Model Numbers: 18DYW/271YW/441YW
No. de Modelo: 18DYW/271YW/441YW
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REFRIGERATOR
(REFRIGERADOR)
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
Avanti has a policy of continuous improvement on its products and reserves the right to change material and specifications
without notice.
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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 mode! 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,
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Promote better products:
We value your input. Your responses will help us develop products designed to best meet your future
needs.
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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 bottom
outside wall of 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 Troubleshooting 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
refrigerator. Explain why you are not pleased. In
most cases, this will solve the problem.
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
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Table of Contents
Warranty Information and Registration Card....................................................................................................2
Help Us Help You.............................................................................................................................................3
Parts and Features...........................................................................................................................................5
Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................................................6
Operating Your Refrigerator.............................................................................................................................8
Temperature Control................................................................................................................................ 8
Using Your Ice Cube Trays.................................................................................................................... 8
Care and Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................8
Defrosting Your Refrigerator....................................................................................................................8
Changing the Reversible Door............................................................................................................9,10
Cleaning Your Refrigerator....................................................................................................................11
Maintenance of Your Refrigerator..................................................................................................................11
Service For Your Refrigerator.........................................................................................................................13
Your Avanti Products Warranty......................................................................................................................14
18DYW/271YW/441YW Parts Breakdown.........................................................................................15,16,17
18DYW/271YW/441YW Parts List..................................................................................................... 18,19, 20
Read all instructions before using the refrigerator.
or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these
basic precautions:
DANGER or WARNING; Risk of child entrapment.
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned appliances are
still dangerous... even if they will “just sit in the garage a few days.”
Before you throw away your 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.
- Save these instructions -
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Before Using Your Refrigerator
• Remove the exterior and interior packing.
• Check to be sure you have all of the following parts:
• 1 Ice cube tray.
• 1 Drip tray.
• Instruction manual.
• Before connecting the refrigerator to the power source, let it stand upright for approximately 2 hours.
This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from handling during
transportation.
• Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth.
^ Installation of Your Refrigerator
• This appliance is designed to be free standing only, and should not be recessed or built-in.
• Place your refrigerator on a floor that is strong enough to support the refrigerator when it is fully
loaded. To level your refrigerator, adjust the legs at the front of the refrigerator.
• Allow 5 inches of space between the back and sides of the refrigerator, which allows the proper air
circulation to cool the compressor.
• Locate the refrigerator away from direct sunlight and sources of heat {stove, heater, radiator, etc.).
Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical consumption.
Extreme cold ambient temperatures may also cause the refrigerator not to perform properly.
• Avoid locating the refrigerator in moist areas.
• Plug the refrigerator 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.
• After plugging the appliance into a wall outlet, allow the unit to cool down for 2-3 hours before placing
food in the refrigerator compartment.
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Electrical Connection
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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 refrigerator should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this refrigerator is
equipped with a three-prong plug which mates with standard three prong wall outlets to minimize the
possibility of electrical shock.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord supplied.
Use of extension cords is not recommended.
This refrigerator requires a standard 115/120-volt, 60Hz electrical outlet with three-prong ground.
The cord should be secured behind the refrigerator and not left exposed or dangling to prevent
accidental injury.
Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight
out from the receptacle.
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OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
> Setting the Temperature Control
•To control the internal temperature, adjust the control dial according to the ambient temperature or
purpose of use.
• The first time you turn the unit on, set the temperature control to “7”.
• The range of the temperature controi is from position “1” the warmest to “7” the coldest. After 24 to 48
hours, adjust the temperature controi to the setting that best suits your needs. The setting of “4”
should be correct for home or office refrigerator use.
NOTE:
I If the unit is unplugged, power iost, or turned off; you must wait 3 to 5 minutes before restarting
the unit. If you attempt to restart before this time delay, the refrigerator will not start.
Use of the Ice Cube Trays
• For your ice requirements, fill approximately 3/4 of the tray after washing it.
• To release the ice cubes, hold the tray upside down and twist slightly at both ends until the pieces of
ice fall.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Defrosting Your Refrigerator
Defrost the refrigerator when the frost accumulated on the evaporator is about 5mm (1/5 inch) thick.
Set the thermostat dial to "OFP. Remove frozen or perishable foods. Insert drip tray below the freezer
compartment only for defrosting (as shown below). Defrosting usually takes a few hours. After
defrosting, empty water from drip tray and return the thermostat dial to the desired position. To defrost
quickly remove all foods from the refrigerator and leave the door open. Never use a knife or other
metal instrument to scrape ice/frost from the evaporator.
(Model 441YW only)
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Changing the Reversible Door
This refrigerator has been built with the door hinges on the right.
