Avanti CF208G User Manual

FREEZER/CONGELADOR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL/MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

Model Number/Número de Modelo:

CF208G

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, A Division of The Mackle Co., Inc.

P.O. Box 520604 - Miami, Florida 33152

www.avantiproducts.com

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Chest Freezer Safety

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Important Safeguides

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Help Us Help You

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Parts and Features

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Important Safety Instructions

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Installation Instructions

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Before Using Your Appliance

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Installation of Your Applianc e

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Electrical Connection

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Operating Your Appliance

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Temperature Control

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Temperature Control Panel Cover

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Fast Freeze Switch

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Defrosting Your Appliance

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The Freezer Compartment

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Door Lock

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Care and Maintenance

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Cleaning Your Appliance

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Maintenance of Your Appliance

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Energy Saving Tips

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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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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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 instruc tions ar e not foll o wed.

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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, 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

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

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F (130C) and below 900F (32

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.

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CAUTION:

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 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.

THIS APPLIANCE 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 some 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
appliance. Explain wh y you are not pleased. In
most cases, this will solve the problem.

HELP US HELP YOU...

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You'll find them on a p late located on the re ar
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, im mediatel y
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 Service
Avanti Products
10880 NW 30 Street

Miami, FL 33172 USA

PARTS AND FEATURES

1. SLIDING GLASS LIDS

2. DRAIN PLUG(not shown)

3. ROLLERS

4. LID LOCK

5. CONTROL PANEL COVER

6. THERMOSTAT CONTROL KNOB

7. FAST FREEZE SWITCH

8. POWER INDICATOR

INCLUDED WITH ACCESSORIES IS A CLEAR CONTROL PANEL COVER ,

SLIDE COVER OVER CONTROL PANEL TO INSTALL AND SLIDE UP TO REMOVE

SLIDE UP TO REMOVE SLIDE DOWN TO INSTALL

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

-Save these instructions-

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

• Read all instructions before using the freezer.

• DANGER or W ARNING: Risk of child entrapment.

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or
abandoned appliances 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 appliance.

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

injury when using your freezer, follow these

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Before Using Your Freezer

· Remove the exterior and interior packing.

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

 3 Storage Baskets
 2 keys
 1 Instruction Manual
 1 Plastic Scraper
 1 Plastic Control Panel Cover

· Before connecting the freezer to the power source, 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.

Installation of Your Freezer

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

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Place your applianc e on a floor that is strong enough to sup port the appliance when it is full y

loaded.

· Allow 5 inches of space bet ween the back and s ides of the ap pliance , which allo ws the proper air

circulation to cool the compressor and condenser.

· Locate the freezer a way from direct sunlight and sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.).

Direct sunlight ma y affect the acrylic coat ing and heat sources ma y increase electric al consumption.
Extreme cold ambient temperatures may also cause the freezer not to perform properly.

· Avoid locating the ap pliance in moist ar eas. Too much mois ture in the air will caus e frost to form

quickly on the evaporator requiring more frequent defrosting of the freezer.

· Plug the appliance 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 groundin g sho uld b e direc ted to ward a certif ied e lectrici an or an authori zed
Avanti Products service center.

· After plugging the appli ance into a wall outlet, allow the unit to cool down f or 2~3 hours before

placing food in the freezer compartment.

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Electrical Connection

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-prong plu g which mates with st andard three prong w all outlets to m inimize the possibilit y of
electrical shock.

Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord supplied.
This freezer requires a standard 115Volts~/60Hz electrical outlet with three-prong ground.
The cord should be secur ed behind the freezer an d not left exposed or dangling to prevent accidental

injury.
Never unplug the f reezer by pul ling the po wer cord. Alwa ys grip the plu g firml y and pull straig ht out fr om

the receptacle.
Do not use an extens ion cor d with this freezer. If the power cor d is too s hort, have a qualified electrician

or service technician install an outlet near the freezer.
The “POWER” light indicates that the freezer is properly connected to the electrical power. The light

indicates power supply, and will glow even if the temperature control dial is turned to “OFF”, or the
compressor has failed to work and the compartment is not being cooled.

Warning

 Extension Cord

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, it is strongly recommended that you do not
use an extension cord with this unit. 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.

