Danby DESIGNER DAR440BL User manual

Danby
designer
OWNER’S MANUAL
Model • Modele * Modefo
DAR440W
DAR440BL
DAR440BL
DAR440W
CAUTION:
Read and follow all safety rules
and operating instructions before
first use of this product.
PRECAUTION:
Veuillez lire attentivement les
consignes de securite et les
instructions d'utilisation avant
I'utiiisation Initiate de ce produit.
ADVERTENCIA:
Lea y siga todas las reglas de
seguridad e instrucclones de
funcionamiento antes de usar este
artefacto per primera vez.
ALL REFRIGERATOR
• Before Putting Into Use.2
* Important.3
* Placing and Installation.4
• Description of the Appliance.5
• Operation Control.6
* Use .7
* Maintenance and Cleaning.8
* Changing the Direction of opening the Door .9
• Trouble Shooting Guide.10
• Bulb Placement .....11
TOUT REFRIGERATEUR
• Avant la premiere mise en service .16
• Conseils importants .17
• Installation et raccordement .18
• Description de Tappareil .ig
• Commande.20
• Utilisation .21
• Entretien et nettoyage.22
• Changement du sens d’ouverture de la porte .23
• En cas de probleme .24
• Pour rempiacer Ja lampe.25
TODA REFRIGERADORA
* Antes de comenzar a usarla.30
* Importante .31
* Ubicacion e instalacibn.32
* Description del artefacto electrico.33
* Controles de operation.34
* Uso .;.35
* Mantenimiento y limpieza.36
* Cambio de direction de Ja apertura de la puerta.37
* Guia de solution de averias.38
* Cambio de fa bombilla .39
Danby Products Limited, PO Box 1778, Ontario, Canada N1H 6Z9
Danby Products Inc., PO Box 669, Findlay, Ohio, USA 45839-0669
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□ AR440

Refrigerator
Thank you for buying a Danby Designer appliance.
We hope it will successfully serve your requirements for many years.
This Refrigerator is for domestic use only and is
intended for storing fresh foods at temperatures
higher than 07 32 *F
SAVE THESE
Before Putting Into Use. .2
Instructions for Use
We Care for the Environment
Tips for Energy Savings
Important . .3
Disposing of Worn Out Appliances
Placing and Installation ... .4
Choosing the Right Place
Placing the Seif-standing Appliance
Connection to Power Supply
Description of the Appliance .........5
Operation Control. 6
Temperature Selection
INSTRUCTIONS
Use ..... . .7
Storing Fresh Foods
Maintenance and Cleaning.. .8
Automatic Defrosting of the Refrigerator
Cleaning of the Appliance
Switch Off the Appliance When Not In Use
Changing the Direction of
Opening the Door ... ,
Ttrouble-Shooting Guide..
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Before Putting Into Use
* Before connecting the appliance to electrical power
supply, leave it stand for about 2 hours, which will
reduce the possibility of malfunctions in the cooling
system due to transport handling.
* Clean the appliance thoroughly, especially in the
interior (See Cleaning and Maintenance).
* In case the interior accessories are not correctly
placed, rearrange them as described in chapter
‘Description of the Appliance”
Instructions for Use
• If the gasket is damaged or the door seal is
poor, energy consumption is substantially
higher. To restore efficiency, replace
the gasket.
• Always consider instructions stated in
sections Positioning and Energy Saving
Tips, otherwise the energy consumption is
substantially higher.
These instructions for use are intended for the user.
They describe the appliance and correct operating
procedures for safe use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
We Care for the Environment
• Our products use environmentally friendly manner.
To this end, individual packaging materials are
dearly marked.
• These instructions are printed either on recycled
paper or chlorine free bleached paper.
• When your appliance finally wears out, please try
not to burden the environment with it; call your
nearest authorized service agent. (See Disposing
of Worn Out Appliance)
Tips for Energy Savings
• Try not to open the door too often, especially when
the weather is hot and humid. Once you open the
door, close it as soon as possible. This is especially
important if you have an upright model.
• Every now and then check if the appliance is
sufficiently ventilated (adequate air circulation
behind the appliance).
• Set the thermostat from higher to lower settings as
soon as possible (depends on how loaded the
appliance is, ambient temperatures etc).
