Avanti VM301W User Manual

FREEZER/CONGELADOR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL/MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

Model Number/Número de Modelo: VM301W

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

La sección en español empieza en la página 14
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

www.avantiproducts.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Freezer Safety 3
Important Safe Guides 4
Help Us Help You 5
Parts and Features 6
Important Safety Instructions 7
Installation Instructions 8
Before Using Your Freezer 8
Installation of Your Freezer 8
Electric al Connection 8
Reversing the Door Swing of Your Freezer 8
Operating Your Freezer 9
Temperature Control 9
Defrosting Your Freezer 9
The Freezer Compartment 9
Care and Maintenance 9
Cleaning Your Freezer 9
Vacation Time 10
Moving Your Freezer 10
Energy Saving Tips 10
Troubleshooting Guide 11
Service for Your Freezer 12
Wiring Diagram 12
Your Avanti Products Warranty 13
Instrucciones en Español 14 – 17
Warranty Information and Registration Card 19

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FREEZER SAFETY

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” o r “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 to know what potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of
injury, and let you know what can happen if the ins tructions are not followed.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUIDES

Before the freezer 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 freezer, 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 ext en sion cord.

• Replace all panels before operating.

• It is recommended that a separate circuit, serving only your freezer be provided. Use receptacles

that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain.

• Never clean freezer 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 appli a n ce. The fumes can create a fi r e ha z ard 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 freezer 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 freezer unless it is specifically recommended in
this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technici an.

FOLLOW WARNING CALL OUTS BELOW ONLY WHEN APPLICABLE T O YOUR MODEL

• Use two or more people to move and install freezer. Failure to do so can result in back or other
injury.

• To ensure proper ventilation for your freezer, the front of the unit must be completely unobstructed.
Choose a well-ventilated area with temperatures above 60°F (16
unit must be installed in an area protected from the element, suc h as wind, rain, water spray or
drips.

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

• The freezer 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 loc al codes and ordinances is required.

• Do not kink or pinch the power supply cord of freezer.

• The fuse (or circuit breaker) size should be 15 amperes.

• It is important for the freezer 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 freezer.

• 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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C) and below 90°F (32°C). This

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HELP US HELP YOU...

Read this guide carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain
your new freezer properly.

Keep it handy to answer your questions.
If you don't understand something or you need
more help, please cal l:

Avanti Customer Service
800-220-5570

Keep proof of original purchase date (suc h as
your sales slip) with this guide to establish the
warranty period.

CAUTION:

THIS 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 help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
freezer. Explain why you are not pleased. In
most cases, this will solve the problem.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You'll find them on a plate located on the rear
wall of the freezer.

Please write these numbers here:

____________________________________
Date of Purchase

____________________________________
Model Number

____________________________________
Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or
service calls concerning your freezer.

If you received a damaged freezer, immediately
contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the
freezer.

Save time and money. Before you call for
service, check the Troubleshooting Gui de. It
lists caus es of minor oper a ting problem s 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 Service

Avanti Products
10880 NW 30
Miami, FL 33172

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Street

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PARTS AND FEATURES

1. DOOR HINGE (REVERSIBLE – LEFT OR RIGHT SWING)

2. REMOVABLE DRAWER (TOTAL 4)

3. LEVELING LEGS

4. DOOR

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