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OPERATING YOUR FREEZER

Temperature Control

• Your freezer has one control for regulating the temperature. The temperature control is located on
the lower right hand corner.

• The first time you turn the unit o n, switch on the Fast Freeze s witch and run f or at leas t 2 hours
before putting frozen f oods insid e. T his will ens ur e th e c abinet is thor o ugh l y chil led before food is
put in.

• Turn off the Fast Freeze switch.

• The range of the tem perature control is from position" 1" the warmest to " 5" the coldest. Adjust

the temperature control to the setting that best suits your needs. The setting of “3” should be
correct for home or office freezer use.

• To turn the freezer off, turn the temperature control to "OFF".

NOTE:  Turning the temperature control to "OFF" position stops the cooling cycle but does not shut off the

power to the freezer.

 If the unit is unplugged, lost power, or turned off; you must wait 3 to 5 minutes befor e restarting

the unit. If you attempt to restart before this time delay, the freezer will not start.

 Large amounts of food will lower the cooling efficiency of the appliance.
 If you choose to change the thermostat setting, adjust thermostat control by one numerical

increment at a time. Allow several hours for temperature to stabilize between adjustments.

Temperature Control Panel Cover

To prevent accidenta l changes to temperature control, a clear plastic cover has been inc luded
with your appliance.

• To install the cover, align the plastic cover above the temperature control panel and slide down.

• To remove the cover, slide up and away from the temperature control panel.

The Fast Freeze Switch

• The amber light will glow while the Fast Freeze switch is in the ‘ON’ position.

• The switch overrides th e th er mostat and will make the com pres s or oper ate c onti n uously, lowering

the cabinet temperature still further than the thermostat setting.

• This switch is used to freeze unfrozen food in appreciable quantities.

• When loading the free zer, freeze only three pounds of fresh food per cubic f oot of freezer space

at one time.

• Distribute packages to be frozen evenly throughout the freezer.

• It is not necessary to adjust the thermostat setting when using the Fast Freeze switch.

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Defrosting Your Freezer

• When? For the most efficient operation and minimum energy consumption, defrost the freezer
when the frost on the freezer walls is excessive or ¼ to ½ inch thick.

• Choose a time when the stock of frozen food is low.

CAUTION
Do not use boiling water because it may damage the plastic parts. In addition, never use a sharp
or metallic instrument to remove frost as it may damage the cooling coils and will void the
warranty. We recommend using the pla stic scraper provided with your unit.

• Remove the frozen food from the freezer and place it in a cooler to protect the food.

• Turn the thermostat knob to “OFF”.

• Unplug the freezer. The Power Supply light should be OFF.

• During the defrost process, the ice melts into the cabinet.

• Remove the drain plug on the inside floor of the freezer by screwing out.

• Place a shallow pan outside drain outlet. The defrost water will drain out.

• Check the pan occasionally so the water does not overflow.

• Clean the interior of the freezer.

• Replace the plug on the inside floor.

• Reset the thermostat to desired setting.

• Allow the cabinet to cool for one hour.

• Switch on the Fast Freeze for a minimum of 2 hours.

• Return food to the freezer.

HELPFUL HINT:

Defrosting usually tak es a few hours. Le aving the door open will help speed the process. Also,
pouring warm water (not boiling) on the ice/frost will help speed melting. If you must use a
scraper- please use caution - it is ver y easy to damage the free zer compartment and void your
warranty.

The Freezer Compartment

• This compartment is designed for the long term s torage of frozen food. Storage time is up to
three months.

• The storage life of frozen foods varies and the recommended storage time should not be
exceeded. The instructions regarding the care of frozen foods should be followed when
defrosting the freezer.

• Pre-packed commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with the frozen foods
manufacturer’s instructions for a three star frozen food storage compartment or home freezer.

• Place frozen food i nto the fr eezer as quic kly as poss ible after purc hase. If there are ins tructions
on the packet, carefully follow these instructions regarding storage times.

• The freezer door is susceptible to breaking due to excessive ice build up. Be sure t o defrost
when the ice reaches ¼ to ½ inch thick.

• A storage basket is prov ided f or the organi zation of odd-shaped items . To reac h other pack ages
in the freezer, just slide the basket to one side, or lift it out.

