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FREEZER/CONGELADOR
INSTRUCTION MANUAL/MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Model Number/Número de Modelo: VM301W
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 33152
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Freezer Safety 3 Important Safe Guides 4 Help Us Help You 5 Parts and Features 6 Important Safety Instructions 7 Installation Instructions 8 Before Using Your Freezer 8 Installation of Your Freezer 8 Electrical Connection 8 Reversing the Door Swing of Your Freezer 8 Operating Your Freezer 9 Temperature Control 9 Defrosting Your Freezer 9 The Freezer Compartment 9 Care and Maintenance 9 Cleaning Your Freezer 9
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FREEZER 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 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 freezer, 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. • Replace all panels before operati
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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 freezer properly. 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 help, please call: ____________________________________ Date of Purchase Avanti Customer Service 800-220-5570
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PARTS AND FEATURES 1. DOOR HINGE (REVERSIBLE – LEFT OR RIGHT SWING) 2. REMOVABLE DRAWER (TOTAL 4) 3. LEVELING LEGS 4. DOOR 6
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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 freezer are still dangerous. . . even if they will “just sit in the garage a few days.” • Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before Using Your Appliance • Remove the exterior and interior packing. • Check to be sure you have all of the following parts: 4 Removable drawer 1 Ice cube tray 1 Instruction Manual • Before connecting the appliance to the power source, let it stand upright for approximately 2 hours. This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from handling during transportation. • Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth
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OPERATING YOUR FREEZER Temperature Control • The first time you turn the unit on set the temperature control to the maximum position. • The range of the temperature control is from position" 1" the warmest to “6 the coldest. After 24 to 48 hours, adjust the temperature control to the setting that best suites your needs. The setting of “3~4” should be correct for home or office freezer use. NOTE: If the unit is unplugged, power lost, or turned off; you must wait 3 to 5 minutes befor
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• Power Failure Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the temperature of your freezer if you minimize the number of times the door is opened. If the power is going to be off for a longer period of time, you need to take the proper steps to protect your food. Vacation Time During long absences, remove all the food; unplug your freezer, clean your freezer, and leave the door open slightly to avoid possible formation of condensation, mold, or odors.
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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 blown fuse.. Compressor turns on and off frequently. The room temperature is hotter than normal. A large amount of food has been added to the freezer
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SERVICE FOR YOUR FREEZER We are proud of our customer service organization and the network of professional service technicians that provide service on your Avanti freezers. With the purchase of your Avanti freezer, 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 produ
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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 FIFTH YEAR WARRANTY by the original owner, Avanti Products For the second through the fifth year from date will, at its option, repair or replace any of original purchase, Avanti Products will part of the refrigerator - freezer whic
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INSTRUCCIONES ES ESPAÑOL Para reducir el riesgo de incendio, descarga eléctrica, o daño cuando use su PRECAUCIÓN 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 congela
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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. AD
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• Retire los alimentos del congelador y colóquelos en una caja térmica para conservarlos y protegerlos. Compartimiento de su congelador • Este compartimiento está diseñado para un periodo largo (3 meses) de almacenamiento de alimentos congelados. • El tiempo de almacenamiento de los alimentos congelados varía y se recomienda almacenarlos solamente mientras esté vigente la fecha de expiración. Cuando descongele su congelador deberá seguir cuidadosamente las instrucciones. • Alimentos c
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• Asegúrese de envolver adecuadamente los alimentos y de secar los empaques o contenedores antes de colocarlos dentro del congelador. Colocarlos mojados ocasiona escarcha en el congelador. • La canasta de almacenaje de su congelador no debe ser forrada con papel aluminio, papel de cera o papel toalla ya que esto interfiere con la circulación del aire frío restando eficiencia a su congelador. • Organice y coloque etiquetas en los envases de los alimentos con la finalidad de abrir el conge
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Warranty 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 designed
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