Danby DFF261 Product Manual - Page 6

Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING Occasionally, a problem may arise that is minor in nature, 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 SOLUTION 1) Unit does not work. • No power to unit. • Power cord is unplugged. • Wrong voltage is being used. • Check connection of power cord at power source. • Plug in unit. • Use proper voltage. • Temperature control too high. • Adjust settings as needed. • Door not closed. 2) Refrigerator running too frequently. • Hot food inserted. • Doors open too long/often. • Close the door securely. • Cool food before inserting. • Minimize door openings/duration. • Close proximity to heat source or direct • DO NOT place unit close to heat sources or in sunlight. direct sunlight. 3) Internal Temperature too cold. • Temperature control too high. • Adjust settings as needed. • No power to unit. • Power cord is unplugged. • Wrong voltage is being used. 4) Internal Temperature not • Temperature control too low. cold enough. • Hot food inserted. • Doors open too long/often. • Check connection of power cord at power source. • Plug in unit. • Use proper voltage. • Check/adjust settings as needed. • Cool food before inserting. • Minimize door openings/duration. • Air flow obstruction. • Allow room for air to circulate around the unit. • Close proximity to heat source or direct • DO NOT place unit close to heat sources or in sunlight. direct sunlight. • Temperature control too low. • Door not closed. 5) Freezer not cold enough. • Hot food inserted. • Doors open too long/often. • Wrong voltage is being used. 6) Light will not work. • No power to unit. • Power cord is unplugged. • Bulb is loose/needs replacing. • Door switch is stuck. • Adjust settings as needed. • Close door securely. • Cool food before insterting. • Minimize door openings/ duration. • Use proper voltage. • Check connection of power cord to power source. • Plug in unit. • Tighten or replace bulb. • Check the switch for obstructions, clean if necessary. 5

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Occasionally, a problem may arise that is minor in nature, 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.
5
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
1)
Unit does not work.
• No power to unit.
• Power cord is unplugged.
• Wrong voltage is being used.
• Check connection of power cord at power
source.
• Plug in unit.
• Use proper voltage.
2)
Refrigerator running too
frequently.
• Temperature control too high.
• Door not closed.
• Hot food inserted.
• Doors open too long/often.
• Close proximity to heat source or direct
sunlight.
• Adjust settings as needed.
• Close the door securely.
• Cool food before inserting.
• Minimize door openings/duration.
• DO NOT place unit close to heat sources or in
direct sunlight.
3) Internal Temperature too
cold.
• Temperature control too high.
• Adjust settings as needed.
4) Internal Temperature not
cold enough.
• No power to unit.
• Power cord is unplugged.
• Wrong voltage is being used.
• Temperature control too low.
• Hot food inserted.
• Doors open too long/often.
• Air flow obstruction.
• Close proximity to heat source or direct
sunlight.
• Check connection of power cord at power
source.
• Plug in unit.
• Use proper voltage.
• Check/adjust settings as needed.
• Cool food before inserting.
• Minimize door openings/duration.
• Allow room for air to circulate around the unit.
• DO NOT place unit close to heat sources or in
direct sunlight.
5) Freezer not cold enough.
• Temperature control too low.
• Door not closed.
• Hot food inserted.
• Doors open too long/often.
• Wrong voltage is being used.
• Adjust settings as needed.
• Close door securely.
• Cool food before insterting.
• Minimize door openings/ duration.
• Use proper voltage.
6) Light will not work.
• No power to unit.
• Power cord is unplugged.
• Bulb is loose/needs replacing.
• Door switch is stuck.
• Check connection of power cord to power
source.
• Plug in unit.
• Tighten or replace bulb.
• Check the switch for obstructions, clean if
necessary.