Door Lock

Your unit is provided with a lock and key combination. The keys are located inside the plastic bag that
contains the User 's Guid e. I nser t t he key into the lock and turn it cou nter cloc kwise to unlock the door.
To lock the door do the reverse oper ation m aking sure m etal pin is engaged com pletel y. Remove the
key and place it in a secure place for safekeeping.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning Your Freezer

• Upon installation of your new applianc e, it is recom mended that it be cleaned thoroughl y.

• Turn the temperature control to "OFF", unplug the freezer, remove the food and storage baskets.

• Wash the inside with a damp warm cloth containing a water and baking soda solution. The

solution should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water.

• Wash the storage baskets with a mild detergent solution.

• Be sure to keep the door gasket (seal) clean to keep the unit running efficiently.

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

• Dry the interior and exterior with a soft cloth.

• The condenser coils should be vacuumed when they are dusty or dirty.

• It is recommended that t he unit be cleaned each time it is def rosted to help keep the unit odor

free and running efficiently.

Vacation Time

• Use extreme caution in the case of children. The unit should not be accessible to child’s play.

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

• Long vacations: If the appliance will not be used for several months, remove all food and unplug

the power cord. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor and mold growth, leave
the door open slightly: blocking it open if necessary or have the door removed.

Moving Your Freezer

• Remove all the food.

• Securely tape down all loose items inside your freezer.

• Remove the rollers to prevent damage

• Tape the doors shut.

• Be sure the freezer stays in the upright position during transportation.

Energy Saving Tips

• The freezer should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing
appliances or heating ducts, and out of the direct sunlight.

• Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the freezer. Overloading the freezer
forces the compressor to run longer. Foods that freeze too slowly may lose quality, or spoil.

• Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing them in the freezer. This
cuts down on frost build-up inside the freezer.

• Freezer storage bin should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper toweling. Liners
interfere with cold air circulation, making the freezer less efficient.

• Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches. Remove as many
items as needed at one time, and close the door as soon as possible.

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Freezer does not operate.

The freezer temperature control is set at "OFF".

Compressor turns on and off frequently.

The room temperature is hotter than normal.

freezer to cool down completely.

Temperature inside the freezer is too warm.

Temperature control is set too warm. Turn the

freezer to cool down completely.

Temperature inside the freezer is too cold.

Temperature control is set too cold. Turn the

bypasses the temperature control.

Temperature of external freezer surface is warm.

The exterior freezer walls can be as much as

heat from inside the freezer cabinet.

Popping or cracking sound when compressor

Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction,
level off or disappear as freezer continues to run.

Bubbling or gurgling sound, like water boiling.

Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) is circulating
throughout the system. This is normal.

PROBLEMS WITH YOUR FREEZER ?

You can solve man y common free zer problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible s ervice call. T ry the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the servicer.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Not plugged in.
The circuit breaker tripped or blown fuse.

A large amount of food has been added to the
freezer.
The door is opened too often.
The door is not closed completely.
The temperature control is not set correctly.
The door gasket does not seal properly.

The freezer does not have the correct
clearances.
The freezer has recently been disconnected for a
period of time. Four hours are required for the

comes on.

control to a cooler setting and allow several hours
for the temperature to stabilize.
Door is kept open too long or is opened too
frequently. Warm air enters the freezer every
time the door is opened. Open the door less
often.
The door is not closed completely.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
A large amount of warm or hot food might have
been stored recently. Wait until the freezer has
had a chance to reach its selected temperature.
The freezer has recently been disconnected for a
period of time. Four hours are required for the

control to a warmer setting (2 or 3) and allow
several hours for the temperature to stabilize.
Fast Freeze switch is turned ON. This causes
continuous running of the compressor and

30οF warmer than room temperature. This is
normal while the compressor works to transfer

as in hot water pipes. This is normal. Sound will

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Vibrations.

Check to assure that the fr eezer is not on a level

See “Installation Instructions”

Moisture forms on inside freezer walls.

Weather is hot and humid, which increases

Moisture forms on outside of freezer.

Door is slightly open, causi ng cold air from inside
the freezer to meet warm moist air from outside.

The door will not close properly.

The storage basket is out of position.

surface.
Floor is uneven or weak. Freezer rocks on the
floor when it is moved slightly. Be s ure floor can
adequately support f reezer. Level the free zer by
putting wood or metal shims under part of the
freezer.
The freezer is touching the wall. Re-level the
freezer and move it from the wall.

internal rate of frost build-up. This is normal.
Door is slightly open.
Door is kept open too long, or is opened too
frequently. Open the door less often.
The door is not sealed properly.

