Danby DCR122BLDD Compact Refrigerator User Guide

: June 17, 2024
: Danby

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FEATURES
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
LIMITED IN-HOME APPLIANCE WARRANTY
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Danby DCR122BLDD Compact Refrigerator User Guide

CAUTION

Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions before first use of this product.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

DANGER: Risk of Child Entrapment! Before you throw away your old refrigerator/freezer:

Take off the doors.
Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

DON’T WAIT! DO IT NOW!

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

LOCATION

Remove exterior and interior packaging, wipe the outside thoroughly with a soft dry cloth and the inside with a wet, lukewarm cloth. Avoid placing the unit in a narrow recess or near any heat source, direct sunlight, or moisture. Let air circulate freely around the unit. Keep the rear of the refrigerator 5 inches away from the wall.

Location

Select a place with a level floor.
Allow 5 inches of space between the back of the refrigerator and any adjacent wall.
Avoid direct sunlight and heat. Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating. Heat sources nearby will cause higher electricity consumption.
Avoid damp places. Too much moisture in the air will cause frost to form very quickly on the evaporator, and your refrigerator will have to be defrosted more frequently.

DOOR REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

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

If you find the direction of opening the door on your appliance inconvenient, you can change it by following the steps shown in the below diagrams.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

FEATURES

THERMOSTAT DIAL: For controlling the temperature inside the refrigerator; the compressor activates as soon as the temperature rises above the desired level.
FREEZER COMPARTMENT WITH FREEZER DOOR: Separate freezer section holds ice cube tray and small items.
ICE CUBE TRAY: Ice cubes are easily removed from tray.
GLASS SHELVES
DRIP TRAY: Catches the water that drips off the evaporator when defrosting.
MAGNETIC GASKET: Tight fitting door seal keeps all the cooling power locked inside. No hooks or latches.
BOTTLE RACK: For tall, medium, and large bottles, cans or jars.
RAINSTORM Door Liner: Holds 355mL cans of pop, juice, or beer.
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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.

DCR122BLDD

DCR122BSLDD

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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” setting. After defrosting and if the refrigerator has been left out of use for some time, set the control to maximum for 2 to 3 hours before turning to the desired position. If the refrigerator is not to be used for long time periods, disconnect the plug and leave the door partially open. This will help reduce the mold/mildew from accumulating inside the refrigerator cabinet.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

DEFROSTING

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 let the defrost cycle run its course. (or) Apply (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 dish 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 minutesand/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 remove ice from the 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.

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.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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.

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.

FOOD STORAGE SUGGESTIONS

Fresh Food Compartment

Never cover food compartment shelves with aluminum foil or any other shelf covering material which may prevent air circulation.
Always remove porous store wrapping paper from meats, poultry and fish. Meats should be wrapped individually and placed in a dish for storage. Wrap fish and poultry in foil or heavy waxed paper. Most fish should be used the same day of purchase. Packaged meats such as ham, bacon, dried beef, or frankfurter, store best in their original packages.
Allow warm foods to cool to room temperature before placing them in the refrigerator.
Always cover open dishes of food, especially leftovers.
Use leftovers within 2 or 3 days.

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.

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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Occasionally, a problem is minor and a service call may not be necessary- use this troubleshooting guide for a possible solution. If the unit continues to operate improperly, call an authorized service depot or Danby’s Toll Free Number 1-800-263-2629 for assistance.

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Does not work

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No power to unit.
Power cord is unplugged.
Wrong voltage is being used.

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Check connection of power cord to power source.
Plug in unit.
Use proper voltage.

Freezer runs continuously

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Temperature set too low. • Lid is not closed.
Hot food inserted.
Lid opened too long or too often.
Close proximity to heat source or direct sunlight.

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Set temperature control to warmer setting
Close lid securely.
Be sure food is at room temperature before inserting.
Minimize lid openings/ duration.
Do not place unit close to heat sources or direct sunlight.

Internal temperature not cold enough.

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No power to unit.
Power cord is unplugged.
Temperature set too high.
Lid is not closed.
Hot food inserted.
Lid opened too long or too often.
Air flow obstruction.
Wrong voltage is being used.
Close proximity to heat source or direct sunlight.

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Check connection of power cord to power source.
Plug in unit.
Check setting and increase as needed.
Close lid securely.
Be sure that food is at room temperature.
Minimize lid openings/ duration.
Allow room for air to circulate around unit.
Use proper voltage.
Do not place unit close to heat sources or direct sunlight.

LIMITED IN-HOME APPLIANCE 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 Products Limited (Canada) or Danby Products Inc. (U.S.A.) (hereafter “Danby”) or by an authorized distributor of Danby, and is non- transferable.

TERMS OF WARRANTY

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

First 18 Months During the first eighteen (18) months, any functional parts of this product found to be defective, will be repaired or replaced, at warrantor’s option, at no charge to the ORIGINAL purchaser. To obtain Danby reserves the right to limit the boundaries of “In Home Service” to the proximity of an Authorized Service Depot. Any appliance Service requiring service outside the limited boundaries of “In Home Service”, it will be the consumer’s responsibility to transport the appliance (at their own expense) to the original retailer (point of purchase) or a service depot for repair. See “Boundaries of In Home Service” below. 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 unit 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 void.
Boundaries of If the appliance is installed in a location that is 100 kilometers (62 miles) or more from the nearest service center your unit must be In Home Service delivered to the nearest authorized Danby Service Depot, as service must only be performed by a technician qualified and certified for warranty service by Danby. Transportation charges to and from the service location are not protected by this warranty and are the responsibility 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.

EXCLUSIONS

Save as herein provided, Danby, there are no other warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees, express or implied, made or intended by Danby 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 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 hold harmless Danby 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:

Power failure.
Damage in transit or when moving the appliance.
Improper power supply such as low voltage, defective house wiring or inadequate fuses.
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).
Use for commercial or industrial purposes (ie. If the appliance is not installed in a domestic residence).
Fire, water damage, theft, war, riot, hostility, acts of God such as hurricanes, floods etc.
Service calls resulting in customer education.
Improper Installation (ie. Building-in of a free standing appliance or using an appliance outdoors that is not approved for outdoor application).

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.

Warranty Service
In-home

Danby Products Limited
PO Box 1778, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1H 6Z9
Telephone: 519-837-0920 FAX: (519) 837-044

COMPACT REFRIGERATOR

The model number can be found on the serial plate located on the back panel of the unit.

All repair parts available for purchase or special order when you visit your nearest service depot. To request service and/or the location of the service depot nearest you, call Danby toll free.

When requesting service or ordering parts, always provide the following information: