Avanti RM16J1B Installation Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS.

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Models / Modelos / Modelés:

COMPACT REFRIGERATOR

REFRIGERADOR COMPACTO

RÉFRIGÉRATEUR COMPACTE

RM16J1B

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

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

Temperature Control

Care and Maintenance

Reversing the Door of Your Appliance

Defrosting Your Appliance

Cleaning Your Appliance

Power Failure / Vacation Time

Moving Your Appliance

Energy Saving Tips

Troubleshooting Guide

Service for Your Appliance

Wiring Diagram

Your Avanti Products Warranty

Instrucciones en Español

14 – 15

Instructions en Français

16 - 26

Registration Information and Registration Card

Last

Page

Table of Contents

APPLIANCE SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many importan t safet y me ss ages i n this ma nual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the Safety Alert Symbol.

“WARNING” or “CAUTION”.

Danger means that failure to

death.

Warning means that failure to

or death.

Caution means that failure to

equipment damage.

All safety messages will alert you to what the potential hazard is, tell you how to instructions are not followed.

PROP. 65 WARNING FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS

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

Follow handling instructions carefully. Flammable refrigerant used.

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”,

heed this safety statement may result in severe personal injury or

heed this safety statement may result in extensive product damage, serious personal injury,

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

reduce the chance of injury, and let you know what can happen if the

WARNING:

Cancer And Reproductive Harm www.p65warnings.ca.gov

REFRIGERANT GAS WARNINGS

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;

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 to

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

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, 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.

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.

details, including your telephone number, and send it to:

Customer Service Avanti Products 10880 NW 30 Street

Miami, FL 33172 USA

1: Chiller compartment

6: Door Bin

PARTS & FEATURES

2: Shelf 3: Refrigerator Secti o n 4: Drip Tray 5: Bottle Rack

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, these basic precautions:

-Save these instructions-

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTI ONS

WARNING~

or injury when using your appliance, follow

• 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 appliance: 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.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Ø Before Using Your Unit

• Remove the exterior and interior packing.

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

• 1 Shelf

• 1 Drip tray

• 1 Instruction Manual

• Before connecting th e unit to the power source, let it stand upright f or approx imately 2 h ours.

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 Installing Your Unit

• This appliance is designed to be free standing only, and should not be recessed or built-in.

• Place your unit on a floor that is strong en ough to support the unit when it is fully loaded. To

level your unit, adjust the leveling legs at the bottom of the 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 (st ove, 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 unit 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 quest ions concerning power and/or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician or an authorized Avanti Products service center.

• After plugging the applia nce into a wal l outlet, a llow th e unit to c ool down for 2-3 hours before placing food in the refrigerator compartment.

Electrical Connecti on

~Warning~

cord is damaged, have it replaced by an authorized Avanti Products service center.

This appliance shoul d be pr operly grounded f or y our safety. The pow er cor d of this

prong plug which mates with standard three

hird ground prong from the

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

Ø EXTENSION CORD

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

amperes.

Ø 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.

Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the power

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

Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the t power cord supplied.

This appliance requires a s tandard 11 5Volts~/60Hz el ectrical o utlet wit h 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 with t his appliance. If the power cord is too short, have

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 regar ding the type and size of surge protector needed contact

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