Avanti ER20P0W User manual

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ELECTRIC RANGES
COCINAS ELECTRICAS
CUISINIÈRES ÉLECTRIQUES
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
Models / Modelos / Modelés:
ER20P0W
ER20P3SG
Models / Modelos / Modelés:
ER24P0WG
ER24P1BG
Model / Modelo / Modelé:
ER24P3SG
BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS.
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. Box 520604
Miami, FL 33152
www.avantiproducts.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Help Us Help You …
3
Range Safety
4
Important Safeguides
5
The Anti-tip Bracket
6
Parts and Features
7
Important Safety Instructions
8 – 9
Installation Instructions
10
Before Using Your Electric Range
10
Important Precautions and Recommendations
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Installation of Your Electric Range
12 – 13
Electrical Connection
14
Leveling the Range
15
Anti-tip Bracket Installation
15
Operating Your Electric Range
16
Control Panel
16
Using the Surface Unit
17
Cookware Tips
17
Using the Oven
18 – 19
Care and Maintenance
20
General Information
20
Cleaning Your Range
20
Cleaning Surface Units and Reflector Bowls
20
Lift-up Cooktop
21
Removable Storage Drawer
21
Replacing the Oven Light
21
Troubleshooting Guide
22
Service for Your Appliance
23
Wiring Diagram
23
Your Avanti Products Warranty
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Instrucciones en Español
25 – 36
Instructions en Français
37 - 61
Registration Information and Registration Card
Last Page

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HELP US HELP YOU...
Read this guide carefully.
It is intended to help you operate and
maintain your new appliance 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 this guide to establish
the warranty period.
Write down the model and serial numbers.
You'll find them on a plate located on the rear outside
wall of the appliance.
Please write these numbers here:
_____________________________________
Date of Purchase
_____________________________________
Model Number
_____________________________________
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service
calls concerning your appliance.
If you received a damaged appliance, immediately
contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the
appliance.
Save time and money. Before you call for service,
check the Troubleshooting Guide. It lists causes of
minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
We're proud of our service and want you to
be pleased. If for some reason you are not
happy with the service you receive, here are
some steps to follow for further assistance.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased.
In most cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details,
including your telephone number, and send it to:
Customer Service
Avanti Products
10880 NW 30 Street
Miami, FL 33172 USA
CAUTION:
THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT
DESIGNED FOR THE STORAGE
OF MEDICINE OR OTHER
MEDICAL PRODUCTS.

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RANGE SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are veryimportant.
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 thewords
“DANGER”, “WARNING” or “CAUTION”. These words mean:
Danger means that failure to heed this
safety statement may result in severe
personal injury or death.
Warning means that failure to heed this
safety statement may result in extensive
product damage, serious personal injury, or
death.
Caution means that failure to heed this
safety statement may result in minor or
moderate personal injury, or property or
equipment damage.
All safety messages will alert you to what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chanceof
injury, and let you know what can happen if the instructions are notfollowed.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUIDES
Before the appliance is used, it must be properly positioned and installedas
described in this manual, so read the manual carefully. To reduce the risk offire,
electrical shock or injury when using the appliance, follow basic precaution,
including the following:
• It is recommended that a separate circuit, serving only your appliance be provided.Use
receptacles that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain.
• Never clean appliance parts with flammable fluids. These fumes can create a fire hazard or
explosion. And do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinityof
this or any other appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
• Before proceeding with cleaning and maintenance operations, make sure the power line ofthe
unit is disconnected.
• Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before cleaning or servicing. Failure to do so canresult
in electrical shock or death.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualifiedtechnician.
• This appliance shall not be used for space heating. The surface unit should not beoperated
without cookware. This information is based on safety considerations.
• All openings in the wall behind the appliance and in the floor under the appliance shall besealed.
• Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and otherflammable
vapors.
• Do not obstruct the flow of ventilation air.
• Disconnect the electrical supply to the appliance before servicing.
• When removing appliance for cleaning and/or service:
• Disconnect AC power supply.
• Carefully remove the range by pulling outward.
CAUTION: Range is heavy. Use care in handling.
• The misuse of oven door (e.g. stepping, sitting, or leaning on them) can result in potentialhazards
and /or injuries.
• When installing or removing the range for service, a rolling life jack should be used. Do notpush
against any of the edges of the range in an attempt to slide it into or out of the installation.
Pushing or pulling a range (rather than using a lift jack) also increases the possibility ofbending
the leg spindles or the internal coupling connectors.
• It is important for the appliance to be leveled in order to work properly. You may need tomake
several adjustments to level it.
• Never allow children to operate, play with or crawl inside the appliance.
• Electrical Grounding Instructions - The appliance must be installed and grounded by aqualified
technician in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 (LatestEdition)
and local electrical code requirements.
• Replacement Parts – Only authorized replacement parts may be used in performing serviceon
the range. Replacement parts are available from factory authorized parts distributors. Contactthe
nearest Avanti service center in your area.
• Take care to prevent aluminum foil and meat probes from contacting the heatingelements.

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THE ANTI-TIP BRACKET
The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip if you apply toomuch
force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket fastened downproperly.
To reduce the risk of tipping the appliance, the appliance must be secured byproperly
installed anti-tip device packed with theappliance.

