User Guide

DCF400 User’s Guide Version: 04-06-22

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The top of the inside of the fridge will be warmer that the bottom. If is bet to leave a space of 5 cm between the top

food and the lid. It will also help to cool your food quicker if your food is packaged in smaller containers rather than

large ones. Food packages more than 2 inches thick will cool slowly. Allowing space for air to circulate around each

item will help as well. Avoid placing warm foodstuff in contact with cold foodstuff. The baskets are designed for the

storage and organization of food.

DEFROSTING AND CLEANING

SunDanzer recommends defrosting if the frost layer become thicker than 10mm. It is safest to DISCONNECT the

appliance from the electrical power supply before defrosting cleaning or repositioning is carried out,

A thorough cleaning at least once a year, inside and out, will help maintain efficient operation and a high standard of

hygiene.

Never use sharp metal tools to scrape or chip off frost from the interior compartment as this could

damage the appliance beyond repair. Do not use heat sources, such as electric or gas heaters to complete

the defrost process.

To carry out complete defrosting:

1. Disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply.

2. Remove any stored food and store in coolers or wrap in several layers of newspaper and store in a cool place.

3. Leave the lid open.

4. Remove plug from the defrost water drain located in the bottom interior of the cabinet.

5. Use a towel soaked in warm water to melt the ice.

6. Defrost water can be collected by placing a pan under the defrost drain on the exterior bottom front of cabinet.

7. When defrosting is complete, wash and dry the interior. Be sure to replace the plug on the defrost water drain.

8. Reconnect the appliance to the electrical supply and leave running (while empty) for at least 20 minutes allowing

the interior to cool sufficiently.

9. Replace the previously removed foodstuff. Please note that a rise in temperature of frozen food during defrosting

may shorten their safe storage life.

CLEANING

Internal Cleaning

Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water and a mild soap. Never use abrasive or corrosive cleaning agents,

steel wool, scouring sponges, chemical cleaning agents, or highly perfumed cleaning products to clean the interior as

these will damage the surface and leave behind a strong odor. A sponge, towel, or soft brush is recommended. Washing

with a mixture of two tablespoons of baking soda to 1 quart (1.14L) warm water. After cleaning, thoroughly rinse and

dry.

External Cleaning

Wash the outside of the cabinet with warm water and a mild soap or detergent. Do not use abrasive or corrosive cleaning

agents, chemical cleaning agents, steel wool or scouring sponges to complete this task as it may cause damage to the

surfaces.

HINTS & TIPS

Normal Operating Sounds

• When the compressor is on, there will be a low quite vibration noise. If the noises changes, or if the sound is

loud, check to see if there are tubes or wire vibrating and causing the noise. A tie-wrap can be used to separate

such items

• A thermostat controls the compressor, and you may hear a 'click' when the thermostat cuts in and out.