Danby DAR125SLDD manual Troubleshooting, Problem, Possible Cause, Solution

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 1-800-263-2629for assistance.

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
	• No power to unit.	• Check connection of power cord to power
		source.
1) Unit does not work	• Power cord unplugged.
		• Plug in unit.
	• Wrong voltage being used.
		• Use proper voltage.
		• Raise temperature settings.
	• Temperature set too cold.	• Close door securely.
	• Door is not closed.	• Ensure food is room temperature before
2) Unit runs continuously	• Hot food has been inserted.	inserting.
	• Door open too long/too often.	• Reduce frequency and duration of door
	• Close proximity to heat source or direct	openings.
	sunlight.	• Do not place unit close to heat sources or
		direct sunlight.
		• Check connection of power cord.
	• No power to unit.	• Plug in unit.
		• Check settings, adjust if necessary.
	• Power cord unplugged.
		• Reduce frequency and duration of door
	• Temperature control too warm.
		openings.
	• Door open too long/too often.
3) Internal temperature not		• Ensure food is room temperature before
	• Hot food inserted.
cold enough.		inserting.
	• Air flow obstruction.
		• Allow room for air to circulate around the
	• Wrong voltage being used.
		unit.
	• Close proximity to heat source or direct
		• Use proper voltage.
	sunlight.	• Do not place unit close to heat sources or
		direct sunlight.
		• Set the thermostat knob to OFF (0) position
	• The door does not seal well.	and leave the door open. Never use electric
	• The door is frequently opened or left too	devices for defrosting and do not scrape the
	long.	ice or frost layer with sharp objects After
4) Ice Formation on the	• The food stored in the refrigerator was	defrosting is complete, turn the knob to
Inner Rear Wall	warm;	desired position and close the refrigerator
	• The food or dish is touching the inner	door.
	back wall.	• Clean the gasket if it is contaminated, or
		replace it if it is damaged.
		• Clean the clogged pipe, for example with a
	• Water pipe is clogged.	plastic straw.
5) Water is leaking from the	defrost water drips over the channel.	• Manually defrost the increased ice layer. “Ice
refrigerator
		Formation on the Inner Wall”
	• Appliance not leveled.	• Always make sure that the appliance is
	• Appliance not installed on a firm solid	leveled and installed on a firm solid
	base/floor.	base/floor.
	• Appliance is touching a wall or kitchen	• The Appliance must not touch any wall or
6) Noise	units standing next to it.	other kitchen units.
	• Accessories inside the appliance are	• Make sure the accessories inside the
	placed incorrectly. Bottles tins and other	appliance are correctly placed so they dont
	vessels may be touching each other	touch each other and cause rattling and/or
	causing rattling and/or vibrations.	vibrations.

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