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PARTS & FEATURES
1.
Backsplash with integrated oven vents
2.
Cooktop
3.
Control panel
4.
Oven Handle
5.
Oven Door
6.
Storage Drawer
7.
Storage Drawer Handle
8.
Leveling Legs (4)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or
injury when using the range, follow these basic
precautions:
•Read all instructions before using the range.
•WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF THE RANGE, THERANGE
MUST BE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI-TIP DEVICE. TO CHECKIF
THE DEVICE IS INSTALLED PROPERLY, SILDE RANGE FORWARD, LOOK FOR
ANTI-TIP BRACKET SECURELY ATTACHED TO FLOOR, AND SLIDE RANGEBACK
SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS UNDER ANTI-TIP BRACKET.
•CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a range or onthe
backsplash of a range – children climbing on the range to reach items could beseriously
injured.
•Proper Installation - Be sure the range is properly installed and grounded by aqualified
technician.
•Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
•Do Not Leave Children Alone - Children should not be left alone or unattended in area
where the appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on anypart
of the appliance.
•Wear Proper Apparel - Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be wornwhile
using the appliance.
•User Servicing - Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unlessspecifically
recommended in the manual. All other servicing should be referred to aqualified
technician.
•Storage in or on Appliance - Flammable materials should not be stored in an ovenor
near the surface units.
•Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires - Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical orfoam-
type extinguisher.
•Use Only Dry Potholders - Moist of damp potholders on hot surfaces may result inburns
from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towelor
other bulky cloth.
•Use Proper Pan Size - This appliance is equipped with one or more surface unitsof
different size. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surfaceunit
heating element. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of theheating
element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationshipof
utensil to burner will also improve efficiency.
•Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat Settings – Boil over causes
smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
•Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls Are in Place - Absence of these pans orbowls
during cooking may subject wiring or components underneath to damage.
•Protective Liners - Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven
bottoms, except as suggested in the manual. Improper installation of these linersmay
result in a risk of electric shock, or fire.
•Glazed Cooking Utensils - Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic,
earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for range top service withoutbreaking
due to sudden change in temperature.
•Utensil Handles Should Be turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units
– To minimize burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due tounintentional
contact with the utensil, the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it isturned
inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface units.

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•Do Not Soak Removable Heating Elements – Heating elements should never be
immersed in water.
•Do Not Cook on Broken Cook-top – If cook-top should break, cleaning solutions and
spillovers may penetrate the broken cook-top and create a risk of electric shock.Contact
a qualified technician immediately.
•Clean Cook-top With Caution – If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on ahot
cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burn. Some cleaners can producenoxious
fumes if applied to a hot surface.
•Use Care When Opening Door – Let hot air or steam escape before removing or
replacing food.
•Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers – Build-up of pressure may cause containerto
burst and result in injury.
•Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed.
•Placement of Oven Racks – Always place oven racks in desired location while ovenis
cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hotheating
element in oven.
•Do Not Touch Surface Units, Heating Elements, Interior Surfaces of Oven or AreasNear
Units - Surface units and heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in
color. Area near surface and interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause
burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials
contact surface units, areas near units or interior surfaces of oven until they havehad
sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to
cause burns – among these surfaces are oven vent openings and surfaces nearthese
openings, oven doors, and window of oven doors.
This Unit Is For Indoor Use Only
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS-

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT – SAVE FOR THE LOCAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR’SUSE.
 BEFORE USING YOUR ELECTRIC RANGE
• Remove the exterior and interior packing.
• Check to be sure you have all of the following parts:
• 3 Six Inch Coiled Burners with Reflector Bowls(Pre-installed)
• 1 Eight Inch Coiled Burner with Reflector Bowls(Pre-installed)
• 2 Oven Racks
• 1 Broiler Tray and Grid
1Anti-tip Bracket
(Packed in the Styrofoam packing above the range – DO NOT DISCARD)
• 1 Instruction Manual
• 1 Backsplash Assembly (Backsplash and (5) five screws)
(Packed in the Styrofoam packing above the range – DO NOT DISCARD)
• Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth.
• Have your range installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer in accordance with
the installation instructions.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual.
• Do not remove permanently affixed labels, warnings, or plates from the product. This may
void the warranty.
• The installer should leave these instructions with the consumer who should retain for local
inspector’s use and for future reference.
• Please observe all local and national codes and ordinances.
IMPORTANT:
This range is designed and manufactured solely for the cooking of domestic (household) food and
is not suitable for any non-domestic application and therefore should not be used in a commercial
environment.
The range warranty will be void if the range is used within a non-domestic environment i.e. a semi
commercial, commercial or communal environment.
NOTICE
Before you use this range for the first time : The heating elements have a protective
coating,
which must be burned off before use. To do this, open the oven door and set the
temperature
control knob to 450°F. Turn the function selector to the Bake element and the
Broil
element separately to approximately 15 minutes. It is important to ensure adequate
ventilation
during this period.
The burners also have a protective coating, which must be burned off before use. To do this,
set
the burner selector to the maximum setting 5 minutes. It is important to ensure adequate
ventilation.
Switch off the burners and allow cooling completely.