Avanti VM165 User Manual

Model Number / No. de Modelo

VM165

Upright Freezer / Congelador

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

CAUTION:

BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

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Avanti Products, A Division of The Mackle C o ., Inc.

P.O. Box 520604 - Miami, Florida 33152

www.avantiproducts.com

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Table of Contents

Refrigerator Safety

Important Safeguides

Help Us Help You

Parts and Features

Important Safety Instructions

Installation Instructions

Before Using Your Applian ce

Installation of Your Applianc e

Electrical Connection

Reversing the Door Swing of Your Appliance

Operating Your Freezer

Temperature Control

Defrosting Your Freezer

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 Warrant y

Instrucciones en Español

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Registration Information and Registration Card

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others ar e 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 instructions are not followed.

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 precaution, 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 90°F (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 installations.

• Check for leaks after connection.

• Never allow children to operate, play with or crawl inside the refrigerator.

• Although the unit has been tested at the factory, due to long-term transit and storage, the first

batch of cubes must be discarded.

• Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents of abrasives on the interior. These cleaners may damage or discolor the interior.

• Do not use this apparatus for other than its intended purpose.

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HELP US HELP YOU...

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 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.

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

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

We're proud of our ser vice and want you to be pleased. If for som e reason you are not happ y with the service you receive, here are some steps to follow for further help. FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain wh y you are not pl eased. I n most cases, this will solve the problem.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You'll find them on a plate located on the inside left wall 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.

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

Customer Servic e

Avanti Products 10880 NW 30 Street Miami, FL 33172

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