The freezer is not on a level surface.
The gasket is dirty.

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money order, Master Card, or Visa.

SERVICE FOR YOUR FREEZER

We are proud of our cust omer service organization and the network of professional service technicians
that provide service on your Avanti appliances. W ith the purchase of your Avanti fr eezer, you can have
the confidence that if you ever need additional inform ation or assistance the Avanti Products Custom er
Service team will be here for you. Just call us toll-free.

AVANTI PRODUCTS CUSTOMER SERVICES

Product Information
800-323 5029
Part Orders
800-220 5570

Whatever your questions are about our products,
help is available.
You may order parts and accessories that will be
delivered directly to your hom e.
You may order these items by personal check,

In-Home Repair Service
800-220 5570

An Avanti Products authorized service center will
provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time
that is convenient for you. Our trained servicers
know your freezer inside and out.

WIRING DIAGRAM

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YOUR Avanti Products WARRANTY

Staple your sales receipt here. Proof of
service under warranty.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

original purchase date is needed to obtain

WHAT IS COVERED LIMITED ONE-YEAR

WARRANTY

For one year from the date of purchase
by the original owner, Avanti Products
will, at its option, repair or replace any
part of the freezer, which proves to be
defective in material or workmanship
under normal use. During this period
Avanti Products will pro vi de all par ts and
labor necessary to cor rect such defects
free of charge, so long as the appliance
has been installed and operated in
accordance with t he written instructions
in this manual. Avanti Products will
provide you with a reasonably similar
replacement product that is either new
or factory refurbished. In rental or
commercial use, the warranty period is
90 days. All Avanti Appliances of 3.5
cubic feet capacity or less must be
brought/sent to the appliance service
shop for repair.

LIMITED SECOND THROUGH
FIFTH YEAR WARRANTY

For the second thro ugh the fifth year from date
of original purchas e, A vant i Pr od uc ts will pr o vide
a replacement com press or free of char ge due to
a failure. You are responsible for the service
labor and freight charges. In rental or
commercial use, the limited compressor
warranty is one year and nine months. Cost to
move the appliance to the servicers’ shop and
back to the user's home, as may be required,
are the user's responsibility.

• Content losses of food due to spoilage.

• Incidental or consequential damages.

• Parts and labor costs for the following will

not be considered as warranty:

• Chest freezer lid liners.

• Light bulbs and/or plastic housing.

• Plastic cabinet liners.

• Punctured evaporator that voids the

warranty on the complete sealed system.

• Shipping and handling costs associated with
the replacement of the unit.

• Repairs performed by unauthorized
servicers.

• Service calls that do not involve defects in
material or workmanship such as customer
education, or proper installation.

• Service calls that are related to external
problems, such as abuse, misuse,
inadequate electrical power, accidents, fire,
floods, or acts of God.

• Surcharges including, but not limited to, any
after hour, weekend, or holiday service calls,
tolls, ferry trip charges, or mileage expense
for service calls to remote areas, including
the State of Alaska.

• Replacement of house fuses or resetting
circuit breakers.

• Failure of the product if it is used for other
than its intended purpose.

• This warranty does not apply outside the
Continental USA.

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PRECAUCIÓN

precauciones.

INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL

Para reducir el riesgo de incendio, descarga

• Lea todas las instrucciones antes de usar su electrodoméstico.

• Peligro o Precaución: Existe el riesgo que los niños queden atrapados.

• Niños atrapados o s of ocamiento no son un pr ob lema del pasado. L os e lec trodomésticos

son peligrosos aún si sólo los deja en el garaje por un par de días.

• Antes de desechar su congelador o refrigerador usado: quítele las puertas. Deje las
repisas en su lugar para evitar que los niños se queden atrapados.

• No permita que los niños manejen, jueguen o entren dentro del electrodoméstico.

• No limpie su electrodoméstico con líquidos inflamables. Los gases pueden ocasionar

fuego o una explosión.

• No guarde ni use gaso lina u otros líquidos inf lamables cerc a de este o de c ualquier otro
electrodoméstico. Los vapores pueden ocasionar fuego o explosión.

