Avanti AR17T0W User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

Model Numbers/ Nos. de Modelo / Nos. d’modèle: AR17T0W / AR17T1B / AR 17T3S

REFRIGERATOR (REFRIGERADOR) (REFRIGERATEUR)

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

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

Avanti Products LLC

P.O. Box 520604 - Miami, Florida 33152

www.avantiproducts.com

Table of Contents

Refrigerator Safety

Important Safeguides

Help Us Help You

Parts and Features

Important Safety Instructions

Installation Instructions

Before Using Your Refrigerator

Installation of Your Refriger ator

Electrical Connection

Operating Your Appliance

Temperature Control

Care and Maintenance

Reversing the Door of Your Refrigerator

Cleaning Your Appliance

Power Failure / Vacation Time

Moving Your Refrigerator

Energy Saving Tips

Troubleshooting Guide

Service for Your Appliance

Wiring Diagram

Your Avanti Products Warranty

Instrucciones en Español

14 – 15

Instructions en Français

16 - 26

Registration Information and Registration Card

Last

Page

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY

DANGER - Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used.

Follow handling instructions carefully. Flammable refrigerant used.

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 “CAUTION”.

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 instruc tions ar e not foll o wed.

PROP. 65 WARNING FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS

WARNING:

Cancer And Reproductive Harm www.p65warnings.ca.gov

REFRIGERANT GAS WARNINGS

DO NOT use mechanical devices to defrost refrigerator. DO NOT puncture refrigerant tubing. DANGER - Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. To be repaired only by trained service personnel. DO NOT puncture refrigerant tubing. CAUTION - Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant u sed. Consult repair manual / owner’s guide before attempting to service this product. All safety precautions must be followed. CAUTION - Risk of fire or explosion. Dispose of property in acc ordance with federal or local regulations. Flammable refrigerant used. CAUTION - Risk of fire or explosion due to puncture of refrigerant tubing;

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 vicinity 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 TO YOUR MODEL

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

• 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 sources of high heat.

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

with state and local codes. A standard electrical supply (115 V AC only, 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 refrigerator.

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

• It is important for the refrigerator to be leveled 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 refrigerator.

• 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.

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

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HELP US HELP YOU...

CAUTION:

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 date (such as your sales slip) with this guide to establish the warranty period.

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

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

We're proud of our ser vice and want you to be pleased. If for som e reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are some steps to follow for further assistance. FIRST, contact the people who serviced your unit. Explain why you are n ot pleased. In m ost 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 bu ilder) that sold you the unit.

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.

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

Customer Servic e

Avanti Products 10880 NW 30 Street Miami, FL 33172 USA

1: Top Hinge with Cover

5: Leveling Leg

PARTS & FEATURES

2: Refrigerator Shelves (Total 2) 3: Temperature Control 4: Door with Integrated handle and (2) Door Bins

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, these basic precautions:

-Save these instructions-

WARNING~

or injury when using your appliance, follow

• Read all instructions before using the refrigerator.

• DANGER or WARNING: Risk of child entrapment.

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.”

• Before you throw away your old refrigerator: 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.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Ø Before Using Your Unit

• Remove the exterior and interior packing.

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

• 2 Shelves

• 1 Instruction Manual

• Before connecting th e unit to the power source, let it stand upright f or approx imatel y 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.

Ø Installing Your Unit

• This appliance is designed to be free standing only, and should not be recessed or built-in.

• Place your unit on a f loor that is strong enough to s upport the unit when it is f ully loaded. To

level your unit, adjust the leveling legs at the bottom of the unit.

• Allow 5 inches of space between the back and sides of the unit, which

allows the proper air circulation to cool the compressor and condense r .

• Locate the unit away fr om direct sunlight and sources of heat (s tove, 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 unit not to perform properly.

• Avoid locating the unit in moist areas.

• Plug the unit into an exclusive, properly installed-grounded wall outlet. Do not under any

circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) pron g from the power cord. Any quest ions concerning power and/or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician or an authorized Avanti Products service center.

