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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Model Numbers / Nos de Modelos : FF447W / FF448PS
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 15.
Avanti has a policy of continuous improvement on its products and reserves the
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Refrigerator Safety 3 Important Safeguides 4 Help Us Help You 5 Parts and Features 6 Important Safety Instructions 7 Installation Instructions 7 Before Using Your Appliance 7 Installation of Your Appliance 7 Electrical Connection 8 Reversing the Door Swing of Your Appliance 8 Operating Your Appliance 9 Temperature Control 9 Using Your Ice Cube Trays 9 Freezing Fresh Foods 10 Care and Maintenance 10 Cleaning Your Appli
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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 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. • It is recommended that a s
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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 rear your new refrigerator-freezer properly. wall of the refrigerator-freezer. Keep it handy to answer your questions. Please write these numbers here: If you don't understand something or you need more assistance, please call: ____________________________________ Date of Purchase Avanti
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PARTS AND FEATURES 1 Top Cover 9 Temperature Control (Freezer) 2 Freezer Section 10 Freezer Door Bin 3 Light Switch (Refrigerator Section) 11 Temperature Control (Refrigerator) 4 Refrigerator Shelves (Glass) 12 Door Bin 5 Refrigerator Section 13 Beverage Can Racks (3) 6 Crisper Cover (Glass) 14 Refrigerator (2 Liter) Door Bin 7 Crisper 15 Leveling Leg 8 Leveling Leg 6
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, WARNING or injury when using your refrigerator -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.
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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 unit should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this unit 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 t
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OPERATING YOUR APPLIANCE Temperature Control Panels Refrigerator Temperature Control Freezer Temperature Control Setting the Temperature Control Your refrigerator has a separate control for regulating the temperature for each section independently. The temperature control is located at the rear of each section (refrigerator / freezer). (See the graphics shown above). • The first time you turn the unit on, set the temp
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Freezing Fresh Foods • Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food, correct temperature and taking into account hygienic precautions will substantially influence the quality of freezing the food or storing of the frozen foods. • This compartment is designed for the long-term storage of frozen food. • The storage life of frozen foods varies and the recommended storage time should not be exceeded. • Pre-packed commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with the f
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Energy Saving Tips • The unit should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing appliances or heating ducts, and out of direct sunlight. • Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing them in the unit. Overloading the unit 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 unit. This cuts down on frost build-up inside the
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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 POSSIBLE CAUSE Unit does not operate. Not plugged in. The circuit breaker tripped or there is a blown fuse. The refrigerator-freezer temperature control is set at "OFF". Compressor turns on and off frequently. The room tem
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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 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. AVANTI PRODUCTS CUSTOMER SERVICES Product Information Whatever your questio
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Staple your sales receipt here. Proof of YOUR AVANTI PRODUCTS original purchase date is needed to obtain WARRANTY 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 refrigerator - freezer which p
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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 solo los deja en el garaje por un par de días. • Antes de desechar su elect
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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. ADV
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Las posiciones en ambos controles funcionan de la siguiente manera: En el compartimiento del refrigerador, La posición “MIN” Menos Frío/ La posición “MAX” más Frío En el compartimiento del congelador, La posición “MIN” Menos Frío/ La posición “MAX” más Frío Una vez transcurrida 24 ó 48 horas, Usted deber reajustar los controles en ambos compartimientos hacia temperaturas apropiadas a sus necesidades. USO DE LA CUBETERA DE HIELO • Llene la bandeja de cubitos de hielo con agua ha
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Si usted sale de vacaciones Retire todos los alimentos si va a estar ausente por un período largo; desconecte y limpie su electrodoméstico. Deje la puerta del electrodoméstico ligeramente abierta para evitar la formación de mal olor y moho. Para mover su electrodoméstico • Retire los alimentos. • Asegúrese de colocar cinta adhesiva a todo lo que se puede caer dentro de su electrodoméstico. • Retire las patas para prevenir que se dañen. • Selle las puertas con cinta adhesiva. • Asegú
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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, A Division of The Mackle Co., Inc. 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 insuran
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