Avanti VM183W manual

UPRIGHT FREEZER / CONGELADOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL M ANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Model Number / No. de Modelo: VM183 W BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. La se cción en espa ñ ol empieza en la p ág ina 18 . Avanti has a policy of continuous improvement on its products and reserves the right to change material[...]

2 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 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 fo[...]

3 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 [...]

4 REGISTRATION INFORMATION Thank you for purchasing this fine Avanti products . Please fill out this form and return it within 100 days of purchase to the following address and r eceive these important benefits : Avanti Products, A Division o f The Mackle Co., Inc. P.O. Box 520604 – Miami, Florida 33152 USA ? Protect your product: We will keep th[...]

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

7 PARTS AND FEATU RE S 1. TEM PERATURE CONTROL 2. POWER I NDICAT OR LIGHT 3. ALERT LIGHT 4. FAST FREEZE LIGHT 5. FAST FREEZING SWITCH 6. SMALL COMPARTMENT (ICE TRAY – HOT DOGS – BACON) 7. PULL DOWN COVER 8. 5 CLEAR VIEW REMOVABLE DRAWERS 9. LEVELING LEGS[...]

8 TABLE OF CONTENTS Refrigerator safety 2 Impor tant Safeguides 3 Registration Information ________________________________ ________________________ 4 Help Us Help You … ________________________________ _____________________________ 6 Parts And Features ________________________________ _____________________________ 7 Important Safety Instructions[...]

9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ? WARNING ? To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your freezer, follow these basic precautions: ? Read all instructions before using the freezer. ? DANGER or WARNING : Risk of child entr apment. Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned freezers ar[...]

10 ? Electrica l Connection 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 an y circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord supplied. Fo[...]

11 OPERATING YOUR FREEZER ? Temperat ure Control Panel ? The first time you turn the unit ON or after defrosting, slide the “Fast Freezing” switch to the “ON” position for at least 2 hours (max 4) . This will ensure the cabinet is thoroughl y chilled before food is put in. ? Turn “OFF” the Fast Freeze switch. ? Adjust the temperature co[...]

12 ? 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 fr ozen food[...]

13 ? After the frost or ice has melted, discard the melted water and dry up the interior of freezer. ? Clean the interior of the freezer. ? Replace the plug on the inside floor. ? Reset the thermostat to desired setting. ? Return the drawers to the freezer. ? Switch on the Fast Freeze f or a minimum of 2 hours. ? Return food to the freezer. HELPFUL[...]

14 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 be fore calling the service. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Freezer does not operate. Not plugged in. The circuit breaker tripped or blown fuse[...]

15 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 freezer. With the purchase of your Avanti freezer, you can have the confidence that if you ever need additional information or assi stance, the Avanti Products Customer Service team wi[...]

16 YOUR Avanti Products WARRANTY Staple your sales receipt here. Proof of original purchase da te 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 Products will, at its option, repair or replace any part of the freezer which proves to be def [...]

17 WIRING DIAGRAM Compressor Thermostat Brown 4 ? 8 Black Plug Green ? PTC Overload Protector Green N I L 2 3 4 Red Yellow 6 3 Gray Yellow Display Block White 1 Green Red Capacitor[...]

18 INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL PRECAUCIÓN Para reduci r 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. ? Niñ os atrapados o sofocamiento [...]

19 ? 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 terce[...]

20 congelador. Esto asegurar á que el gabinete est á suficientemente fr ío . ? Apague el interruptor “FAST FREEZING”. ? Ajuste el control de temperatura al nivel que usted necesite. El nivel “MED” es el más adecuado para el uso normal. ? Para detener el ciclo de congelamiento, gire el control de temperatura a la posición “OFF”. ? I[...]

21 ? Si usted sale de vacaciones Retire todos los alimentos si va a estar ausente por un perío do largo; desconecte y limpie su congelador. Deje la puerta del congelador ligeramente abierta para evitar la formación de mal olor, moho. ? Al mudar su congelador ? Retire los alimentos. ? Asegúrese de colocar cinta adhesiva a todo lo que se puede cae[...]

22 PROBLEMAS CON SU CONGELADOR Usted puede resolver muchos problemas comunes de su electrodoméstico fácilmente, ahorrándole el gasto de una posible visita del servicio técnico. Pruebe las siguientes sugerencias para verificar si usted puede resolver el problema antes de llamar al servicio técnico. GUIA PARA SOLUCIONAR PROBLEMAS PROBLEMA SOLUCI[...]