OWNER'S MANUAL MANUEL D'UTILISATION MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO DAR194W/BL Model · Modèle· Modelo COMPACT 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 DAR194W/BL CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions before first use of this product. TOUT RÉFRIGÉRATEUR COMPACT · · · · · · · · · Avant la première mise en service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Conseils importants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Installation et raccordement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Description de l'appareil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Commande . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Utilisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Entretien et nettoyage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Changement du sens d'ouverture de la porte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Guide de dépannage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 PRÉCAUTION: Veuillez lire attentivement les consignes de sécurité et les instructions d'utilisation avant l'utilisation initiale de ce produit. TODA REFRIGERADOR COMPACTO · · · · · · · · · Antes de comenzar a usarla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Importante . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Ubicación e instalación . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Descripción del artefacto eléctrico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Controles de operación . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Uso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Mantenimiento y limpieza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Cambio de dirección de la apertura de la puerta . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Guía de solución de averías . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 PRECAUCIÓN: Lea y observe todas las reglas de seguridad y las instrucciones de operación antes de usar este producto por primera vez. R Danby Products Limited, PO Box 1778, Ontario, Canada N1H 6Z9 Danby Products Inc., PO Box 669, Findlay, Ohio, USA 45839-0669 DAR194/10/00 All Refrigerator Thank you for buying a Danby Millennium 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 0°C/ 32°F. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Before Putting Into Use . . . . Instructions for Use We Care for the Environment Tips for Energy Savings Important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disposing of Worn Out Appliances Placing and Installation . . . . Choosing the Right Place Placing the Self-standing Appliance Connection to Power Supply Description of the Appliance Operation Control . . . . . . . . . Temperature Selection . . . . . . . . .2 Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storing Fresh Foods Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . Automatic Defrosting of the Refrigerator Cleaning of the Appliance Switch Off the Appliance When Not In Use Changing the Direction of Opening the Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trouble-Shooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . .8 . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . .4 . . . .9 . . .10 . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . .6 1 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 These instructions for use are intended for the user. They describe the appliance and correct operating procedures for safe use. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: · 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. We Care for the Environment · Our products use environmentally friendly manner. To this end, individual packaging materials are clearly 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. 2 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 accidentally lock 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 smell 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 hair dryer) 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 plate 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. · 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). Dispose of Worn Out Appliances · 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. 3 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 cm2 wide and above the appliance kitchen units (cupboards) should be at least 5 cm away from the appliance in order to assure adequate ventilation. 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. INSTALLATION Place the appliance firmly on a solid base. Some appliances have adjustable feet on the front side; use them to level the appliance. 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). 4 Description of the Appliance B A C DAR194W/BL (A) Adjustable Wire Shelves (The number of shelves depends on the model) Shelves can be optionally placed on the guides inside the appliance. Perishable foods should be stored towards the back/ rear of the shelves. ie. the coldest part of the shelf. (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 outlet 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. (C) 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. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ALTER THE SPECIFICATIONS WITH NO INFLUENCE ON THE OPERATION OF THE APPLIANCE. 5 Operation Control The temperature of the refrigerator is controlled by setting the thermostat knob. (exterior rear wall of the cabinet) to the desired setting. · 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. Temperature Selection To start the refrigerator, turn the temperature control knob, (exterior rear wall of the cabinet) 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" 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/mildew from accumulating inside the refrigerator cabinet. FIG A 6 Use ...