If you wish to change the opening direction, follow the instruction beiow:
• Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet.
• Empty everything in the refrigerator, including shelves, food, etc.
1. Remove the hinge cover on the right top of the
cabinet.
2. Remove the two screws (using a ratchet tool
with a 8MM socket) that hold the top hinge to
the cabinet. Keep these screws for later use.
3. Lift the top hinge straight up to free the pin from
the socket on the top of the door.
4. Lift the door and place it on a padded surface
to prevent scratching it.
5. Remove the plug buttons from the upper left
holes as illustrated and transfer them to the
uncovered holes at the right side. Be sure to
press the plug buttons firmly into the holes.
6. Lay the cabinet on its side down on the floor.
Remove the two screws that hold the bottom
hinge to the cabinet using a 10MM socket.
Keep these screws and washers for later use.
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7. Insert the bottom hinge at the left side using the
two screws previously removed in step 6.
NOTE: Do not tighten screws.
8. Stand the cabinet.
9. Replace the door making sure the bottom
socket enters the bottom hinge pin. Be sure
washers are in place.
10. While holding the door in the closed position,
secure the top hinge at the left side using the
two screws previously removed at tfie
beginning in step 2. Do not tighten the screws
until the top of the door is leveled with the top
cabinet.
11. Replace the hinge cover.
12. Tools required;
-8MM & 10MM socket-ratchet
-Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver
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^ Cleaning Your Refrigerator
• Turn the temperature control to "OFF’, unplug the refrigerator, and remove the food, shelves, and trays.
• Wash the inside surfaces with a warm water and baking soda solution. The solution should be about
2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water.
• Wash the shelves and trays with a mild detergent solution.
• The outside of the refrigerator should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm water.
• Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning area of the controls, or any electrical parts.
• Wash the outside cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with a
clean soft cloth.
> Vacation Time
• Short vacations: Leave the refrigerator operating during vacations of less than three weeks.
• Long vacations: If the appliance will not be used for several months, remove all food and unplug the
power cord. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor and mold growth, leave the door
open slightly: blocking it open if necessary.
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Moving Your Refrigerator
• Remove ail the food.
• Securely tape down all loose items inside your refrigerator.
• Turn the leveling screws up to the base to avoid damage.
•Tape the door shut.
• Be sure the refrigerator stays secure in the upright position during transportation. Also protect outside
of refrigerator with a blanket, or similar item.
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Energy Saving Tips
• The refrigerator should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing
refrigerator or heating ducts, and out of the direct sunlight.
• Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the refrigerator. Overloading the refrigerator
forces the compressor to run longer.
• Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing them in the refrigerator.
This cuts down on frost build-up inside the refrigerator.
• Refrigerator storage bin should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper toweling. Liners
interfere with cold air circulation, making the refrigerator less efficient.
• Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches. Remove as many items as
needed at one time, and close the door as soon as possible.
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PROBLEMS WITH YOUR REFRIGERATOR?
You can solve many common refrigerator problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call.
Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the servicer.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
Refrigerator does not operate.
Compressor turns on and off frequently.
Vibrations.
The refrigerator seems to make too much noise.
The door will not close properly.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Not plugged in.
The circuit breaker tripped or blown fuse.
The room temperature is hotter than normal.
A large amount of food has been added to the
refrigerator.
The door is open too often.
The door is not closed completely.
The temperature control is not set correctly.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
The refrigerator does not have the correct
clearances.
Check to assure that the refrigerator is level.
The rattling noise may come from the flow of the
refrigerant, which is normal.
As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling sounds
caused by the flow of refrigerant in your
refrigerator.
Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may
cause popping and crackling noises.
The refrigerator is not level.
The refrigerator is not level.
The door was reversed and not properly installed.
The gasket is dirty.
The shelves, bins, or baskets are out of position.
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SERVICE FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR
We are proud of our customer service organization and the network of professional service technicians
that provide service on your Avanti refrigerators. With the purchase of your Avanti refrigerator, you can
have the confidence that if you ever need additional information or assistance, the Avanti Products
Customer Sen/ice team will be here for you. Just call us toll-free.
AVANTI PRODUCTS CUSTOMER SERVICES
Product Information
800-323-5029
Part Orders
800-220-5570
In-Home Repair Service
800-220-5570
Whatever your questions are about our products,
help is available.
You may order parts and accessories that will be
delivered directly to your home.
You may order these items by personal check,
money order, Master Card, or Visa.
An Avanti Products authorized service center will
provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time
that is convenient for you. Our trained servicers
know your refrigerator inside and out.
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YOUR Avanti Products WARRANTY
Staple your sales receipt here. Proof of original
purchase date is needed to obtain service
under warranty.