• Before loading the appliance with packages of fresh
foods, make sure that they are cooled to
ambient temperature, (excluding soups)
• Ice and frost layers increase energy consumption,
so clean the, appliance as soon as the frost layer
is 3-5 mm thick.
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Important
• If you have bought this appliance to replace an old
one equipped with a door lock that cannot be
opened from the inside (lock, bolt), make sure that
the lock is removed, disabled or destroyed before
discarding. This will make it impossible for children
to accidental iock themselves inside the appliance
and suffocate.
• The appliance must be properly connected to an
electrical power supply. (See: Connection to
Power Supply).
• If the food has a strange smelf or color, throw It
away, because it is very likely that it is spoiled and
therefore is dangerous to consume.
• Always disconnect the appliance from the power
supply before cleaning the appliance, replacing the
light bulb and / or attempting repairs. WARNING:
repairs should be preformed by qualified service
personnel only.
• Do not defrost the appliance with other electric
appliances (for example a hairdryer) and never
attempt to scrape/remove ice/frost with sharp
objects. Use only enclosed tools or tools
recommended by the manufacturer.
• The refrigerating system of the appliance is filled
with refrigerant and oil, so when the appliance is
damaged, handle it with care and dispose of it in
compliance with environmental protection
safeguards. (See: We Care for the Environment).
• The rating pfate containing Model No/Serial No and
other technical data specific to this unit, is located
either inside the appliance or outside on the
rear wall.
Dispose of Worn Out
Appliances
* The refrigerator system of the appliance is filled
with refrigerant and insulating substances which
should be separately treated and processed. Call
your nearest authorized service agent or
specialized servicing center. If you are unable to
locate one, contact your local authorities or your
distributor. Be careful not to damage the tubes on
the rear wall of the appliance (danger of pollution)
IMPORTANT WARNING
An empty refrigerator 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.
DANGER: Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away
your old refrigerator or freezer:
• Take off the doors
• Leave the shelves in place so that chitcfren may
not easily climb inside.
DON’T WAIT DO IT NOW!
* When your appliance finally wears out, dispose of it
in a safe and harmless manner. If the appliance is
equipped with a door lock that cannot be opened
from the inside (lock, bolt), make sure the lock is
removed, disable or destroyed before being
discarded. This will make it impossible for children
to accidentally lock themselves inside the appliance
and suffocate.
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Placing and Installation
CHOOSING THE RIGHT PLACE
Place the appliance in a dry and regularly
ventilated room. Never place the appliance near
heat emitting devices (e.g. cooking appliances,
radiators, water heaters or similar devices) and
do not expose to direct sunlight.
The appliance should be positioned at least 3 cm
away from electric or gas cooking appliances
and at least 30 cm away from oil or coal fired
stoves. If this is not possible, use an appropriate
insulation barrier.
Behind the appliance there should be a free
space at least 200 cm 2 wide and above the
appliance kitchen units (cupboards) should be at
least 5 cm away from the appliance in order to
assure adequate ventilation.
INSTALLATION
Place the appliance firmly on a solid base.
Some appliances have adjustable feet on the
front side; use them to level the appliance.
WARNING
Instructions pertaining to the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
For your personal safety, this appliance must be
grounded. In the event of a malfunction or
breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of
electric shock by providing a path of least
resistance for electric current, This appliance is
equipped with a power cord having an
equipment grounding conductor and grounding
plug. The plug must be plugged into an
appropriate wall outlet that is installed and
grounded in accordance with all existing local
codes and ordinances. Consult a qualified
electrician or serviceman if the grounding
instructions are not clearly understood, or if
doubt exists as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
CONNECTION TO POWER SUPPLY
Connect the appliance power cord and plug to a
properly grounded wall outlet. The required
nominal voltage and frequency are indicated on
the rating plate (inside the unit or on the exterior
rear wall of the unit).
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Description of the Appliance
DAR440W/BL
(A) Wire Cantilever Shelves
(number and type of shelves depends on
the model) Shelf can be optionally placed on the
guides inside the appliance. It is protected against
being pulled out accidentally. If you want to remove a
shelf, slightly lift up the front part and pull it out.
Perishable foods should be stored towards the
back/rear of the shelves.
(ie: the coldest part of the shelf).
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(B) Defrost Water Outlet
The interior of the refrigerator is cooled with a cooling
plate mounted in the rear wall. Under the plate there
is a channel and an outlet for defrost water.
