FREEZER / CONGELADOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Model Numbers / Nos. de Modelo: CF626/CF2016 CF626 CF2016 (Design and Color May Vary) (Diseño y Color Pueden Variar) CAUTION: BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. La sección en español empieza en la página 16. Avanti has a policy of continuous improvement on its products and reserves the right to change materials and specifications without notice. Avanti Products LLC P.O.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Help Us Help You 3 Parts and Features 4–5 Chest Freezer Safety 6 Important Safeguards 7 Important Safety Instructions 8 Installation Instructions 8 Before Using Your Freezer 8 Installation of Your Freezer 8 Electrical Connection 9 Operating Your Freezer 9 Temperature Control 9 The Fast Freeze Switch (Amber) 10 Defrosting Your Freezer 10 The Freezer Compartment 10 Care and Maintenance 11 Cleaning Your Freezer 11 Vacation Time 11 Moving Your Freezer 11 Ene
HELP US HELP YOU... Read this guide carefully. Write down the model and serial numbers. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new freezer properly. You'll find them on a plate located on the bottom outside wall of the freezer. Keep it handy to answer your questions.
PARTS & FEATURES CF626 1 2 3 4 5 6 COUNTER BALANCED LID RECESSED HANDLE ROLLERS THERMOSTAT CONTROL FAST FREEZE SWITCH POWER INDICATOR LIGHT 4
CF2016 1 2 3 4 5 6 COUNTER BALANCED LID RECESSED HANDLE ROLLERS THERMOSTAT CONTROL FAST FREEZE SWITCH POWER INDICATOR LIGHT 5
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”.
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.
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 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 freezer: Take off the doors.
Installing Your Freezer • This appliance is designed to be free standing only, and should not be recessed or built-in. • Place your freezer on a floor that is strong enough to support the freezer when it is fully loaded. • Allow 5 inches of space between the back and sides of the freezer, which allows the proper air circulation. • Locate the freezer away from direct sunlight and sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.).
having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 115 volts and at least 10 amperes. SURGE PROTECTOR Most electrical appliances use a series of electric control boards to operate. These boards are very susceptible to power surges and could be damaged or destroyed.
The Fast Freeze Switch (Amber) • The light glows while the Fast Freeze switch is in the ‘ON’ position. • The switch overrides the thermostat and will make the compressor operate continuously, lowering the cabinet temperature still further than the thermostat setting. • This switch is used to freeze unfrozen food in appreciable quantities. • When loading the freezer, freeze only three pounds of fresh food per cubic foot of freezer space at one time.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning Your Freezer • Upon installation of your new appliance, it is recommended that it be cleaned thoroughly. • Turn the thermostat knob 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.
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 Freezer does not operate. Compressor turns on and off frequently. Temperature inside the freezer is too warm. Temperature inside the freezer is too cold. Temperature of external freezer surface is warm. Popping or cracking sound when compressor comes on.
Moisture forms on inside freezer walls. Moisture forms on outside of freezer. The door will not close properly. adequately support freezer. Level the freezer by putting wood or metal shims under part of the freezer. The freezer is touching the wall. Re-level the freezer and move it from the wall. See “Installation Instructions”. 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.
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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 Avanti Products warrants that the product is free from defects in materials and/or workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase by the original owner.
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.
Conexión Eléctrica ADVERTENCIA EL USO INAPROPIADO DEL ENCHUFE A TIERRA PUEDE OCASIONAR RIESGO DE UN CHOQUE ELECTRICO. SI EL CORDON SE DAÑASE, LLEVELO A UN CENTRO DE SERVICIO AUTORIZADO POR AVANTI PRODUCTS PARA QUE SE REEMPLACE. • • • • • • • Para su seguridad, esta máquina de hacer hielo debe estar apropiadamente conectada a tierra.
• Ajuste el control de temperatura al nivel que usted necesite. El nivel “3” es el más adecuado para uso en la casa u oficina. Para detener el enfriamiento de su congelador, mueva el control de temperatura a la posición “OFF” NOTA: • Si gira la temperatura a la posición “OFF” detendrá el ciclo de enfriamiento, esto no significa que apagará el congelador. • Si la unidad se desconecta, pierde corriente o se apaga la llave principal, tendrá que esperar 3 a 5 minutos para volver a reiniciar la unidad.
para raspar el hielo, si lo hace muy fuerte puede dañar el compartimiento de su congelador y anular la garantía. • • • • • • Compartimiento de su Congelador Este compartimiento está diseñado para un período largo (3 meses) de almacenamiento de alimentos congelados. El tiempo de almacenamiento de los alimentos congelados varía y se recomienda almacenar no más del tiempo recomendado. Cuando descongele su congelador deberá seguir cuidadosamente las instrucciones.
• • 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 congelador lo menos posible y encontrar rápidamente lo que usted está buscando.
Ruido fuerte cuando el congelador funciona. Ruido fuerte cuando comienza a trabajar el compresor. Sonidos similares a crujidos y estallidos cuando empieza a funcionar el compresor Burbujeo o gorgoteo, como agua que hierve. Vibración. Formación de humedad dentro del congelador. Formación de humedad fuera del congelador. La puerta no cierra completamente Los congeladores modernos tienen más capacidad de almacenaje y la temperatura es más uniforme. Estos requieren compresores más eficientes. Ud.
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