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FREEZER / CONGELADOR
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Model Number / No. de Modelo: CF205
CAUTION: (Picture may vary)
BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS.
La sección en español empieza en la página 14.
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 520
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Help Us Help You 3 Parts and Features 4 Chest Freezer Safety 5 Important Safeguards 6 Important Safety Instructions 7 Installation Instructions 7 Before Using Your Freezer 7 Installation of Your Freezer 7 Electrical Connection 8 Operating Your Freezer 8 Temperature Control 8 Defrosting Your Freezer 9 The Freezer Compartment 9 Care and Maintenance 10 Cleaning Your Freezer 10 Vacation Time 10 Moving Your Freezer
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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 freezer properly. bottom outside wall of the 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 Customer Service
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PARTS & FEATURES CF205 1 Storage Basket 2 Temperature Control 3 Defrost Drain 4 Power Indicator Light 5 Door with Integrated Handle 6 Hinge 7 Power Cord 8 Side Panel 9 Leveling Legs 4
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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”.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Before the chest freezer 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 chest freezer, 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 • Replace all panels befo
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, WARNING 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 freezers 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.
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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 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. Do not under any circumstances cut or re
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Defrosting Your Freezer • When? For the most efficient operation and minimum energy consumption, defrost the freezer when the frost on the freezer walls is excessive or ¼ to ½ inch thick. • Choose a time when the stock of frozen food is low. CAUTION Do not use boiling water because it may damage the plastic parts. In addition, never use a sharp or metallic instrument to remove frost as it may damage the cooling coils and will void the warranty. We recommend using the plastic scraper
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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 "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. • Be sure to keep the door gasket (sea
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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 POSSIBLE CAUSE Freezer does not operate. Not plugged in. The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse. The freezer temperature control is set to "OFF". Compressor turns on and off frequently. The room temperature is hotter than normal. A
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freezer and move it from the wall. See “Installation Instructions”. Moisture forms on inside freezer walls. 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. Open the door less often. The door is not sealed properly. Moisture forms on outside of freezer. Door is slightly open, causing cold air from inside the freezer to meet warm moist air from outside. The door
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Staple your sales receipt here. Proof of YOUR Avanti Products WARRANTY original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty. WHAT IS COVERED LIMITED ONE-YEAR LIMITED SECOND THROUGH WARRANTY FIFTH YEAR WARRANTY For one year from the date of For the second through the fifth year from date purchase by the original owner, Avanti of original purchase, Avanti Products will Products will, at its option, repair or provide a replacement compressor free of replace an
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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 sólo los deja en el garaje por un par de días. • Antes de desechar su conge
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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. • El cordón del enchufe está equipado con tres pun
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ADVERTENCIA No use agua hirviendo porque dañará las partes de plástico. Tampoco use puntas o instrumentos metálicos para retirar la escarcha ya que dañará el espiral de enfriamiento y cancelará la garantía. Le recomendamos usar la espátula de plástico incluída con esta unidad. • Retire los alimentos del congelador y colóquelos en una caja térmica para conservarlos y protegerlos. • Gire el termostato a la posición “OFF”. • Desconecte el congelador. La luz indicadora de suministro de
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• Seque el interior y el exterior con un paño suave. • Se recomienda que la unidad sea limpiada en el momento en que se descongela, con la finalidad de que quede libre de mal olor y operando eficientemente. Si usted sale de Vacaciones • Retire todos los alimentos • Desconecte su congelador • Limpie su congelador • Deje la puerta de su congelador ligeramente abierta para evitar la formación de mal olor, moho. • Sea extremadamente cuidadoso si hay niños. El congelador no debe ser acc
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Ruido fuerte cuando el congelador Los congeladores modernos tienen más capacidad de funciona. almacenaje y la temperatura es más uniforme. Estos requieren compresores más eficientes. Ud. puede oír el compresor cuando no hay ruido alrededor. Ruido fuerte cuando comienza a trabajar Esto es normal. Cuando el congelador funciona con el compresor. presiones altas durante el ciclo de encendido. El sonido se acabará e irá desapareciendo de acuerdo a como vaya avanzando el congelamiento. Son
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION Thank you for purchasing this fine Avanti product. Please fill out this card and return it within 100 days of purchase and receive these important benefits: 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
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