- Guarde estas instrucciones.-

INSTRUCCIONES PARA LA INSTALACION

 Antes de Usar su Artefacto

• Retire la envoltura interna y externa.

• Verifique que tenga las siguientes partes: 1 canasta de almacenaje, 1 manual de

instrucciones,un separador y 1 espátula de plástico

• Antes de conectar su elect rodoméstico a la corrie nte eléctrica, ubíquelo e n una superficie plana
por lo menos por 2 horas. Es to reducirá la posibilidad de malfunc ionamiento en el sistema de
enfriamiento por la manipulación durante el transporte.

• Limpie la superficie interior con agua tibia usando un paño suave.

 Instalación de su Congelador

• Ubique su congelador en un piso que sea lo suficientem ente fuerte para soportar su pes o cuando
esté totalmente lleno o cargado.

• Deje aproximadamente 3 pulgadas de espacio entre la parte trasera y los costados de su
electrodoméstico, así permitirá la circulación de aire necesaria para enfriar el compresor.

• Mantenga su congelad or alejado del aire caliente, va por o líquidos que puedan salpic arlo, ya que la
unidad podría averiarse.

• Los rayos solares direc tos pueden d añar la c apa ac ríli ca, y las fuentes de cal or p ueden ocas ionar u n
aumento en el consum o eléctrico. Manténg alo lo más alejad o posible del agua par a prevenir algún
choque eléctrico. Evite los sitios húm edos y los ambientes ex trem adamente fríos ya que esto puede
afectar la eficiencia del enfriamiento de su congelador.

• Evite ubicar su congelador en áreas mojadas o muy húmedas. Mucha hum edad en el aire puede
causar la formación de escarcha rapidamente y necesitará descongelar su congelador más
frecuentemente.

• Conecte el congelador a un enchufe de pared exclus ivo e instale el cable de tierra. Baj o ninguna
razón se debe retir ar l a ter cer a punta del ench ufe. Cual quier c onsu lta con res pecto a la ener gía y/o
cable de tierra debe ser dirigida a un electricista certi ficado o autorizado por el Servicio Técnico de
Avanti Products.

 Conexión eléctrica Este electrodoméstico debe ser conectado a tierra. En el caso que ocurra un corto circuito, la conexión a tierra redu ce el riesgo de recibir un choque eléctrico ya que cuenta con un alambre para el escape de l a corriente eléctrica. Est e ele ct rodo mést ico est á eq uip a do con u n en chu fe q u e consta de tres puntas, l a terce ra punta es la co nexió n a tierra. Este enchuf e debe ser ins ertado a un enchufe de pared que este correctamente instalado con la conexión a tierra.

eléctrica, o daño cuando use su
electrodoméstico, siga las s iguient es

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• El uso inapropiado del enchufe a tierra puede desencadenar un choque eléctrico. Consulte a
personal autorizado por Avanti Productos si tiene alguna duda sobre las instrucciones o si tiene
alguna consulta si el electrodoméstico está correctamente instalado a la corriente eléctrica y a tierra.
Si el cordón del enchufe del electrodoméstico se encuentra dañado, debe ser reemplazado por el
Servicio Técnico de Avanti Products.

• El cordón del enchuf e está equipado co n tres puntas que encajan perfec tamente en un enc hufe de
pared standard para reducir el riesgo de un choque eléctrico.

• Bajo ninguna circuns tancia corte o s aque l a tercer a p unta del ench ufe que le pro veem os ya que éste
es para que vaya conectado a tierra.

• No use una extensión.

• La corriente de este electr odoméstico es de 115 volti os C.A., tiene una salida eléctric a de 60 hz. y

consta de un enchufe de tres puntas que va conectado al enchufe de pared.

• El cordón del enchufe debe ser asegurado atrás del electrodoméstico y no dejarlo expuesto para
evitar accidentes.

Si la luz roja que indica “POWER” (Encendido) está encendida quiere decir que el congelador está
apropiadamente conec tado a la corriente eléc trica. La luz indica que es tá recibiendo energía eléctrica, y
se iluminará aún c uando Ud. cambie el control de temperatura a “OFF”, ó cu ando pare de trabajar el
compresor y el compartimiento no esté enfriando.