Regularly check the defrost water outEet and the drain
channel for blockage. They should always be kept
free and clean of food particles. If the drain outlet
does become clogged, use a plastic straw to clean it.
( D ) Door Liner
The door liner consists of various shelves or holders
used for storing eggs, cheese butter and yogurt as
well as other smaller packages, tubes, cans etc.
The lower shelf is used for storing large bottles.
Illumination In the Interior of
the Refrigerator
The light for illuminating the interior of the refrigerator
is on, when the door is opened, off when the door
is closed.
Operation Control
The temperature of the refrigerator is controlled by
setting thermostat knob, (ceiling of the cabinet) 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)
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’ 1 position, rotate the
control knob to the " 0 ” position. If the refrigerator has
been left out of use for some time, set the control to
maximum for 2-3 hours before turning to the desired
position, if the refrigerator is not being used for long
time periods, disconnect the plug and leave the door
partially open. This will help to reduce mold/miEdew
from accumulating inside the refrigerator cabinet.
* Changes in ambient room temperature will affect
internal refrigerator temperatures (choose correct
setting of the thermostat knob).
* In STOP ( 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).
* Temperature in the refrigerator also depends on
how often the door is opened.

Use
Storing Fresh Foods
Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food,
correct temperature and taking into account hygienic
precautions will substantially influence the quality of
the food stored.
* Foods to be stored in the refrigerator should be
properly packed so as to prevent mixing various
moisture degrees and odors {in polyethylene bags
or sheet, aluminum foil, wax paper, or stored In
covered containers or bottles).
* Before storing food In the refrigerator, remove
excessive packaging {like yogurt in mu It!-package),
* Pack systematically and make sure that
foodstuffs do not touch each other (various odors
may mix). Assure adequate air circulation
around packages.
* Never store ffammable, volatile or
explosive substances.
* Beverages with high alcohol percentage shall
be stored in tightly sealed bottles in
vertical position.
* Food should not touch the rear wall of
the refrigerator
* Foods should be coofed down before storing.
• Crispy and delicate foods should be stored in the
coldest parts of the refrigerator.
• Try not to open the door too often.
• Set the thermostat to a setting where lowest
temperatures are reached. Set the thermostat
gradually so as to avoid freezing of foods. Use a
thermometer and measure the temperature in the
individual compartments. Pface the thermostat in a
glass vessel filled with water. Temperature readings
are most reliable a few hours after a steady state
condition is reached,
• Some organic solutions like volatile oils in lemon
and orange peel, acid in butter etc. can cause
damage when in contact with plastic surfaces or
gaskets for long periods of time.
• Unpleasant odors inside the refrigerator is a sign
that something is wrong with foods or that your
refrigerator needs cleaning. Unpleasant odors can
be eliminated or reduced by washing the interior of
the refrigerator with mild soiution of water and
vinegar. We also recommend using activated carbon
filters to clean the air or to neutralize odors.
• If you are planning a long journey, make sure to
remove perishable articles of food out of the
appliance before you leave.
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Maintenance and Cleaning
| Automatic Defrosting of the
i Refrigerator
There is no need to defrost the refrigerator, because
ice depositing on the inner back wall is defrosted
automatically.
Ice build-up on the inner back wall during the
compressor operation; will (when the compressor has
cycled off) defrost automatically. Defrost water
collects inside the drain through passing through the
drain outlet in the inner back wall into a drain pan
situated above the compressor, from where it
evaporates.
Cleaning the Appliance
Disconnect the power bar before cleaning
the appliance.
Do not use coarse or aggressive cleaning agents as
you can damage the surface.
Clean the exterior with water and detergent.
Remove the detachable accessories in the interior of
the appliance and clean with water and liquid
detergent. Plastic parts cannot be washed in
dishwashers.
Wash the interior of the appliance with lukewarm
water, adding one or two spoonfuls of vinegar.
After cleaning, connect the appliance to power supply
and reload it.
Switch Off the Appliance
When Not In Use
If you do not intend to use the appliance for long
periods of time, (vacations) set the thermostat knob
to the STOP (0) position, disconnect the power
supply, take out the foods and defrost and clean the
appliance. Leave the door slightly open.
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Changing the Direction of the Door
Opening (Swing) _
If you find the direction of opening the door on
your appliance inconvenient, you can change it
Hoies on the opposite side have already been
prepared in the factory.
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