INSTRUCTION MANUAL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Model Number / No. de Modelo: RM4550W /RM4551B / RM4589SS REFRIGERATOR (REFRIGERADOR) BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. La sección en español empieza en la página 17 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, Fl orida 33152 www.avantiproducts.com REFRIGERATOR SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manua l 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 wo rds " 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 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. 2 IMPORTA SAFEGUIDES NT 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 a n adapter, and do not use an extension cord. Replace all panels before operating. 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 o r 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 ma nual. 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 temperatu res above 6 0°F (16 C) and below 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 loc ated 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. If you use the drainage container , you MUST set the Drain Select switch to OFF or the water can overflow from the drainage container 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. 3 REGISTRATION INFORMA TION 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 ? 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____________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ 4 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 outside 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 operati ng 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 unit. 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 5 PARTS & FEATURES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Freezer Compartment Door Freezer Compartment Drip Tray Removable Shelf (Big) Removable Shelf (Small) Front Foot Adjustable Foot Door Rack Thermostat Box Ice Cube Tray Can Dispenser 6 T ABLE OF CONTENTS REFRIGERATOR SAFETY _________________________________________________________2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUIDES_________________________ ________________________________3 REGISTRATION INFORMATION_____________________________________________________4 HELP US HELP YOU ... ___________________________________________________________ 6 PARTS AND FEATURES __________________________________________________________ 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS_______________________________________________ 9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS____________________________________________________ 9 BEFORE USING YOUR UNIT___________________________________ ____________________9 INSTALLING YOUR UNIT ________________________________ _________________________9 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ______________________________________________________10 EXTENSION CORD _____________________________________________________________10 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING OF YOUR UNIT ______________________________________10 OPERATING YOUR UNIT ________________________________________________________ 10 SETTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL __________________________________________ 1 0 USING YOUR ICE CUBE TRAY ___________________________________________________ 11 THE CHILLER COMPARTMENT _______________________ ____________________________ 11 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ______________________________________________________ 11 DEFROSTING YOUR UNIT________________________________________________________11 CLEANINGING YOUR UNIT _______________________________________________________11 POWER FAILURE _______________________________________________________________12 VACATION TIME ________________________________________________________________12 MOVING YOUR UNIT ____________________________________________________________ 12 ENERGY SAVING TIPS ___________________________________________________________12 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ______________________________________________________13 SERVICE FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR _____________________________________________ 14 YOUR AVANTI PRODUCTS WARRANTY ____________________________________________ 15 WIRING DIAGRAM ______________________________________________________________ 16 INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL ________________________________________________17~18 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ?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 refrigerator-freezer. DANGER or WARNING: Risk of child entrapment. Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerator-freezers are still dangerous. . . even if they will "just sit in the garage a few days." Before you throw away your old refrige rator-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-freezer. Never clean refrigerator-freezer 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-freezer. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. -Save these instruction s- INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ? Before Using Your Unit ? Remove the exterior and interior packing. ? Check to be sure you have all of the following parts: ? 1 Water Drip Tray ? 1 Ice Cube 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. ? Installing Your Unit ? This appliance is designed to be free standing only, and should not be recessed or built-in. ? 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 leveling 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 ...