Danby DCF038A1WDB, Owner'S Manual

IMPORTANT

Never use electrical appliances during 

defrosting. Do not use pointed or sharp 

objects to remove frost as this can damage the 

refrigerant lines. If these lines are accidentally 

pierced it will render the freezer inoperable and 

void the manufacturer’s warranty. 

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DEFROSTING

This appliance should be defrosted approximately 

twice a year or when a 6 mm (1/4 inch) layer of 

frost has formed. 

Turn the appliance control knob to the "OFF" 

position and unplug the power cord. Remove 

all contents and leave the lid open. Follow the 

instructions below:

1.  The interior defrost drain is located on the inside 

fl oor of the cabinet. Remove the rubber cover 

from the defrost drain. Defrosted water will fl ow 

into the hole and out through the exterior defrost 

drain cap. See Figure 1.

2.  The exterior defrost drain cap is located on the 

front of the cabinet. Gently pull out the exterior 

drain cap approximately 20 - 25 mm until the 

water hole is visible. See Figure 2.

3.  Twist the exterior drain cap so that the arrow 

points downward. See Figure 3.

4.  Place a bucket or pan under the drain cap to 

catch defrosted water. Check the appliance 

regularly during defrosting to ensure that the 

water is not overfl owing.

5.  When all water has been drained, twist the 

drain cap until the arrow is pointing upwards 

and then push inward until it is fl ush with the 

cabinet. See Figure 4.

6.  Replace the rubber cover in the interior defrost 

drain.

After defrosting is complete, set the temperature 

control to maximum for 2 to 3 hours before 

returning to the desired temperature setting.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS