chest freezer
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Model No: CF-49
Thank you for selecting this freezer.
Before using this freezer please read this manual care^'ully.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The Freezer must be allowed to stand with the lid open for a pderiod of at least 12
hours after delivery before it is switched on. This allows the system to settle after
disturbance in transit.
INSULATION
Ensure that there is sufficient space between the freezer and the wall for correct air
circulation and opening of the lid. Locate away from sources of heat such as stoves,
radiators, etc.
Two wall spacers are provided. These should be clipped to the top corners of the rear frame
work.
While the freezer can be used in an out-building or garage, it must not be located where it is
in direct sunlight or where the temperature rises due to effects of the sun. The freezer
should not be positioned where it will be affected by draughts or dampness.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Do not use an extension cord. The refrigerator should be connected to an appliance outlet
with no other appliance on the line, otherwise an overload condition might occur. The
grounding plug on this appliance is compulsory by law. For these reason, the (3-pronged)
grounding plug of this refrigerator must be plugged into a matching grounding outlet which
supplies 120 VOLT 60 Hz single phase. Do not file or cut the grounding plug.
CAUTION
Danger of electrical shock. Remove plug from from the power outlet before cleaning or
servicing. Unplug the refrigerator from the outlet to completely disconnect it from the
electrical system supply.
BEFORE USE
Wash the interior of the freezer using a solution one teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda to
each pint of warm water and dry very thoroughly with a clean dry cloth. Detergents or soap
should not be used as the leave a trace of odor. Abrasive cleaning powders must not be
used in any interior as they may affect the finish.
INDICATOR LIGHTS AND FAST FREEZING SWITCH
Green Indicator This light only shows that the main is connected to the Freezer and does
not give any indication of the temperature inside the Freezer.
Amber Indicator This light will glow while the Fast Freeze switch is on. The switch overrides
the thermostat and the compressor will operate continuously and lower the cabinet
temperatures still further.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
The temperature control switch, located at the front of the freezer, should be set to position
3 to obtain the correct temperature for storing already frozen foods. This setting may have
to be varied depending upon the frequency of opening and closing the lid and for room
temperature in excess of 25 degrees C {77 degrees F).
Important: When the freezer is first installed, switch on the Fast Freeze switch (the amber
light will show) and run for at least 4 hours before putting frozen foods. This will ensure the
cabinet is thoroughly chilled before food is put in. Then turn off Fast Freeze switch.
If the cabinet temperature is considered to be incorrect for any reason contact your service
agent.
LOADING THE FREEZER
When loading your freezer with fresh food, place food in contact with the wails of the
freezer. If necessary, the food may be placed between the already frozen food and the
cabinet walls. The appliance will freeze 6.5 kg (14 lbs) of fresh food in 24 hours.
When first loading the freezer (or at any time when loading appreciable quantities of
unfrozen foods) run the freezer with the Fast Freeze switch on for at least 8 hours before
placing the food in the freezer and return switch to off position when food is frozen. When
adding already frozen food it will not be necessary to turn the Fast Freeze switch on.
STORAGE
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 pacts of frozen food into the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase. If
there are instructions on the packet, carefully follow these regarding storage times.
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.
The freezer is intended for long term storage of frozen food, i.e. three star - up to three
months.
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WARNING
It is dangerous to place sealed containers of carbonated liquids (fizzy drinks, etc.) in the
freezer. Water ices and ice lollies should not be consumed immediately after removal from
the freezer as it may result in low temperature skin abrasion.
REMOVAL OF FROST
As time goes on, frost will form on the inside of the cabinet towards the top. This frost should
be scraped away when it is approximately quarter of an inch thick, using a wooden or
plastic scraper. Never use metal instruments or you will damage the finish of your freezer.
Cover the food with a clean cloth and hold a tray against the inside of the cabinet to catch
the frost as you scrape it away.
COMPLETE DEFROSTING
However careful you are, complete defrosting will, in course of time, become necessary.
This should be carried out if the full build-up cannot all be scraped away or if it begins to
interfere with the food storage. Choose a time when the stock of frozen food is tow and
proceed as follows:
1. Take the frozen food out, turn the freezer OFF at the power point and leave the lid
open,
2. Ideally, the food should be put in another freezer. If this is not possible, wrap it in a
compact block, first in several sheets of newspaper or large towels, and then in a
thick rug or blanket and kept in a cool place - NOT on a metal surface.
