Danby Designer DUF448WDD Owner's Use And Care Manual

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84. Place a leveling tool on top of the freezer first side to side,then front to back. Turn leg counterclockwise to raise a corner.Turn leg clockwise to lower a corner.5. Repeat Step 4 until freezer is level.6. After freezer is fully loaded with food, recheck with level as inStep 4.FREEZER USEEnsuring Proper Air CirculationIn order to ensure proper temperature, you need to permit properairflow in the freezer. As shown in the illustration, cool air entersthrough the freezer wall and moves down. The air thenrecirculates through the vent near the bottom.Do not block any of these vents with food packages. If the ventsare blocked, airflow will be restricted, and temperature andmoisture problems may occur.IMPORTANT: To avoid odor transfer and drying out of food, wrapor cover foods tightly.Using the ControlTurn the freezer temperature control to 4. This setting is designedto maintain the temperature at or near 0°F (-17.8°C) under normaloperating conditions.Allow the freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours before filling with frozenfood. Let the freezer cool overnight before adding large amountsof unfrozen food. Do not add more than 2 to 3 lbs (907 to 1,350 g)of unfrozen food per cubic foot (28.32 L) of freezer space.NOTE: When the freezer is first started, the compressor will runconstantly until the freezer is cooled. It may take up to 6 or8 hours (or longer), depending on room temperature and thenumber of times the freezer door is opened. After the freezer iscooled, the compressor will turn on and off as needed to keep thefreezer at the proper temperature.The outside of your freezer may feel warm. This is normal. Thefreezer’s design and main function is to remove heat frompackages and air space inside the freezer. The heat is transferredto the room air, making the outside of the freezer feel warm.Adjusting Control■ Turn control to a higher number for colder temperatures.■ Turn control to a lower number for less cold temperatures.NOTE: The small snowflake icon represents the number 1 orthe least cold setting. The large snowflake icon represents 6 orthe coldest setting.Fast Freeze (on some models)This setting causes the freezer to run continuously, driving thefreezer temperature to the coldest possible temperature. Toactivate, adjust the control knob to the igloo icon, whichrepresents the fast freeze setting. Use this feature just beforeadding large amounts of unfrozen foods. For best food quality, donot exceed 3 lbs (1,350 g) per cubic foot (28.32 L). Return to yournormal setting after 24 to 48 hours.Temperature Alarm (on some models)The temperature monitor alarm is located to the left of thetemperature control and sounds an audible alarm if thetemperature reaches 10°F (-12°C) or more above normal for theselected setting.The alarm is controlled by a three-position switch.Key Eject Lock(on some models)To lock or unlock the freezer, you must hold the key in the lockwhile turning. The lock is spring loaded, so the key cannot be leftin the lock.If the key is lost, contact your dealer for a replacement. Alwaysgive the model and serial number of your freezer when requestinga replacement key.| The proper setting for normal freezer use. The alarmis on, and the amber light will be illuminated.0 Keeps the alarm from sounding when the freezer iswarm, such as during start-up or defrosting.✔ Tests the alarm regardless of temperature.