Avanti FF-118 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Model Numbers / Número de modelo: FF118
CAUTION:
BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS.
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P.O. Box 520604 - Miami, Florida 33152
www.avantiproducts.com
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HELP US HELP YOU...
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
Read this guide carefully.
It is intended to help you operate and maintain
your new refrigerator 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 bottom
outside wall of the refrigerator.
Please write these numbers here:
Date of Purchase
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or
service calls concerning your refrigerator.
If you received a damaged refrigerator,
immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that
sold you the refrigerator.
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.
CAUTION:
THIS REFRIGERATOR IS NOT
DESIGNED FOR THE STORAGE OF
MEDICINE OR OTHER MEDICAL
PRODUCTS.
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 help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
refrigerator. 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 to: Customer Service
Avanti Products
10880 NW 30 Street
Miami, FL 33172

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Registration Information and Registration Card.............................................................................................. 2
Help Us Help You............................................................................................................................................. 3
Parts and Features........................................................................................................................................... 5
Important Safety Instruction............................................................................................................................. 6
Installation Instructions..................................................................................................................................... 6
Before Using Your Appliance............................................................................................................................6
Installation of Your Appliance .......................................................................................................................... 6
Electrical Connection........................................................................................................................................ 7
Operating Your Appliance................................................................................................................................8
Temperature Control........................................................................................................................................ 8
Using Your Ice Cube Trays.............................................................................................................................. 8
Care and Maintenance..................................................................................................................................... 9
Defrosting Your Appliance............................................................................................................................... 9
Cleaning Your Appliance ................................................................................................................................. 9
Changing the Light Bulb................................................................................................................................... 9
Moving Your Appliance.................................................................................................................................. 10
Energy Saving Tips........................................................................................................................................ 10
Troubleshooting Guide................................................................................................................................... 11
Service For Your Appliance........................................................................................................................... 12
Your Avanti Products Warranty..................................................................................................................... 13
Wiring Diagram............................................................................................................................................... 14
Spanish version......................................................................................................................................... 15-17
Table of Contents

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Parts and Features
! Freezer Shelf
@Ice Cube Tray
# Freezer temperature Control
$ Ice Cube Bin
% Chilled Compartment Door
^ Refrigerator Temperature Control
Switch
& Refrigerator Shelves
* Light Bulb Cover
( Vegetable Crisper Cover
) Vegetable Crisper Drawer
1 Freezer Door Bin(top)
2 Freezer Door Bin(bottom)
3 Egg Pocket
4 Egg Container
5 Utility Pocket
6 Bottle Rack
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
* Before Using Your Refrigerator
• Remove the exterior and interior packing.
• Check to be sure you have all of the following parts:
• Twist Ice maker.
• 1 Ice cube container.
• 1 Egg case.
• Before connecting the refrigerator to the power source, let it stand upright for approximately 2 hours.
This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from handling during
transportation.
• Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth.
* Installation of Your Refrigerator
• This appliance is designed to be free standing only, and should not be recessed or built-in.
• Place your refrigerator on a floor that is strong enough to support the refrigerator when it is fully loaded.
To level your refrigerator, adjust the legs at the front of the refrigerator.
• Allow 5 inches of space between the back and sides of the refrigerator, which allows the proper air
circulation to cool the compressor.
• Locate the refrigerator away from direct sunlight and sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.).
Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical consumption.
Extreme cold ambient temperatures may also cause the refrigerator not to perform properly.
• Avoid locating the refrigerator in moist areas.
• Plug the refrigerator into an exclusive, properly installed grounded wall outlet. Do not under any
circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Any questions concerning
power and or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician or an authorized Avanti
Products service center.
• After plugging the appliance into a wall outlet, allow the unit to cool down for 2-3 hours before placing
food in the freezer or refrigerator compartment.
Important Safety Instructions
• Read all instructions before using the refrigerator.
• 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.”
• Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer : Take off the doors.
Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
• Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the refrigerator.
• Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
• Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other refrigerator. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
- Save these instructions -
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these
basic precautions:

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* Electrical Connection
The refrigerator should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this refrigerator 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 supplied.
Use of extension cords is not recommended.
This refrigerator requires a standard 115/120-volt, 60Hz electrical outlet with three-prong ground.
The cord should be secured behind the refrigerator and not left exposed or dangling to prevent
accidental injury.
Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight
out from the receptacle.
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.

