Avanti 863 YW User Manual

AVANTI PRODUCTS DIVISION OF THE MACKLE CO. INC.

P.O. BOX 520604 - MIAMI FLORIDA 33152

SINGLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR

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USER'S GUIDE

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Contents

Pages

Parts and Features

Installation / Safety Instructions
Setting the Controls
Defrosting
Changing the Light Bulb
Vacation and Moving Care
Cleaning Your Refrigerator

Assistance or Repair Service
Electric Circuit Diagram
Changing Reversible Doors
Warranty

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1. Freezer Door

2. Water Collection Tray

3. Thermostat box

4. Wire Shelf

5. Transparent Vegetable Shelf

6. Vegatable Storage Compartment

7. Upper Plate

8. Refrigerator Door

9. Dairy Compartments

10. Door Shelf

11. Bottle Shelves

Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when

AWARNiNG

using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions:

* Read all instructions before using the

refrigerator.

* Child entrapment and suffocation are

not problems of the past. Junked or
abandoned refrigerators are still
dangerous... even if they will ’just sit in
the garage a few days'.
If you are getting rid of your old
refrigerator, do it safely. Please read
the safety booklet from the Association
of Home Appliance Manufacturers.
Help prevent accidents.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

* 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.

* FOR YOUR SAFETY*

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE
OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR
ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES
CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR

EXPLOSION.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHODS

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 outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.
* Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third ground prong from power cord
supplied with this appliance.
* Use of extension cords are not recommended.
The location you choose should be away from heat sources like stove, heater, or radiator.
Avoid installing your refrigerator in humid places (like next to sinks).

LEVELING

Place your refrigerator on a floor strong enough to support Jt when fully loaded.
Make your refrigerator stand level by adjusting the legs provided in case of uneven ^oors.

SETTING THE CONTROLS

Your refrigerator has only one control for regulating the temperature in the fresh feed and In the
freezer compartment. It is located on the upper right side of the lower section.
When the refrigerator is plugged in for the first time, set the control to 3. Temperature control
adjustments range from 1 (warmest) to 6 (coldest).

In a day or two, you may decide if the control is set correctly. The setting indcated above
should be correct for normal, household refrigerator usage. If you use the freezer section often,
set the control to 6. The number six setting is recommended for short term usage only. The
controls will be set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you tike and when ice o^am is firm.

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USE OF THE ICE CUBE TRAYS

An ice box is supplied together with an ice tray. For your ice requirements, fill approximately 3/4
of the fray after having washed it.

To eject ice cubes into the bucket provided, insert the ice tray and twist slightly until the pieces
of ice fall.

If cubes are not used, they may shrink. The longer cubes are stored, the smaller they get.

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DEFROSTING

For the most efficient operation and mininum energy consumption, defrost freezer compartment
when there is excessive frost on the wail of the freezer section (or reaches a quarter inch
thick). If defrosting is not done for a long period of time (longer than 2 weeks) and the ice layer
on the freezer wall reaches over a quarter inch (1/4) thick, remove food stored in freezer
compartment and keep door open in order to defrost faster.

To start defrosting, push button at the center of the
temperature control knob. The compressor will stop running
and will automatically re-start once ice is melted.

During the defrost operation, you may let the water fall into a
pot (see the sketch) by pulling the red discharge tab under
the defrost pan. In this case, you do not have to remove the
water collection tray.(Figure 3)

After the defrost operation, clean the water in the water
collecting tray.

FIGURE

WATER COLLECTING TRAY

As seen in the figure below, you may place the water-collecting tray in the back or in the front, it
is possible to keep colder air in the lower part of cabinet by placing it in the back. (Figure 4)

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CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB

Before removing the light bulb, either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electricity leading
to the refrigerator at the main power supply. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or
personal injury.

To change the refrigerator light:
1 -Remove the bulb cover in front of the themrastat box. Notice there is a screw holding this

cover.
2- Remove bulb.
3- Replace with a 15 watt appliance bulb.
4- Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.

Note: Be sure to replace bulb with one of the same size and shape.

VACATION AND MOVING CARE VACATION

Remove all the food if you are going for a month or more. Unplug the refrigerator and clean it.
Rinse well and dry. Keep doors open far enough for air to get in. This will keep odor and mold
from building up.