Si la luz ambar que indica “Fast Freeze” (Compresor encendido) está encendida quiere decir que el
compresor está funcionando. Bajo condiciones normales, el compresor no debe funcionar
continuamente a menos que la unidad esté en el modo de Congelamiento Rápido.

USANDO SU CONGELADOR

 Control de Temperatura

• Su congelador tiene un con trol qu e regula l a tem peratura. El con trol d e tem peratura es tá ubicado e n
la esquina inferior a mano derecha.

• La primera vez que encienda el congelador, use el modo de Congelamiento Rápido (Ambar)
marcado FAST FREEZ E SW ITC H (Ambar) , déjelo en cendido por lo menos 4 hor as antes de c olocar
alimentos dentro de su c ongelador. Est o asegurará q ue la cabina es té completam ente fría antes de
colocar los alimentos.

• Apague el botón de Congelamiento Rápido.

• El control de tem peratura va desde lo más calient e “1” hasta lo más frío “5” t ambién tiene “OFF”.

Ajuste el control de tem peratura al nivel que usted ne cesite. El nivel “3” es el m ás adecuado para
uso en la casa u oficina.

• Para detener el enfriamiento de su congelador, mueva el control de temperatura a la posición “OFF”

NOTA:

• Si gira la tem peratura a la posic ión “O FF” d etendr á el ciclo de e nfriam iento, esto no s ignific a que

apagará el congelador.

• Si la unidad se desc onec ta, pi erde c orrient e o s e apa ga la llave pr inci pal, te ndrá que esp erar 3 a

5 minutos para vo lver a reiniciar la unidad. Si usted intenta reinic iar antes de este tiempo su
congelador no encenderá.

 El Botón de Congelamiento Rápido (Ambar) \ FAST FREEZE SWITCH (Amber)

• Mientras el Botón de Congelamiento Rápido esté encendido, la luz estará encendida

• El Botón de Congelamiento Rápido ignora al termostato y permite que el compresor trabaje

continuamente, bajando la temperatura de la cavidad aún cuando el termostato no esté funcionando.

• Este Botón se usa para congelar alimentos frescos en cantidades grandes.

• Cuando coloque alimentos en su congelador, congele tres libras de alimentos frescos por pie cúbico.

• Distribuya los alimentos para que se congelen de manera uniforme.

• No es necesario ajustar el termostato cuando utiliza el modo de Congelamiento Rápido.

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 Descongelando

• Cuando descongelar? Para el mejor funcionamiento y consumo mínimo de energía de su
congelador, desconge le cuando las pare des internas estén llenas de es carcha o tengan un espesor
de ¼ a ½ pulgada.

• Escoja un momento cuando no tenga muchos alimentos en el congelador.

• Cómo descongelar? Siguiendo estas indicaciones:

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No use agua hirviendo porque dañará las partes de plástico. Tampoco use puntas o
instrumentos metálicos para retirar la escarcha ya que dañará el espiral de enfriamiento y
cancelará la garantía. Le recomendamos usar la espátula de plástico incluída con esta unidad.

• Retire los alimentos del congelador y colóquelos en una caja térmica para conservarlos y
protegerlos.

• Gire el termostato a la posición “OFF”.

• Desconecte el congelador. La luz indicadora de suministro de energía se apagará (luz roja apagará).

• Durante el descongelamiento, el hielo se derrite dentro de la cabina.

• Para drenar el líquido retire la tapa de drenaje situada en la pared trasera.

• Coloque una bandeja afuera de la pared trasera para que drene.

• Vigile la bandeja de vez en cuando para que no se desborde.

• Limpie el interior de su congelador (vea la Pág. 18 Limpiando su congelador)

• Coloque la tapa de drenaje dentro del congelador y fuera del gabinete.

• Reconfigure el termostato según lo deseado.

• Deje que la cabina se enfríe por una hora, luego coloque los alimentos.

• Encienda el modo de Congelamiento Rápido por lo menos dos horas.

• Coloque los alimentos en el congelador.

INFORMACION ADICIONAL:
El descongelamiento toma pocas horas. Le ayu d ará, dejar abierta la puerta del conge lado r para
apresurar el proceso de descongelamiento. Para acelerar el descongelamiento, eche agua
caliente (no hirviendo), al hiel o y la escarcha. Tenga mucho cuidado si usa la espátula para
raspar el hielo, si lo hace muy fuer te puede dañar el compartimiento de su congelador y anular la
garantía.

