONS

There is an adjustable leg on the bottom of the appliance that can be turned up or down to ensure that the appliance is level. It is important that the appliance is level to minimize noise and vibration. To level the appliance:

1.Move the appliance to its final location.

2.Turn the leveling leg counter-clockwise as far as it will go, until the top of the foot is touching the bottom of the cabinet.

3.Slowly turn the leveling leg clockwise until the appliance is level.

SHELF INSTRUCTIONS

To remove a shelf from it’s locked position, tilt the shelf as shown and then pull outward.

To reinstall the shelf, ensure it is resting securely on the support brackets and push inward until it locks into place.

Note: The bottom shelves in both compartments are not secured in place. Do not attempt to pull on these shelves when they are stocked with bottles or cans.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

PREPARING THE ENCLOSURE

REQUIRED TOOLS

Gloves and safety goggles should be worn during installation.

It is not recommended to install the appliance into a corner or directly beside a wall. The door will need to be opened more than 90° to allow full extension of the shelves. If it is necessary to place the unit next to a wall or in a corner, leave at least 2-4 inches (5- 10 cm) of space between the wall and the appliance to allow for the door opening.

The cabinet opening must be at least 24 inches (61 cm) wide by 35 inches (88.9 cm) high by 25 inches (63.5 cm) deep.

•Safety goggles

•Gloves

•Tape measure

•Carpenter square

•Level

•Flashlight

•Electric drill with hole bit

Tape measure

Carpenter square

Safety goggles

Flashlight

Electric drill with hole bit

Gloves	Level

Note: The listed depth requirement is assuming that the electrical outlet is located in the adjacent cabinetry or fl ush mounted in the rear wall, not surface mounted inside the enclosure.

If the electrical outlet is located inside adjacent cabinetry, cut a 1.5 inch (3.8 cm) diameter hole to admit the power cord. If the cabinet wall is metal, the hole edge must be covered with a bushing or grommet.

35 in	1.5 in (3.8 cm) diameter
(88.9 cm)	*If electrical outlet in
	adjacent cabinetry

2 in (5 cm)

Electrical Access

6 in (15.2 cm)

25 in

(63.5 cm)

90°

24 in (61 cm)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

1.Power Button: Press the power button once to turn the appliance on. Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn the appliance off.

2.Light Button

3.Power Light: Indicator light illuminates to signify that cooling mode is currently in operation.

4.°C / °F: Indicator lights signify which temperature scale is being displayed.

5.Temperature Display: Shows the set temperature.

6.Up and Down Buttons: Used to increase or decrease the set temperature in 1° increments.

3 °C °F 4

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INTERIOR LIGHT

The interior light will default to turning on and off when the door is opened or closed.

Press the light button once to turn the light off while the door is open. The light will resume default functioning when the door is closed.

There are three light mode settings:

•L1: The light will turn on and off when the door is opened and closed.

•L2: The light will remain on indefinitely at 100% illumination.

•L3: The light will remain on for 60 minutes at 100% illumination and then turn off.

•L4: The light will remain on for 60 minutes at 50% illumination and then turn off.

To change the light mode, press and hold the light button for 3 seconds until L1 fl ashes on the display. Press the up or down button to change between modes. The display will fl ash the chose mode 3 times to confirm.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

The maximum capacity of this appliance is 27 (750 ml) wine bottles and 64 (355 ml) cans.

Wine Compartment (Right): It will be necessary to position the bottles alternately on the upper six shelves. This will allow for the storage of four 750ml bottles on each of the top six shelves and

three bottles on the bottom shelf for a total storage capacity of 27 wine bottles.

Beverage Compartment (Left): The top 3 shelves can hold 18 355ml cans per shelf. 10 cans can be stored in the bottom for a total storage capacity of 64 beverage cans.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FUNCTION INSTRUCTION

The default temperature setting is 54°F (12°C). The default temperature scale is °F.

