Danby DCF550W - Manual (Page 6)

TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
Care and Maintenance
DEFROSTING
Moisture will be introduced to the liner during lid openings and the addition of
unfrozen food packages. The moisture will accumulate in the form of frost,
mostly on the upper part of the liner walls. Accumulation of frost up to 6 mm
(1/4") on the liner is not harmful. However, when it becomes heavier, it
should be removed as it slows cooling, resulting in longer running (cycle)
times. Under average conditions, defrosting will not be necessary more than
once or twice a year. Besides frost, food particles and other foreign sub-
stances may accumulate and soil the liner.
For proper defrosting and cleaning, the following method is recommended:
a) Unplug freezer.
b) Quickly remove all frozen food and store in baskets, cartons or other
suitable containers. Keep food well covered with blankets to avoid excessive
temperature rise.
c) A kettle/pot of hot water placed in the center of the cabinet will greatly
accelerate defrosting.
d) With the help of a wooden spatula or 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 to the liner wall and/or sealed system, voiding any
and/or all warranties which may be in effect. Using a piece of cloth soaked in
hot water, the process can be considerably accelerated. As soon as the ice
has fallen to the bottom, remove it. Do not let it melt in the freezer as this will
increase defrosting and cleaning time.
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Operating Instructions
The temperature of the freezer compartment is controlled by adjusting/
setting the thermostat control knob, located on the front of the freezer
cabinet. To start the freezer and achieve maximum cooling quickly;
• Turn the temperature control knob clockwise to the furthest (maximum)
setting on the darker blue (wide)
section of the graduated control dial.
• Allow the freezer to run at this setting for 3-4 hours.
• When maximum cooling is achieved, turn back the temperature control
knob setting to the 2 o’clock position on the graduated blue control dial.
See Fig.1.
• To turn off the freezer (no cooling), rotate the control knob to the “0” (off)
position. See Fig.2.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2