MOVING

Remove all food. Pack frozen in dry ice. Unplug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly.
Take out at! removable parts. Wrap all parts and tape them together so they do not shift and
rattle. Screw in the leveling legs and tape the doors shut.
Be sure refrigerator stays in upright position during actual moving and in van. Protect outside of
refrigerator with blanket.

When you get to your new home, refer to page 3.

CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Your unit should be cleaned about once a month to prevent odors from building up.
Spills should be wiped out right away.

To clean your refrigerator, turn the temperature control to off, unplug it and take out all
removable parts, according to the following instructions.

PART

Removable parts
(shelves, crisper, etc.)

Outside

Inside wails (freezer
should be allowed to
warm up so cloth
won't stick)

Door liners and
gaskets

Plastic parts
{covers and panels)

WHAT TO USE
Sponge or doth with mild

detergent and warm water
Sponge, cloth or paper

towel with mild detergent,
warm water and an
appliance wax (or good
auto paste wax)

Sponge, soft cloth or paper
towel with baking soda or
mild detergent and warm
water

Sponge, soft cloth or paper
towel with mild detergent
and warm water

Sponge, clean sponge or
soft, clean cloth with mild
detergent and warm water

HOW TO CLEAN
* Hand wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.

* Wash outside of cabinet. Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleaners.
* Rinse and dry thoroughly.
* Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year. Apply
wax with a clean soft cloth. Waxing painted metal surfaces
provides njst protection. Do not wax plastic parts.

* Wash with mixture of warm water and

- mild detergent or

- baking soda (2 tablespoons (26 g) to
1 quart (.95 L) of water).

* Rinse and dry thoroughly.
* Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.

DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents,
bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic
parts.

* Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
DO NOT USE paper towels, window sprays, scouring
cleaners, or flammable fluids. These can scratch or
damage material.

Condenser coils

Floor under
refrigerator

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Vacuum cleaner with
extended narrow
attachment

Floor cleaners

* Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty.
Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other
month.

* Roil refrigerator out only as far as the water supply line
allows.
* Clean floor.
’ Roil refrigerator back into place.
’ Check to see if the refrigerator is level

AVOID UNNECESSARY SERVICE CALLS

Before calling a serviceman, check the chart below for problems you can fix witiiout difficulty
and save you the cosí of a service call.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Your refrigerator will

not operate

Unfamiliar sounds or a
ratting/jingling noise.

The lights do not work.

The motor seems to

run too much.

The power supply cord is not plugged
into a live circuit with proper voltage.

A household fuse has blown or circuit
breaker tripped.

The Refrigerator Control is not set
correctly.

There is something on top of or behind
the refrigerator.

The sounds are normal.

A household fuse has blown or circuit
breaker tripped.

The power supply cord is not plugged
into a live circuit with proper voltage.

The bulb is burned out.
The condenser coils are dirty.
It is hot outside or in the room.

SOLUTION
Firmly plug power cord into a live circuit with

proper voltage.
Replace household fuse or reset circuit

breaker.
Set 'Refrigerator' Control to a numbered

setting.
Remove item from on top of or behind the

refrigerator.
New features on your new refrigerator make

new sounds.
Replace houshold fuse, or reset circuit

breaker.
Rrmly plug power cord into a live circuit with

proper voltage.
Replace bulb.
Clean the coils.
On hot days, or if the room is too warm, the

motor naturally runs longer.
The door has been opened frequently.
A large amount of food has been put in

at one time.

Open the door as few times as possible.

The motor will run longer in order to cool

down the interior when food is added.

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Changing Reversible Doors:

This refrigerator has been built with the door hinges on the right. If you wish to change the

opening direction, follow instructions below.
1- Remove the upper rounded top (1). Using a sharp object, pry out the 2 plug buttons and

remove the 2 PHILLIPS screws (2). Remove the 2 PHILLIPS screws (3) which connect the upper
hinges to the upper rounded top and place it on a padded surface to prevent scratching.

2- Remove the bolts (4) of the upper hinge. Carefully lift the door (5) and place it on a padded
surface to prevent scratching.

