INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
REFRIGERATOR MODEL NUMBER/NO.DE MODELO DE REFRIGERADOR:
RM171W
CAUTION;
BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS.
La sección en español empieza en la página 18.
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
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Thank you for purchasing this fine Avanti product. Please fill out this card and return it within 100
days of purchase and receive these
important benefits:
^ Confirm your warranty:
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terms and conditions of your Avanti warranty.
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HELPUSHELPYOU...
Read this guide carefully.
It is intended to help you operate and maintain You'll find them on a plate located on the
your new refrigerator properly. bottom outside wall of the refrigerator.
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.
CAUTION:
THIS REFRIGERATOR IS NOT
DESIGNED FORTHESTORAGE
OFMEDICINEOROTHER
Write down the model and serial numbers.
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.
MEDICAL PRODUCTS.
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
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
Table of Contents
Warranty Information and Registration Card
Help Us Help You________________________
Parts and Features.
Important Safety Instructions
Installation Instructions
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Before Using Your Refrigerator.
Installation of Your Refrigerator.
Electrical Connection
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Operating Your Refrigerator.
Setting The Temperature Control
Using Your Ice Cube Trays
Care and Maintenance
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Defrosting Your Refrigerator.
Changing Your Reversible Door-
Temperature Control Settings__
Cleaning Your Refrigerator
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Maintenance of Your Refrigerator
Vacation Time
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Moving Your Refrigerator.
Energy Saving Tips
Troubleshooting Guide
Service For Your Refrigerator
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Your Avanti Products Warranty.
Wiring Diagram
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Important Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
A WARNING y
• Read ail instructions before using the refrigerator.
• DANGER or WARNING: Risk of child entrapment.
• 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 refrigerator.
• Never clean refrigerator 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. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
-Save these instructions-
or injury when using your refrigerator,
follow these basic precautions;
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
^ Before Using Your Refrigerator
• Remove the exterior and interior packing.
• Check to be sure you have ail of the following parts;
• 1 Ice cube tray.
• Instruction manual
• Before connecting the refrigerator 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 doth,
y Installation of Your Refrigerator
• This appliance is designed to be free standing only, and should not be recessed or built
-in.
• Place your refrigerator on a floor that is strong enough to support the refrigerator when
it is fully loaded. To level your refrigerator, adjust the legs at the front of the refrigerator.
• Allow 5 inches of space between the back and sides of the refrigerator, which allows
the proper air circulation to cool the compressor.
• Locate the refrigerator 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 ambienttemperatures may also cause
the refrigerator not to perform properly.
• Avoid locating the refrigerator in moist areas.
• Plug the refrigerator 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.
• After plugging the appliance into a wall outlet, allow the unit to cool down for 2-3 hours
before placing food in the refrigerator compartment.