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OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
* Setting the Temperature Control
• To control the internal temperature, adjust the control dial according to the ambient temperature or
purpose of use.
• The first time you turn the unit on, set the temperature control to “MAX”.
• The range of the temperature control is from position “MIN” the warmest to “WINTER” the coldest. After
24 to 48 hours, adjust the temperature control to the setting that best suits your needs. The setting of
“MED” should be correct for home or office refrigerator use.
“Winter” Position: Select the “WINTER” Position when the temperature in the area where the
appliance is located is colder than 10˚C or 50˚F. This enables the freezer section to operate properly.
NOTE:
• If the unit is unplugged, power lost, or turned off; you must wait 3 to 5 minutes before restarting the unit.
If you attempt to restart before this time delay, the refrigerator will not start.
MAKING ICE CUBES
The freezer contains an ice cube tray with a special device enabling you to get the cubes out the tray
more easily.
* Making Ice Cubes
• Remove the ice cube tray.
• Fill the tray with water up to the maximum water level marked on the rear of the tray.
• Slide the tray back into the holder, taking care not to spill the water.
• Wait until the ice cubes are formed.
* Removing the Ice Cubes
• Make sure that the ice cube storage bin is in place under the ice cube tray.
If not, slide it into place.
• Twist on of the levers flrmly in the clockwise direction until the tray twists slightly.
• The ice cubes fall into the storage bin.
• Repeat for the other half of the tray, if necessary.
Freezer Temperature Control Refrigerator Temperature Control
MIN MED
TEMP. CONTROL
MAX WINTER
MINMED
MAX
WINTER
TEMP. CONTROL
MIN When ambient Temp. is below 15˚C or 59 ˚F
MED When ambient Temp. is between 15-25˚C or 59-77˚F
MAX When ambient Temp. is above 25˚C or 77˚F
WINTER If ambient temperature is below 10˚C or 50˚F

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
* Defrosting
You will never have to defrost your refrigerator as it is designed to do it automatically. The defrosted
water drains into the evaporator tray located in the backside.
* Cleaning Your Refrigerator
•Turn the temperature control to “MIN”, unplug the refrigerator, and remove the food, shelves, and trays.
•Wash the inside surfaces with a warm water and baking soda solution. The solution should be about 2
tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water.
•Wash the shelves and trays with a mild detergent solution.
•The outside of the refrigerator should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm water.
•Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning area of the controls, or any electrical
parts.
•Wash the outside cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with a
clean soft cloth.
•The condenser coils should be vacuumed when they are dusty or dirty.
* CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB
Before removing the light bulb, either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electricity leading into the
refrigerator at the main power supply. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.
•Remove the light bulb cover by pushing up the bottom end of the plastic cover gently.
•Unscrew the bulb.
•Replace with a 15 watt-refrigerator bulb that is the same shape and size.
•Replace the light bulb cover.
WARNING: There are five holes (FF118) near the temperature control knob. The purpose of these
holes is to let cold air flow from the freezer to the refrigerator section. Inside these holes
there is an inner piece of styrofoam material that enables the temperature control box to
operate properly. Please do not remove them under any circumstances.
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* Vacation Time
•Short vacations: Leave the freezer operating during vacations of less than three weeks.
•Long vacations: If the appliance will not be used for several months, remove all food and unplug the
power cord. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor and mold growth, leave both doors
open slightly: blocking it open if necessary.
* Moving Your Refrigerator
•Remove all the food.
•Securely tape down all loose items inside your refrigerator.
•Turn the leveling screws up to the base to avoid damage.
•Tape the doors shut.
•Be sure the refrigerator stays secure in the upright position during transportation. Also protect outside
of refrigerator with a blanket, or similar item.
* Energy Saving Tips
•The refrigerator should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing
appliances and out of the direct sunlight.
•Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the refrigerator. Overloading the refrigerator
forces the compressor to run longer. Foods that freeze too slowly may lose quality, or spoil.
•Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing them in the refrigerator.
•Refrigerator storage bin should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper toweling. Liners
interfere with cold air circulation, making the refrigerator less efficient.
•Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches. Remove as many items as
needed at one time, and close the door as soon as possible.

