Avanti FF145H3S, FF145H0W Installation Manual

Models / Modelos / Modelés: FF145H0W / FF145H3S

INSTRUCTIONS.

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REFRIGERATOR / FREEZER

REFRIGERADOR / CONGELADOR

RÉFRIGÉRATEUR / CONGÉLATEUR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USE, PLE ASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING

P.O. Box 520604 Miami, FL 33152

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Appliance Safety

Important Safeguides

Help Us Help You

Parts and Features

Important Safety Instructions

Installation Instructions

Before Using Your Appliance

Installation of Your Applian c e

Electrical Connection

Operating Your Appliance

9 – 10

Freezing Fresh Foods

Care and Maintenance

Reversing the Door Swing of Your Appliance

Cleaning Your Appliance

Power Failure / Vacation Time, Moving Your Appliance

Energy Saving Tips

Troubleshooting Guide

Service for Your Appliance

Your Avanti Products Warrant y

Instrucciones en Español

15 – 18

Instructions en Français

19 – 30

Registration Information and Registration Card

Last

Page

APPLIANCE 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.

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 are not followed.

REFRIGERANT GAS WARNINGS

FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT GAS

DANGER - Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used.

tuyaux de fluide réfrigérant, suivez attentivement les instructions remise. Réfrigérant inflammable tilisé

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.

PROP. 65 WARNING FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS

WARNING:

Cancer And Reproductive Harm www.p65warnings.ca.gov

DO NOT use mechanical devices to defrost refrigerator. DO NOT puncture refrigerant tubing.

DANGER - Risque d’incendie ou d’explosion. Réfrigérant inflammable utilisé. Ne pas utiliser de dispositifs mécaniques pour réfrigérateur à dégivrage. Ne pas percer la tuyauterie du réfrigérant

DANGER - Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. To be repaired only by trained service personnel. DO NOT puncture refrigerant tubing.

DANGER - Risque d’incendie ou d’explsion. Réfrigérant inflammable utilisé. Pour être réparé que par du peronnel qualifié.Ne pas percer la tuyauterie du réfrigérant.

CAUTION - Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant u sed. Consult repair manual / owner’s guide before attempting to service this product. All safety precautions must be followed.

AVERTISSEMENT - Risque d’incendie ou d’explosion. Réfrigérant inflammable utilisé. Consultez réparation manuelle / propriétaire, guide avant d’ essayer de réparer ce produit. Toutes les précautions doivent être suivies.

CAUTION - Risk of fire or explosion. Dispose of property in accordance with federal or local regulations. Flammable refrigerant used.

AVERTISSEMENT - Risque d’incendie ou d’explosion. Aliéner des biens conformément à la réglementation fedérale ou locale. Réfrigérant inflamma ble utilisé.

CAUTION - Risk of fire or explosion due to puncture of refrigerant tubing; Follow handling instructions carefully. Flammable refrigerant used.

AVERTISSEMENT - Risque d’incendie ou d’explosion dus à la perforation des

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

this material. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

• Use two or more people to move and install the appliance. Failure to do so can result in back or other

• Do not use this apparatus for other than its intended purpose.

Before the beverage cooler 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 beverage cooler, 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 beverage cooler, be provided. Use receptacles that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain

• Never clean appliance 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 appliance 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 appliance unless it is specifically recommended in

injury.

• To ensure proper ventilation for your appliance, the unit must be completely unobstructed. Choose a well-ventilated area with temperatures above 55 installed in an area protected from the elements, such as wind, rain, water spray or sunlight.

• The appliance should not be located next to ovens, grills or other sources of high heat.

• The appliance 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 appliance.

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

• It is important for the appliance 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 appliance

• Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents or abrasives on the interior. These cleaners may damage or

discolor the interior.

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

HELP US HELP YOU...

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

We're proud of our service and want you to be

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details,

CAUTION:

Read this guide carefully.

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

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You'll find them on a plate located on the rear outside wall of the appliance.

Please write these numbers here:

_____________________________________

Date of Purchase

_____________________________________

Model Number

_____________________________________

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your appliance.

If you received a damaged appliance, immediatel y contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the appliance.

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.

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.

including your telephone number, and send it to:

Customer Service Avanti Products 10880 NW 30 Street

Miami, FL 33172 USA

PARTS AND FEATURES

Freezer Temperature

Control

Refrigerator Temperature

Control

Refrigerator Door Bins

(Medium Size)

Refrigerator Door Bins

(Small)

Refrigerator Door Bin

(Large)

1 Freezer Shelf (1) 7 Leveling Legs 2

4 Refrigerator Shelves (3) 10

5 Crisper Cover 11 6 Vegetable Crisper

8 Freezer Door Bins

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,

-freezer, follow these basic precautions:

• Read all instructions before using the refrigerator-freezer. Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junke d or abandoned

-Save these instructions-

l 3 Refrigerator Shelves

1 Vegetable Crisper

l 1 Glass Crisper Cover

1 Freezer Shelf

1 Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING~

or injury when using your refrigerator

• DANGER or WARNING: Risk of child entrapment. refrigerator-freezers are still dangerous. . . even if they will “just sit in the garage a few

days.”

• Before you throw away your old refrigerator-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 refrigerator-freezer.

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

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Ø Before Using Your Appliance

l Remove the exterior and interior packing. l Check to be sure you have all of the following parts:

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• Before connecting the un it to the po wer source, let it s tand upright for appr oximatel y 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.

