Danby Fresh DFG58D1BSS User manual

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MODEL •MODÈLE •MODELO
DFG58D1BSS
2018.01.02

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Welcome
Welcome to the Danby 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.Danby.com to access self service tools, FAQs and much more. For additional assistance
call 1-800-263-2629.
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.
1-800-26- Danby
(1-800-263-2629)

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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
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.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
To avoid risk of electric shock, do not operate this
appliance in an area that is likely to accumulate
standing water. If this condition develops, disconnect
the power supply before stepping into the water.
Do not store or use combustible materials such as
gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Do not cover or block the intake and exhaust
openings.
This appliance is intended for indoor, residential
applications only. Do not use this appliance
outdoors. Do not use this appliance for commercial
or industrial applications.
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.
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 the appliance to extension cords,
adapters 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.
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.
For lighting equipment with cords please ensure that
the cords:
1. Are not concealed or extended through a wall,
floor, ceiling, or other parts of the building
structure,
2. Are not located above a suspended ceiling or
dropped ceiling,
3. Are not permanently affixed to the building
structure,
4. Are routed so that they are not subject to strain
and are protected from physical damage,
5. Are visible over their entire length, and
6. Are used within their rated capacity as
determined for the maximum temperature
of the installed environment specified in the
instructions.
Important Safety Information
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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 foot on the bottom of the
appliance that can be turned up or down to ensure
that the appliance is level. To level the appliance:
1. Turn the leveling foot counter-clockwise until
the top of the foot is touching the bottom of the
chassis.
2. Slowly turn the leveling leg clockwise until the
appliance is level.
LOCATION
Two people should be used when moving the
appliance.
Select a location with a strong level floor that can
support the weight of the appliance and the plants
grown inside.
Avoid direct sunlight and heat. Direct sunlight may
affect the acrylic coating of the appliance or the
growing cycle of the plants. Nearby heat sources
can overheat the unit and cause high internal
temperatures that may harm the plants.
Ensure that the appliance is turned off and
unplugged before any changes are made to the
light system.
The LED light panel is not water proof. Do not spray
water on the surface, sides or back of the light
panel.
Do not look directly at the LED light with the naked
eye as this can cause retinal damage.
The LED panel cannot be exposed to corrosive
materials.
The LED panel is for indoor growing only. This
appliance is intended for household use only. It
is not designed for outside installation including
anywhere that is not temperature controlled.
Do not touch the surface of the light system while the
power is connected as it can get hot.
Do not use the LED panel during a thunderstorm to
avoid a surge that could damage the light system.
Keep the door closed during operation.
Only use genuine spare parts from Danby or those
that have been CSA, UL or CE approved.
Recommended ambient operating temperature is
between 13°C - 23°C (55°F - 73°F).
Recommended operating humidity is below 80%.
This appliance is 60.5 cm (23.8 inches) wide by
87.5 cm (34.4 inches) high by 65 cm (25.6 inches)
deep.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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SHELF INSTRUCTIONS
Do not cover the shelves with aluminum foil or
other material as this will impede air flow inside
the cabinet and can adversely affect internal
temperature.
Before removing a shelf, make sure that the light
system is unplugged.
To remove the shelves:
1. Fully extend the shelf.
2. Lift the front of the shelf.
3. Hold the shelf track, push the shelf in and then
up to release it from the rear dampers.
To change the position of the shelf glides:
1. Remove the shelf as per the above instructions.
2. Extend the shelf glide fully.
3. Remove the rear screw first, then remove the
front screw.
4. Install the shelf glide in a new position by
installing the screws in the pre-drilled holes. Do
the same for the glide on the other side of the
appliance.
5. Reinstall the shelf and plug in the light system.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PREPARING THE ENCLOSURE
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.
Note: The listed depth requirement is assuming
that the electrical outlet is located in the adjacent
cabinetry or flush 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.
REQUIRED TOOLS
• Safety goggles
• Gloves
• Tape measure
• Carpenter square
• Level
• Flashlight
• Electric drill with hole bit
Tape measure
Carpenter square
Electric drill with hole bit
Gloves Level
Safety goggles
Flashlight
Electrical AccessE
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Access
*If electrical outlet in
adjacent cabinetry
35 in
(88.9 cm)
2 in (5 cm)
6 in
(15.2 cm)
1.5 in (3.8 cm) diameter
24 in (61 cm)
90°
25 in
(63.5 cm)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FEATURES
1. LED light box
2. Control panel
3. Air outlet / Fan
4. GFCI outlet
5. Wire shelves
6. LED light strip (on bottom of shelf)
7. Seed trays and humidity domes (x6)
8. Front mounted exhaust
9. Adjustable foot
10.Air inlets (top and bottom of door)
CONTROL PANEL
1. Power button
• Used to turn the appliance on or off.