To switch the display between °F and °C, press and hold the up and down buttons at the same time for approximately 3-5 seconds.

Beverage Zone (left side): The temperature can be set as low as 37°F (3°C) or as high as 64°F (18°C).

Wine Zone (right side): The temperature can be set as low as 41°F (5°C) or as high as 64°F (18°C).

Actual temperature inside the appliance can vary based on ambient temperature, how often the door is opened and how many warm beverages have recently been added to the appliance.

Each depression of the up and down buttons will adjust the temperature in 1° increments.

Temperature Memory

If the appliance loses power, the control panel will remember the set temperature. Once power is restored, the appliance will return to normal functioning automatically.

Demo Mode

This mode can show what the appliance will look like when in use without engaging the compressor. The light will function normally, the fan will run on low speed and all alarms will be disabled.

To engage demo mode, press and hold the light button and the down button at the same time for 10 seconds. The display will fl ash “dE” and “on” five times to confirm.

To disengage demo mode, press and hold the light button and the down button at the same time for 10 seconds. The display will fl ash “dE” and “of” five times to confirm.

ALARM INSTRUCTION

Door Ajar Alarm

If the door is not closed completely for 5 minutes, an alarm will sound. Close the door to silence the alarm.

If the door is closed and the alarm continues to sound, check that the actuator at the bottom of the door is making contact with the switch on the appliance.

If the door alarm sounds when loading the appliance, it can be silenced by pressing the power button once.

Temperature Alarm

If the inner cabinet temperature is higher than 73°F (23°C) for one hour, the error code “HI” will show on the display panel and an alarm will sound.

If the inner cabinet temperature is lower than 32°F (0°C) the error code “LO” will show on the display panel and an alarm will sound.

If the inner cabinet temperature remains at 32°F (0°C) for more than 30 minutes, the error code “CL” will show on the display panel and an alarm will sound. The appliance will stop functioning to prevent the contents from freezing.

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CARE & MAINTENANCE

CLEANING

Ensure the appliance is unplugged before cleaning.

•To clean the inside of the appliance, use a soft cloth and a solution of a tablespoon of baking soda to one quart of water or a mild soap solution or some mild detergent.

•Wash removable shelves in a mild detergent solution, then dry and wipe with a soft cloth.

•Clean the outside with a soft, damp cloth and some mild detergent.

•It is important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the cabinet. Clean this area with a soapy cloth. Rinse with a damp cloth and let dry.

Note: Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the appliance. Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the appliance. Never use any commercial or abrasive cleaners or sharp objects on any part of the appliance.

POWER FAILURE

Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the temperature of your appliance if you minimize the number of times the door is opened. If the power is going to be off for a longer period of time, take the proper steps to protect your contents.

Note: Wait 3 to 5 minutes before attempting to restart the appliance if operation has been interrupted.

DEFROST

This appliance is equipped with an automatic defrost function and does not require manual defrosting. Defrost water from the appliance is channeled into a drip tray located above the compressor. Heat transfer from the compressor causes the defrost water to evaporate.

VACATION

•Short vacations: Leave the appliance operating during vacations of less than three weeks.

•Long vacations: If the appliance will not be used for several months, remove all items and turn off the appliance. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor and mold growth, leave the door open slightly, blocking it open if necessary.

MOVING

•Make sure the appliance is empty.

•Secure the shelves with tape.

•Secure the door with tape.

•Turn the adjustable foot up to avoid damage.

•Protect the outside of the appliance with a blanket or similar item.

•Be sure the appliance stays in the upright position during transportation.

•If the appliance is placed on its back or side during transportation, upon reaching the destination, allow it to remain upright for 6 hours before plugging in to avoid damage to internal components.

ERROR CODES

If the “HI”, “LO” or “CL” error codes appear on the display for more than 5 minutes, a power reset may rectify the issue. Unplug the appliance, wait 5 minutes and then plug the appliance back in. If the error code persists after a power reset, contact consumer care or an authorized service agent.

