Avanti FF1212 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

Model Numbers / Nos. de Modelos :

FF1212W / FF1213PS

DELUXE FROST FREE
REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER
REFRIGERADOR-CONGELADOR

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

La sección en español empieza en la página 15.

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Refrigerator 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
The Freezer Compartment / Freezing Fresh Foods 10
Care and Maintenance 10
Cleaning Your Appliance 10
Power Failure / Vacation Time 10
Moving Your Appliance 10
Energy Saving Tips 11
Reversing the Door Swing of Your Appliance 11
Troubleshooting Guide 11
Service for Your Appliance 12
Wiring Diagram 12
Your Avanti Products Warranty 13
Instrucciones en Español 15 – 18
Registration Information and Registration Card 19

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REFRIGERATOR SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual for 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 words ” 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, property or
equipment damage.

All safety messages will alert you to know what 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 SAFEGUIDES

Before the refrigerator 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 refrigerator, follow basic precaution,
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.

• It is recommended that a separate ci rcuit, serving only your refrigerator be provided. Use
receptacles that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain.

• Never clean refrigerator 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 maintenan ce op erations, m ake sure the p owe r line of the unit
is disconnected.

• Do not connect or disconnect the ele ctric plug when your hands are wet.

• Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect powe r 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 refrigerator unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

FOLLOW WARNING CALL OUTS BELOW ONLY WHEN APPLICABLE TO YOUR MODEL

• Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or ot her
injury.

• To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, the front of the unit must be completely
unobstructed. Choose a well-ventilated area with temperatures above 60°F (16

°

C) and below 90°F
(32°C). This unit must be installed in an area protected from the element, such as wind, rain, water
spray or drips.

• The refrigerator shoul d not be located next to ovens, grills or other sources of high heat.

• The refrigerator must be installed with all electrical 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 refrigerator.

• The fuse (or circuit breaker) si ze should be 15 amperes.

• It is important for the refrigerator to be leveled in order to work properly. You may need to make

several adjustments to level it.

• Never allow children to operate, play wit h or cra wl inside the refrigerator.

• Although the unit has been tested at the factory, due to long-term transit and storage, the first batch

of cubes must be discarded.

• Do not use solvent-based cleaning a ge nts of abrasiv es 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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HELP US HELP YOU...

Read this guide carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain
your new refrigerator-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.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You'll find them on a plate located on the rear
wall of the refrigerator-freezer.

Please write these numbers here:

____________________________________
Date of Purchase

____________________________________
Model Number

____________________________________
Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or
service calls concerning your
refrigerator-freezer.

If you received a damaged refrigerator-freezer,
immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that
sold you the refrigerator-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.

CAUTION:

THIS REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER
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
refrigerator-freezer. Explain why you are not
satisfied. In most cases, this will solve the
problem.

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

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1 Freezer Door Bins (Total 2) 6 Refrigerator Section Temperature

Control
2 Refrigerator Door Bins (Total 3) 7 Interior Light
3 Beverage Can Dispenser 8 Refrigerator Shelves (Total 2)
4 Freezer Shelf 9 Crisper with Glass Cover
5 Freezer Section Temperature

Control

10 Leveling Legs

PARTS AND FEATURES

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