INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model Numbers / No. de Modelos: RA754WT – White Cabinet with White Doors. RA755PST – Black Cabinet with Platinum Finish Doors. REFRIGERATOR (REFRIGERADOR) CAUTION: BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. La sección en español empieza en la págína 15 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Refrigerator Safety 3 Important Safeguides 4 Help Us Help You 5 Parts and Features 6 Important Safety Instructions 7 Installation Instructions 7 Before Using Your Appliance 7 Installation of Your Appliance 7 Electrical Connection 8 Operating Your Appliance 9 Temperature Control 9 Defrosting Your Appliance 9 Using Your Ice Cube Trays 9 The Freezer Compartment 10 Care and Maintenance 10 Cleaning Your Appliance 10 Maintenance of Your Appliance 10 Changing the
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 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”.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUIDES 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 grounding prong, do not use an adapter, and do not use an extension cord.
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 appliance properly. You'll find them on a plate located on the inside left wall the appliance. Keep it handy to answer your questions.
PARTS AND FEATURES 1 2 8 3 9 4 5 10 6 11 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Freezer Compartment Freezer Wire Shelf Refrigerator Compartment Refrigerator Glass Shelves (2) Crisper Glass Cover Vegetable Crisper Leveling Legs (2) Temperature Control and Light Door Bins (3) Bottle Door Bin Platinum Finish Doors ( RA755PST only) White Finish Doors ( RA754WT only) 6
Important Safety Instructions 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 suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned appliances are still dangerous. . . even if they will “just sit in the garage a few days.
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 appliance should be properly grounded for your safety. The 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.
OPERATING YOUR APPLIANCE Temperature Control • Your appliance has only one control for regulating the temperature in the fresh food and the freezer compartment. The temperature control is located on the upper right hand side of the fresh food section. • The range of the temperature control is from position"1" the warmest to "7" the coldest. • The first time you turn the unit on set the temperature control to “7” or the max-position.
• • • Dry the tray, otherwise it may stick to the bottom of the freezer. The best method to get ice cubes out of the tray is to hold the tray under cold tap water for a second. To eject the ice cubes from the trays, place over the ice bucket and twist slightly THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT.
• • Replace with a 15 watts bulb that is the same shape and size. Reversing the Door Swing of Your Appliance Replace the light bulb cover and tighten screw. This appliance has the capability of either opening the door from the left or right side. The unit is delivered to you with the door opening from the left side. Should you desire to reverse the opening direction, please call customer service for reversal instructions.
PROBLEMS WITH YOUR APPLIANCE? You can solve many common appliance 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 Appliance does not operate. Appliance does not cool. Compressor turns on and off frequently. The light does not work. Vibrations. The appliance seems to make too much noise. The door will not close properly. POSSIBLE CAUSE Not plugged in.
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 team will be here for you. Just call us toll-free.
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 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 refrigeración. En caso de daño se debe evitar la exposición al fuego o fuentes de ignición y se debe ventilar la habitación en la que se encuentra la unidad durante unos minutos.
• • • • • • Coloque el refrigerador 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 encima del refrigerador, y si lo hace que sea a una distancia no menor de a 15 cm.
LIMPIEZA Y MANTENIMIENTO • • • • • • Desenchufe el aparato de la toma de corriente antes de empezar a limpiarlo. No limpie el refrigerador echándole agua a chorro encima. 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 los accesorios en el lavavajillas. No utilise productos, detergentes o jabones abrasivos.
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 posventa de su localidad. Transporte y Cambio De Posición • • • El empaque original y la espuma de poliestireno pueden cubrirse si así se desea. Durante el transporte el aparato deberá mantenerse siempre atado con una cinta ancha o con una cuerda resistente.
Registration Information Thank you for purchasing this fine Avanti product. Please fill out this form and return it to the following address within 100 days from the date of purchase and receive these important benefits: Avanti Products, A Division of The Mackle Co., Inc. P.O.
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