Avanti BCA327B User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

Model Number / No. de Modelo: BCA327B

REFRIGERATOR
(REFRIGERADOR)

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

La sección en español empieza en la página 12.
Avanti has a policy of continuous improvement on its products and reserves the right to change materials and specifications
without notice.

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

P.O. Box 520604 - Miami, Florida 33152

www.avantiproducts.com

Help Us Help You 3
Parts and Features 4
Important Safety Instructions 5
Installation Instructions 5
Before Using Your Refrigerator 5
Installation of Your Refrigerator 5
Electric al Connection 6
Operating Your Refrigerator 7
Setting the Temperature Control 7
Care and Maintenance 8
Defrosting Your Refrigerator 8
Cleaning Your Refrigerator 8
Vacation Time 8
Moving Your Refrigerator 8
Energy Saving Tips 8
Problems with Your Refrigerator 9
Troubleshooting Guide 9
Service for Your Refrigerator 9
Wiring Diagram 10
Your Avanti Products Warranty 11
Instrucciones en Español 12
Registration Information 15

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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 your
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.

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, co ntact the people who s erviced your
refrigerator. Explain why you are not pleased.
In most cases, this will solve the problem.

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 Gui de. It
lists caus es of minor oper a ting problem s that
you can correct yourself.

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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PARTS & FEATURES

1. STORAGE SHELVES

2. LEVELING LEGS

3. TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4. DOOR BINS

5. CAN RACK

6. BOTTLE RACK

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Important Safety Instructions

aWARNINGa

• Read all instructions before using the refrigerator.

• DANGER or WARNING: Risk of child entrapment.

• 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 a nd liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other refrigerator. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

-Save these instructions-

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

¾ Before Using Your Refrigerator

• Remove the exterior and interior packing.

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

• Instruction manual

• 3 Refrigerator shelves

• Before connect ing the refrigerator to the power s ource, let it stand upright for approximat ely 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.

¾ Installation of Your Refrigerator

• This appliance is designed to be free standing only, and should not be reces sed 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 (st ove, heater, radiator,

etc.). Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating an d 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 t he 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 pluggin g the applianc e into a wall outlet, allow the unit to cool do wn for 2-3 hours before

placing food in the refrigerator compartment.

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

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