Frigelle 271 User manual

Before Putting IntoUse
•Before connecting theappliance to thepowersupply,let it standfor about 2
hours,whichwillreduceapossibilityof malfunctionsin the coolingsystemdue
totransporthandling.
• Clean theappliance, and be thorough, especiallyinthe interior (SeeCleaning
andMaintenance).
Instructions for Use
Theseinstruction foruseare intendedforthe user.Theydescribetheappliance
andits correct andsafeuse.
Important
•Danger or Warning:Risk of child entrapment.
• Child entrapment and suffocation arenot problems of the past. Junked or
abandoned appliances are still dangerous...even if they will “just sit inthe
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 noteasily climb inside.
• If you have bought this appliance to replace an old one equipped with alock that
cannotbeopened from inside (lock, bolt),make sure thatthe lock is broken.
Thiswillmakeitimpossible for children to lock themselvesinsidethe appliance
andsuffocate.
•Theappliance mustbecorrectlyconnectedtothepowersupply.(See:Howto
install)
•Donottouchthe cooledsurfaceswhile the applianceoperates, especially not
with wet hands,becausetheskin maysticktothecold surfaces.
•Donot freeze bottlescontainingliquid, suchas mineralwater,sparklingwine,
beer, colaetc., becauseliquid expands duringfreezing and theglassbottle is
verylikely to explode.
•Ifthe foodhas strangesmellorcolor, throw it away, becauseitisvery likely
thatitisspoiledandtherefore dangerousto eat.
•Disconnect the appliancefromthepowersupply beforerepairingit(onlya
qualifiedtechnician shouldrepairit).
•Donot defrosttheappliance withotherelectric devices(hair dryeretc.)and
never scrapethe ice or frost layerwith sharptools.
• Therating plateisinside theappliance or outside onthe rear wall.
Tips for Energy Savings
•Trynot to open thedoortoo often,especially when theweatheriswet andhot.
Once you open thedoor,mindtoclose itassoonaspossible.
•Everynowandthencheckiftheapplianceissufficiently ventilated(adequate
air circulation behindthe appliance).
• Set thermostat from higher to lower settings as soonaspossible (depends on
how loaded the applianceis).
•Before loadingthe appliancewithpackagesoffreshfoods,makesurethey are
cooled toambienttemperature.
•Iceandfrostlayer increaseenergyconsumption,sodoclean theapplianceas
soon as the layer is 1/8”thick.

NAMES OF THE PARTS
!Freezer
@Drain Pan
#Control Box
$PlasticCoated Shelf
%Magnetic Door Seal
^Ice Cube Tray
&Rack
*Bottle Rack
HOW TO OPERATE
Starting your new Refrigerator
1.Clean the refrigeratorthoroughly. Wipe theoutside with asoft dry cloth, the
interior with a damp cloth.
2.Insert the powersupplycord into the socket.
3. Turn the thermostat dialto “7”. Close the door and let the refrigerator
operate for 15-20 minutes.
Temperature control
To control the internal temperature, adjust
the thermostat dial. The dial is numbered
from 1-7.
Number 1 is the warmest setting, number 7
the coldest.
The dial may be set any place on the scale.
It does not have to be set exactly on a
number. To make ice cubes in the freezer
compartment, adjust the thermostat to the
coldestsetting.
How to defrost
Defrost therefrigeratorwhenthefrostaccumulatedontheevaporatorisabout
5mm(1/5inch) thick.
Setthethermostatdial to“OFF”.Remove frozen orperishablefoods.Insert drip
tray belowthe freezercompartment only for defrosting (as shownbelow).
Defrosting usually takesafewhours. Todefrostquicklyremove all foodsfrom
the refrigeratorand leavethe dooropen.
Never use a knife or other metal instrument
to scrape ice/frost fromthe evaporator.After
defrosting, empty water fromdriptray andreturn
the themostatdialtothe desired position.
NOTE: Wait 3-5 minutes before restarting if you unplug the refrigerator.
The unitmay fail to operate properly if restarted too quickly.

