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REFRIGERATOR / FREEZER |
INSTRUCTION MANUAL |
REFRIGERADOR / CONGELADOR |
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES |
RÉFRIGÉRATEUR / CONGÉLATEUR |
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS |
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BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
Avanti has a policy of continuous improvement on its products and reserves the right to change materials and specifications without notice.
Avanti Products LLC
P.O. Box 520604
Miami, FL 33152
www.avantiproducts.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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Appliance 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 Appliance |
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Electrical Connection |
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Operating Your Appliance |
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Care and Maintenance |
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Cleaning Your Appliance |
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Power Failure / Vacation Time, Moving 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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Your Avanti Products Warranty |
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Instrucciones en Español |
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Instructions en Français |
23 - 36 |
Registration Information and Registration Card |
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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.
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 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 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 injury.
•To ensure proper ventilation for your appliance, the unit must be completely unobstructed. Choose a well-ventilated area with temperatures above 550F (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 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.
•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 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.
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:
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Date of Purchase
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Model Number
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Serial Number
CAUTION:
THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT DESIGNED FOR THE STORAGE
OF MEDICINE OR OTHER
MEDICAL PRODUCTS.
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your appliance.
If you received a damaged appliance, immediately 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.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
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Interior Light |
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Egg Tray |
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Door Bins (2 Each Door) |
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To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
WARNING or injury when using your refrigerator -freezer, follow these basic precautions:
•Read all instructions before using the refrigerator-freezer.
•DANGER or WARNING: Risk of child entrapment.
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
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.
-Save these instructions-
Before Using Your Appliance
Remove the exterior and interior packing.
Check to be sure you have all the following parts:
2 Refrigerator Shelves
1 Vegetable Crispers
1 Glass Crisper Cover
4 Freezer Shelves (Glass)
6 Freezer Drawer Bins
6 Refrigerator Door Bins
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•Before connecting the unit 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 Appliance
•Place your refrigerator-freezer on a floor that is strong enough to support the refrigeratorfreezer when it is fully loaded. To level your refrigerator-freezer, adjust the leveling legs at the bottom of unit.
•ALLOW 5 INCHES OF SPACE BETWEEN THE BACK AND SIDES OF THE UNIT, WHICH ALLOWS THE PROPER AIR CIRCULATION TO COOL THE COMPRESSOR AND CONDENSER.
•Locate the unit 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 refrigeratorfreezer 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 service center.
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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 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 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 appliance 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 appliance. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance.
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.
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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Temperature Control Panels
Setting the Temperature Control
•Your refrigerator has one control for regulating the temperature. The temperature control is located on the outside of the refrigerator compartment door.
•The first time you turn the unit on, the unit will start at the default temperature set at the factory, 38ºF in the refrigerator section and -08ºF in the freezer section.
•The first time you turn the unit on, adjust the temperature in the refrigerator compartment to 34ºF and run for at least 4 hours before placing foods inside. This will ensure the freezer cabinet is thoroughly chilled and the refrigerator compartment will be stabilized before food is placed. Then adjust the temperature setting to your desired setting that best suits your needs.
To adjust the temperature in each zone, press the Temp Zone button, the selected zone will flash on and off.
Press the Temp button to select the desired temperature and then press the OK button to activate the setting. (Temperature will cycle in 1ºF increments with each press of the button).
Refrigerator temperature range: OFF – 43ºF Freezer temperature range: -8 – 3ºF
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PREPROGRAMMED FUNCTIONS:
•SABBATH MODE
The Sabbath mode is designed or those whose religious observances require turning off the lights. All interior lights and control panel indicators will be disabled.
To enable the SABBATH MODE, press the function button until the SABBATH MODE icon is flashing and press the OK button to activate. The control panel and interior lights will turn off and will remain in the SABBATH MODE until it is deactivated on the control panel
To disable the SABBATH MODE, press and hold the function button for approximately 5 seconds until the control panel lights up again. Press the function button until the SABBATH MODE icon is flashing and press the OK button to deactivate. The icon will turn off and all lights and indicators will return to the normal operation.
•FAST FREEZE MODE
This mode will set the freezer temperature to -26ºF for quick temperature drop when storing large amounts of warm or room temperature foods in the freezer.
The unit will remain in FAST FREEZE mode until the temperature reaches -26ºF and will then return to the original setting or until the function is turned off at the control panel.
To enable the FAST FREEZE mode, press the function button until the FAST FREEZE icon is flashing and press the OK button to activate. The icon will remain illuminated.
To disable the FAST FREEZE mode, press the function button until the FAST FREEZE icon is flashing and press the OK button to deactivate. The icon will turn off.
•VACATION MODE
Use this mode when leaving for long periods of time, where you will remove the large majority of the content from the refrigerator section but leave the freezer content.
