INSTRUCTION MANUAL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Model Number/Número de Modelo: RF170W/RF171PSS REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER REFRIGERADOR/CONGELADOR 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 products. 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 ?Product Features ?In Store Demo ?Personal Demo ? Other________________________________ Com ments_____________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ 2 3 HELP US HELP YOU... Read this guide carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new unit 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 wall of the unit. Please write these numbers here: ____________________________________ Date of Purchase CAUTION: THIS UNIT 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 unit. If you received a damaged unit, immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the unit. 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 freezer. 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 30th Street Miami, FL 33172 USA 4 P ARTS AND FEATURES 7 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTAT LEVELING LEGS REMOVABLE SHELF REVERSIBLE DOOR SECURITY LOCK ICE CU BE TRAY WATER DRIP TRAY 5 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Registration Information ________________________________________________________ 2 Help Us Help You..._____________________________________________________________ 4 Parts and Features _____________________________________________________________ 5 Important Safety Instructions ____________________________________________________ 7 Installation Instructions _________________________________________________________ 7 Before Using Your Unit _________________________________________________________ 7 Installation of Your Unit _________________________________________________________ 7 Electrical Connection ___________________________________________________________ 8 Door lock _____________________________________________________________ ____8 Reversing the Door Swing of Your Unit ___________________________________________ 8 Operating Your Unit ____________________________________________________________ 8 Setting the Temperature Control _________________________________________________ 8 Defrosting Your Unit ____________________________________________________________ 9 The Freezer Compartment (When Using As A Freezer) ______________________________ 9 Using Your Ice Cube Tray 9 Care and Maintenance _________________________________________________________ 10 Cleaning Your Unit ____________________________________________________________ 10 Power Failure 10 Vacation Time_________________________________________________________________ 10 Moving Your Unit ______________________________________________________________ 10 Energy Saving Tips____________________________________________________________ 10 Troubleshooting Guide ________________________________________________________ 11 Service For Your Unit __________________________________________________________ 12 Your Avanti Products Warranty _________________________________________________ 13 Wiring Diagram _______________________________________________________________ 14 Instrucciones En Español 15~18 6 IMPORTA SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS NT ?WARNING? To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your appliance, follow these basic precautions: ? ? ? ? ? ? Read all instructions before using the unit. DANGER or WARNING: Risk of child entrapment. Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned units are still dangerous. . . even if they will "just sit in the garage a few days." Before you throw away your old unit: 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 Unit. Never clean unit 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 freezer. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. -Save these instructions- INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ? Before Using Your Unit ? Remove the exterior and interior packing. ? Check to be sure you have all of the following parts: 1 Shelf 1 Ice Cube Tray 2 keys 1 Plastic Scrapper 1 Water Drip Tray 1 Instruction Manual ? Before connecting the unit 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 cloth. ? Installation of Your Unit ? Place your unit on a floor that is strong enough to support the unit when it is fully loaded. To level your unit, adjust the 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 (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 unit not to perform properly. ? Avoid locating the unit in moist areas. Too much moisture in the air will cause frost to form quickly on the interior surface requiring more frequent defrosting of the unit. ? 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 questions concerning power and/or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician or an authorized Avanti Products service center. 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 unit should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this unit 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. Never use an extension cord to connect power to the unit. Never use a two-prong grounding adapter. Where a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, contact a qualified electrician to have it replaced with a 3-prong receptacle in accordance with applicable electrical codes. This unit requires a standard 115/120 Volts A.C.~/60Hz electrical outlet with three-prong ground. The cord should be secured behind the unit and not left exposed or dangling to prevent accidental injury. ? Door Lock Your unit is provided with a lock and key combination. The keys are located inside the plastic bag that contains the User's Guide. Insert the key into the lock and turn it counterclockwise to unlock the door. To lock the door do the reverse operation making sure metal pin is engaged completely. Remove the key and place it in a secure place for safekeeping. ? Reversing the Door Swing of Your Unit This appliance has the capability of either opening the door from 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 UNIT ? Setting the Temperature Control The unit is designed for refrigerator and freezer combination. You may adjust the temperature control to select the refrigerator or freezer function according to the purpose of use. ? To use as a refrigerator, you may set the temperature control dial at the "MAX" position by turning the knob clockwise from the starting or "OFF" position. After 24 hours, adjust the control to the setting that best suites your needs. Always align the red dot located over the "OFF" marking with the selected temperature setting. ? To use as a freezer, you may set the temperature control dial at the "MAX" position by turning the knob clockwise from the starting or "OFF" position. After 24 hours, adjust the control to the setting that best suites your needs. Always align the red dot located over the "OFF" marking with the selected temperature setting. NOTE: To set dial button, always follow the arrow direction. Never turn dial button counterclockwise (to the left). 8 NOTE: ? Turning the temperature control to "OFF" position stops the cooling cycle but does not shut off the power to the unit. ? If the unit is unplugged, power lost, or turned off; you must wait 3 to 5 minutes before restarting the unit. If you attempt to restart before this time delay, the unit will not start. ? Defrosting Your Unit ? When? For the most efficient operation and minimum energy consumption, defrost the unit compartment when the frost on the evaporator wall is excessive or ¼ inch thick. ? How? To start defrosting, turn the temperature control to "OFF", unplug the unit, remove the food and shelf. After the frost or ice has melted, discard the melted water and dry up the interior of unit. Then the unit can be restarted by a turning its thermostat to the desired setting. CAUTION Do not use boiling water because it may damage the plastic parts. In addition, never use a sharp or metallic instrument to remove frost as it may damage the cooling system and will void the warranty. We recommend using the plastic scraper provided. ? Use a sponge or towel to pick up the melting ice off the unit floor. ? Remove the frozen food from the unit and place it in a cooler to protect the food. ? The Freezer Compartment (When Using as a Freezer) This compartment is designed for the long term storage of frozen food. The storage life of frozen foods varies and the recommended storage time should not be exceeded. The instructions rega ...