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3. ‘ ■ Scrape away as much as possible onto a tray as already described above; thawing
of the remainder can be accelerated by holding hot cloths against the inside of the
cabinet. As the solid frost loosens, prise it away with a wooden or plastic scraper
and then wipe over the cabinet and the lid with bicarbonate of soda and dry
thoroughly as described under "Before you use your Freezer”.
4. When the cabinet is completely dry and clean, close the lid, switch on again at the
power point and turn on the Fast Freeze switch.
5. Leave the cabinet to cool down for an hour and then replace the frozen food. Turn
off the Fast Freeze switch after not less than a further 2 hours.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Provided that our recommendations for periodical removal of frost are followed, this
complete defrosting will be carried out easily within 2 hours. As long as you have protected
the frozen food during defrosting as described above and it is still frozen hard, it can be put
back into the freezer for normal storage. A rise of temperature of the frozen food during
defrosting may shorten the storage life. The storage times indicated may not then apply. If
for any reason the defrosting process has taken longer than 2 hours, some of the frozen
food may have started to thaw. If they have not thawed completely, they may be refrozen
but should be used as soon as possible. Food which has thawed completely must not be
put back into freezer but should be used within 24 hours.
GENERAL CLEANING
The outside of the freezer should be cleaned regularly with a clean cloth wrung out in a mild
detergent solution. Occasionally polish the outside of the freezer with white furniture cream.
NEVER use abrasive cleaning materials or strong chemicals on any part of the freezer.
IF THE FREEZER FAILS TO OPERATE
1.
Ensure that the freezer is connected to the outlet socket and this is switched on. The
green light on the freezer should show.
2.
If not, check that the house fuses or circuit breakers are intact {this may be checked
by plugging another electrical appliance into the same power circuit).
3.
If the freezer still does not operate, contact your installer or service agent. If the
temperature inside the freezer has risen, this can mean that an excessive load of
fresh food has been put in for freezing or the lid has been left open. If neither of
these conditions apply, contact your installer or service agent.
Note: In any case of failure, keep the lid closed.
Due to thickness of the insulation, it will take a considerable time for the food to thaw,
particularly if the cabinet is full of food. Food at the top of the cabinet will thaw slightly more
quickly than food lower down, but it will be safe for at least 12 hours.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The normal storage temperature of your freezer should be -18 degrees C (0 degrees F) to
allow for storage of commercially prepacked frozen food for up bto three months and home
fresh food up to one year. Lower temperatures may be obtained at the expense of higher
running costs with little corresponding benefit.
When freezing fresh food always allow twenty-four hours to ensure complete freezing.
Jo prevent food being kept for excessive periods, stock should be used in rotation and
should be date coded to assist in stocking. ...
The siting of freezers in unheated outhouses and garages may in cold weather give rise to
condensation forming on the outer surfaces of the freezer. This is in no way due to faulty
operation of the freezer and will generally disappear with warmer weather. A gurgling noise
may sometimes be heard from the interior of the freezer. This is due to refrigerant
circulation through the cooling system pipework and is no way detrimental. When swtiching
off your freezer for a long period (i.e holidays) the lid should be left should be left in anopen
position to prevent stagnation of any food residue in the freezer.
These rollers are an optional extra with a small diagram
showing where they can be fitted. It is recommended to tilt the
freezer forward when fitting.
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If you are discarding an old refrigerator or freezer please destroy any locks or
catches that might cause a young child to become trapped.
REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER
PRODUCT WARRANTY
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
For the first year after purchase and use within the continental United States by the original
consumer, Avanti Products will at its option, repair or replace any part of the AVANTI
Refrigerator or Freezer which proves to be defective in material or workmanship under
normal use. In commercial or rental application, the warranty period is ninety (90) days.
During this period, Avanti Products will provide all parts and labour necessary to correct
such defects, free of charge, so long as the appliance has been installed and operated in
accordance with the written instructions furnished with the appliance. The customer wtil be
responsible for cost of service calls resulting from problems considered Normal
Responsibilities of User(‘see paragraph so entitled).