The Vacation mode will automatically set the refrigerator section at 57ºF and the freezer section remain at your current setting.
The unit will remain in the VACATION MODE until it is deactivated at the control panel.
To enable the VACATION MODE, press the function button until the VACATION MODE icon is flashing and press the OK button to activate. The icon will remain illuminated.
To disable the VACATION MODE, press the function button until the VACATION MODE icon is flashing and press the OK button to deactivate. The icon will turn off.
•SMART (AUTOMATIC) MODE
Use this mode to automatically set the unit at normal average operating temperatures.
The SMART MODE will automatically set the refrigerator section at 38ºF and the freezer section at -02ºF. The unit will remain in the SMART MODE until it is deactivated at the control panel.
The temperatures cannot be adjusted when in the SMART (AUTOMATIC) MODE.
To enable the SMART MODE, press the function button until the SMART MODE icon is flashing and press the OK button to activate. The icon will remain illuminated.
To disable the SMART MODE, press the function button until the SMART MODE icon is flashing and press the OK button to deactivate. The icon will turn off.
Once you have disabled the SMART MODE, set the temperature manually as indicated previously
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in this manual to a temperature that better suits your needs.
•CONTROL PANEL – CHILD LOCK
The CONTROL PANEL LOCK is designed to prevent any changes to the settings to the refrigerator.
To enable the CHILD LOCK, press and hold the OK button for approximately 3 seconds, the CHILD LOCK icon will turn on. The control panel will be locked until unlocked at the control panel or there is a loss of power.
To disable the CHILD LOCK, press and hold the OK button for approximately 3 seconds until the CHILD LOCK icon turns off and the control panel is working in normal operation mode.
•CONTROL PANEL – STANDBY
The CONTROL PANEL will do dark after approximately 5 minutes of no activity
To activate the control panel, press and hold the OK button for approximately 3 seconds, the CONTROL PANEL AND CHILD LOCK icon will turn on. The control panel will be locked until unlocked at the control panel or there is a loss of power.
To disable the CHILD LOCK, press and hold the OK button for approximately 3 seconds until the CHILD LOCK icon turns off and the control panel is working in normal operation mode.
NOTE:
•IF THE UNIT IS UNPLUGGED, HAS LOST POWER, OR IS TURNED OFF, YOU MUST WAIT 3 TO 5 MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING THE UNIT. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO RESTART BEFORE THIS TIME DELAY, THE REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER WILL NOT START.
NOTE:
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE INSTALLATION OF THE REFRIGERATOR 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 OPERATIONS OF THE REFRIGERATOR UNDER THESE CONDITIONS.
Adjusting the Temperature in the Fresh Zone / Crisper
To adjust the temperature in the Fresh Zone / Crisper, simply move the temperature control (located at the back of the unit just above the crisper) left to right. Temperature range is MAX to MIN.
MAX is the coldest MIN is the Warmest
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Cleaning Your Appliance
•Unplug the unit, and remove the food and baskets.
•Wash the inside with a warm water and baking soda solution. The solution should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water.
•Wash the baskets with a mild detergent solution.
•The outside of the unit should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm water.
CAUTION
Failure to unplug the refrigerator-freezer could result in electrical shock or personal injury.
Power Failure
Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the temperature of your refrigerator-freezer if you minimize the number of times the door is opened. If the power is going to be off for a longer period of time, you need to take the proper steps to protect your food.
Vacation Time
Short vacations: Leave the unit 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
•Remove all the food.
•Securely tape down all loose items inside your unit.
•Turn the leveling screws up to the base to avoid damage.
•Tape the door shut.
•Be sure the unit stays in the upright position during transportation.
Energy Saving Tips
•The unit should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing appliances or heating ducts, and out of direct sunlight.
•Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing them in the unit. Overloading the unit 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 unit. This cuts down on frost build-up inside the freezer.
•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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PROBLEMS WITH YOUR APPLIANCE?
You can solve many common refrigerator-freezer problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling for service.
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Unit does not operate. |
Not plugged in. |
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The room temperature is hotter than normal. |
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A large amount of food has been added to the |
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The door is opened too often. |
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The door is not closed completely. |
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The temperature control is not set correctly. |
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The door gasket does not seal properly. |
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The refrigerator -freezer does not have the correct |
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Vibrations. |
Check to assure that the refrigerator - freezer is |
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level. |
The unit seems to make too much noise. |
The rattling noise may come from the flow of the |
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As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling |
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refrigerator - freezer. |
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Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may |
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The unit is not level. |
The door will not close properly. |
The unit is not level. |
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The door is reversed and not properly installed. |
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The gasket is dirty. |
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The baskets are out of position. |
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