Danby DUFM30WDD Product Manual - Page 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing an escape wire for the electrical current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be connected to an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician of serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD. Use an exclusive wall outlet; Do not connect your freezer to extension cords, or together with any other appliance in the same wall outlet. Do not splice the cord. IMPORTANT WARNING: An empty freezer is a very dangerous attraction to children. Remove either the gasket, latches, lids, or doors from unused appliances, or take some other action that will gaurantee it harmless. DON'T WAIT! DO IT NOW! INSTALLATION Remove exterior and interior packings, wipe the outside thoroughly with a soft dry cloth and the inside with a wet, lukewarm cloth. Avoid placing the cabinet in a narrow recess or near any heat source, direct sunlight, or moisture. Let air circulate freely around the cabinet. Keep the rear of the freezer 5 inches away from the wall. Location: 1) Select a place with a strong, level floor. 2) Allow 5 inches of space between the back of the freezer and any adjacent wall. 3) Avoid direct sunlight and heat. Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating. Heat sources nearby will cause higher electricity consumption. 4) Avoid very moist places. Too much moisture in the air will cause frost to form very quickly on the evaporator, and your freezer will have to be defrosted more frequently. OPERATION Changes in ambient room temperature will affect internal freezer temperatures (choose correct setting of the thermostat knob). Temperature in the freezer also depends on how often the door is opened. MIN DEFROSTING MAX INSTRUCTIONS Defrost and clean your freezer when frost has built up to about 1/4"(6mm) thickness. Complete defrosting and cleaning should be done at least once a year. In high humidity areas, a freezer may need more frequent defrosting and cleaning. IMPORTANT: Do not use an ice pick, knife or other sharp-pointed tool to defrost freezer. Damage can occur. 1) Unplug power cord. 2) Remove all frozen food.Wrap frozen food in several layers of newspaper and cover with a blanket. Food will say frozen for several hours OR store frozen food in a cooler, additional refrigerator-freezer or in a cool area. 3) Place pans of hot water in freezer with door open to speed melting. Directing air from an electric fan into freezer will also help. Do not place fan in freezer. 4) Remove frost. 5) Wipe water from walls and bottom of freezer with a towel or sponge. 6) Wash inside walls. 7) Rinse and dry thoroughly. 8) Replace all frozen food. 9) Plug in power cord and refer to "Operation." 1