DISPOSAL

This appliance may not be treated as regular household waste, it should be taken to the appropriate waste collection point for recycling of electrical components. For information on local waste collection points, contact your local waste removal agency or government office.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Silhouette Consumer Care: 1-844-455-6097

Hours of operation:

Monday to Thursday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Eastern Standard Time

Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time

Information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

PROBLEM		POSSIBLE CAUSE
No power	•	A fuse may be blown or the circuit breaker
		tripped
	• Plug not fully inserted into the wall outlet
Internal temperature not cold enough	•	Door is not shut properly or opened excessively
Appliance runs continuously	•	Exhaust vent is obstructed
Alarm sounding and “HI” on the display panel	•	Recently added a large quantity of warm bottles
		to the cabinet
	• Close proximity to heat source or direct sunlight
	• Ambient temperature or humidity is very high
	• Possible system leak, evaporator fan failure or
		compressor failure
Condensation on the cabinet or door	•	Door is not shut properly or opened excessively
	• Ambient temperature or humidity is very high
Alarm sounding and “LO” or “CL” on the display	•	Ambient temperature is excessively low
panel	•	Sensor failure
	• Evaporator temperature is too low

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		LIMITED “IN HOME” WARRANTY
		LIMITED IN-HOME APPLIANCE WARRANTY
This	lity product is warranted to be free from manufacturer’s defects in material and workmanship, provided that the unit is		used under the normal operating
This quality product is warranted to be free from manufacturer’s defects in material and workmanship, provided that the unit is used
conditions intended by the manufacturer.
under the normal operating conditions intended by the manufacturer.
This	is av	only to the person to whom the unit was originally sold by Danby Products Limited (C ada) or Danby	Products Inc. (U.S.A.) (hereafter

This warranty is available only to the person to whom the unit was originally sold by Danby Products Limited (Canada) or Danby

Products“Danby”)Incor by. (Uan.authorizedS.A.) (hereafterdistributor“Danby”)of Danby, andor isbynonan-transferableauthorized. distributor of Danby, and is non-transferable.

TERMS OF WARRANTY

TERMS OF WARRANTY

Plastic parts are warranted for thirty (30) days from the date of purchase, with no extensions provided.

Plastic parts, are warranted for thirty (30) days only from purchase date, with no extensions provided.

First 24 months	During the first twenty four (24) months, any functional parts of this product found to be defective, will be repaired
First Year	or replaced, at warrantor’s option, at no charge to the original purchaser.	at warrantor’s
	During the first twelve (12) months, any functional parts of this product found to be defective, will be repaired or replaced,

	option, at no charge to the ORIGINAL purchaser.
To obtain service Contact the dealer where the unit was purchased, or contact the nearest authorized Danby service depot, where
To obtain	service must be performed by a qualified service technician. If service is performed on the unit by anyone other
	Danby reserves the right to l mit the bound ries of “In Home Service” to the proximity of		Authorized Service Depot	Any app	liance
	than an authorized service depot, all obligations of Danby under this warranty shall be void.
Service	requiring service outside the limited boundaries of “In Home Service” , it will be the consumer’s responsibility to transport the appliance (at
Boundaries of	their own expense) to the original reta ler (point of purchase) r a service depot for repair. See “Boundaries of In Home Serv				ice” below.
	Danby reserves the right to limit the boundaries of “In Home Service” to the proximity of an authorized service
in-home service	Contact your dealer from whom your unit was purchased, or contact your nearest authorized Danby service depot, where service
	depot. Any appliance requiring service outside the limited boundaries of “In Home Service”, will be the consumer’s
	must be performed by qualified serv ce technician.
	responsibility to transport at their own expense to the original point of purchase or a service depot for repair. If the
	If service is performed on the units by anyone o her than an authorized service depot,		the unit is used for commercial appli		cation, all
	appliance is installed in a location that is 100 kilometers (62 miles) or more from the nearest			service	center, it must
	obligations of Danby u der this w rranty shall be void.
	be delivered to the nearest authorized Danby Service Depot by the purchaser.
Boundaries of	TransportationIf the appli nce ischargesinstalled intoa locationand fromthat isthe100servicekilomet rslocation(62 miles)areor morenotfromprotectedthe n arestbyservicethis warrantycenter your unitand are themust be
In Home Service	responsibilidelivered to they ofnearestthe pauthorizedrchaserDanby.	Service Depot, as service must only be performed by a technician qualified and certif			ied for
	warranty service by Danby. Transportation charges to and from the service location are not protected by this warranty and are t				he