• After plugging the applia nce into a wal l outlet, a llo w the unit to c ool down f or 2-3 hours before

placing food in the refrigerator compartment.

Ø 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-pron g plug whic h mates with standard three pron g wall outlets to m inimize the possibility of electrical shock.

Do not under an y circumstances c ut or rem ove the third gro und prong f rom the po wer cord suppli ed. For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.

This appliance requir es a standard 115/ 120 Volt AC ~/60Hz electrical ground outlet with three-prong. Have the wall outlet and circuit check ed by a qualified electr ician to make s ure the outlet is proper ly grounded. When a s tandar d 2-prong wall outlet is encount ered, it is your respons ibility and oblig ation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

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

The appliance shoul d always be plugged i nto its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating label on the appl iance. This provides the best p erformance and also prevent overloading house wiring circuits that could cause a fire hazard from overheated. Never unplug the applianc e b y pulling th e power cord. Alwa ys grip the plug f irm ly and pull str aight out fr om the receptacle. Repair or replace imm ediately all power cords that ha ve become fra yed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cor d that shows crack s or abrasion dam age along its len gth or at either end . When moving the appliance, be careful not to damage the power cord.

Ø EXTENSION CORD

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, it is strongly recommended that you do not use an extension cord with this appliance. However, if you must use an extension cord it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL/CUL-Listed, 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 115 volts and at least 10 amperes.

Ø SURGE PROTECTOR

Most electrical appliances use a series of electric control boards to operate. These boards are very susceptible to power surges and could be damaged or destroyed.

If the appliance is going to be used in an area or if your city / country is prone to power surges / outages; it is suggested that you use a power surge protector for all electrical devices / appliances you use. The surge protector that you select must have a surge block high enough to protect the appliance it is connected to. If you have any questions regarding the type and size of surge protector needed contact a licensed electrician in your area.

Damages due to power surges are not considered a manufacturer covered defect and will void your product warranty.

OPERATING YOUR UNIT

Ø Setting the Temperature Control

• Your unit has only one control for regulating the tem pe r ature in t he compartment. The temperature

control is located on the upper right hand side of the compartment.

• The first time you turn the unit on, set the temperature control to “MAX”.

• The range of the temperature contr ol is fr om position "OF F” to “ MAX” . After 24 to 48 hour s, adjus t

the temperature control to the setting that best suites your needs. The setting of “NORMAL” should be appropriate for home or office use.

• To turn the appliance off, turn the temperature control to ”OFF”.

NOTE:

§ Turning the temper ature c o ntr ol t o “OFF” position stops the cool in g cycle but does not shut of f the power to the unit.

§ If the unit is unplugged, has lost power, or is turned off, you must wait 3 to 5 minutes before restarting the unit. If you attempt to restart before this time delay, the unit will not start.

CARE AND MAIN TENANCE

Ø Reversing the Door Swing of Your Appliance

This appliance has the capability of the door opening from either the left or right side. The unit is delivered to you with the door opening from the left side. Should you desire to reverse the opening direction, please call customer service for reversal instructions.

Ø Cleaning Your Unit

• Turn the temperature control to "OFF", unplug the unit, and remove the food, shelf, and tray.

• Wash the inside sur faces with a warm water and b aking soda solution. The so lution should be

about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water.

• Wash the shelf and tray with a mild detergent solution.

• The outside of the unit should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm water.

• Wring exces s water out of the sponge or cloth before cleaning the area of the c ontrols, 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.

CAUTION:

Failure to unplug the unit could result in electrical shock or personal injury.

Ø Power Failure

Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the temperature of your unit if you minimize the number of times the door is opened. If the power is going to be off for a longer period of time, you need to take the proper steps to protect your food.

Ø Vacation Time

• Short vacations: Leave the unit operating during vacations of less than three weeks.

• Long vacations: If the appliance will not b e us e d f or sever a l months, remove all f ood and un plu g

the power cord. Clean an d dry the interior thorough ly. To prevent odor and m old growth, leave the door open slightly: blocking it open if necessary.

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