• Powering off the appliance clears all light
programming.
2. Clock button
• Press once to check the running cycle time.
• Press and hold for 3 seconds to set the clock.
3. Display screen
• Time display screen.
4. R indicator: Light will flash when setting the
running cycle time.
5. N indicator: Light will flash when setting the light
on time.
6. F indicator: Light will flash when setting the light
off time.
7. Light on button
• Press once to check the light on time.
• Press and hold for 3 seconds to set the light
on time.
• Use to increase the number when setting a
function.
8. Light off button
• Press once to check the light off time.
• Press and hold for 3 seconds to set the light
off time.
• Use to decrease the number when setting a
function.
R N F indicator: illuminated to signify that light
running mode is in operation.
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NOTE ON LIGHT SYSTEM
The light box on the ceiling of the cabinet and
the light strips on the under side of the shelf are
connected to the same control panel. Setting light on
and light off times in the control panel will control
both sets of lights.
If you only wish to run the light box on the ceiling of
the cabinet, unplug the wire leading to the lights on
the shelf.
If you only wish to run the lights on the shelf, unplug
the wire leading to the light box.
Always ensure that the light system you wish to run
is plugged into the control panel.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SETTING THE CLOCK
When the appliance is first plugged in, the display
will flash until the clock is set with the current local
time.
The first two digits on the display screen will flash.
Press the light on or light off buttons to set the
correct hour. Press the clock button to confirm the
selection.
The second two digits on the display screen will
flash. Press the light on or light off buttons to set the
correct minute. Press the clock button to confirm the
selection.
To change the current time, press and hold the clock
button for 3 seconds. When the first two digits on
the display start to flash, use the steps above to reset
the current time.
The hour range can be set between 0 - 23. The
minute range can be set between 0 - 59.
SETTING THE LIGHT TURN ON TIME
Press and hold the light on button for three seconds
until the N indicator light is flashing.
The first two digits on the display screen will flash.
Press the light on or light off buttons to set the
desired hour that the lights should turn on. Press the
clock button to confirm the selection.
The second two digits on the display screen will
flash. Press the light on or light off buttons to set the
desired minute that the lights should turn on. Press
the clock button to confirm the selection.
Press the light on button once to display the current
light on setting. The display will return to the current
time after 3 seconds.
The hour range can be set between 0 - 23. The
minute range can be set between 0 - 59.
SETTING THE LIGHT TURN OFF TIME
Press and hold the light off button for three seconds
until the F indicator light is flashing.
The first two digits on the display screen will flash.
Press the light on or light off buttons to set the
desired hour that the lights should turn off. Press the
clock button to confirm the selection.
The second two digits on the display screen will
flash. Press the light on or light off buttons to set the
desired minute that the lights should turn off. Press
the clock button to confirm the selection.
Press the light off button once to display the current
light off setting. The display will return to the current
time after 3 seconds.
The hour range can be set between 0 - 23. The
minute range can be set between 0 - 59.
When finished settling the light turn off time, the R
N F indicator lights illuminate to signify that light
running mode is currently in operation.
SETTING THE RUNNING CYCLE
The running cycle determines how many days
the lights will cycle on and off once they are
programmed. The default value is 0, meaning the
lights will only complete the programming cycle
once.
Press and hold the light on and light off buttons at
the same time for three seconds until the R indicator
light is flashing.
The first two digits on the display screen will flash.
Press the light on or light off buttons to set the
desired number of days that the cycle should run.
Press the clock button to confirm the selection.
The running cycle can be set between 1 - 60 days.
After a maximum of 60 days, the lights will return to
default programming and the running cycle must be
reset.
When finished setting the running cycle, “End” will
show on the display screen.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GROWING TIPS
• Keep pots or planters in the provided drip tray
to avoid water spillage.
• Plants grow best when the ambient room
temperature is between 13°C - 23°C (55°F -
73°F).
• Keep the growing environment clean. Clean the
drip try and the inside of the cabinet at least
once a month to avoid the growth of mold and
mildew.
• If powdery, white mildew forms on plants they
can be sprayed with a solution of hydrogen
peroxide and water. Use 1 teaspoon of 17% -
35% food-grade hydrogen peroxide to 1 liter of
water and only spray the soil as this can cause
rot if sprayed on leaves or flowers.
