Avanti FFBM922PH, FFBM920WH User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

GUIDE D’UTILISATION

Model Numbers / No. de Modelos :

REFRIGERATOR / FREEZER REFRIGERADOR / CONGELADOR

RÉFRIGÉRATEUR / CONGÉLATEUR

FFBM920WH / FFBM922PH

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, Florida 33152

www.avantiproducts.com

Refrigerator Safety

Important Safeguides

Help Us Help You

Parts and Features

Important Safety Instructions

Installation Instructions

Before Using Your Applianc e

Installation of Your Applianc e

Electrical Connection

Reversing the Door Swing of Your Appliance

Operating Your Appliance

Temperature Control

Using Your Ice Cube Trays

Care and Maintenance

Cleaning Your Appliance

Moving Your Appliance

Energy Saving Tips

Troubleshooting Guide

Service for Your Appliance

Wiring Diagram

Your Avanti Products Warrant y

Instrucciones en Español

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Instructions en Français

Registration Information and Registration Card

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY

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

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

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 instruc tions ar e not foll o wed.

REFRIGERANT GAS WARNINGS

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 acc ordance 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 inflammable 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 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 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.

• It is recommended that a separate circuit, 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 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 refrigerator or disconnect 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 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 other 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 (32°C). This unit must be installed in an area protected from the element, such as wind, rain, water spray or drips.

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

• The refrigerator 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 refrigerator.

• The fuse (or circuit breaker) size 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.

• 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 refrigerator.

• If you use the drainage container, you must set the drain select switch to OFF or the water can

overflow from the drainage container

• Although the unit has been tested at the factory, due to long-term transit and storage, the first batch of ice cubes must be discarded.

• 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 anything other than its intended purpose.

C) and below 90°F

CAUTION:

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.

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.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You will find them upper right hand corner of the outer wall on the right hand side of the unit.

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.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details, including your telephone number, and send it to:

Customer Servic e

Avanti Products 10880 NW 30 Street Miami, FL 33172

PARTS AND FEATURES

Interior LED Light

Freezer Shelf (Total 1)

Refrigerator Shelves (Total 2)

Freezer Basket (Total 1)

Refrigerator Temperature Control

Refrigerator Door Bins (Total 2)

Freezer Temperature Control

Can Dispenser

Crisper Cover

Bottle Storage Bin

Crisper

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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-freezer, follow these basic precautions:

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junke d or abandoned

-Save these instructions-

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your refrigerator

• Read all instructions before using the refrigerator-freezer.

• 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 v apors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other refrigerator-freezer. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

 Before Using Your Appliance

• Remove the exterior and interior packing.

• Check to be sure you have all of the following parts:

• 1 Ice Cube Tray

• 1 Freezer Shelf (Wire)

• 2 Refrigerator Shelves (Glass)

• 1 Freezer Basket

• 3 Refrigerator Bins (2 – Standard) / (1 – 2 Liter Bottle Capacity)

• 1 Instruction Manual

• Before connecting th e unit to the power s ource, let it stand upright for approxim atel 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.

 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 ve l your ref r igerator-freezer, adjus t th e le ve ling legs at the bottom of unit.

• Allow 5 inches of space between the back and s ides of the unit, which allows th e proper air

circulation to cool the compressor and condenser.

• Locate the unit away from direct sunligh t and sources of he at (stove, heater, rad iator, 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 .

 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 appliance is equipped with a three-pron g plug whic h mates with standard three pron g wall outlets to m inimize the possibility of electrical shock.

Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord supplied. For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.

This appliance requir es a standard 115/ 120 Volt AC ~/60Hz electrical ground outlet with three-prong. Have the wall outlet and circuit check ed by a qualified electr ician to make sur e the outlet is properl y grounded. When a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

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

The appliance shoul d always be plugged i nto its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating label on the appl iance. This provides the best p erformance and also prevent overloading house wiring circuits that could cause a fire hazard from overheated. Never unplug the appliance by pullin g the power cord. Always grip the pl ug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle. Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cor d that shows crack s or abrasion dam age along its len gth or at either end . When moving the appliance, be careful not to damage the power cord.

 Extension Cord Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, it is strongly recommended that you do not use an extension cord with this appliance. However, if you must use an extension cord it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL/CUL-Lis t ed, 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.

 Surge Protector 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.

OPERATING YOUR APPLIANCE

 Temperature Control Panels

Refrigerator Temperature Control Freezer Temperature Control

 Setting the Temperature Control Your refrigerator has a separate control for regulating the temperature for each section independently. The temperature controls are located at the rear of refrigerator section. (See the graphics shown above).

• The range of the temperature controls are from position “ WARM” to “COLD” the coldest in refrigerator section and from position “WARM” the warm est to “COLD” the cold est. After 24 to 4 8 hours, adjust the temperature control to the setting that best suits your needs. The setting of “MED” in freezer section and the mid range marked “ section should be correct for home or office refrigerator use.

●” between “WARM” and “COLD” in refrigerator

NOTE:

AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW 50ºF (10ºC) WILL AFFECT THE OPERATION OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR. WHEN THE UNIT IS PLACED IN AN AREA WHERE THE TEMPERATURE DROPS LOWER THAN 50ºF (10ºC), SET THE TEMPERATURE CONTROLS SELECTORS TO “COLD” IN BOTH THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER SECTIONS.

NOTE:

 IF THE UNIT IS UNPLUGGED, HAS LO ST POW ER, OR IS TURNED OFF, YO U MUST WAIT 3

TO 5 MINUTES BEFOR E RESTARTING THE UNIT. IF YOU AT TEMPT TO RE START BEFOR E THIS TIME DELAY, THE REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER WILL NOT START.

 TURNING THE REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL TO “OFF” POSITION STOPS THE

COOLING CYCLE BUT DOES NOT SHUT OFF THE POWER TO THE UNIT.

 Using Your Ice Cube Tray

• Recommended thermostat setting for ice making is position “COLD”.

• Fill the ice cube tray (two thirds of it) with cold water or with any liquid suitable for

freezing and place the tray on the bottom of the freezer to freeze properly.

• Dry the tray, otherwise it may stick to the bottom of the freezer.

• The best method to get ice cubes out of the tray is to hold the tray under cold tap

water for a second.

• To eject the ice cubes from the tray, place over the ice bucket and twist slightly

 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 am ount is too large, the quality of fr eezing is reduced which affects the quality of

frozen foods.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

 Cleaning Your Appliance

• Turn the temperature control to "OFF", 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 f or several m onths , rem ove all food a nd unpl ug the

power cord. Clean and dr y the interi or thoroug hly. T o prevent od or and m old gro wth, lea ve the d oor open slightly: blocking it open if necessary

 Moving Your Appliance

• 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.

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 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.

 Interior Light – Removal / Replacement. Before removing the light bulb, turn off the refrigerator first and then unplug the unit from the wall outlet.

Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.

• As shown in Figure s tep 1, remove the lamp cover;

• As shown in Figure step 2, use left hand to press the LED light panel to inside along the direction of

arrow B and pull out the circuit boards along the direction of “arrow C” with flat head screwdriver.

• As shown in Figur e step 3, hold do wn of wire term inal with left hand and remove the L ED lamp

circuit with right hand seizing the other wire terminal .

• Replace with LED light that is the same shape and size.

• Reinstall the LED light panel and lamp cover.

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