INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model Numbers / No. de Modelos: RA756WT – White Cabinet with White Doors. RA757PST – Black Cabinet with Platinum Finish Doors. REFRIGERATOR (REFRIGERADOR) CAUTION: BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY R ULES 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.
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 r ead 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”.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUIDES 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 an ad apter, and do not use an extension cord.
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.
HELP US HELP YOU... Read this guide carefully. Write down the model and serial numbers. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your ne w appliance properly. You'll find them on a plate located on the inside left wall the appliance. Keep it handy to answer your questions.
PARTS AND FEATURES 1 8 2 9 3 10 4 11 5 12 6 13 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Freezer Compartment Freezer Wire Shelf Refrigerator Compartment Refrigerator Glass Shelves (3) Crisper Glass Cover Vegetable Crisper Leveling Legs (2) Temperature Control and Light Egg Trays (2) Door Bins (3) Bottle retainer Bottle Door Bin Platinum Finish Doors ( RA757PST only) White Finish Doors ( RA75 6W T only) 8
Table of Contents Refrigerator Safety 3 Important Safeguides 4 Registration Information and Registration Card 5 Help Us Help You 7 Parts and Features 8 Important Safety Instructions 10 Installation Instructions 10 Before Using Your Appliance 10 Installation of Your Appliance 10 Electrical Connection 11 Reversing the Door Swing of Your Appliance 11 Operating Your Appliance 11 Temperature Control 11 Defrosting Your Appliance 12 Using Your Ice Cube Trays 12 The Freezer Compartment
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 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.
? 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.
? Interior Light When you open the door the light will be ON automatically. When you close the door the light will turn OFF automatically. ? Defrosting Your Appliance ? When? For the most efficient operation and minimum energy consumption, defrost the appliance compartment when the frost on the appliance walls is excessive or ¼ inch thick. There is no need to defrost the refrigerator, because ice depositing on the inner back wall is defrosted automatically.
? Freezing Procedure ? 24 hours before loading the freezer with fresh foods to be frozen, set the thermostat to position 5. Put packages on the shelf and let them freeze 24 hours. After ol ading the packages of fresh foods reset the thermostat, if necessary, to operating temperature and reload the frozen packages to the bottom shelf. ? The next time you want to freeze fresh foods, repeat the freezing procedure and be careful that packages with fresh foods do not touch frozen packages.
? Energy Saving Tips ? The appliance should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing appliances or heating ducts, and out of the direct sunlight. ? Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the appliance. Overloading the appliance forces the compressor to run longer. Foods that freeze too slowly may lose quality, or spoil. ? Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing them in the appliance.
PROBLEMS WITH YOUR APPLIANCE? You can solve many common appliance problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the servicer. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM Appliance does not operate. Appliance does not cool. Compressor turns on and off frequently. The light does not work. Vibrations. The appliance seems to make too much noise. The door will not close properly. POSSIBLE CAUSE Not plugged in.
SERVICE FOR YOUR APPLIANCE We are proud of our customer service organization and the network of professional service technicians that provide service on your Avanti appliances. With the purchase of your Avanti appliance, you can have the confidence that if you ever need additional information or assistance, the Avanti Products Customer Service team will be here for you. Just call us toll-free. AVANTI PRODUCTS CUSTOMER SERVICES Whatever your questions are about our products, help is available.
YOUR Avanti Products WARRANTY Staple your sales receipt here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty. WHAT IS COVERED LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY LIMITED SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR WARRANTY For the second through the fifth year from date of original purchase, Avanti Products will provide a replacement compressor free of charge due to a failure. You are responsible for the service labor and freight charges.
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? INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD ? ? ? ? ? ? El model contiene R134A (el refrigerante isobutano), un gas natural respetuoso con el medio ambiente pero también inflamable. Al transportar o instalar la unidad se debe tener cuidado de no dañar ninguno de los componentes del sistema de refrigeraci ó n. En caso de daño se debe evitar la exposici ón al fuego o fuentes de ignici ó n y se debe ventilar la habitació n en la que se encuentra la unidad durante unos minutos.
? ? ? ? ? ? ? No lo use en lugares al aire libre y no permita que se exponga a la lluvia. Coloque el refrigerador lejos de toda fuente de calor y en un lugar ventilado. El refrigerador debe estar colocado a una distancia de por lo menos 50 cm de radiadores, estufas de gas o de carbón, y a una distancia de 5 cm de las estufas eléctricas. No ponga nada encima del refrigerador, y si lo hace que sea a una distancia no menor de a 15 cm.
Estante para botellas: (*) ? Con el fin de evitar que botellas resbalen o se caigan, puede hacer uso del estante para botellas. También podrá evitar el ruido que suelen producir las botellas al abrir o cerrar la puerta. (*) SOLO EN ALGUNOS MODELOS DISPOSICION DE LOS ALIMENTOS COMPARTIMIENTO DEL REFRIGERADOR ? ? ? ? ? Para reducir el grado de humedad y el consecuente aumento de la formación de escarcha, no coloque nunca líquidos en recipientes sin cerrar dentro del refrigerador.
LIMPIEZA Y MANTENIMIENTO ? ? ? ? ? ? Desenchufe el aparato de la toma de corriente antes de empezar a limpiarlo. No limpie el refrigerador echándole agua a chorro encima. Se recomienda limpiar el compartimiento del refrigerador periodicamente con una solución de bicarbonato de sodio. Limpie los accesorios por separado con agua y jabón. No meta los accesorios en el lavavajillas. No utilise productos, detergentes o jabones abrasivos.
TRANSPORTE Y CAMBIO DE POSICION COMO CAMBIAR LA DIRECCION DE APERTURA DE LA PUERTA En caso de que necesite cambiar el lado de apertura de la puerta, por favor consulte al servicio posventa de su localidad. Transporte y Cambio De Posición ? ? ? El empaque original y la espuma de poliestireno pueden cubrirse si así se desea. Durante el transporte el aparato deberá mantenerse siempre atado con una cinta ancha o con una cuerda resistente.
? ? eso. Es perfectamente normal. Deberá descongelar el aparato solamente si se forma una capa espesa en la pared trasera. Si no va a usar el refrigerador dur ante un período de tiempo prolongado (por ejemplo, durante las vacaciones de verano), ponga el dial del termostato del compartimiento que va a desconectar (normalmente el compartimiento del refrigerador) en la posición”0”. Descongele y limpie el refrigerador, y deje la puerta abierta para evitar la formacion de moho y la producción de malos olores.