HOW TO OPERATE
Cleaners: Never use harsh, abrasive cleaners, heavy-duty cleaners, or solvents
onanysurface.
Exterior: Wipe with damp, sudsy cloth, rinse and dry. For stubborn stains and
forperiodic waxing,use silicon wax.
Freezer: When refrigerator needs defrosting turn thermostat dial to “OFF”. Do
not use sharp instruments toscrapeoff ice/frost.
Refrigeration Section: Washshelvesandotherremovableparts in warmsudsy
water, rinse and dry. Wash interior with baking soda solution (3 Tablespoons to 1
Liter ofwater)or warmsudsywater,rinseanddry.
Magnetic Door Seals: Wash with warmsudsy water.
The Finishing Touch: Replace all parts and return thermostat dial to desired
setting.
HOW TO INSTALL
Install refrigerator in aconvenient location away fromextreme heatand cold.
Allow sufficient clearance between the refrigeratorand side wall so the door
will open without obstruction. Refrigerator is not designed for recessed
installation.
Selecta spacewithstrong levelfloor.
Allow 5 inches of space between the
refrigerator’s side and the wall.
POWER CORD REPLACEMENT
Ifthe refrigerator’s power cord is damaged,have it replacedby a qualified
repair agent.
CHANGING THE REVERSIBLE DOOR
Thisrefrigerator has been built with the door hinges on the right.
Ifyouwish to changethe opening direction, follow the instruction below:
• Unplug the refrigerator fromits electrical outlet.
• Empty everything in the refrigerator, including shelves, food, etc.
1.Removethe hinge coverontheright top
ofthe cabinet.
2.Removethetwoscrews(usingaratchet
toolwith a8MMsocket)thathold thetop
hingeto the cabinet.Keepthese screws
forlateruse.
3.Lift thetophingestraightup tofreethepin
from thesocketon the topof the door.
4.Lift thedoorand place itonapadded
surfaceto preventscratching it.
5. Remove the plug buttons from the upper
left holes asillustrated and transfer them
to the uncovered holes attheright side.
Besure to press the plug buttons firmly
into the holes.
6.Lay thecabinetonitssidedown on the
floor.Removethe two screwsthathold
thebottomhinge tothecabinet using a
10MMsocket.Keepthesescrewsand
washersforlateruse.

WHAT TO DO...
When the fridge is not in use for a prolonged period:
• Remove thepowerplug from the power point.
•Remove all contents from the fridge.
• Dry the interior and leave thedoor open for a few days.
When you wish to move the fridge:
•Secure allmovable parts and contents.
(Package them separately if necessary.)
• Transport the fridge only in an upright position. In any other position you
may damage the compressor.
Before calling service, pleasefollow the checklistbelow.
This may save you an expensive service call.
WARNING-Improperuseof the grounding plugcanresult ina riskofelectric
shock.Ifitisnecessarytouse anextension cord,useonly a 3-wireextension
cordthat hasa3-bladegroundingplug anda3-slotreceptacle thatwill
acceptthe plugonthe appliance.The markedrating oftheextensioncord
shouldbeAC115-120V,10A, ormore.Ifa grounding adapter is used,make
surethe receptacle boxisfullygrounded.
If the refrigerator seems too warm inside:
•Check that the door has not been opened too frequently or for too long.
•Check that the interior circulation is not obstructed by having too many
goodsstored. (The fridge is overloaded)
• Did you store anything hot.without firstcooling it to room temperature?
• Is there sufficient clearancearoundallsides and above the fridge?
If the fridge starts making any unusual noises:
• Is it wobbling? Re-level itand check if it now operates normally.
•Have any objects fallen behind the fridge? If so, remove them and check if
operation is now normal.
• Are any containers inside the fridge vibrating or resonating?If so, rearrange
them then checkto see if operation has returned to normal.
7.Insertthebottomhingeattheleftside
usingthe twoscrewspreviously removed
in step6.
NOTE: Do not tightenscrews.
8.Standthe cabinet.
9. Replacethe doormakingsurethebottom
socketentersthe bottom hingepin.
Be surewashers areinplace.
10.Whileholding thedoorintheclosed
position,securethetophinge at the left
side using thetwoscrews previously
removedat thebeginning in step2.
Donottightenthescrewsuntilthetopof
thedoor isleveled withthetopcabinet.
11.Replace thehinge cover.
12. Tools required:
-8MM & 10MMsocket-ratchet.
-Putty knife orthin-blade screwdriver.

Model No.: 271
Before use,pleaseread this manual carefully.
Always remove the drain pan whilethis refrigerator isrunning.
Removing the drain pan will enhance the cooling power and save yourelectric cost.
CONSUMER INFORMATION SERVICE:
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FROMANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES
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90 Day Limited Warranty
Avanti Products will replace, without charge, any product, which proves to be
defective in material or workmanship under normal use within 90 days from date of
purchase. This warranty does not include cabinet or cosmetic damages ofany kind.
Avanti Products will not be liable for any food loss, or incidental or consequential
damages that may arise connection with its warranted product.
This warranty is void outside the Continental United States.
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