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PROBLEM
Refrigerator does not operate.
Turns on and off frequently.
The light does not work.
Vibrations.
The refrigerator seems to make too much noise.
The door will not close properly.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Not plugged in.
The home circuit breaker or fuse has tripped.
The room temperature is hotter than normal.
A large amount of food has been added to the
refrigerator.
The door is open too often.
The door is not closed completely.
The temperature control is not set correctly.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
The refrigerator does not have the correct
clearances.
The home circuit breaker or fuse has tripped.
The refrigerator is unplugged.
The bulb has burned out (see the maintenance
section for the replacement procedure).
Check to assure that the refrigerator is level.
The rattling noise may come from the flow of the
refrigerant, which is normal.
As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling sounds
caused by the flow of refrigerant in your
refrigerator.
Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may
cause popping and crackling noises.
The refrigerator is not level.
The refrigerator is not level.
The gasket is dirty.
The shelves, bins, or baskets are out of position.
PROBLEMS WITH YOUR REFRIGERATOR?
You can solve many common refrigerator 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

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SERVICE FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR
We are proud of our customer service organization and the network of professional service technicians
that provide service on your Avanti refrigerators. With the purchase of your Avanti refrigerator, 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.
AVANTI PRODUCTS CUSTOMER SERVICES
Product Information
800-323-5029
Part Orders
800-220-5570
In-Home Repair Service
800-220-5570
Whatever your questions are about our products,
help is available.
You may order parts and accessories that will be
delivered directly to your home.
You may order these items by personal check,
money order, Master Card, or Visa.
An Avanti Products authorized service center will
provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time
that is convenient for you. Our trained servicers
know your refrigerator inside and out.

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YOUR Avanti Products WARRANTY Staple your sales receipt or cancelled check
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 Products will, at its
option, repair or replace any part of the
refrigerator which proves to be defective in
material or workmanship under normal use.
During this period Avanti Products will provide
all parts and labor necessary to correct such
defects free of charge, so long as the
refrigerator has been installed and operated
in accordance with the written instructions in
this manual. In rental or commercial use, the
warranty period is 90 days.
LIMITED SECOND THROUGH
FIFTH YEAR WARRANTY
For the second through the fifth year
from date of original purchase, Avanti
Products will provide a replacement
compressor free of charge due to a
failure. You are responsible for the
service labor and freight charges. In
rental or commercial use, the limited
compressor warranty is one year and
nine months. Costs to move the
refrigerator to the servicers’shop and
back to the user’s home, as may be
required, are the user’s responsibility.
•Content losses of food due to spoilage.
•Incidental or consequential damages.
•Parts and labor costs for the following will not be
considered as warranty:
•Evaporator doors, door springs, and/or frames.
•Inner door panels, door shelves, door rails,
and/or door supports.
•Chest refrigerator lid liners.
•Vegetable crispers.
•Light bulbs and/or plastic housing.
•Plastic cabinet liners.
•Punctured evaporator that voids the warranty on
the complete sealed system.
•Repairs performed by unauthorized servicers.
•Service calls that do not involve defects in
material or workmanship such as customer
education, door reversal, or proper installation.
•Service calls that are related to external
problems, such as abuse, misuse, inadequate
electrical power, accidents, fire, floods, or acts of
God.
•Replacement of house fuses or resetting circuit
breakers.
•Failure of the product if it is used for other than
its intended purpose.
•This warranty does not apply outside the
Continental U. S. A.,
WHAT IS NOT COVERED

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Wiring Diagram

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* INSTRUCCIONES PARA LA CONECCION A TIERRA
Este aparato electrodoméstico debe estar conectado a tierra. En caso de un cortocircuito eléctrico, la
conección a tierra reduce el riesgo de choque eléctrico proporcionando un cable de escape para la
corriente eléctrica. Este aparato viene equipado con un cordón que posee un cable a tierra con un
enchufe de conección a tierra. Este enchufe debe estar conectado en un tomacorriente instalado
correctamente y conectado a tierra.
* ADVERTENCIA
El uso inadecuado del enchufe de conección a tierra puede resultar en un riesgo de choque eléctrico.
Consulte con un electricista si no comprende bien las instrucciones de conección a tierra o si existe
alguna duda sobre si el aparato estáconectado a tierra correctamente.
* NO USE UN CORDON DE EXTENSION ELECTRICA
Use un tomacorriente de pared exclusivo. No conecte su refrigerador a cordones de prolongación
eléctrica o junto a cualquier otro electrodoméstico en el mismo tomacorriente de pared.
* ADVERTENCIA IMPORTANTE:
Un refrigerador vacío es una atracción muy peligrosa para los niños. Quite los sellos magnéticos, puertas
o cerraduras de todo electrodoméstico que no estéen uso.
* INSTALACION
Retire los accesorios de empaque (plásticos protectores, cartón y tiras engomadas). Limpie el exterior
con un trapo suave y seco, y el interior con un trapo húmedo y tibio.
* UBICACION
1. Seleccione un lugar con un piso firme y nivelado.
2. Su refrigerador requiere ventilación. Deje un espacio mínimo de 6”hacia arriba y espacio suficiente
en el respaldo para permitir la circulación de aire.
3. Evite luz directa del sol o calor. La luz directa del sol puede afectar la capa de pintura. Las fuentes de
calor en su proximidad causarán un consumo mayor de electricidad.
4. Para un mejor desempeño, nivele el refrigerador utilizando las patas ajustables o tornillos
niveladores. Para verificar el nivel, abra la puerta hasta la mitad, debe regresar sola.

