Avanti FFS157L3S User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS.

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Avanti Products LLC

www.avantiproducts.com

Model / Modelo / Modelé: FFS157L3S

REFRIGERATOR / FREEZER

REFRIGERADOR / CONGELADOR

RÉFRIGÉRATEUR / CONGÉLATEUR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USE, PLEASE 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 Appliance

Electrical Connection

Operating Your Appliance

9 – 10

Care and Maintenance

Cleaning Your Appliance

Power Failure / Vacation Time, Moving Your Appliance

Energy Saving Tips

Troubleshooting Guide

Service for Your Appliance

Your Avanti Products War rant y

Instrucciones en Español

15 – 25

Instructions en Français

26 - 37

Registration Information and Registration Card

Last

Page

APPLIANCE SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

Danger means that failure to heed this personal injury or death.

Warning means that failure to heed this

injury, or death.

Caution means that failure to heed this

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.

REFRIGERANT GAS WARNINGS

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

Follow handling instructions carefully. Flammable refrigerant used.

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”.

safety statement may result in severe

PROP. 65 WARNING FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS

WARNING:

Cancer and Reproduc ti ve Harm

www.p65warnings.ca.gov

DO NOT use mechanical devices to defrost refriger ator. DO NOT puncture refrigerant tubing. DANGER - Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. To be repaired only by trained service personnel. DO NOT puncture refrigerant tubing. 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. CAUTION - Risk of fire or explosion. Dispose of property in acc ordance with federal or local regulations. Flammable refrigerant used. CAUTION - Risk of fire or explosion due to puncture of refrigerant tubing;

safety statement may result in extensive product damage, serious personal

safety statement may result in minor or moderate personal injury, or property or

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet, do not remove grounding prong, do not use an adapter, and

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

• 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:

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

other injury.

• To ensure proper ventilation for your appliance, the unit must be completely unobstructed. Choose a well-ventilated area with temperatures above 55 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.

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

HELP US HELP YOU...

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

We're proud of our service and want you

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

CAUTION:

PRODUCTS.

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 per iod.

THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT DESIGNED FOR THE STORAGE OF MEDICINE OR OTHER MEDICAL

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, 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.

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 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

(3) Three Freezer Door Bins

(2) Two Vegetable Crispers with Glass Cover

(3) Three Freezer Shelves

(3) Three Refrigerator Door Bins

(2) Two Freezer Drawers with Glass Cover

LED Interior Lighting in Each Section

(3) Three Refrigerator Shelves

8 Section Separator

** Note The section separator area contains an Anti-Condensation heater and will be warm to the touch during the Anti-Condensation cycle to prevent condensation forming between the two sections.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,

-freezer, follow these basic precautions:

• Read all instructions before using the refrigerator-freezer.

-Save these instructions-

3 Refrigerator Shelves

3 Freezer Shelves (Glass)

2 Vegetable Crispers

2 Freezer Drawer Bins

l 1 Glass Crisper Cover

l 1 Glass Drawer Cover

6 Door Bins (3 Each Section)

1 Instruction Manual

Minimum Space Allowances

Top

One (1.0) Inch

Sides

Half Inch (½) Inch each side

Back

Three to Five (3 – 5) Inches at the back

WARNING~

or injury when using your refrigerator

• 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.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Ø Before Using Your Appliance

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

l l

• Before connecting the u nit 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. T o level your refrigerator-freezer, adjus t th e le ve li ng legs at t h e bottom of unit.

• ALLOW 3-5 INCHES OF SP ACE BETWEEN THE BACK AND THE WALL AS WELL AS A MINIMUM OF ½” (HALF INCH) AT EACH SIDE OF THE UNIT AND ONE (1) INCH AT THE TOP, WHICH ALLOWS THE PROPER AIR CIRCULATION TO COOL THE COMPRESSOR AND CONDENSER.

• Locate the unit awa y 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 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 service center.

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 shoul d be pr operly grounded for your safety. The po wer cord of this

prong plug which mates with standard three

Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the

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

EXTENSION CORD

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

amperes.

SURGE PROTECTOR

Most electrical appliances use a series of electric control boards to operate.

a licensed electrician in your area.

Damages due to power surges are not considered a manufacturer covered defect and will void your product warranty.

appliance is equipped with a threeprong wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electrical shock.

power cord supplied. This appliance requir es a standard 115Volts~ /60Hz electri cal outlet w ith 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 ex tension cor d wit h this appliance. If the power cord is too s hort, hav e

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

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

OPERATING YOUR APPLIANCE

Refrigerator Temperature Control

• CONTROL PANEL – CHILD LOCK The CONTROL PANEL LOCK is designed to prevent any chan ges to the settings to the refrigerator.