WHAT IS COVERED
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from the date of purchase by
the original owner, Avanti Products will, at its
option, repair or replace any part of the
refrigerator which proves to be defective in
material or workmanship under normal use.
During this period Avanti Products will provide
ail parts and labor necessary to correct such
defects free of charge, so long as the
refrigerator has been installed and operated
in accordance with the written instructions in
this manual. In rental or commercial use, the
warranty period is 90 days. All Avanti
Appliances of 3.5 cubic foot capacity or less
must be brought/sent to the appliance service
shop for repair.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
’ Content losses of food due to spoilage.
’ Incidental or consequential damages.
‘ Parts and labor costs for the following will not be
considered as warranty:
Evaporator doors, door springs, and/or frames.
' Inner door panels, door shelves, door rails,
and/or door supports.
Chest refrigerator lid liners.
Vegetable crispers.
Light bulbs and/or plastic housing.
Plastic cabinet liners.
Punctured evaporator that voids the warranty on
the complete sealed system.
Repairs performed by unauthorized servicers.
LIMITED SECOND THROUGH
FIFTH YEAR WARRANTY
For the second through the fifth year
from date of original purchase, Avanti
Products will provide a replacement
compressor free of charge due to a
failure. You are responsible for the
service labor and freight charges. In
rental or commercial use, the limited
compressor warranty is one year and
nine months. Cost to move the
refrigerator to the servicers’ shop and
back to the user’s home, as may be
required, are the user’s responsibility.
’ Service calls that do not involve defects in
material or workmanship such as customer
education, door reversal, or proper installation.
’ Service calls that are related to external
problems, such as abuse, misuse, inadequate
electrical power, accidents, fire, floods, or acts of
God.
' Replacement of house fuses or resetting circuit
breakers.
' Failure of the product if it is used for other than
its intended purpose.
’ This warranty does not apply outside the
Continental U.S.A.
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PARTS BREAKDOWN(271YW)
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PARTS BREAKDOWN(441YW)
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PARTS UST(18DYW)
NO.
1PFCU00A015
23010927900
33011409400
43012910600TOP HINGE ASSEMBLY1
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63012103300
Retire los accesorios de empaque (plásticos protectores, cartón y tiras engomadas). Limpie el exterior
con un trapo suave y seco, y el interior con un trapo húmedo y tibio.
UBICACION
1. Seleccione un lugar con un piso firme y nivelado.
2. Su refrigerador requiere ventilación. Deje un espacio mínimo de 6” hacia arriba y espacio suficiente
en el respaldo para permitir la circulación de aire.
3. Evite luz directa del sol o calor. La luz directa del sol puede afectar la capa de pintura. Las fuentes
de calor en su proximidad causarán un consumo mayor de electricidad.
4. Para un mejor desempeño, nivele el refrigerador utilizando las patas ajustables o tomillos
niveladores. Para verificar el nivel, abra la puerta hasta la mitad, debe regresar sola.
> INSTRUCCIONES PARA LA CONEXION A TIERRA
Este aparato electrodoméstico debe estar conectado a tierra. En caso de un cortocircuito eléctrico, la
conexión a tierra reduce el riesgo de choque eléctrico proporcionando un cable de escape para la
corriente eléctrica. Este aparato viene equipado con un cordón que posee un cable a tierra con un
enchufe de conexión a tierra. Este enchufe debe estar conectado en un tomacorriente instalado
correctamente y conectado a tierra.
> ADVERTENCIA
El uso inadecuado del enchufe de conexión a tierra puede resultar en un riesgo de choque eléctrico.
Consulte con un electricista si no comprende bien las instrucciones de conexión a tierra o si existe alguna
duda sobre si el aparato está conectado a tierra correctamente.
> NO USE UN CORDON DE EXTENSION ELECTRICA
Use un tomacorriente de pared exclusivo. No conecte su refrigerador a cordones de prolongación
eléctrica o junto a cualquier otro electrodoméstico en el mismo tomacorriente de pared.
> ADVERTENCIA IMPORTANTE:
Un refrigerador vacío es una atracción muy peligrosa para los niños. Quite los sellos magnéticos, puertas
o cerraduras de todo electrodoméstico que esté en uso.
> OPERACION
Enchufe el cable a la toma de corriente, que debe ser 115-120v, 10 AMP ó más. Para evitar vibraciones,
la caja debe estar bien nivelada. Para encender el refrigerador, gire el control de temperatura a la
posición que corresponda al enfriamiento deseado. Bajo condiciones normales mueva eí control a la
posición “4”. De otra manera ajuste la temperatura siguiendo las indicaciones señaladas en ei gráfico que
sigue.