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* OPERACION
Para evitar vibraciones, la caja debe estar bien nivelada. Para encender el refrigerador, gire el control de
temperatura a la posición que corresponda al enfriamiento deseado. Bajo condiciones normales mueva
el control a la posición “MAX”. De otra manera ajuste la temperatura siguiendo las indicaciones
señaladas en el gráfico de arriba.
* POSICION “WINTER”
Gire el control de temperatura para la posición “WINTER”cuando se coloque el refrigerador en un lugar
mucho más frío que 10 grados centígrados ó50 grados Fahrenheit.
Esto ocasiona que el congelador trabaje adecuadamente.
* USO DE LAS CUBETERAS DE HIELO
•Llene la bandeja de cubitos de hielo con agua hasta el nivel señalado (3/4 de la altura) y colóquela en
el espacio designado.
•Asegúrese que la cubetera de guardar los cubitos de hielo estásituada debajo de la bandeja.
•Espere a que se formen los cubitos de hielos.
•Tuerce una de las palancas en el sentido de las agujas del reloj y deje el hielo caer en la cubetera
abajo. Cuando limpie la bandeja de hielos, suelte la palanca y volveráa la posición original.
Nota: Para obtener hielos se recomienda que Ud espere una hora mínimo con la posición del congelador
en temperatura (MAX).
* CUIDADOS EN LOS PERIODOS DE AUSENCIA
•Para cortos períodos de ausencia (menos de 21 días) el congelador podráquedar funcionando.
Coloque el botón de control de temperaturas en la posición mínima.
•En períodos de ausencia más largos, se aconseja dejar el refrigerador limpio y desconectado.
•Retire todo lo que tenga adentro del refrigerador y haga el deshielo y la limpieza general.
También retire las cubeteras, limpie bien y séquelas internamente.
•Deje la puerta entreabierta para que penetre el aire y asíevitar la formación de olores.
MIN Cuando temperatura ambiental estápor debajo de 15˚C o 59 ˚F
MED Cuando temperatura ambiental estáentre 15-25˚C o 59-77˚F
MAX Cuando temperatura ambiental estápor encima de 25˚C o 77˚F
WINTER Cuando temperatura ambiental estápor debajo de 10˚C o 50˚F
Control de temperatura del congelador Control de temperatura del refrigerador
MIN MED
TEMP. CONTROL
MAX WINTER
MINMED
MAX
WINTER
TEMP. CONTROL

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* ECONOMIA DE ENERGIA
•Evite dejar por mucho tiempo la puerta abierta.
•Evite aperturas frecuentes de la puerta.
•Nunca coloque alimentos calientes dentro del refrigerador. Espere que estén a una temperatura
ambiental.
•Coloque el botón de control de temperaturas en la posición adecuada.
* REEMPLAZANDO LA BOMBILLA
Antes de cambiar la bombilla, desconecte el refrigerador de la pared.
1. Cambie la bombilla primero empujando hacia arriba la parte inferior de la capa plástica como
muestra el gráfico.
2. Reemplace la bombilla con una equivalente de 15 watts.
3. Vuelva a colocar la capa plástica.
* SI USTED SE VA DE VACACIONES
•Saque todos los artículos del refrigerador-congelador si Ud. se va de vacaciones por un mes o más.
•Desconecte el refrigerador del tomacorriente y limpie el refrigerador bien, incluyendo la bandeja del
congelador.
•Deje la puerta abierta para evitar la formación de olores, condensación o moho.
* SI USTED SE MUDA
•Desconecte el refrigerador del tomacorriente y limpie el refrigerador bien, incluyendo la bandeja del
congelador.
•Saque todas las partes movibles y empaquételas para que no se muevan durante la transportación.
•Cierre la puerta del refrigerador y séllela con cinta adhesiva.
•Asegúrese que el refrigerador va parado durante el viaje y cúbralo con una frazada.
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