Avanti 271YW User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

Model Numbers: 18DYW/271YW/441YW No. de Modelo: 18DYW/271YW/441YW

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.

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,

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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Avanti Registration Card

Name Model#

Address Date Purchased Store/Dealer Name

City State Zip Occupation

Serial#

As Your Primary Residence, Do You:

Area Code Phone Number

Did You Purchase An Additional Warranty:

□ Extended □ Food Loss □ None

Reason For Choosing This Avanti Product:

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

□ Price □ Product Features □ Avanti Reputation □ Product Quality □ Salesperson Recommendation □ Friend/Relative Recommendation □ Warranty □ Other

_______________________________

□ Own

□ Rent

Your Age:

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

Marital Status:

□ Married □ Single

Is This Product Used In The:

□ Home □ Business

How Did You Learn About This Product:

□ Advertising □ In Store Demo □ Other________

Comments

□ Product Features □ Personal Demo

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

Table of Contents

Warranty Information and Registration Card....................................................................................................2

Help Us Help You.............................................................................................................................................3

Parts and Features...........................................................................................................................................5

Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................................................6

Installation Instructions.....................................................................................................................................6

Before Using Your Refrigerator................................................................................................................6

Installation of Your Refrigerator............................................................................................................... 6

Electrical Connection............................................................................................................................... 7

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

Vacation Time........................................................................................................................................11

Moving Your Refrigerator.......................................................................................................................11

Energy Saving Tips................................................................................................................................11

Troubleshooting Guide...................................................................................................................................12

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

18DYW/271YW/441YW Wiring Diagram.......................................................................................................21

SPANISH VERSION.................................................................................................................... 22. 23, 24, 25

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PARTS AND FEATURES

NOMBRES DE LAS PIEZAS

18DYW

© Freezer/Congelador @ Drain Pan/ Recipiente De Deshielo (Use of Defrost Only) @ Control Box/Control De Temperatura (4) Plastic Coated Shelf/Perillas De Plástico ® Magnetic Door Seal/Sello Magnético De Puerta ® ice Cube Tray/Recipiente Para Hielos ® Rack/Compartimiento De Multi-Usos ® Bottle Rack/Compartimiento Para Botellas @ Crisper/Gaveta

271YW

441YW

Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock.

A WARNING X

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.

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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 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.

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 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.

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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