Avanti RA757PS manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model Number s / No. de Modelo s : RA756WT – White Cabinet with White Doors. RA757PST – Black Cabinet with Platinum Finish Doors. REFRIGERATOR (REFRIGERADOR) CAUTION: BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY R ULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. La se cción en español empieza en la págína 1 9 Avanti has a policy of cont[...]

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3 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 r ead and obey all safety message s . 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 f[...]

4 IMPORTA NT SAFEGU IDES 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 [...]

5 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 desi gned to best meet y[...]

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7 HELP US HELP YOU... Read this guide carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your ne w appliance properly. Keep it handy to answer your questions. If you don't understand something or your need more help, please call: Avanti Customer Service 800 - 220 - 5570 Keep proof of original purchase date (such as your sales slip) wit[...]

8 PARTS AND FEATURES 1 Fre ezer Compartment 2 Freezer Wire Shelf 3 Refrigerator Compartment 4 Refrigerator Glass Shelves (3) 5 Crisper Glass Cover 6 Vegetable Crisper 7 Leveling Legs (2) 8 Temperature Control and Light 9 Egg Trays (2) 10 Door Bins (3) 11 Bottle retainer 1 2 Bottle Door Bin 13 Platinum Finish Doors ( RA757PST only) White Finish Door[...]

9 Table of Contents Refrigerator Safety 3 Important Safeguides 4 Registration Information and Registration Card 5 Help Us Help You 7 Parts and Features 8 Important Safety Instructions 10 Installation Instructions 10 Before Using Your Appliance 10 Installation of Your Appliance 10 Electrical Connection 11 Reversing the Door Swing of Your Appliance 1[...]

10 Important Safety Instruct ions ? WARNING ? To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, 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 suffoc ation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned app[...]

11 ? Electrical Connection This appliance should be properly grounded for your safety. Th e 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 or remove the third ground prong from the power cord sup[...]

12 ? Interior Light When yo u open the door the light will be ON automatically. When you close the door the light will turn OFF automatically. ? Defrosting Your Appliance ? When ? For the most efficient operation and minimum energy consumption, defrost the appliance compartment when t he frost on the appliance walls is excessive or ¼ inch thick. T[...]

13 ? Freezing Procedure ? 24 hours before loading the freezer with fresh foods to be frozen, set the thermostat to position 5. Put packages on the shelf and let them freeze 24 hours. After l oading the packages of fresh foods reset the thermostat, if necessary, to operating temperature and reload the frozen packages to the bottom shelf. ? The next [...]

14 ? Energy Saving Tips ? The appliance should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing appliances or heating ducts, and out of the direct sunlight. ? Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the appliance. Overloading the appliance forces the compressor to run longer. Foods that freeze too slowly may los[...]

15 PROBLEMS WITH YOUR APPLIANCE? You can solve many common applian ce 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 Appliance does not operate. Not plugged in. The ci rcuit breaker tripped or blo[...]

16 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 t[...]

17 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 For one year from the date of purchase by the original owner, Avanti Pr oducts will, at its option, repair or replace any part of the appliance which proves to be de[...]

18 Wiring Diagram[...]

19 ? INSTRUCCIONE S DE SEGURIDAD ? El model contiene R134A (el refrigerante isobutano), un gas natural respetuoso con el medio ambiente pero también inflamable. Al transportar o instalar la unidad se debe tener cuidado de no dañar ninguno de los componentes del sistema de re frigeraci ó n. En caso de daño se debe evitar la exposici ó n al fueg[...]

20 ? No lo use en lugares al aire libre y no permita que se exponga a la lluvia. ? Coloque el refrigerado r lejos de toda fuente de calor y en un lugar ventilado. El refrigerador debe estar colocado a una distancia de por lo menos 50 cm de radiadores, estufas de gas o de carbón, y a una distancia de 5 cm de las estufas eléctricas. ? No ponga nada[...]

21 Estante para botellas: (*) ? Con el fin de evitar que botel las resbalen o se caigan, puede hacer uso del estante para botellas. También podrá evitar el ruido que suelen producir las botellas al abrir o cerrar la puerta. (*) SOLO EN ALGUNOS MODELOS DISPOSICION DE LOS ALIMENTOS COMPARTIMIENTO DEL REFRIGERADOR ? Para reducir el grado de humedad [...]

22 LIMPIEZA Y MANTENIMIENTO ? Desenchufe el aparato de la toma de corriente antes de empezar a limpiarlo . ? No limpie el refrigerador echándole agua a chorro enc ima. ? Se recomienda limpiar el compartimiento del refrigerador periodicamente con una solución de bicarbonato de sodio. ? Limpie los accesorios por separado con agua y jabón. No meta [...]

23 TRANSPORTE Y CAMBIO DE POSICION COMO CAMBIAR LA DIRECCION DE APERTURA DE LA PUERTA En caso de que necesite cambiar el lado de apertura de la puerta, por favor consulte al servicio pos - venta de su localidad. Tra nsporte y Cambio De Posición ? El empaque original y la espuma de poliestireno pueden cubrirse si así se desea. ? Durante el transpo[...]

24 eso. Es perfectamente normal. Deberá descongelar el aparato solamente si se forma una capa espesa en la pared trasera. ? Si no va a usar el refrigerador dur ante un per í odo de tiempo prolongado (por ejemplo, durante las vacaciones de verano), ponga el dial del termostato del compartimiento que va a desconectar (normalmente el compartimiento [...]