Compartimiento de su Congelador

• Este compartimiento está diseñado para un período largo (3 meses) de almacenamiento de
alimentos congelados.

• El tiempo de almac enam iento de los alim entos congelados varía y se rec om ienda alm acenar no m ás
del tiempo recomendado. Cuando descongele su congelador deberá seguir cuidadosamente las
instrucciones.

• Alimentos congelados preenvasados comercialmente deben ser almacenados de acuerdo con las
indicaciones de su fabricante.

• Coloque los alimentos congelados dentro de s u congela dor inmediat amente des pués de com prarlos .
Si hay indicaciones en el envase, sígalas cuidadosamente considerando el tiempo de
almacenamiento.

• La puerta del congelador pued e quebrarse cuando hay mucho hielo. Asegúres e de descongelarlo
cuando el hielo haya excedido de ¼ a ½ pulgada de espesor.

• La canasta de alm acenaj e está dis eñada p ara or gani zar toda c lase de alim entos . Para c olocar otros
paquetes en su congelador, mueva la canasta a un lado o sáquela.

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CUIDADO Y MANTENIMIENTO  Limpiando su Congelador

• Después de instalar su congelador, se le recomienda que este sea limpiado a fondo.

• Gire el control de tem peratura a “0”, desc onecte e l congela dor y retire los alimentos y la canas ta de

almacenaje.

• Lave el interior c on agua tibia y un trapo suave r emojado en una so lución de bi carbonato de sodio.
La solución consiste en dos cucharadas de la referida sal en un litro de agua.

• Lave la canasta de almacenaje con un detergente suave.

• Asegúrese que la puerta quede hermeticamente cerrada para que su congelador funcione

eficientemente.

• Las partes externas de su congelador deben ser limpiadas con un detergente suave y agua tibia.

• Seque el interior y el exterior con un paño suave.

• Se recomienda que la unid ad sea lim piada en el m omento en que se d escongela , con la finalid ad de

que quede libre de mal olor y operando eficientemente.

 Si usted sale de Vacaciones

• Retire todos los alimentos

• Desconecte su congelador

• Limpie su congelador

• Deje la puerta de su congelador ligeramente abierta para evitar la formación de mal olor, moho.

• Sea extremadamente cuidadoso si hay niños. El congelador no debe ser accesible a los niños.

• En el caso de ser un largo tiempo de almacenamiento, la puerta deberá ser sellada con cinta

adhesiva para que no se abra o se deberá retirar la puerta.

 Para mover su Congelador

• Retire los alimentos

• Asegúrese de colocar cinta adhesiva a todo lo que se puede caer dentro de su congelador.

• Retire las ruedillas para prevenir accidentes.

• Selle las puertas con cinta adhesiva.

• Asegúrese que el congelador se mantenga parado durante el traslado.

 Consejos Para Ahorrar Energía

• Su congelador debe est ar ubica do en e l área m ás fría de la habitac ión, alejado d e electrodom ésticos
que produzcan calor o conductos de aire caliente y lejos de los rayos solares.

• Deje enfriar los alimentos de acuerdo a la temperatura ambiental antes de colocarlos dentro del
congelador. Si sobrecar ga su congelador forzará a l compresor a funcionar más tiempo del normal.
Los alimentos que se congelan lentamente pierden calidad y se descomponen.

• Asegúrese de envolver adecuadamente los alimentos y de secar los empaques o contenedores
antes de colocarlos dentro del congelador. Colocarlos mojados ocasiona escarcha en el
congelador.

• La canasta de almacenaj e de su conge lador no deb e ser forrada con pap el alum inio, p apel de cer a o
papel toalla ya que esto interfiere con la circulación del aire frío restando eficiencia a su congelador.

• Organice y coloque etiquet as en los envases d e los alimentos c on la finalidad de abrir el congelador
lo menos posible y encontrar rápidamente lo que usted est á buscando. Retire la mayor cantidad
posible de cosas que necesita a la vez y cierre la puerta del congelador tan pronto le sea posible.

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PROBLEMA

SOLUCION

Su electrodoméstico no funciona

No está conectado a la corriente eléctrica.
El control de temperatura está en “OFF/ APAGADO”

enfriarse por cuatro horas.

sobrepase el control de temperatura.

