INSTRUCTION MANUAL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Model Number / No. de Modelo: RM806W REFRIGERATOR (REFRIGERADOR) CAUTION: BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. La sección en español empieza en la págína 1 9 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 2 REFRIGERATOR 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" 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. 3 IMPORTA SAFEGUIDES NT Before the refrigerator is used, it must be properly positioned and installed as described in t his 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 ad apter, 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 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 resultin 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 temperatures above 60°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 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 inte nded purpose. 4 Registration Information ? 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______________________________ Comments____________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ 5 6 HELP US HELP YOU... 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. ____________________________________ Model Number 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 ____________________________________ 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. CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE 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 appliance. 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 to: Customer Service Avanti Products 10880 NW 30 Street Miami, FL 33172 7 PARTS & FEATURES 7 1 2 8 3 9 4 10 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Freezer Compartment Temperature Control and Light Refrigerator Glass Shelves (4) Glass Crisper Cover Vegetable Crisper Leveling Legs (2) Egg Trays (2) Door Bins (4) Bottle Retainer Bottle Door Bin 8 Table of Contents Refrigerator Safety Important Safeguides Registration Information and Registration Card Help Us Help You Parts and Features Important Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Before Using Your Appliance Installation of Your Appliance Electrical Connection Reversing the Door Swing of Your Appliance Operating Your Appliance Temperature Control Interior Light Defrosting Your Appliance Using Your Ice Cube Trays The Freezer Compartment Care and Maintenance Cleaning Your Appliance Maintenance of Your Appliance Changing the Light Bulb Moving Your Appliance Energy Saving Tips Troubleshooting Guide Service for Your Appliance Your Avanti Products Warranty Wiring Diagram Instrucciones en Español 3 4 5 7 8 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 - 24 9 Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your appliance, follow these basic precautions: Read all instructions before using the appliance. 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 or 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 appliance. Never clean appliance 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 appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. -Save these instructions- ?WARNING? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ? Before Using Your Appliance ? Remove the exterior and interior packing. ? Check to be sure you have all of the following parts: ? 1 Ice Cube Tray ? 1 Plastic Scraper ? 5 Door Bins ? 4 Refrigerator Glass shelves ? 1 Crisper ? 1 Glass Crisper Cover ? 1 Bottle Retainer ? 2 Egg Trays ? Instruction Manual ? Before connecting the appliance 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. ? In case the interior accessories are not correctly p laced, rearrange them as described in chapter "Parts and Features" ? Installation of Your Appliance ? Place your appliance on a floor that is strong enough to support the appliance when it is fully loaded. To level your appliance, adjust the legs at the front of the appliance. ? Allow 5 inches of space between the back and sides of the appliance, which allows the proper air circulation to cool the compressor. ? Locate the appliance 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 appliance not to perform properly. ? Avoid locating the appliance in moist areas. Too much moisture in the air will cause frost to form quickly on the evaporator requiring more frequent defrosting of the appliance. 10 ? 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 appliance should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this appliance 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. Plug the appliance 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. Use of extension cords is not recommended. This appliance requires a standard 115/120-volt, 60Hz electrical outlet with three-prong ground. The cord should be secured behind the appliance and not left exposed or dangling to prevent accidental injury. ? Reversing the Door Swing of Your Appliance 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. 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