Avanti CF626, CF2016 User Manual

FREEZER / CONGELADOR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

Model Numbers / Nos. de Modelo: CF626/CF2016

CF626 CF2016

(Design and Color May Vary)

(Diseño y Color Pueden Variar)

CAUTION:

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

La sección en español empieza en la página 16. 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

Help Us Help You

Parts and Features

4 – 5

Chest Freezer Safety

Important Safeguards

Important Safety Instructions

Installation Instructions

Before Using Your Freezer

Installation of Your Freezer

Electrical Connection

Operating Your Freezer

Temperature Control

The Fast Freeze Switch (Amber)

Defrosting Your Freezer

The Freezer Compartment

Care and Maintenance

Cleaning Your Freezer

Vacation Time

Moving Your Freezer

Energy Saving Tips

Troubleshooting Guide

Service for Your Appliance

Wiring Diagram

Your Avanti Products Warrant y

Instrucciones en Español

16 – 21

Registration Information and Registration Card

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 LLC 10880 NW 30 Street Miami, FL 33172 USA

PARTS & FEATURES

COUNTER BALANCED LID

RECESSED HANDLE

ROLLERS

THERMOSTAT CONTROL

FAST FREEZE SWITCH

POWER INDICATOR LIGHT

CF626

CF2016

COUNTER BALANCED LID

RECESSED HANDLE

ROLLERS

THERMOSTAT CONTROL

FAST FREEZE SWITCH

POWER INDICATOR LIGHT

CHEST FREEZER SAFETY

REFRIGERANT GAS WARNINGS

Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant

safety precautions must be followed.

Risk of fire or explosion. Dis pos e of property in

Risk of fire or explosion due to puncture of

Your safety and the safety of others are 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 instruc tions ar e not foll o wed.

used. Do not use mechanical devices to defrost refrigerator. Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.

used. To be repaired only by trained service personnel. Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.

used. Consult repair manual/owner’s guide before attempting to service this product. All

accordance with federal or local regulations. Flammable refrigerant used.

refrigerant tubing. Follow handling instructions carefully. Flammable refrigerant used.

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, follow 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

C). This unit must be installed in an area protected from the elements, such as wind, rain,

(32 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 ordinances is required.

• 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.

F (130C) and below 900F

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these basic precautions:

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

To red uce the r isk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your freezer, follow

• Read all instructions before using the freezer.

DANGER or WARNING: Risk of child entrapment. Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned freezer are still dangerous, even if they will “just sit in the garage a few days.”

• Before you throw away your old 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 freezer.

• Never clean freezer 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 freezer. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

Free Standing Units

To ensure not only the efficient operation of your unit but also your safety. When installing your unit follow the steps as shown below:

• Place your unit on a flat level surface that is strong enough to support the unit once it is fully

loaded.

• Your unit is equipped with adjustable height leveling legs to accommodate any minimal changes in

the level of the surface on which it is installed.

Countertop / Table Top Units

• When installing units that can be placed on countertops, keep the following in mind:

• Surface (countertop) is flat, level, and strong enough to support the unit once it is fully loaded.

• Surface is wide enough to accomm odate the unit without any overhang.

• Surface is deep enough to accommodate the unit when the door is opened to 90º

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Before Using Your Freezer

• Remove the exterior and interior packing.

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

 1 Storage Basket 1 Instruction Manual  1 Plastic Scraper

• Before connecting the fr eezer to the power sourc e, 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.

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