To obtain service on your Avanti Refrigerator or Freezer, refer to the Directory of Avanti
Authorised Appliance Service Stations and call the closest company for inspection and
repair of the appliance under the terms of this warranty.
All Avanti Appliances of 3,5 cubic foot capacity or less must be brought/sent to the
appliance service shop for repair.
LIMITED SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR COMPRESSOR WARRANTY
For the second through the fifth year of use, Avanti Products will make available a
replacement compressor as may be required due to failure. In commercial or rental use,
this additional limited compressor warranty is one (1) year and nine months. Any and all
labor charges for determination of cause of failure, intailation of the replacement compressor
and transportation/handling charges for shipment of the replacement compressor will be
the responsibility of the user.
Cartage charges for moving the apliance to a service shop (as may be required) and back
to the user's home will also be the user’s responsibility.
EXCURSIONS
Avanti Products shall not be reposible for any content losses, incidental or consquentiai
damages resulting from the failure of the product to conform to any express or implied
warranty.
In additition, Avanti Products is not responsible for service calls which do not involve
defects in material or workmanship or other external causes such as abuse misuse,
inadequate power supply or Acts of God.
Therefore, cost of replacement or repair of the following items, parts or labor will not be
considered warranty repairs:
1. Evaporator doors
2. Evaporator door spring/or frames
3. Inner door panels (includes plastic door shelves) and chest freezer lid liners
4. Dóor shelf rails and/or supports
5. Vegetable crisper
6. Vegetable crisper covers (glass or plastic)
7. Light bulbs and/or plastic housings
6. Vegetable crisper covers {glass or plastic)
7. Light bulbs and/or plastic housings
8. Plastic cabinet liners
9. Punctured evaporators, which will void the warranty on the complete refrigerating
system i.e. compressor, condenser, evaporator and related tubing
This warranty does not apply in Hawaiian Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and/or
any foreign country.
NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF USER
1. Proper installation and use of the appliance in accordance with instructions supplied
with the Refrigerator or Freezer
Replacement of light bulbs
Repair of damage to finish
Repair of loose connections or defects in house wiring
Accessibility of the appliance to the service technician for repair
The user must keep a copy of the Bill of Sale, or Payment Record verifying the purchase
date to validate this warranty.
AVANTI PRODUCTS, DIVISION OF THE MACKIE CO., INC
P.O. BOX 520604-MIAMI, FLORIDA 33172
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ESCARCHA
Escarcha puede acumularse dentro del gabinete especialmente en la parte de
arriba. Se le aconseja que use una espátula plástica para quitar la escarcha
cuando sea mayor de un cuarto de pulgada de espesor. Nunca use
instrumentos puntiagudos o se dañara el terminado del gabinete.
DESCONGELAMIENTO
El exceso de hielo es peijudicíal al funcionamiento del congelador si
interfiere con el almacenamiento de alimentos. Para descongelar seleccione
un tiempo cuando no haya muchos alimentos dentro del gabinete y siga las
precauciones relacionadas abajo;
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7- Después de 2 horas, apague el interruptor.
Retire los alimentos congelados,
completamente y deje la tapa abierta.
Se recomienda que traslade los alimentos a otro congelador si
disponible. Si no es posible, empaquételas bien en toallas secas o
periódicos y manténgalas en un lugar frío.
Retire todo el hielo y la escarcha.
Cuando el gabinete se vacíe, sequelo bien después de limpiarlo.
Cierre la tapa y conéctelo de nuevo.
Encienda el interruptor (luz ámbar).
Deje que el gabinete se enfrie por una hora y recoloque ios
alimentos congelados.
Apague el congelador
EVDPORTANTE
Generalmente si Usted ha seguido las instrucciones recomendadas en
"descongeíamiento" el proceso completo llevara dos horas máximo.
Si los alimentos congelados que se retiraron están todavía duros, póngalos
de vuelta en el congelador para almacenarlos de nuevo. Sí por alguna razón
el proceso de descongelamiento se demora mas de 2 horas y algunos
alimentos se han comenzado a derretir o están blandos, se recomienda
usarlos dentro de 24 horas.