3- Remove the pivot fixing part (6) from the freezer section by using a screwdriver.
4- Remove the freezer section door (7) by taking off the freezer section door pivot (8).
5- Place the freezer section door (9) in its new place by turning it opposite of the previous

position.
6- Place the door pivot (10) of the freezer section in its place, then fit the pivot fixing part.
7- Remove the kick plate (11) by taking out the screws at each side of it with a Phillips

screwdriver.
8- Remove the lower hinge (12) from the right side and transfer it to the left end.

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9- Fit the kick plate (13) into its place.

10- Remove the door handle (14) by taking out the screws. Remove the plug buttons and

transfer them to the other side (15).
11 - Mount the door handle (16) to the other side.

12- Set the door (17) to its place making sure the hinge pin enters the bushing in the door

bottom section.

13- While holding the door in the closed position, ioosely secure the upper hinge (18) using the

bolts removed in STEP 2.

14- Before tightening these bolts, make sure the top of the door is level with the cabinet top.
Avoid over-tightening these bolts. Tighten both until they are just snug, then turn another
one-half turn.

15- Replace the upper rounded top (19).

16- Tighten the upper rounded top screws (20) and press the plug buttons (21).

17- Fit and tighten the screws (22) which connect the upper hinges to the upper rounded top.

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REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER
PRODUCT WARRANTY

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY

For the first year after purchase and use within
the continental United States by the original
consumer. Avanti Product, Inc., will at its
option, repair or replace any party of the
AVANTI Refrigerator or Freezer which proves
to be defective in materia! or workmanship

under normal use. In commercial or rental
application the warranty period is ninety (90)
days. During this period Avanti Products will
provide ail parts and labor necessary to correct
such defects free of charge, so long as the
appliance has been installed and operated in
accordance with the written instructions
furhisned with the appliance.
The customer will be responsible for cost of
service calls resulting from problems

considered Normal Responsibilities of User
(See paragraph so entitled)
To obtain service on your Avanti Refrigerator or

Freezer refer to the Directory of Avanti
Authorized Appliance Service Stations and call
the closest company for inspection and repair
of the appliance under the terms of this
warranty.
All Avanti Appliances of 3.5 cubic foot capacity
or less must be brought/sent to the applicable
service shop for repair.

LIMITED SECOND THROUGH

FIFTH YEAR COMPRESSOR
WARRANTY

For the second through fifth years of use Avanti

Products will make available a replacement
compressor as may be required due to failure.

In commercial or rental use this additional

limited compressor warranty in one (1) year and
nine months. Any and ail labor charges for
determination of cause of failure, installation of
the replacement compressor and
transportation / handling charges for shipment
of the replacement compressor will be the

responsibility of the user.
Cartage charges for moving the appliance to a
service shop (as may be required ) and back to
the user’s home will also be the user's
responsibility.

EXCLUSIONS

Avanti Products shall not be responsible for
content losses food or otherwise incidental or
consequential damages resulting from the
failure of the product to conform to any express
or implied warranty. In addition, Avanti Prod
ucts is not responsible for service calls which
do not involve defects in material or work
manship or other external causes such as
abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply or
Acts of God.
Therefore, cost of replacement or repair of the
following items, parts or labor, will not be
considered warranty repairs:

1- Evaporator doors.
2- Evaporator door springs and / or frames.
3- Inner door panels (Includes plastic door

shelves ) and chest freezer lid liners.

4- Door shelf rails and /or supports.

5- Vegetable crispers.

6- Vegetable crisper covers (glass or plastic).

7- Light bulbs and/or plastic housing.

8- Plastic cabinet liners.
9- Punctured evaporators which will void the

warranty on the complete
refrigerating system, i.e. compressor,
condenser, evaporator and related tubing.
This warranty does not apply in Hawaiian
Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and/or
any foreign country.

NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF
USER

1- Proper installation and use of the

appliance in accordance with instructions
supplied with the Refrigerator or Freezer.

2- Replacement of light bulbs.
3- Repair of damage to finish.

4- Proper connection to power supply of

sufficient voltage.

5- Replacement of blown fuses.

6- Repair of loose connections or defect in

house wiring.

7- Accessibility of the appliance to the

service technician for repairs.

The user must keep a copy of the Bill of Sale,

or Payment Record verifying the purchase date
to validate this warranty.

AVANTI PRODUCTS, DIVISION
OF THE MACKLE CO., INC.

P.O. BOX 520604-MIAMI
FLORIDA 33152

p.3212395

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