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CONTROL DE TEMPERATURA
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> COMO DESCONGELAR
Coloque el dial del termostato on “OFP (apagado). Quite todos los alimentos congelados o que se
puedan echar a perder. Mantenga la bandeja debajo del congelador como aparece, en la ilustración
(modelo 441YW).
todos los alimentos del refrigerador y deje la puerta abierta. Nunca use un cuchillo u otro instrumento
El descongelado generalmente tarda pocas horas. Para descongelar rápido quite
metálico para rascar el hielo o la escarcha del congelador. Luego de descongelar, vacíe el agua de
la bandeja de goteo y vuelva a colocar el dial del termostato en la posición deseada.
> USO DE LAS CUBETERAS DE HIELO
• Llene la cubetera aproximadamente hasta 3/4 de la altura después de lavarla.
• La cubetera es flexible, tuérsela para sacar los hielos.
• Si los cubos de hielo no son usados, pueden disminuir de tamaño y adquirir olores.
• Se aconseja cambiarlos cada 30 días si no se han usado.
> CUIDADOS EN LOS PERIODOS DE AUSENCIA
• Para cortos períodos de ausencia (menos de 21 días) el congelador podrá quedar funcionando.
Coloque el botón de control de temperaturas en la posición,mínima.
• En períodos de ausencia más largos, se aconseja dejar el refrigerador limpio y desconectado.
• Retire todo lo que tenga adentro del refrigerador y haga el deshielo y la limpieza general. También
retire las cubeteras, limpie bien y séquelas internamente.
• Deje la puerta entreabierta para que penetre el aire y así evitar la formación de olores.
> ECONOMIA DE ENERGIA
• Evite dejar por mucho tiempo la puerta abierta.
• Evite aperturas frecuentes de la puerta.
• Nunca coloque alimentos calientes dentro del refrigerador. Espere que estén a una temperatura
ambiental.
• Coloque el botón de control de temperaturas en la posición adecuada.
> SI USTED SE VA DE VACACIONES
• Saque todos los artículos del refrigerador-congelador si Ud. se va de vacaciones por un mes o más.
• Desconecte ei refrigerador del tomacorriente y limpie el refrigerador bien, incluyendo la bandeja del
congelador.
• Deje la puerta abierta para evitar la formación de olores, condensación o moho.
> SI USTED SE MUDA
• Desconecte el refrigerador del tomacorriente y limpie el refrigerador bien, incluyendo la bandeja del
congelador.
• Saque todas las partes movibles y empaquételas para que no se muevan durante la transportación.
• Cierre la puerta del refrigerador y séllela con cinta adhesiva.
• Asegúrese que el refrigerador va parado durante ei viaje y cúbralo con una frazada.
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INSTRUCCIONES PARA INVERTIR POSICION DE LA PUERTA
Ei refrigerador viene equipado con la bisagra colocada en la parte derecha. Si usted desea colocar la
puerta en la posición inversa haga lo siguiente:
Desconecte el refrigerador de la pared.
Vacíe ei refrigerador completo incluyendo ios estantes y toda ias comidas, etc.
1. Levante la tapa plástica que cubre la bisagra
en la parte superior derecha del gabinete.
2. Suelte ios dos tomillos (usando una chicharra
con un cubo de 8MM) que agarran ia bisagra.
Guarde ios tornillos y las arandelas para
utilizarlos nuevamente.
3. Levante la bisagra hacia arriba para dejar libre
el pin que agarra la parte superior de la puerta.
4. Retire la puerta completa, levantándola
despacio y colóqueia en una superficie suave
para que no se dañe.
5. Levante las tapas plásticas que cubren los dos
huecos en la parte superior izquierda del
gabinete y colóqueías en la parte derecha.
Presione fuerte hacia abajo las tapas plásticas.
6. Coloque el gabinete de lado contra el piso.
Suelte los dos tomillos que agarran ia bisagra
inferior al gabinete, usando una chicharra con
un cubo de 10MM.
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7. instale la bisagra inferior en la nueva posición a
la izquierda utiiizando los tornillos retirados en
paso número 6.
8. Coloque de nuevo eí gabinete en su posición
normal.
9. Encaje la puerta en su nueva posición,
colocando el pin en el hueco que le
corresponde. No se olvide de las arandelas.
10. Aguantando la puerta en la posición cerrada,
asegure la bisagra superior usando los dos
tomillos retirados en paso número 2. Antes de
attomiliarios fuertemente, esté seguro que la
puerta está nivelada con la parte superior del
refrigerador. Coloque la tapa plástica que
cubre la bisagra.
11. Coloque las tapas plásticas en los huecos
descubiertos.
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