Avanti VFR14PS-IS User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

Model Numbers / No. de Modelos: VFR14PS-IS

FREEZER / REFRIGERATOR CONGELADOR / REFRIGERADOR

BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

La sección en español empieza en la página 15.

Avanti has a policy of continuous improvement on its products and reserves the right to change materials and specifications without notice.

Avanti Products, A Division of the Mackle Co., Inc.

P.O. Box 520604 - Miami, Florida 33152

www.avantiproducts.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Refrigerator Safety 4 Important Safeguides 5 Help Us Help You 6 Parts and Features 7 Important Safety Instructions 8 Installation Instructions 8 Before Using Your Appliance 8 Installation of Your Appliance 8 Electric al Connection 9 Operating Your Appliance 10 Temperature Control 10 Care and Maintenance 10 Defrosting Your Appliance 10 Cleaning Your Appliance 11 Power Failure 11 Vacation Time 11 Moving Your Appliance 11 Energy Saving Tips 11 Reversing the Door Swing of Your Appliance 11 Troubleshooting Guide 12 Service for Your Appliance 13 Wiring Diagram 13 Your Avanti Products Warranty 14 Instrucciones en Español 15 – 16 Registration Information and Registration Card 19

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual for your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the Safety Alert Symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that

can kill or injure you and others. All safety messages will follow the Safety Alert Symbol and either the words ” DANGER”, “WARNING” or “C AUTION”.

Danger means that failure to heed this

safety statement may result in severe personal injury or death.

Warning means that failure to heed this

safety statement may result in extensive product damage, serious personal injury, or death.

Caution means that failure to heed this

safety statement may result in minor or moderate personal injury, property or equipment damage.

All safety messages will alert to know what potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and let you know what can happen if the ins tructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUIDES

Before the refrigerator is used, it must be properly positioned and installed as

described in this manual,so read the manual carefully. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using the refrigerator, follow basic precaution, including the following:

• Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet, do not remove grounding prong, do not use an adapter, and do not use an extension cord.

• It is recommended that a separate circuit, serving only your refrigerator be provided. Use receptacles that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain.

• Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids. These fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. And do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vic i nity of this or any other appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

• Before proceeding with cleaning and maintenance operations, make sure the power line of the unit is disconnected.

• Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug when your hands are wet.

• Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect power before cleaning or servicing. Failure to do so can

result in electrical shock or death.

• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your refrigerator unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

FOLLOW WARNING CALL OUTS BELOW ONLY WHEN APPLICABLE T O YOUR MODEL

• Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or other inju ry.

• To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, the front of the unit must be completely unobstructed. Choose a well-ventilated area with temperatures above 60°F (16 90°F (32°C). This unit must be installed in an area protected from the element, such as wind, rain, water spray or drips.

• The refrigerator should not be located next to ovens, grills or other sourc es of high heat.

• The refrigerator must be installed with all electrical, water and drain connecti ons in accordance

with state and local codes. A standard electrical supply (115 / 120 V AC, 60 Hz), properly grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances is required.

• Do not kink or pinch the power supply cord of refrigerat or.

• The fuse (or circuit break er ) size should be 15 amperes.

• It is important for the refrigerator to be lev eled in order to work properly. You may need to make

several adjustments to level it.

• All installation must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements.

• Make certain that the pipes are not pinched or kinked or damaged during installations.

• Check for leaks after connection.

• Never allow children to operate, play with or crawl inside the refrigerato r.

• If you use the drainage container, you must set the drain select switch to OFF or the water can

overflow fr om the drainage container

• Although the unit has been tested at the factory, due to long-term transit and storage, the first batch of cubes must be discarded.

• Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents of abrasives on the interior. These cleaners may damage or discolor the interior.

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• Do not use this apparatus for other than its intended purpose.

HELP US HELP YOU...

Read this guide carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new unit properly.

Keep it handy to answer your questions. If you don't understand something or you need more assistance, please call:

Avanti Customer Service 800-220-5570

Keep proof of original purchase d ate (such as your sales slip) with this guide to establish the warranty period.

CAUTION:

THIS UNIT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR THE STORAGE OF MEDICINE OR OTHER MEDICAL PRODUCTS.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

We're proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are some steps to follow for further assistance. FIRST, co ntact the people who s erviced your unit. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You'll find them on a plate located on the rear outside wall of the unit.

Please write these numbers here:

____________________________________ Date of Purchase

____________________________________ Model Number

____________________________________ Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your unit.

If you received a damaged unit, immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the unit.

Save time and money. Before you call for service, check the Troubleshooting Gui de. It lists caus es of minor operating proble m s that you can correct yourself.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details, including your telephone number, and send it to:

Customer Service

Avanti Products 10880 NW 30 Street Miami, FL 33172 USA

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