To e nable the CHILD LOCK, press the LOCK button, the CHI LD 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 lock button for approximately 3 seconds until the LOCK icon turns off and the c o ntrol p anel is working in normal operation mode.

• CONTROL PANEL – STANDBY The CONTROL PANEL will go dark after approximately 5 minutes of no activity

To reactive the display, simply press any of the buttons on the control panel.

Ø Setting the Temperature Control

• Your unit has one control f or regulating the t emperatur e. The temper ature 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 -02ºF in the freezer section.

• The first time you turn the unit on, adjust the temperature in the refrigerator compartment to 34ºF and r un for at leas t 4 h ours bef ore plac ing f oods 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 appropriate zone button, the selected zone will

flash on and off. The temperature will change according to the pre-set temperatures as shown below, you will hear a bell chime with each press of the control panel buttons.

PREPROGRAMMED FUNCTIONS:

• FAST FREEZE MODE This mode will set the free zer temperature to -18ºF for quick temperature dr op when storing large amounts of warm or room temperature foods in the freezer. The unit will remain in FAST FREEZE mode for 24 hours or until the temperature reaches --18ºF or and will then return to the original setting or until the function is turned

off at the control panel. Both FAST COOL and FAST FREEZE can be run together at the s ame time.

To enable the FAST FREEZE mode, press the feature button until the FAST FREEZE icon is

illuminated. The icon will remain illuminated when activated.

To disable the FAST FREEZE mode, press the func tion button until the FAST FREEZE icon is

turned off.

• FAST COOL MODE This mode will set the refrigerator temperature to 32ºF for quick temperature drop when storing large amounts of warm or room temperature foods in the refrigerator. The unit will remain in FAST COOL mode for 2 hours and 30 minutes or until the temperature reaches 32ºF and will then return to the original setting or until the function

is turned off at the co ntrol panel. Both FAST COOL and FAST FREEZE can be run togeth er at the same time.

T o enable the FAST COOL mode, press the feature button until the FAST COOL icon is illuminated.

The icon will remain illuminated when activated.

T o di sable the F AST COOL mode, press the function button until the FAST COOL icon is turned off.

• VACATION MODE

Use this mode when leav ing f or long per iods of tim e, where you will rem ove th e large majority of the content from the refrigerator section but leave the freezer content. The Vacation mode will automatically set the refrigerator section at 41ºF and the freezer section at -15ºF. The unit will remain in the VACATION MODE until it is

deactivated at the control panel.

To enable the VACATION mode, press the feature button until the VACATION icon is illuminate d.

The icon will remain illuminated when activated.

To disable the VACATION mode, press the function button until the VACATION icon is turned off

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 AT TEMPT TO R ESTAR T BEFO RE 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 32ºF (0ºC) 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 32º SET THE FREEZER TEMPERATURE CONTROL TO THE “COLDEST” SETTING. THIS WILL IMPROVE THE OPER ATIONS OF THE REFRIGERATOR UNDER THESE CONDITIONS.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Ø 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.

Ø 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.

Ø Vacation Time Short vacations: Leave the unit operating during vacations of less than three weeks. Long vacations: If the appliance will not b e used for s everal m onths , rem ove a ll food and unp lug th e

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

Ø 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.

Ø Energy Saving Tips

• The unit should be located in the c oolest ar ea of t he room , away fr om hea t produc ing appl iances

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.

Ø PROBLEMS WITH YOUR APPLIANCE?

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Unit does not operate.

Not plugged in.

Compressor turns on and off frequently.

The room temperature is hotter than normal.

correct clearances.

Vibrations.

Check to assure that the refrigerator - f reezer is level.

The unit seems to make too much noise.

The unit is not level.

The door will not close properly.

The baskets are out of position.

Section separator seems to be warm to the

sections.

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.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

The circuit breaker tripped or there is a blown fuse.

A large amount of food has been added to the refrigerator - freezer. The door is opened too often. The door is not closed completely. The temperature control is not set correctly. The door gasket does not seal properly.

The refrigerator -freezer does not have the

The rattling noise may come from the flow of the refrigerant, which is normal. As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling sounds caused by the flow of refrigerant in your refrigerator - freezer. Contraction and expansion of the insid e wa lls may cause popping and crackling noises.

touch.

The unit is not level. The door is reversed and not properly installed. The gasket is dirty.

This is normal. The section separator area contains an AntiCondensation heater and will be warm to the touch during the Anti-Condensation cycle to prevent condensation forming between the two

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