Avanti FF-97R User Manual
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Model Numbers: FF-97R
No. de Modelo: FF-97R
DELUXE FROST FREE
REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER
(REFRIGERADOR/CONGELADOR)
CAUTION:
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, A Division of The Mackle Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 520604-Miami, Florida 33152
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www.avantiproducts.com
DA68-00431E REV(0.1)
Warranty Information
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your Avanti warranty.
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information in the event of an insurance claim such as fire or theft.
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Help us Help fou
Bead this guide carefuiiy.
!t is intended to help you operate and maintain
your new refrigerator property.
Keep it handy to answer your questions,
if you don't understand something or your 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 REFRIGERATOR 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 bottom
outside wail of the refrigerator.
Please write these numbers here:
Date of Purchase
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or
service calls concerning your refrigerator.
if you received a damaged refrigerator,
immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that
sold you the refrigerator.
Save time and money. Before you call for sen/ice,
check the Troubleshooting Guide. It lists causes
of minor operating problems that you can correct
yourself.
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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 help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your refrigerator.
Explain why you are not pleased.
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 to;
Customer Service
Avanti Products
10880 NW 30 Street
Miami, FL 33172
Contents
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♦ WARRANTY INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION CARD............................. 2
♦ HELP US HELP YOU......................................................................................... 3
♦ SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.................................................................................. 5
♦ BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH YOUR NEW REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER
■ ■ Main Features......................................................................................... 6
♦ INSTALLING YOUR NEW REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER
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I Choosing Where To Install Your Refrigerator/Freezer
■ Earthing The Refrigerator/Freezer
■ Preparing Your Refrigerator/Freezer For Use
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■ Adjusting The Feet................................................................................... 8
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■ Arranging The Accessories...................................................................... 9
♦ USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
■ Controlling the Refrigerator Temperature.............................................. 10
■ Storing Food.......................................................................................... 10
■ Using The Chiller Compartment........................................................... 11
■ Using The Vegetable Bin
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♦ USING YOUR FREEZER
■ Controlling The Freezer Temperature
■ Freezing Food
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■ Making ice Cubes.................................................................................. 13
♦ LOOKING AFTER YOUR REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER
■ Cleaning The Refrigerator/Freezer........................................................ 14
■ Changing The Light Bulb(s)................................................................... 15
■ Problems and Solutions......................................................................... 16
♦ VIEW OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER.............................................. 17
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♦ METHODS OF EXCHANGING REVERSIBLE DOOR
♦ HUMIDITY CONTROL
♦ REVERSING THE DOOR SWITCH
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SERVICE FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER
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YOUR AVANTI PRODUCTS WARRANTY...................................................... 23
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SPANISH SECTION.........................................................................................24,25
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Safety Precautions
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Before using your refrigerator/freezer, read the safety precautions below and the instructions in
the rest of the manual. Keep the Instruction Manual in a handy place for future reference and
remember to hand it over to the subsequent owner, if you ever sell the appliance.
DO NOT use the
refrigerator/freezer if it is faulty or
damaged. Unplug it from the
power supply and call your local
service centre.
If the power cord is damaged,
have it replaced by the manu
facturer, an approved service
centre or a qualified electrician.
DO NOT allow children to:
♦ Play in or around the
refrigerator/freezer
♦ Hang on the refrigerator door
Children may be injured and the
appliance may be damaged.
DO NOT expose the refrigerator/
freezer to direct sunlight.
DO NOT install it next to a
source of heat (oven, radiator).
If you must install the
refrigerator/freezer near a source
of heat, ensure that there is
sufficient insulation between the
two appliances.
To maintain the efficiency of your
refrigerator/freezer, DO NOT leave
the doors open for any longer than
necessary.
Make sure that the doors are
carefully pushed closed at all times.
DO NOT allow water to splash or
run on to the back of the
refrigerator/freezer.
Water impairs the insulation of the
electrical parts and may cause an
electric short circuit or risk of
electric shock.
DO NOT store volatile chemicals,
such as ether and benzene, in
the refrigerator/freezer. Besides
damaging the food, the fumes
can build up and cause an
explosion.
DO NOT use flammable sprays,
such as lacquer or paint, near
the refrigerator/freezer.
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Important Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or
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♦ Read all instructions before using the appliance.
♦ 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 refrigerator or 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.
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injury when using your refrigerator, follow these
basic precautions;
Main Features
Your refrigerator/freezer is fitted with several useful features, to help you store food as
efficiently and as hygienically as possible.
Feature Description
Auto-defrost
Chiller compartment
Adjustable shelves
and containers
When sufficient frost has accumulated in the refrigerator/freezer, the auto-defrost
feature starts up automatically. The frost is thawed and the thaw water is collected in
an evaporation tray, which allows it to evaporate.
This operation is fully automatic and requires no intervention by you.
The chiller compartment freezes only the surface of the food to help;
♦ Preserve the taste of the food
♦ Prolong the freshness
The accessories inside your refrigerator/freezer can be placed in the positions that
best suit your requirements and the food to be stored. The specially large
compartments in the bottom of the door are very practical when chilling bottles of
drinks for example.
Choosing Where to Install Your Refrigerator/Freezer
Various factors must be taken into account when choosing where to install your refrigerator/freezer.
Install the refrigerator/freezer on
a stable, flat surface. Adjust the
feet if necessary, referring to
page 8 for further details.
Make sure that you can open the
doors freely and without hin
drance.
Avoid locations in direct sunlight or
near to heaters, radiators, ovens or
cookers.
Grounding the Refrigerator/Freezer
For the persona! safety of you and your family, your
refrigerator/freezer must be:
Avoid locations affected by
draughts or dampness.
Allow the following clearances
around the refrigerator/freezer:
♦ 50 mm (2 inches) on all sides
♦ 300 mm {12 inches) above
the fridge/freezer
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♦ Plugged into its own individual wall outlet with the
correct voltage and frequency, as indicated inside
the refrigerator door
♦ Properly grounded (do not ground the
refrigerator/freezer with a telephone line, gas pipe,
and so on)
To minimise the possibility of electric shocks from the
appliance, the wall outlet must also be grounded; have it
checked by a qualified electrician. If it is not grounded, it is
your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced
with a properly grounded outlet, or use a different power point.
If the power cord is damaged :
♦ Immediately unplug it from the wall outlet
♦ Have it repaired by a qualified electrician
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