Care and Maintenance

Frequently, 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 for assistance.

 

Difficulty

Possible Cause

Suggested Solution

 

 

Does not work

No power to unit

Check connection of power cord to

 

 

 

 

power source.

 

 

 

Power cord is unplugged.

Plug in unit.

 

 

 

Wrong voltage is being used.

Use proper voltage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Freezer runs continuously

Temperature too high.

Lower temperature control.

 

 

 

Door is not closed.

Close door securely.

 

 

 

Hot food inserted.

Be sure that food is at room temperature

 

 

 

 

before inserting.

 

 

 

Door opened too long or

Do not keep door open for too long.

 

 

 

too often.

Minimize door openings.

 

 

 

Close proximity to heat source

Do not place unit close to heat sources

 

 

 

or direct sunlight.

or direct sunlight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Internal temperature

No power to unit.

Check connection of power cord to

 

 

not cold enough.

 

power source.

 

 

 

Power cord is unplugged.

Plug in unit.

 

 

 

Temperature control too low.

Check setting and increase as neeed.

 

 

 

Door is not closed.

Close door securely.

 

 

 

Hot food inserter

Be sure that food is at room temperature.

 

 

 

Door opened too long or

Do not keep door open for too long.

 

 

 

too often.

Minimize door openings.

 

 

 

Air flow obstruction.

Allow room for air to circulate around unit.

 

 

 

Wrong voltage is being used.

Use proper voltage.

 

 

 

Close proximity to heat source

Do not place unit close to heat sources

 

 

 

or direct sunlight.

or direct sunlight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Características

1.DIAL TERMOSTÁTICO: Para controlar la temperatura dentro del congelador. Enciende el motor en cuanto la temperatura supera el nivel deseado.

2.ESTANTES REFRIGERADOS: 3 estantes refrigerados de ancho completo.

3.JUNTA MAGNÉTICA: El sello hermético de la puerta evita que escape el frío. Sin trabas ni cerrojos.

4.COMPARTIMIENTOS DE LA PUERTA (4)

5.BANDEJA COLECTORA

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Meta los manguitos en el Fig. B parte inferior de la puerta en

ambos lados.

Instrucciones para cambiar el sentido en

que se abre la puerta

ADVERTENCIA: Para evitarse lesiones personales y daños a la propiedad, recomendamos que otra per- sona lo ayude durante el proceso de cambiar de sen- tido en que se abre la puerta.

1.Para lograr acceso a la unidad de bisagra inferior, incline el congelador hacia atrás, o tiéndalo sobre el dorso. (Fig. C)

2.Saque los dos pies graduables ubicados en la parte delantera del congelador.

3.Saque los tornillos que fija la unidad de la bisagra inferior al congelador.

4.Saque el conjunto de la puerta principal del gabinete del congelador. (Levante levemente la puerta y jale hacia abajo)

5.Saque el perno de la bisagra superior de la puerta con un destornillador de punta plana normal. (Fig. D)

6.Vuelva a instalar el eje de la bisagra superior en el lado opuesto del congelador. (Fig. D)

7a. Saque el tapón de bisagra y el manguito de la puerta, ubicados en la parte superior de esta.

7b. Intercambie las posiciones. (Es decir, el tapón del lado derecho de la puerta, el manguito del lado izquierdo de la puerta)

8.Vuelva a instalar la unidad de la puerta en el conge- lador.

9.Saque el manguito de la puerta (parte inferior de la puerta,) e instálelo en el lado opuesto. (Tiene que metir los manguitos en el parte inferior de la puerta en ambos lados. Vea Fig. B)

10.Vuelva a instalar la unidad de bisagra inferior en el lado opuesto.

11.Antes de apretar los tornillos de la bisagra inferior, verifique

que la unidad de la puerta esté debidamente alinea- da con el congelador.

12.Vuelva a instalar los pies graduables. Ahora, el proceso ha terminado.

Meta la arandela (de diámetro 4.5mm) sobre la bisagra, seguido del manguito.

Fig. C

Utiliza un encaje de 10 mm con un trinquete para sacar o instalar la bisagra.

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