• Do not overwater plants, especially seedlings
as they can drown. There is space between the
particles of soil that is filled with oxygen. Soil
that is constantly wet will not carry enough
oxygen and the plants will not be able to
breathe.
• As a general rule, soil should be damp but
not wet. Check the seed packet for specific
information on watering instructions.
• In general, for most herbs and vegetables, the
following light cycles are recommended:
• Growth Cycle: 18 hours on / 6 hours off for
approximately 20 - 30 days.
• Bloom Cycle: 12 hours on / 12 hours off for
approximately 20 - 30 days.
• Most herbs and vegetables have a maturity date
between 45 - 90 days. How long the plants
take to mature will depend on the type of plants
being grown. Check the seed packet for specific
information on growth cycles, germination and
flowering times.
GROWING TIPS
Seeds must be germinated before they will grow
and bloom. For best results in germination, consult
the tips below.
• Spread potting soil evenly in a pot or tray.
• Spread seeds evenly over the surface of the soil.
• Add enough water so that the soil is damp but
not sodden. Using a spray bottle to add water is
recommended to avoid over-watering seeds.
• The use of a humidity dome over the seeds is
recommended to trap heat and humidity around
the seeds.
• Place the pot or tray in a dark place. The bottom
of the Danby Fresh Grower is ideal for this
purpose.
• Leave the humidity dome in place for 2 - 3 days
or until sprouts are visible.
• Remove the humidity dome and place the pot
or tray on the wire shelf in the Danby Fresh
Grower.
• Set the desired light cycle based on the
information on the seed packet using the
instructions on page 6.
• Water your plants as required based on the
information on the seed packet.
• Most microgreens reach maturity within 1 - 2
weeks.
Note: Danby Products Ltd. will accept no liability for
lost plants or weak harvests based on inappropriate
use of the light cycle system.

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DOOR REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS
If the default door opening on the appliance is
inconvenient, follow the steps below to change the
direction of the door swing.
1. Remove the two screws that secure the hinge
axis to the lower right hinge. Slide the door
outward from the bottom to remove it from the
upper right hinge.
2. Remove the upper right hinge from the cabinet.
3. Remove the screw hole covers from the upper
left side of the cabinet and install the upper left
hinge. Place the screw hole covers in the screw
holes on the upper right side of the cabinet.
4. The lower left hinge is pre-installed on the
cabinet. The lower right hinge does not need to
be removed.
5. To reinstall the door, it must be flipped 180°
from its original position. Install the door by
sliding it onto the top hinge pin, then replace
the door axis by placing the hinge pin in the
bottom of the door and securing it to the lower
left hinge.
1. Lower right hinge
2. Axis screws
3. Hinge axis
4. Upper right hinge
5. Hinge screws
6. Upper left hinge
7. Lower left hinge
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Danby Consumer Care: 1-800-263-2629
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
No power • A fuse may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped
• Plug not fully inserted into the wall outlet
Alarm sounding and “HI” on the display • Internal temperature is higher than 32°C (90°F)
Alarm sounding and “LO” on the display • Internal temperature is lower than 17°C (63°F)
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 some mild
detergent.
• Clean the outside with a soft, damp cloth and
some mild detergent.
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.
VACATION
It is not advisable to leave the appliance running
during a vacation. Plants require daily watering
and monitoring to ensure they do not overheat or
dehydrate. Be sure to empty, turn off and unplug the
appliance before leaving for vacation.
ERROR CODES
The appliance may emit an alarm and display an
error code on the display screen. This is generally
due to temperatures inside the cabinet being too
high or too low. High temperatures can dehydrate
and burn plants. Low temperatures can freeze
plants and stunt growth.
Error Code “HI”
An alarm will sound and the error code “HI”
will appear on the display when the internal
temperature of the appliance is higher than 32°C
(90°F) for more than 10 minutes. If the temperature
inside the cabinet drops below 30°C (86°F) for
more than 5 minutes, the alarm and error will stop
and the appliance will resume normal functioning.
Press any key on the control panel to silence the
alarm.
Error Code “LO”
An alarm will sound and the error code “LO”
will appear on the display when the internal
temperature of the appliance is lower than 17°C
(63°F) for more than 10 minutes. If the temperature
inside the cabinet rises above 19°C (66°F) for more
than 5 minutes, the alarm and error will stop and
the appliance will resume normal functioning. Press
any key on the control panel to silence the alarm.