La temperatura de la superficie externa

La pared externa del congelador puede estar 30º Fahrenheit

calor dentro de la cavidad del congelador.

Ruido fuerte cuando el congelador

Los congeladores modernos tienen más capacidad de

compresor cuando no hay ruido alrededor.

Ruido fuerte cuando comienza a trabajar

Esto es normal. Cuando el congelador funciona con

PROBLEMAS CON SU CONGELADOR

Usted puede resolver muchos problemas comunes de su electrodoméstico fácilmente, ahorrándole el
gasto de una posible visita del servicio técnico.
Pruebe las siguientes sugerencias para verificar si usted puede resolver el problema antes de llamar al
servicio técnico.

GUIA PARA SOLUCIONAR PROBLEMAS

El interruptor saltó o se quemó un fusible

El compresor se enciende y se apaga
frecuentemente

La temperatura dentro del congelador
está muy caliente.

La temperatura de la habitación es más caliente de lo normal.
Colocó una cantidad muy grande de alimentos en el
congelador.
La puerta permanece abierta mucho tiempo.
La puerta no quedó completamente cerrada.
El control de temperatura no está funcionando correctamente.
La empaquetadura de la puerta no la está sellando
adecuadamente.
El congelador no tiene el suficiente espacio libre.
El congelador recientemente fue desconectado.
Para que el congelador esté completamente frío necesitará
enfriarse por cuatro horas.

La temperatura está programada muy caliente. Baje la
temperatura con el control y espere unas horas hasta que se
estabilice.
Ha dejado la puerta abierta frecuentemente. El calor entra en
el congelador cada vez que se abre la puerta. Abra la puerta
lo menos posible.
La puerta no está cerrada completamente.
La empaquetadura de la puerta la está sellando
adecuadamente.
Probablemente colocó alimentos calientes recientemente
El congelador recientemente fue desconectado.
Para que el congelador esté completamente frío necesitará

La temperatura dentro del congelador
está muy fría.

está caliente.

funciona.

El control de temperatura está programado muy frío. Suba la
temperatura con el control y espere unas horas hasta que la
temperatura se estabilice.
El interruptor de Congelamiento Ráp ido está encen did o, esto
ocasiona que el compresor funcione continuamente y

más alta que la temperatura de la habitación.
Esto es normal mientras el compresor funciona para transferir

almacenaje y la temperatura es más uniforme. Estos
requieren compresores más eficientes. Ud. puede oír el

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el compresor.

presiones altas durante el ciclo de encendido. El sonido se

Sonidos similares a crujidos y estallidos
compresor

Las partes metálicas, como los ductos de agua caliente, se
paulatinamente.

Burbujeo o gorgoteo, como agua que
hierve.

Esto es normal. Es el refrigerante (usado para enfriar el
congelador) que está circulando a través del sistema.

totalmente plano.

adecuadamente

congelador.

el congelador cada vez que se abre la puerta.

La puerta no cierra completamente

El congelador no está totalmente nivelado.

obstaculizando el cierre de la puerta.

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tanto por dentro como por fuera.

acabará e irá desapareciendo de acuerdo a como vaya
avanzando el congelamiento.

cuando empieza a funcionar el

Vibración.

Formación de humedad dentro del
congelador.

Formación de humedad fuera del

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dilatan y contraen. Esto es normal. El sonido desaparecerá

Asegúrese que el congelador esté nivelado. El piso puede
estar desnivelado. El congelador se puede estar meciendo.
Asegúrese que la superficie donde tiene el congelador
aguante el peso de este. Nivele el congelador colocando un
pedazo de madera o de metal por debajo.
Asegúrese que el electrodoméstico esté ubicado en un lugar

Esto es normal. Cuando el clima es húmedo y caliente, la
acumulación de escarcha aumenta. Se ha dejado la puerta
frecuentemente abierta. El calor entra en el congelador cada
vez que se abre la puerta. Abra la puerta lo menos posible.
La puerta no está cerrada completamente.
La empaquetadura de la puerta no está sellando

La puerta no está cerrada completamente. El calor entra en

El sellador de la puerta está sucio.
La canasta de almacenaje está fuera de su sitio,

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