Danby DFF344WDB Product Manual - Page 8

Operating Instructions OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL • There is a temperature digital display panel in the fresh compartment (See Fig.2.). Digits in the upper line are celsius temperature, while dig its in the bottom line are fahrenheit. • Press the "Subtraction sign" or "Plus sign" to reach the needed temperature. • The first time you turn the unit on, please select 2°C/36°F and let the unit run for at least 2 hours before putting foods inside. That will ensure the cabinet is thoroughly chilled before food is put in. Recommended factory setting 4°C / 39°F. Fig.2. Fig.3. FREEZER Do not place food near or around the vents or air duct NOTE: • If the unit is unplugged, loses power; you must wait 3 to 5 minutes before restarting the unit. If you attempt to restart before this time delay, the refrigerator will not start. • Large amounts of food will lower the cooling efficiency of the appliance. • Do not place food so that it blocks an air vent, and leave adequate space between food items for air flow in the cabinet. (see Fig.3.) • Allow several hours for temperature to stabilize between two temperature selections. • Selecting different temperatures shown on the panel in the fresh compartment (refrigerator storage area) will effect the temperature in both the fresh and the freezer compartment. OPERATING FREEZER COMPARTMENT Fig.4. Freezer Temperature Control TEMPERATURE CONTROL • Your refrigerator has one control for regulating the temperature in the freezer compartment (See Fig.4.). The temperature control is located on the center of the freezer compartment's interior back panel. • The first time you turn the unit on, adjust the temperature control knob to "MAX" and let the unit run for at least 2 hours before putting foods inside. That will ensure the cabinet is thoroughly chilled before food is put in. • The range of the FREEZER temperature control is from position "MIN" the warmest to "MAX" the coldest. Adjust this control to get the temperature you want. Recommended factory setting is mid way. (MEDIUM) THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT • This compartment is designed for the long-term storage of frozen food. Storage time period is up to three months. • The storage life of frozen foods varies and the recommended storage time should not be exceeded. • Place frozen food into the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase. If there are instructions on the packaget, carefully follow these instructions regarding storage times. 6