Avanti CF211G User Manual

FREEZER/CONGELADOR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL/MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

Model Number/Número de Modelo:

CF211G

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 an d
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

Chest Freezer Safety 3
Important Safeguides 4
Help Us Help You 5
Parts and Features 6
Important Safety Instructions 7
Installation Instructions 7
Before Using Your Appliance 7
Installation of Your Appliance 7
Electrical Connection 8
Operating Your Appliance 9
Temperature Control 9
Temperature Control Panel Cover 9
Defrosting Your Appliance 10
The Freezer Compartment 10
Door Lock 10
Care and Maintenance 11
Cleaning Your Appliance 11
Maintenance of Your Appliance 11
Energy Saving Tips 11
Troubleshooting Guide 12 – 13
Service for Your Appliance 14
Wiring Diagram 14
Your Avanti Products Warranty 15
Instrucciones en Español 16-22
Registration Information and Registration Card 23

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CHEST FREEZER SAFETY

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 injury, 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, follow basic precautions,
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

• 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 servici ng. 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 unit must be completely unobstructed. Choose a
well-ventilated area with temperatures above 55

0

F (130C) and below 900F (32 0C). This unit must be

installed in an area protected from the elements, such as wind, rain, 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 accorda nce 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 ordinan ces 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. The se cleane rs 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...

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.

CAUTION:

THIS APPLIANCE 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 assistance.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. 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 rear
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 Service
Avanti Products
10880 NW 30 Street

Miami, FL 33172 USA

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PARTS AND FEATURES

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1. SLIDING GLASS LIDS (TOTAL 2)

2. DRAIN PLUG(not shown)

3. CASTERS (TOTAL 2)

4. LOCK ASSEMBLY

5. CONTROL PANEL

6. THERMOSTAT CONTROL KNOB

7. POWER INDICATOR LIGHT

8. COMPRESSOR ON INDICATOR LIGHT

9. ROLLERS (TOTAL 2)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

 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 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.

-Save these instructions-

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

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

· 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.

·

Place your appliance on a floor that is strong enough to support the appliance when it is fully

loaded.

· Allow 5 inches of space between the back and sides of the appliance, which allows the proper air

circulation to cool the compressor and condenser.

· Locate the freezer away from direct sunlight and sources of heat (stove, 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 freezer not to perform properly.

· Avoid locating the appliance in moist areas. Too much moisture in the air will cause 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 grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician or an authorized
Avanti Products service center.

· After plugging the appliance into a wall outlet, allow the unit to cool down for 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 plug which mates with standard three prong wall outlets to minimize the possibility 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 secured behind the freezer and not left exposed or dangling to prevent accidental

injury.
Never unplug the freezer by pulling the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from

the receptacle.
Do not use an extension cord with this freezer. If the power cord is too short, 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 recommend ed 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.

 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.

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