Danby Refrigerator Temperature-control panel assembly 12131000A05041

Temperature-control panel assembly used in the Danby Designer 14 cu. ft. convertible upright freezer or refrigerator.

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Common Symptoms

• Temperature settings cannot be changed from the panel after waking and unlocking it.
• Freezer/Refrigerator mode or Quick Freeze cannot be selected from the panel.
• Panel status or alarm indications do not respond as expected.

Check Before Replacing

• Touch any control or open the door first; the display normally turns off after 30 seconds to save energy and should wake when a button is touched or the door is opened.
• Confirm the control lock is not active; press and hold the Lock button for 3 seconds to unlock the panel before judging button response.
• Use the owner-manual reset only as a non-invasive check: press and hold Lock and Up together for 3 seconds, then allow up to 5 minutes for normal operation to resume.
• If the high-temperature alarm is active, press any panel button to silence it, then investigate the temperature condition separately; an alarm alone does not establish a panel-assembly fault.

Pro Tip

Part Details

Key Features

• Door-front control-panel location.
• Temperature Up and Down controls.
• Freezer/Refrigerator mode selection.
• Quick Freeze control.
• Panel lock function.
• High-temperature and open-door alarm indications.

Installation Notes

• Danby’s owner manual identifies this as a door-front control area, but does not provide a panel-replacement procedure.
• Use factory-authorized service personnel for servicing to reduce product-damage and safety risks, as directed by Danby.
• Verify the exact assembly number before service: the official U.S. parts list separately identifies a display control panel (17131000002521) and a display control panel surface (12131000A05021), which are distinct listed items.

Verified Compatible Models

DUF140E1WDD

Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.