Sunbeam SBCR139WE User Manual

Owner’s Use and Care Guide

Guide d’utilisation et soins de

Propriètaire

Model • Modèle

SBCR139WE

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

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

V2.04.09 JF

COMPACT REFRIGERATOR

Owner’s Use and Care Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

• Safety Instructions

• Installation

• Operation

• Care and Maintenance

• Trouble Shooting

• Warranty

RÉFRIGÉRATEUR COMPACT

Guide de Soin D'utiliser-et . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

• Consignes de sécurité

• Instructions

• Fonctionnement

• Soins et entretien

• En cas de problèm

• Garantie

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.

DON’T WAIT! DO IT NOW!

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ATTENTION:
GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION

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.

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.

OPERATION

1

To avoid vibration, the unit must be set level. This is accomplished by adjusting the (1) front leveling leg
located under the refrigerator.
The temperature of the refrigerator is controlled by setting the thermostat knob to a desired setting.

Temperature Selection:

To start the refrigerator, turn the temperature control knob to the position corresponding to the desired cooling
(on the graduated blue dial) in Fig. A. The refrigerator temperature will vary depending on the quantity of the
food stored, and on the frequency with which the door is opened.
To turn the control to the “OFF” position, rotate the control knob to the “0” position. If the refrigerator is not
being used for long periods, disconnect the plug and leave the door partially open. This will help to reduce
mold and mildew from accumulating inside the refrigerator.
Changes in ambient room temperature will affect internal refrigerator temperatures (choose correct setting of
the thermostat knob).
In OFF (0) position, the appliance does not operate (cooling system is switched off)
yet power supply is not interrupted (the light is on when you open the refrigerator door).

Fig. A

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DEFROSTING

FEATURES

1) Thermostat Dial: For

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

2) Freezer Compartment with
Freezer Door: Separate freezer

section holds ice cube tray and
small items.

3) Ice Cube Tray: Ice cubes are
easily removed from tray.

4) Plastic Coated Shelves: Odor
resistant, rustproof, and removable
for easy cleaning.

5) Drip Tray: Catches the water that drips off the evaporator when defrosting.

6) Magnetic Gasket: Tight fitting door seal keeps all the cool air locked inside.

7) Bottle Rack: For tall, medium, and large bottles, cans or jars.

ICE CUBE TRAY

Ice cube tray is flexible. Twist tray to remove ice cubes. If the ice cube tray is
frozen hard to the evaporator surface, run a little water over the tray. Never use a
knife or other metal instrument to remove ice cube tray as this may damage the
evaporator.

3

This refrigerator is equipped with a “Push Button”
(semi-automatic) defrost thermostat system. To activate the
defrost cycle, simply push (in) the red defrost button
located in the center of the control knob/dial (do not turn the
control knob/dial to zero/off). The defrost cycle is initiated
immediately. When defrosting is complete, the “Push
Button” will release (pop-out) automatically and resume
normal operating conditions at the same temperature setting.
NOTE: If the “Push Button” is activated (pushed-in)
accidentally, it will not be possible to “manually” pull-out the
push button (deactivate the defrost cycle). You must either let
the defrost cycle run its course or:

• Hold a dishcloth soaked in hot water against the thermostat
capillary line and bracket, located on the underside of the
freezer compartment. The heat transfer from the cloth will
cause a temperature rise on the thermostat capillary (sensing
line), causing the internal contacts to close. This will resume
normal operating conditions. It may take several minutes
and/or repeat applications before the push button will release.

Defrosting of your refrigerator should take place whenever
ice build-up inside the freezer compartment reaches 1/4”
(6mm) thick. Defrosting may take a few hours, depending
on the amount of accumulated ice and ambient indoor
temperature. To speed up the defrosting process, remove all
frozen foods from the freezer section. Leaving the door
partially ajar for a short period of time will also speed up
the process.

Important: You must remember to close the refrigerator
door before the defrost cycle terminates and normal
operating conditions resume automatically. The drip tray
should be in position directly below the freezer
compartment to catch condensed water during defrosting.
Note: Never use sharp or pointed instruments to
defrost/remove ice from the evaporator/freezer
compartment. The freezer compartment contains
refrigerated gas lines and if accidentally punched/pierced,
will render the refrigerator inoperable and void the
manufacturers warranty.
DO NOT ALLOW THE REFRIGERATOR TO
CONTINUE OPERATION IF THE FREEZER
COMPARTMENT IS PIERCED.

PUSH BUTTON

DEFROST

After defrosting is complete, set the control to maximum
for 2 to 3 hours before returning to the desired position.
When the refrigerator is not to be used for a long period of
time, disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply
and leave the door partially open. This will help to reduce
mold and mildew build-up.
Note: Wait 3 to 5 minutes before
attempting to restart the refrigerator
if operation has been interrupted.

DOOR REVERSAL

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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

3

If you find the direction of opening the door on your appliance inconvenient, you can change it. Holes have
already been prepared in the factory.

CARE AND CLEANING

Cleaning

To clean the inside, use a soft cloth and a mixture of one tablespoon of baking soda to one quart of water.
Other cleaning options are a mild soap suds solution, or mild detergent. Wash glass 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 or appliance cleaner.

Vacation Time

For short vacation periods, leave the control knob at its normal setting. During longer absences,

(a) remove all foods.
(b) disconnect power cord from electrical outlet.
(c) clean the refrigerator thoroughly, including drip tray (defrost pan), located on the bottom of the unit.
(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 your refrigerator temperatures.
However, you should minimize the number of door openings while the power is off. During power failures of
longer duration, take steps to protect your food by placing dry ice on top of packages.

If You Move

Remove or securely fasten down all loose items inside the unit. To avoid damaging the leveling legs, turn
them all the way into the base.

Some Important Rules for the Correct Use of the Refrigerator

• Never place hot foods in the refrigerator.

• Never place spoiled foods in the unit.

• Don’t overload the unit.

• Don’t open the door unless necessary.

• Should the refrigerator 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 unit in order to avoid the possibility of
condensation, mold or odors.