Avanti CF146 User Manual
FREEZER / CONGELADOR
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Model Number / No. de Modelo: CF146
CAUTION: (Picture may vary)
BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS.
La sección en español empieza en la página 14.
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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Help Us Help You
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Parts and Features
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Chest Freezer Safety
5
Important Safeguards
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Important Safety Instructions
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Installation Instructions
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Before Using Your Freezer
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Installation of Your Freezer
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Electrical Connection
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Operating Your Freezer
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Temperature Control
8
Defrosting Your Freezer
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The Freezer Compartment
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Care and Maintenance
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Cleaning Your Freezer
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Vacation Time
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Moving Your Freezer
10
Energy Saving Tips
10
Troubleshooting Guide
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Service for Your Appliance
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Wiring Diagram
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Your Avanti Products Warrant y
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Instrucciones en Español
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Registration Information and Registration Card
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CAUTION:
HELP US HELP YOU...
Read this guide carefully.
It is intended to help you operate and maintain
your new freezer 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 FREEZER 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 happ y
with the service you receive, here are some
steps to follow for assistance.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
freezer. 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 freezer.
Please write these numbers here:
____________________________________
Date of Purchase
____________________________________
Model Number
____________________________________
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or
service calls concerning your freezer.
If you received a damaged freezer,
immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that
sold you the freezer.
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
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PARTS & FEATURES
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Storage Basket
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Temperature Control
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Defrost Drain
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Power Indicator Light
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Door with Integrated Handle
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Hinge
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Power Cord
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Side Panel
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Legs
CF146
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CHEST FREEZER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others ar e very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on 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 wards” 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 inj ury, or property or
equipment damage.
All safety messages will alert you to what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of
injury, and let you know what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Before the chest freezer 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 chest freezer, follo w basic precautions,
including the following:
• Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet, do not remove grounding pr o ng, do not use an adapter, and do
not use an extension cord
• Replace all panels before operating
• It is recommended that a separate circuit, serving only your chest freezer, be provided. Use
receptacles that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain
• Never clean chest freezer 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 chest freezer or disconnect the 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 chest freezer unless it is specifically
recommended in this material. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
• Use two or more people to move and install the chest freezer. Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
• To ensure proper ventilation for your chest freezer, the front of the unit must be completely
unobstructed. Choose a well-ventilated area with temperatures above 55
0
C). This unit must be installed in an area protected from the elements, such as wind, rain,
(32
0
F (130C) and below 900F
water spray or sunlight.
• The chest freezer should not be located next to ovens, grills or other sources of high heat.
• The chest freezer 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 ordinanc es i s require d.
• Do not kink or pinch the power supply cord of the chest freezer.
• The fuse (or circuit breaker) size should be 15 amperes.
• It is important for the chest freezer 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 installation.
• Check for leaks after connection.
• Never allow children to operate, play with or crawl inside the chest freezer
• Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents or 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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