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Troubleshooting

Occasionally, 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 

1-800-263-2629

for assistance.

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

1) Does not work.

• No power to unit.

• Power cord is unplugged.

• Wrong voltage is being used.

• Check connection of power

cord to power source.

• Plug in unit.

• Use proper voltage.

2) Freezer runs 

continuously.

• Temperature set too low.

• Lid is not closed.

• Hot food inserted.

• Lid opened too long or too

often.

• Close proximity to heat

source or direct sunlight.

• Set temperature control to

warmer setting

• Close lid securely.

• Be sure food is at room 

temperature before inserting.

• Minimize lid openings/

duration. 

• Do not place unit close to

heat sources or direct 

sunlight.

3) Internal temperature not

cold enough.

• No power to unit.

• Power cord is unplugged.

• Temperature set too high.

• Lid is not closed.

• Hot food inserted.

• Lid opened too long or too

often.

• Air flow obstruction.

• Wrong voltage is being used.

• Close proximity to heat

source or direct sunlight.

• Check connection of power

cord to power source.

• Plug in unit.

• Check setting and increase

as needed.

• Close lid securely.

• Be sure that food is at room

temperature.

• Minimize lid openings/

duration.

• Allow room for air to 

circulate around unit.

• Use proper voltage.

• Do not place unit close to

heat sources or direct 

sunlight.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Summary of Contents for DCFM040A1WSP

Page 1: ...SP ENGLISH FRAN AIS USER S MANUAL FOR YOUR SAFETY Read these instructions carefully before operating the unit POUR VOTRE S CURIT Lire attentivement ces instructions avant d utiliser l appareil PARA SU...

Page 2: ...O Gu a para utilizar y cuidar del Proprietario Instrucciones de Seguridad Importantes Instrucciones D Instalacion Instrucciones Operadoras Cuidado y Mantenimiento Soluci n Sugerida Garantia 15 21 CAUT...

Page 3: ...of your sales receipt to this page along with the following infor mation which is located on the manufacturer s identification plate on the rear exterior wall of the freezer cabinet Model No Serial No...

Page 4: ...moisture Let air circulate freely around the unit Keep the rear of the freezer 5 inches away from the wall 1 Locate the freezer in such a manner that extension cords are not necessary 2 Due to lid and...

Page 5: ...erature is reached It will then start and stop cycle at fairly regular intervals It is recommended that food not be placed in the freezer until you are satisfied that it is operating cycling regularly...

Page 6: ...a plastic defrosting scoop remove the frost and ice off the liner walls as soon as it becomes loose approxi mately 15 minutes from start do not use any sharp instruments as this may result in damage t...

Page 7: ...reezer well covered with blankets This will help preserve the cold inside the freezer If no help is available within 12 hours the freezer contents should be transferred into a neighbors freezer if ava...

Page 8: ...sunlight Set temperature control to warmer setting Close lid securely Be sure food is at room temperature before inserting Minimize lid openings duration Do not place unit close to heat sources or di...

Page 9: ...ly that Danby will be responsible or liable for any spoilage or damage to food or other contents of this appliance whether due to any defect of the appliance or its use whether proper or improper EXCL...

Page 10: ...e vous con tactez un repr sentant de service La plaque d identification qui contient le num ro de mod le et de s rie du cong lateur est situ sur la paroi arri reext rieur du bo tier Num ro de Mod le N...

Page 11: ...elle fa on qu une corde extention ne soit pas n cessaire 2 Du fait de la position des charni res et du couvercle il est impossible d installer le cong lateur directement contre le mur Ceci aidera la b...

Page 12: ...et lassex le fonctionner L unit motrice marchera de une deux heures avant que la temp rature d op ration soit affeinte Elle repartira et s arr tera ensuite des intervalles passablement r guliers Il es...

Page 13: ...eures sp cialement sur les parties du haut L accumulation de givre jusqu 6 mm 1 4 po de pouce n est pas nuisi ble Cependant lorsque le givre devient plus pais il retarde le refroidisse ment et il en r...

Page 14: ...RICIT La plupart des pannes d lectricit sont corrig es dans un d lai d une heure et n ont pas d effets sur la temp rature du cong lateur Il est n ces saire de r duire le nombre d ouverture de la couve...

Page 15: ...op basse La couvercle n est pas ferm e De la nourriture chaude a t ins r e La couvercle est ouverte trop souvent longtemps Proximit d une source de chaleur ou source de soleil Baissez le contr le de t...

Page 16: ...condition ou repr sentation qu elle soit exprim e ou tacite de fa on manifeste ou intentionnelle par Danby ou ses distributeurs agr s De m me sont exclues toutes les autres garanties conditions ou re...

Page 17: ...nesesitar cuan do se comunique con uno de nuestros representantes de servicio al cliente La placa de indentificaci n con el n mero de modelo y n mero de serie est ubicada al exterior de la unidad en...

Page 18: ...nes prolongadores 2 Debido a la construcci n de las bisagras y de la tara es imposible colocar el congelador directam nte contra la pared El espacio en la parte posterior es esencial para mantener la...

Page 19: ...mienda no poner alimentos en el congelador hasta que la persona que est convencido de que el congelador funciona normaimente no requiere m s a ustas Ura vez que el congelador comienza a funcionar y a...

Page 20: ...erior de la paredes interiores del congelador Una acumulaci n de hasta 6mm 1 4 pulgada de escarcha en el reves timiento no causa da os Sin embargo si la escarcha es m s espesa deber quitarse ya que re...

Page 21: ...s r pido posible para saber donde recurrir en caso de emergencia Muchos fabricantes de helados utilizan hielo seco y esto mantendr el contenido de su congelador a temperaturas seguras hasta que la em...

Page 22: ...je correcto 2 El congelador funciona constantemente Temperatura demasiado baja La puerta no est cerrada Se coloc comida caliente Se abri la puerta demasiadas veceso durante mucho tiempo Muy cerca de u...

Page 23: ...a implica que Danby ser responsable por cualquier da o que hayan sufrido los alimentos u otros contenidos de este aparato ya sea debido a un defecto del aparato o su uso adecuado o inadecuado EXCLUSI...

Page 24: ...O El n mero de modelo se puede encontrar en la placa serial situada en el panel trasero de la unidad Todas las piezas de reparaci n disponibles para la compra o la orden especial cuando usted visita s...

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