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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Model Number / No. de Modelo
VM165
Upright Freezer / Congelador
CAUTION:
BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS.
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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 3
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Table of Contents Refrigerator Safety 4 Important Safeguides 5 Help Us Help You 6 Parts and Features 7 Important Safety Instructions 8 Installation Instructions 8 Before Using Your Appliance 8 Installation of Your Appliance 8 Electrical Connection 9 Reversing the Door Swing of Your Appliance 9 Operating Your Freezer 10 Temperature Control 10 Defrosting Your Freezer 10 Care and Maintenance 11 Cleaning Your Appliance 11 Power Fai
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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”.
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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 adapter, and do not use an extension cord. • It is recommended that a sep
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HELP US HELP YOU... Read this guide carefully. Write down the model and serial numbers. It is intended to help you operate and maintain You'll find them on a plate located on the your new appliance properly. inside left wall the appliance. Keep it handy to answer your questions. Please write these numbers here: If you don't understand something or your need more help, please call: ____________________________________ Date of Purchase Avanti Customer Service 800-22
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PARTS & FEATURES VM165 1. TEMPERATURE CONTROL 2. STORAGE SHELVES (6) 3. LEVELING LEGS 7
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Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, WARNING 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 freez
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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
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OPERATING YOUR FREEZER Temperature Control (MODEL VM165 – ONLY) Temperature Selector (MODEL VM165 – ONLY) • The temperature control is located on the front side of the cabinet. • The first time you turn the unit on set the temperature control to the “SUPER” position. (you may use a coin or flathead screwdriver.) After 4 hours, move the control to the MAX setting. • The range of the temperature control is from position" MIN" the warmest to “SUPER” the coldest. After 24 to 48 hour
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE • Cleaning Your Freezer • Upon installation of your new appliance, it is recommended that it be cleaned thoroughly. • Turn the temperature control to "MIN", unplug the freezer, remove the food and storage drawers. • 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. • Be sure to keep the door gasket (seal) clean to keep the unit running efficiently. • The
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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. MODEL VM165 – UPRIGHT FREEZER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Freezer does not operate. Not plugged in. The circuit breaker tripped or blown fuse. The freezer temperature control is set at "OFF". Compressor turns on and off frequently. The room te
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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 Product Information Whatever your questions are about our p
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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 For one year from the date of purchase by the FIFTH YEAR WARRANTY original owner, Avanti Products will, at its For the second through the fifth year from date option, repair or replace any part of the of original purchase, Avanti Products will appliance which proves to be de
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INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL LA INSTALACION Y ENCENDIDO DEL APARATO • Este refrigerador se conecta a 120v y 60 ciclos. • Podrá disponer de la ayuda necesaria para instalar y poner en marcha su refrigerador sin ningún costo adicional. • Antes de realizar la conexión al suministro de corriente eléctrica, asegúrese de que el voltaje que aparece en la etiqueta corresponda al voltaje del sistema eléctrico de su hogar. • Si la clavija no sirve para las base de enchufe de que dispone, cambie la
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ANTES DEL ENCENDIDO • Deberá esperar unas 3 horas antes de enchufar el aparato a la red eléctrica con el fin de asegurar el correcto funcionamiento del mismo. • Es posible que se produzca un cierto olor al encender el aparato por primera vez. Este olor desaparece cuando el aparato haya comenzado a enfriarse. USANDO SU CONGELADOR (MODELO VM165) Control de temperatura • Su congelador tiene un control que regula la temperatura. El control de temperatura está ubicado dentro en la
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COMPARTIMIENTO DEL CONGELADOR Se recomienda retirar la escarcha que aparece cubriendo las bandejas en el compartimiento del congelador. (Utilise la espátula de plástico que se suministra). Asi mismo, se recomienda limpiar el compartimiento del congelador del mismo modo que el compartimiento del refrigerador, siguiendo el proceso de descongelamiento al menos dos veces al año. Para hacerlo; • El día antes de realizar el proceso, ponga el dial del termostato en la posición “MAX” para que
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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)-------------------------------------------------
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