Los alimentos en la parte de arriba se derriten mas rápido que los que se
encuentran al fondo, pero aiín se pudieran consumir dentro de las próximas
12 horas.
LIMPIEZA Y MANTENIMIENTO
Limpie el exterior del congelador regularmente con un trapo suave
semi-húmedo.
Generalmente los aerosoles de limpieza pueden ser usados.
Nunca se deberá de usar ácidos, gasolina, benzina o químicos fuertes en
cualquier parte del congelador.
Su congelador Avanti no requiere de ningún mantenimiento.
IRREGULARIDADES CON EL FUNCIONAMIENTO DEL
CONGELADOR
1- Si el congelador no funciona verifique que este conectado al
tomacorriente de la pared. La luz verde debe de estar encendida.
2- Verifique el fusible o ¿I disyuntor de su residencia.
3- Si aiín su congelador no funciona consulte a un agente autorizado.
4- Si la temperatura dentro del congelador ha aumentado, esto
significa que se han colocado una excesiva cantidad de alimentos
- o que la tapa se ha mantenido abierta demasiado tiempo.
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ANTES DE INSTALAR SU CONGELADOR:
Verifique si el congelador no sufrió daños durante el transporte.
Instale su congelador sobre un piso que soporte su peso y que sea
adecuado para su tamaño y su uso. También que este nivelado.
Deje un espacio de tres (3) pulgadas en los lados y en la parte
trasera. Asegdrese que hay también suficiente espacio para la
apertura de la tapa.
Limpie los lados internos y extemos del congelador con jabón
neutro y agua tibia, para eliminar el olor caracten'stico de aparato
nuevo. No use abrasivos.
Asegúrese que el congelador sea descargado en tierra
correctamente. Su producto posee enchufe metálico para descarga
en tierra. El enchufe debe ser conectado al tomacorriente instalado
y aterrado apropiadamente.
Que no este' cerca de un homo, calentador u otra fuente de calor.
Evite instalarlo mi lugares húmedos.
IMPORTANTE:
No conecte el congelador a cables de extensión,
no haga enmiendas ni conecte otros aparatos en
el mismo tomacorrientes.
CARACTERISTICAS
Indicador verde: Esta luz indica solamente que hay energía en el
congelador.
Indicador amarillo o ámbar:
IMPORTANTE:
Cuando el congelador es instalado por primera
vez, encienda el interruptor de rápido
congelamiento (luz ámbar) y déjelo encendido
Esta luz se enciende cuando el botón de
congelamiento rápido esta en la posición
"ON". Este interruptor desconecta el
termostato y hace que el compresor
funcione continuamente y baje aun mas
la temperatura interior del gabinete.
por 4 horas antes de colocar los alimentos
congelados. Después apáguelo. Cuando añada
mas alimentos congelados no hace falta
encenderlo de nuevo.
CONTROL DE TEMPEIL^TUIUS
Para un buen funcionamiento de su congelador debe ajustar la temperatura
de acuerdo a las siguientes indicaciones.
El control de temperaturas esía^localizado en el frente del gabinete.
Cuando conecte el congelador por la primera vez se recomienda que el
botón del control se coloque en la posición mímero 3.
E1 control se puede graduar dependiendo de la elevada frecuencia de
apertura y cierre de la tapa y si la temperatura del lugar donde se encuentra
el congelador es mayor de 25 grados centígrados.
ALMACENANDO EL CONGELADOR
Usted puede colocar los alimentos frescos o preparados en la casa pegados
a las paredes del congelador. Este aparato tiene capacidad para 14 libras
de alimentos en las primeras 24 horas de uso.
... Cuando usted almacene alimentos frescos (no pre-congelados) por primera
vez, opere el congelador con el interruptor de rápido congelamiento (luz
^ ámbar) encendido por un mínimo de 8 horas antes de colocar los alimentos
r ''; ^ dentro del congelador y apáguelo cuando los alimentos se congelen. Si
añade mas alimentos precongelados no será necesario encender el
interruptor de nuevo.
Los alimentos congelados puede estar en el congelador por 3 meses para
alimentos pre-congelados y hasta un año para alimentos frescos preparados
en la casa.
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