INSTRUCTION MANUAL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Model Number/ No. de Modelo: THERMOELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERADOR TERMOELECTRICO EC15W-2 BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. La sección en español empieza en la página 15. 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 REGISTRATION INFORMATION 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 to the following address: Avanti Products, A Division of The Mackle Co., Inc. P.O. Box 520604 - Miami, Florida 33152 USA ? Protect your product: We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Avanti product on file to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as fire or theft. ? Promote better products: We value your input. Your responses will help us develop products designed to best meet your future needs. ----------------------------------------------------------(detach here)---------------------------------------------------------Avanti Registration Card __________________________________ Name __________________________________ Address __________________________________ City State Zip __________________________________ Area Code Phone Number Did You Purchase An Additional Warranty: ?Extended ?Food Loss ?None Reason For Choosing This Avanti Product: Please indicate the most important factors that influenced your decision to purchase this product. ?Price ?Product Features ? Avanti Reputation ?Product Quality ?Salesperson Recommendation ?Friend/Relative Recommendation ?Warranty ?Other_______________________ ______________________________________ Model # Serial # ________________________________ ______ Date Purchased Store/Dealer Name ______________________________________ Occupation As Your Primary Residence, Do You: ?Own ?Rent Your Age: ?under 18 ?18-25 ?26-30 ?31-35 ?36-50 ?over 50 Marital Status: ? Married ?Single Is This Product Used In The: ?Home ?Business How Did You Learn About This Product: ? Advertising ?In Store Demo ?Personal Demo ?Other______________________________ Comments____________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ 2 3 HELP US HELP YOU... Read this guide carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new refrigerator properly. Keep it handy to answer your questions. If you don't understand something or you need more assistance, 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. ____________________________________ Model Number Write down the model and serial numbers. You'll find them on a plate located on the rear outside wall of the refrigerator. Please write these numbers here: ____________________________________ Date of Purchase CAUTION: THIS REFRIGERATOR IS NOT DESIGNED FOR THE STORAGE OF MEDICINE OR OTHER MEDICAL PRODUCTS. ____________________________________ 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. 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 assistance. 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 it to: Customer Service Avanti Products 10880 NW 30 Street Miami, FL 33172 USA 4 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Registration Information ________________________________________________________Error! Bookmark not defined. Help Us Help You ... ____________________________________________________________4 Parts & Features _______________________________________________________________6 Important Safety Instructions ___________________________________________________ 7 Installation Instructions _________________________________________________________7 Before Using Your Refrigerator __________________________________________________7 Installing Your Refrigerator ______________________________________________________7 Electrical Connection ___________________________________________________________8 Reversing The Door Swing Of Your Appliance ______________________________________8 Operating Your Refrigerator _____________________________________________________8 Temperature Control ___________________________________________________________ 8 Setting The Temperature Control _________________________________________________ 8 Interior Light __________________________________________________________________ 9 Care And Maintenance __________________________________________________________9 Defrosting Your Refrigerator _____________________________________________________9 Cleaning Your Refrigerator ______________________________________________________ 9 Cleaning The Heat Sink Air Filter _________________________________________________ 9 Power Failure _________________________________________________________________ 9 Vacation Time ________________________________________________________________ 10 Moving Your Refrigerator _______________________________________________________10 Energy Saving Tips ____________________________________________________________10 Troubleshooting Guide _________________________________________________________10 Service For Your Refrigerator ___________________________________________________ 11 Your Avanti Products Warranty __________________________________________________12 Wiring Diagram _______________________________________________________________ 13 INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL _______________________________________________14~15 5 PARTS & FEATURES 1 2 8 3 4 5 9 10 11 6 7 12 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Temperature Control Knob Light Cold Sink Fan Cover Shelf Light Switch Legs Water Drip Tray (Toward Back of Unit) 8. Upper Hinge Cover 9. Small Bottle Rack 10. Door Gasket 11. Large Bottle Rack 12. Door 7. 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ?WARNING? To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions: ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Read all instructions before using the refrigerator. 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 refrigerator: Take off the door. Leave the shelf 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. Do not repair or replace any part of the refrigerator or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published user-repair instructions. Replace the fuse with the same type. -Save these instructions- INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ? Before Using Your Refrigerator Remove the exterior and interior packing. Check to be sure you have all of the following parts: ? 1 Shelf ? 1 Instruction manual ? Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth. ? ? Installing Your Refrigerator This appliance is designed to be free standing only, and should not be recessed or built-in (Fully recessed). ? Place your refrigerator on a floor that is strong enough to support the refrigerator when it is fully loaded. ? Allow 5 inches of space between the back of the refrigerator and 2 inches of space between the sides of the refrigerator, which allows the proper air circulation to cool the heat sink. ? 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 ambient temperatures may also cause the refrigerator not to perform properly. ? This refrigerator uses electronic refrigeration technology (no compressor) and is not designed for storage in hot areas like garages, warehouses or outdoors since it is designed to operate at a maximum of 30 degrees below the ambient temperature. ? 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. ? ? 7 ? 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 refrigerator should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this refrigerator is equipped with a three-prong plug which mates with standard three prong wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electrical shock. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord supplied. This refrigerator requires a standard 115/120 Volt A.C. ~/60Hz electrical outlet with three -prong ground. The cord should be secured behind the refrigerator and not left exposed or dangling to prevent accidental injury. Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle. Do not use an exte nsion cord with this appliance. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance. ? Reversing the Door Swing of Your Appliance This refrigerator has the capability of the door opening from either the left or right side. The unit is delivered to you with the door opening from the left side. Should you desire to reverse the opening direction, please call customer service for reversal instructions. OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ? Temperature Control ? Setting the Temperature Control ? Your refrigerator has only one control for regulating the temperature. The temperature control is located on the upper right hand corner of the compartment. ? To control the internal temperature, adjust the control knob according to the ambient temperature or purpose of use. ? The first time you turn the unit on, set the temperature control to "5". ? The range of the temperature control is from position "1" to "5". After 2 hours, adjust the temperature c ontrol to the setting that best suites your needs. The setting of "3" should be appropriate for home or office refrigerator use. 8 ? Interior Light This refrigerator is provided with a LED light located on the upper right hand corner of the compartment. The light will be on when the door is opened and be off when the door is closed. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ? Defrosting Your Refrigerator This model is thermoelectric cooling system with automatic defrosting system and no need to defrost manually. ? Cleaning Your Refrigerator UNPLUG the refrigerator, and remove the food and shelf. Wash the inside surfaces 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 shelf with a mild detergent solution. ? The outside of the refrigerator should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm water. ? Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth before cleaning the area of the controls, or any electrical parts. ? Wash the outside cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth. ? ? CAUTION Failure to unplug the refrigerator could result in electrical shock or personal injury. ? Cleaning the Heat Sink Air Filter If the air filter becomes clogged with dust, airflow is obstructed and reduces cooling effect. The air filter should be cleaned once every two months. More frequent cleaning may be necessary depending on indoor ...