My danby freezer is defrosting do I set the freezer on zero for colder or 7

There should be a temperature adjustment inside the freezer somewhere. It will look like a slider or a dial, and be labeled something like "Colder" and "Less Cold" on opposite ends of the scale. If this is set to its coldest setting, and the temperature still is not cold enough to solidly freeze food (ideally, a freezer's temperature should reach ZERO degrees Fahrenheit), then the unit needs to be serviced by an appliance repairman.

Danby, has recall on defrost timer . please try that on ,if still you like to change defrost thermostat open the back cover in freezer you can seeit

7 is the coldest. Is this a new unit. You should hear and feel a click when you turn the t'stat on. If no click, then it is bad and need a new one.

Sorry to hear about your problem.

Sounds like you have a defrost issue. 5 is a good number, what ever it takes to keep you freezer at zero. Hence your unit is not defrosting. All of this apply's if your freezer side has ice on it.

Here is a list of some things that can go wrong.
1. Defective heat coil
2. Defective defrost timer
3. Defective defrost sensor
4. Defective Fan
5. Defective compartment inlet damper (on some models)

You should call a service company to resolve your issue.

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Turn temp control to the off position.You can only turn it on one way.That way is colder.Set it one half way

The higher the # the colder the freezer will get.

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It won't get colder any quicker by turning it higher than the temp. you want it to operate.

there is a line from the freezer defrost pan to the evaporation pan at the bottom. They often get clogged with bugs, dirt,etcWhen that happens, the defrost pan overflows resulting with a spill of water. Find it, blow it free , and you should be OK.good luck, John

I have a danby mini fridge and freezer and noticed the same problem. The temperature dial has NO NUMBERS ON IT! it just has a strip that goes from light to dark blue. That's it. I looked in the manual and it doesn't say anywhere which way is colder...it makes sense that the darker the blue the colder the temperature but why keep us guessing?

I would try defrosting first. If no difference, or worse then you may have a refrigerant leak. You could always try setting back to the original setting. Hope this helps.