Avanti 18EYC User Manual

REFRIGERATOR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Model Numbers: 18EYC/EYW

498YCrWA^BA^SS

18EYC/EYW

498YCrWA^BA'SS

CAUTION:

BEFORE USE. PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

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

P.O. Box 520604-Miami, Florida 33152

www.avantiproducts.com

Warranty Information

Thank you for purchasing this fine Avanti product. Please fill out this card and

return it within 100 days of purchase and receive these

important benefits:

> Confirm your warranty;

Your prompt product registration confirms your right to the protection available under the terms and conditions of your Avanti warranty.

> Protect your product;

■ We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Avanti product on file to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as fire or theft.

^ Promote better products:

We value your input. Your response will help us develop products designed to best meet your future needs.

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Avanti Registration Card

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Did You Purchase An Additionai Warranty: n Extended □ Food Loss □ None

Reason>For Choosing This Avanti

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Product:

Please indicate the most important factors that influenced your decision to purchase this product.

□ Price □ Product Features

□ Avanti Reputation

□ Product Quality

□ Salesperson Recommendation

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Date Purchased Store/Dealer Name

Occupation

As Your Primary Residence, Do You:

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Your Age:

□ under 18 □18-25 □26-30 □ 31-35 □ 36-50 □over 50

Marital Status:

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Is This Product Used In The: □ Home □ Business

How Did You Learn About This Product:

□ Advertising □ Product Features

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HELP US HELP YOU...

Read this guide carefully.

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

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

Avanti Customer Service

800-220-5570

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

CAUTION: THIS REFRIGERATOR

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

Write down the model and serial

numbers.

You'll find them on a plate located on the rear wail outside the refrigerator.

Please write these numbers here:

Date of Purchase

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers In any correspondence or service calls concerning your refrigerator, if you

received a damaged refrigerator, immediately contact the dealer (or

builder) that sold you the refrigerator. Save time and money .Before you

call for service, check the Trouble shooting Guide. It lists causes of

minor operating problems that you

can correct yourself.

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 help.

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why

you are not pleased. In most cases,

this will solve the problem.

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

Customer Service Avanti Products

10880 NW 30 Street

Miami, FL 33172

PARTS AND FEATURES

18EYC/EYW ® Ice Cube Tray

@ Temperature

Control Knob (D Drip Tray @ Removable Shelf CD Freezer

Compartment

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498YCAW/YB/YSS

Compartment

@ Drip Tray © Removable

Shelves © Leveling Legs ® Bottle Racks © Temperature

Control Knob

Handle

Table of Contents

Warranty Information and Registration CardHelp Us Help You-------------------------------------

Parts and Features

Important Safety Instructions Installation instructions

Before Using Your Refrigerator Installation of Your Refrigerator

Electrical Connection-------------------------------------------------------------6

Reversing the Door Swing of Your Refrigerator

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Operating Your Refrigerator

Temperature Control Defrosting Your Refrigerator

The Freezer Compartment--------------------Using Your Ice Cube Trays

Care and Maintenance

Vacation Time Moving Your Refrigerator

Troubleshooting Guide Service for Your Refrigerator

Your Avanti Products Warranty 18EYC/EYW Parts Breakdown 18EYC/EYW Parts List-—— 498YCrmrrBA^SS Parts Breakdown-

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Important Safety Instructions

WARNING H

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions:

• Read all instructions before using the refrigerator.

• DANGER OR WARNING: Risk of child entrapment.

• Before you throw away old refrigerator or freezer:

Take off the doors. Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

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

• Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

• Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other refrigerator. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

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Installation Instructions

^ Before Using Your Refrigerator

• Remove the exterior and interior packing.

• Check to be sure you have all of the parts listed below:

- 1 Ice Tray

- 1 Removable Shelf (Model 18)

■ 3 Removable shelves (Model 498)

■ 1 Drip Tray

• 1 Instruction Manual

if any parts are missing, please contact (800)220-5570

• Before connecting the appliance to the power source, let it stand upright for approximately ^o hours. This will reduce the possibility

of a malfunction in the cooling system from handling during transportation.

• Cleaning the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft doth.

>> installation of Your Refrigerator

• Place your appliance on a floor that is strong enough to support the

appliance when it is fully loaded. To level your appliance, adjust the

legs at the front of the appliance.

• Allow 4 inches of space between the back and sides of the appliance,

which allows the proper air circulation to cool the compressor.

• Locate the appliance away from direct sunlight and sources of heat or

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water(stove. heater, radiator, sink, pool, etc.). Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical consumption. All electrical appliances should be kept away from water to prevent possibility of electrical shock. Avoid humid places and extreme cold ambient temperature, as this will affect the cooling efficiency of your appliance.

Avoid locating the appliance in moist areas. Too much moisture in the air will cause frost to form quickly on the evaporator requiring more frequent defrosting of the refrigerator. Plug the appliance into an exclusive properly installed grounded wall outlet. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Any questions concerning power and or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician or an authorized Avanti Products service center.

^ Electrical Connection

Warning

Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the power cord is damaged have it replaced by an authorized Avanti products service center.

This appliance should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong plug which mates with standard three prong wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electrica! shock.

Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third grounded prong from the power cord supplied.

Use of extension cords is not recommended. This appliance requires a standard 115/120 volt, 60Hz electrical outlet with

three-prong ground. The cord should be secured behind the appliance and not left exposed or dangling to prevent accidental injury.

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