respo sibility of the purchaser.
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.
Nothing within this warranty shall imply that Danby will be responsible or liable for any spoilage or damage to food or other c		ontents of this appliance, whether due
to any defect of the appliance, or its use, whether proper or improper.	EXCLUSIONS

Save as herein provided, by Danby, there are no other warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees, express or implied, made or intended by Danby or its authorized distributors and all otherEXCLUSIONSwarranties, conditions, representations or guarantees, including any

warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees under any Sale of Goods Act or like legislation or statute is hereby expressly
Save as herein provided, Danby, there are no other warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees, express or implied, m	ade or intended by Danby or its
excluded. Save as herein provided, Danby shall not be responsible for any damages to persons or property, including the unit itself,
authorized distributors and all other warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees, including any warranties, conditio	ns, representations or guarantees
howsoever caused or any consequential damages arising from the malfunction of the unit and by the purchase of the unit, the
under any Sale of Goods Act or like legislation or statue is hereby expressly excluded. Save as herein provided, Danby shall no	t be responsible for any damages
purchaser does hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless Danby from any claim for damages to persons or property caused by
to persons or property, including the unit itself, howsoever caused or any consequential damages arising from the malfunction o	f the unit and by the purchase of
the unit.	y caused by the unit.
the unit, the purchaser does hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless Danby from any claim for damages to persons or propert

GENERAL PROVISIONS

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)NoPowerwarrantyfailureor insurance. herein contained or set out shall apply when damage or repair is caused by any of the following:

2) Damage1) Powerin transitfailure. or when moving the appliance.

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

2) Damage in transit or when moving the appliance.

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

3) Improper power supply such as low voltage, defective house wiring or inadequate fuses. conditions (ie. extremely high or low room temperature).

5)	4)	Accident, alteration, abuse or misuse of the appliance such as inadequate air circulation in the room or abnormal operating con	ditions
	Use for commercial or industrial purposes (ie. If the appliance is not installed in a domestic residence).
6)		(extremely high or low room temperature).
	Fire, water damage, theft, war, riot, hostility, acts of God such as hurricanes, floods etc.
7)	5)	Use for commercial or industrial purposes (ie. If the appliance is not installed in a domestic residence).
	Service calls resulting in customer education.

8) Improper6) Fi e,Installationwater damage,(ietheft,. Buildingwar, riot,-inhostility,of a freeacts ofstandingGod such appliances hurricanes, floodsor usingetc. an appliance outdoors that is not approved for outdoor

application, including but not limited to: garages, patios, porches or anywhere that is not properly insulated or climate controlled).
7)	Service calls resulting in customer education.
8)	Improper Installation (ie. Building-in of a free standing appliance or using an appliance outdoors that is not approved for out	door application).

Proof of purchase date will be required for warranty claims; retain bills of sale. In the event that warranty service is required, present
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
the proof of purchase to our authorized service depot.
AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEPOT.
		WarrantyService
		In-hoHome
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Danby Products Limited		1-800-263-2629	PO Box 669, Findlay,		DanbyProducts Inc.
PO	1778, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1H 6Z9				U.S.A. 45840
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