INSTRUCTION MANUAL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Model Numbers / No. de Modelos : FF18D0W / FF18D1B / FF18D3S DELUXE FROST FREE REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER REFRIGERADOR-CONGELADOR 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 LLC P.O. Box 520604 - Miami, Florida 33152 www.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Refrigerator Safety 4 Important Safeguides 5 Help Us Help You 6 Parts and Features 7 Installing the Door Handles 7 Important Safety Instructions 8 Installation Instructions 8 Before Using Your Appliance 8 Installation of Your Appliance 8 Electrical Connection 9 Operating Your Appliance 10 - 11 Freezing Fresh Foods 11 Care and Maintenance 12 Ice Maker Installation 12 Reversing the Door Swing of Your Appliance 12 Cleaning Your Appliance 12 Power Failure / Vaca
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”.
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 precautions, including the following: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet, do not remove grounding prong, do not use an adapter, and do not use an extension cord.
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 refrigerator-freezer properly. You'll find them on a plate located on the rear wall of the refrigerator-freezer. Keep it handy to answer your questions.
PARTS AND FEATURES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Freezer Shelf Freezer Temperature Control Refrigerator Temperature Control Refrigerator Shelves (2) Crisper Cover Vegetable Crispers (2) Leveling Legs (2) Freezer Door with Storage Bins (2) Refrigerator Door with Storage Bins (4) DOOR HANDLE INSTALLATION NOTE: FIGURES IN THE USER MANUAL ARE ONLY FOR REFERENCE. THE ACTUAL PRODUCT MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY. The refrigerator must be disconnected from the electrical supply before attempting the installation of any accessory.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • • • • • • To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your refrigerator WARNING -freezer, 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.
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.
OPERATING YOUR APPLIANCE Temperature Control Panels Refrigerator Temperature Control 1 is COLD 3 is NORMAL 5 is COLDEST Standby is OFF Standby is OFF, this will turn off all cooling functions but not the power to the unit. Freezer Control COLD is COLD Recommended is NORMAL COLDER is COLDEST Setting the Temperature Control • Your refrigerator has one control for regulating the temperature. The temperature control is located on the top of the refrigerator compartment.
NOTE: WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE INSTALLATION OF THE REFRIGERATOR WHERE THE TEMPERATURE WILL DROP BELOW 50ºF (13ºC) OR RISE ABOVE 110ºF (43ºC). THE COMPRESSOR WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR. FOR INSTALLATIONS WHERE THE TEMPERATURES WILL DROP BELOW 50º SET THE FREEZER TEMPERATURE CONTROL TO THE “COLDEST” SETTING. THIS WILL IMPROVE THE OPERATIONS OF THE REFRIGERATOR UNDER THESE CONDITIONS.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Ice Maker Installation This refrigerator-freezer has the capability of using an automatic ice-maker. The automatic ice-maker is optional and sold separately. Should you desire to install an automatic ice-maker, please call service for installation instructions. Reversing the Door Swing of Your Appliance This refrigerator-freezer has the capability of the door opening from either the left or right side. The unit is delivered to you with the door opening from the left side.
• • • • Replacing Your Light Bulb NOTE: All parts removed must be saved to do the replacement of the light bulb. Before removing the light bulb, either turn off the appliance or disconnect the electricity leading into the appliance at the main power supply. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury. Unplug the AC power cord from the wall. Pull down to remove the lamp cover. Unscrew the bulb. Replace with a 15-watt bulb that is the same shape and size.
PROBLEMS WITH YOUR APPLIANCE? You can solve many common refrigerator-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 for service. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM Unit does not operate. POSSIBLE CAUSE Not plugged in. The circuit breaker tripped or there is a blown fuse. Compressor turns on and off frequently. The room temperature is hotter than normal.
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 refrigerator - freezer. With the purchase of your Avanti refrigerator freezer, you can be confident 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.
Staple your sales receipt here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty. YOUR AVANTI PRODUCTS WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED – LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Avanti Products warrants that the product is free from defects in materials and/or workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase by the original owner.
INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL 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 solo los deja en el garaje por un par de días.
Conexión eléctrica Este electrodoméstico debe ser conectado a tierra. En el caso que ocurra un corto circuito, la conexión a tierra reduce el riesgo de recibir un choque eléctrico ya que cuenta con un alambre para el escape de la corriente eléctrica. Este electrodoméstico está equipado con un enchufe que consta de tres puntas, la tercera punta es la conexión a tierra. Este enchufe debe ser insertado a un enchufe de pared que este correctamente instalado con la conexión a tierra.
Como graduar la temperatura Para ajustar la temperatura interna de su unidad, ajuste los controles considerando la temperatura ambiental. Una vez conectada su unidad, mueva el control de la temperatura hacia la posición “COLDER” en el compartimiento del congelador y a la posición “5” en el refrigerador, por 4 horas. Después muévalo a la posición “Recommended” en el compartimiento del congelador y a la posición “3” en el compartimiento del refrigerador.
ADVERTENCIA Asegúrese de desconectar el electrodoméstico de la corriente eléctrica. Si no lo hace, puede ocasionar un choque eléctrico o herirse. Si falla el suministro eléctrico Usualmente la electricidad regresa en unas pocas horas sin afectar la temperatura de su electrodoméstico, siempre que la puerta no se abra muy frecuentemente. Si le va a faltar electricidad por un período de tiempo más largo, usted debe tomar los pasos apropiados para proteger sus alimentos.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION Thank you for purchasing this fine Avanti product. Please fill out this form and return it to the following address within 100 days from the date of purchase and receive these important benefits: Avanti Products LLC. 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.
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