Ø Installation of Your Appliance

• Place your refrigerator-freezer on a floor that is strong enough to support the refrigerator-

freezer when it is fully loaded. To le vel your refrigerator-f reezer, adjust the leveling legs at t h e bottom of unit.

• ALLOW 5 INCHES OF SPACE BETWEEN THE BACK AND SIDES OF T HE UNIT, WHICH

ALLOWS THE PROPER AIR CIRCULATION TO COOL THE COMPRESSOR AND CONDENSER.

• Locate the unit away from direct sunlight and s ources 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 refrigerator- freezer not to perform properly.

• Avoid locating the unit in moist areas.

• Plug the unit 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 s ervice cen ter .

8 Electrical Connection

~Warning~

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

qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance.

EXTENSION CORD

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, it is strongly

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

electrician in your area.

Damages due to p ower s urges ar e not c onsidered a manu facturer cov ered defect an d will void your product warranty.

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 re mov e the third ground prong from t h e power cord supplied.

This appliance requires a standard 115Volts~/60Hz electrical outlet with three-prong ground.

The cord should be secured behind the appliance and not left exposed or dangling to prevent accidental injury.

Never unplug the appl iance by pulling the power cord. Alw ays grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle.

Do not use an extensio n cord with this appliance. If the power cord is too shor t, have a

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

boards are very susceptible to power surges and could be damaged or destroyed. If the appliance is goi ng to be used in an area or i f your city / countr y is pr one to pow er

surges / outages; it i s s ugg ested th at y ou use a pow er surg e protec to r for al l el ectri cal 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

OPERATING YOUR APPLIANCE

Ø Temperature Control Panels

Refrigerator Temperature Control Freezer Temperature Control

Ø Setting the Temperature Control

• Your refrigerator has one control for regulating the temperature. The temperature control is located on the back of the refrigerator compartment. As well as a control knob in the freezer to balance the cold air distribution between the two compartments.

• The temperature control in the refrigerator compartment will control the actual cooling cycle whereas the control knob in the freezer compartment will adjust the distribution of the cold air between the freezer and the refrigerator compartments.

• The first time you plug in and turn the un it on, adjust t he temperature c ontrol kno b to “4 ON THE RIGHT SIDE” in the freezer compartment and “MAX” in the refrigerator compartment and run for at least 4 hours before plac in g foods ins ide. This will ens ure the f reezer c abinet is t horoughl y chill ed and the refrigerator c ompartment will be stab ilized before f ood is placed. Then return s elector to “RECOMMENDED” position in the freezer compartment and “MED” in the refrigerator compartment.

• Adjust the temperature control to the setting that best suits your needs. The setting of “MED” in the refrigerator com partment and “RECOMMENDED” in the freezer compartm ent will distribute the cold air equally between both compartments which should be appropriate for home or office refrigerator use.

• If you at any time want to distribute a larger amount of cold air to the freezer for example is a large amount of food has been added to the freezer, simply move the controller to the “4 ON THE RIGHT ” position until the desired temperature has been attained then return the controller to the “RECOMMENDED” position.

• If you at any time want to distribute a larger amount of cold air to the refrigerator section, for example to quick ly cool down if a large amount of fresh f ood has been added, s imply move the controller in the free zer to the “4 ON THE LEF T” position until the des ired temperatur e has been attained and then return the controller to the “RECOMMENDED” position.

NOTE:

• IF THE UNIT IS UNPLUGGED, HAS LO ST POW ER, OR IS TURNED OFF, YOU MUST WAIT 3 TO 5 MINUTES BEFOR E RESTARTING THE UNIT. IF YOU ATT EMPT T O REST ART BEFORE THIS TIME DELAY, THE REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER WILL NOT START.

NOTE:

WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE INSTALLATION OF THE RE F RIGERATOR WHERE THE TEMPERATURE WILL DROP BELOW 50ºF (13ºC) OR RISE ABOVE 110ºF (43ºC). THE COMPRESSOR WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR.

FOR INSTALLATIONS WHERE THE TEMPERATURES WILL DROP BELOW 50º SET THE FREEZER TEMPERATURE CONTROL TO THE “COLDEST” SETTING. THIS WILL IMPROVE THE OPER ATIONS OF THE REFRIGERATOR UNDER THESE CONDITIONS.

Ø Freezing Fresh Foods

• Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food, correct temperature and taking into account hygienic precautions will substantially influenc e the quality of freezing th e food or storing of the frozen foods.

• This compartment is designed for the long-term storage of frozen food.

• The storage life of frozen foods varies and the recommended storage time should not be exceeded.

• 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 into the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase. If there are instructions on the packet, carefully follow these instructions regarding storage times.

• Carefully select food you intend to freeze, it should be of adequate quality and suitable for freezing.

• Use correct packaging and wrap it tight.

• The packaging should be airtight and shouldn’t leak since this could cause substantial vitamin loss

and dehydration of foods.

• Foils and bags should be soft enough to tightly wrap around the foods.

• When preparing foods to be frozen, consider sanitary precautions.

• Mark packages with following data: kind and amount of foods and the date of loading.

• It is extremely important that the food is frozen as quickly as possible.

• If the loading amount is to o large, the quality of freezing is reduced which affects the qu ality of

frozen foods.

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