FREEZER / CONGELADOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Model Numbers / Nos. de Modelo: CF62/CF100/CF101PS CF62 CF100 / CF101PS (Design and Color May Vary) (Diseño y Color Pueden Variar) CAUTION: BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. La sección en español empieza en la página 16. Avanti has a policy of continuous improvement on its products and reserves the right to change materials and specifications without notice.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Help Us Help You 3 Parts and Features 4–5 Chest Freezer Safety 6 Important Safeguards 7 Important Safety Instructions 8 Installation Instructions 8 Before Using Your Freezer 8 Installation of Your Freezer 8 Electrical Connection 9 Operating Your Freezer 9 Temperature Control 9 The Fast Freeze Switch (Amber) 10 Defrosting Your Freezer 10 The Freezer Compartment 10 Care and Maintenance 11 Cleaning Your Freezer 11 Vacation Time 11 Moving Your Freezer 11 Ene
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 new freezer properly. You'll find them on a plate located on the bottom outside wall of the freezer. Keep it handy to answer your questions.
PARTS & FEATURES CF62 1 2 3 4 5 6 COUNTER BALANCED LID RECESSED HANDLE ROLLERS THERMOSTAT CONTROL FAST FREEZE SWITCH POWER INDICATOR LIGHT 4
CF100 / CF101PS 1 2 3 4 5 6 COUNTER BALANCED LID RECESSED HANDLE ROLLERS THERMOSTAT CONTROL FAST FREEZE SWITCH POWER INDICATOR LIGHT Model CF100 – Chest Freezer – White Finish Model CF101PS – Chest Freezer – Platinum Finish 5
CHEST FREEZER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on 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 wards” DANGER”, “WARNING” or “CAUTION”.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Before the wine chiller is used, it must be properly positioned and installed as described in this manual, so read the manual carefully.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS aWARNINGa • • • • • To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your freezer, follow these basic precautions: Read all instructions before using the freezer. DANGER or WARNING: Risk of child entrapment. Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned freezer are still dangerous, even if they will “just sit in the garage a few days.” Before you throw away your old freezer: Take off the doors.
Electrical Connection aWarninga 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 freezer should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this freezer is equipped with a three-prong plug which mates with standard three prong wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electrical shock.
The Fast Freeze Switch (Amber) • The light glows while the Fast Freeze switch is in the ‘ON’ position. • The switch overrides the thermostat and will make the compressor operate continuously, lowering the cabinet temperature still further than the thermostat setting. • This switch is used to freeze unfrozen food in appreciable quantities. • When loading the freezer, freeze only three pounds of fresh food per cubic foot of freezer space at one time.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning Your Freezer • Upon installation of your new appliance, it is recommended that it be cleaned thoroughly. • Turn the thermostat knob to "OFF", unplug the freezer, remove the food and storage basket. • Wash the inside with a damp warm cloth containing a water and baking soda solution. The solution should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water. • Wash the storage basket with a mild detergent solution.
PROBLEMS WITH YOUR FREEZER You can solve many common freezer 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 Freezer does not operate. Compressor turns on and off frequently. Temperature inside the freezer is too warm. Temperature inside the freezer is too cold. Temperature of external freezer surface is warm. Popping or cracking sound when compressor comes on.
Moisture forms on inside freezer walls. Moisture forms on outside of freezer. The door will not close properly. adequately support freezer. Level the freezer by putting wood or metal shims under part of the freezer. The freezer is touching the wall. Re-level the freezer and move it from the wall. See “Installation Instructions”. Weather is hot and humid, which increases internal rate of frost build-up. This is normal. Door is slightly open. Door is kept open too long, or is opened too frequently.
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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 one year from the date of purchase by the original owner, Avanti Products will, at its option, repair or replace any part of the freezer, which proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use.
INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL PRECAUCIÓN • • • • • • • Para reducir el riesgo de incendio, descarga eléctrica, o daño cuando use su electrodoméstico, siga las siguientes precauciones. Lea todas las instrucciones antes de usar su electrodoméstico. Peligro o Precaución: Existe el riesgo que los niños queden atrapados. Niños atrapados o sofocamiento no son un problema del pasado. Los electrodomésticos son peligrosos aún si sólo los deja en el garaje por un par de días.
• • • • • • ADVERTENCIA El uso inapropiado del enchufe a tierra puede desencadenar un choque eléctrico. Consulte a personal autorizado por Avanti Productos si tiene alguna duda sobre las instrucciones o si tiene alguna consulta si el electrodoméstico está correctamente instalado a la corriente eléctrica y a tierra. Si el cordón del enchufe del electrodoméstico se encuentra dañado, debe ser reemplazado por el Servicio Técnico de Avanti Products.
• • Distribuya los alimentos para que se congelen de manera uniforme. No es necesario ajustar el termostato cuando utiliza el modo de Congelamiento Rápido. ¾ • Descongelando ¿Cuando descongelar? Para el mejor funcionamiento y consumo mínimo de energía de su congelador, descongele cuando las paredes internas estén llenas de escarcha o tengan un espesor de ¼ a ½ pulgada. Escoja un momento cuando no tenga muchos alimentos en el congelador.
CUIDADO Y MANTENIMIENTO ¾ • • • • • • • • Limpiando su Congelador Después de instalar su congelador, se le recomienda que este sea limpiado a fondo. Gire el control de temperatura a “0”, desconecte el congelador y retire los alimentos y la canasta de almacenaje. Lave el interior con agua tibia y un trapo suave remojado en una solución de Bicarbonato de Sodio. La solución consiste en dos cucharadas de la referida sal en un litro de agua. Lave la canasta de almacenaje con un detergente suave.
GUIA PARA SOLUCIONAR PROBLEMAS PROBLEMA SOLUCION Su electrodoméstico no funciona No está conectado a la corriente eléctrica. El interruptor saltó o se quemó un fusible El control de temperatura está en “OFF / APAGADO” El compresor se enciende y se apaga La temperatura de la habitación es más caliente de lo normal. frecuentemente Colocó una cantidad muy grande de alimentos en el congelador. La puerta permanece abierta mucho tiempo. La puerta no quedó completamente cerrada.
Formación de humedad dentro del congelador. Formación de humedad fuera del congelador. La puerta no cierra completamente totalmente plano. Esto es normal. Cuando el clima es húmedo y caliente, la acumulación de escarcha aumenta. Se ha dejado la puerta frecuentemente abierta. El calor entra en el congelador cada vez que se abre la puerta. Abra la puerta lo menos posible. La puerta no está cerrada completamente.
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