Avanti EC150B User's Manual
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1. _ INSTRUCTION MANUAL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Model Numbers Nos de Modelo EC150B EC151SS THERMOELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERADOR TERMOELECTRICO BEFORE USE PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS La secci n en espa ol empieza en la pagina 13 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 Box 520604 Miami Florida 33152 www avantiproducts com 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 A WARNING 4h CAUTION 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 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 property or equipment damage All safety messages will alert to know what potenti2. 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 Take off the door Leave the shelf 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 Do not repair or replace any part of the refrigerator or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user maintenance instructions or in published user repair instructions Replace the fuse with the same type Save these instructions INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS gt Before Using Your Refrigerator e Remove the exterior and interior packing e Check to be sure you have all of the following parts e 1 Shelf e 1 Instruction manual e Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth gt installing Your Refrigerator e This refrigerator uses thermoelectric refrigeration technology no compressor and is not designed for storage in hot areas like garages warehouses or outdoors since it is designed to op
3. cooling system to run longer Reduce door openings and extended searches remove as many item as needed at one time and close the door as soon as possible One characteristic of thermoelectric units is the length of time it requires to recover from having the door opened and shut frequently It may be necessary to wait longer for the temperature to return to its former level once the door has been opened for too long This is normal for the type of unit Thermoelectric technology costs just pennies to operate It is environmentally friendly due to the lack of CFC s 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 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Refrigerator does not operate Not plugged in The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse The appliance temperature control is set at OFF position Refrigerator is not cold enough The room temperature is hotter than normal The door is opened 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 Abnormal voltage The light does not work Not plugged in The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse The LED light has burned out Vibra
4. debe estar bien nivelada Para encender el refrigerador gire el control de temperatura a la posici n HI Para prevenir la congelaci n de liquidos mueva el dial a la posici n MED despu s de las primeras 24 horas de uso LUZ INTERIOR Su refrigerador tiene luz interior que encender cuando abre la puerta y se apagar cuando se cierra COMO DESCONGELAR Coloque el dial del termostato OFF apagado El descongelado generalmente tarda pocas horas Para descongelar r pido vac o el refrigerador y deje la puerta abierta Nunca use un cuchillo u otro instrumento met lico para rascar el hielo o la escarcha del congelador CUIDADOS EN LOS PERIODOS DE AUSENCIA e Para cortos per odos de ausencia menos de 21 d as el congelador podr quedar funcionando Coloque el bot n de control de temperaturas en la posici n m nima e En per odos de ausencia m s largos se aconseja dejar el refrigerador limpio y desconectado e Saque todo lo que tenga adentro del refrigerador y haga el deshielo y la limpieza general Tambi n retire las cubeteras limpie bien y s quelas internamente e Deje la puerta entreabierta para que penetre el aire y as evitar la formaci n de olores 13 ECONOMIA DE ENERGIA e Evite dejar por mucho tiempo la puerta abierta e Evite aperturas frecuentes de la puerta e Nunca coloque alimentos calientes dentro del refrigerador Espere que est n a una temperatura ambiental e Coloque el bot n de control
5. 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 assistance 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 CAUTION THIS REFRIGERATOR IS NOT DESIGNED FOR THE STORAGE OF MEDICINE OR OTHER MEDICAL PRODUCTS Write down the model and serial numbers You ll find them on a plate located on the rear 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 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 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
6. al hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and let you know what can happen if the instructions are not followed 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 4h DANGER 4h Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet do not remove grounding prong do not use an adapter and do not use an extension cord It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your refrigerator be provided Use receptacles that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain Never clean refrigerator 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 vicinity of 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 of the unit is disconnected Do nat connect or disconnect the electric plug when your hands are wet Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect power before cleaning or servicing Failure to do so can result in electrical shock or death Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your refrigerator unless it is specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred
7. cers e Service calls that do not involve defects in material or workmanship such as customer education door reversal or proper installation e Surcharges including but not limited to any after hour weekend or holiday service calls tolls ferry trip charges or mileage expense for service calls to remote areas including the State of Alaska e Service calls that are related to external problems such as abuse misuse inadequate electrical power accidents fire floods or acts of God e Replacement of house fuses or resetting circuit breakers e Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose e This warranty does not apply outside the Continental USA 12 INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPANOL INSTALACION Retire los accesorios de empaque pl sticos protectores cart n y tiras engomadas Limpie el exterior con un trapo suave y seco y el interior con un trapo h medo y tibio UBICACION 1 Seleccione un lugar con un piso firme y nivelado 2 Su refrigerador requiere ventilaci n Deje un espacio m nimo de 5 hacia arriba y espacio suficiente en el respaldo para permitir la circulaci n de aire 3 Las bodegas termoel tricas necesitan cierto tiempo de recuperaci n cuando la puerta se abre y se deja abierta por mucho tiempo Esto es normal para este tipo de unidad 4 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 ca
8. de temperaturas en la posici n adecuada SI USTED SE VA DE VACACIONES e Saque todos los art culos del refrigerador congelador si Ud se va de vacaciones por un mes o m s e Desconecte el refrigerador del tomacorriente y limpie el refrigerador bien e Deje la puerta abierta para evitar la formaci n de olores condensaci n o moho SI USTED SE MUDA e Desconecte el refrigerador del tomacorriente y limpie el refrigerador bien Saque todas las partes movibles y empaqu telas para que no se muevan durante la transportaci n e Cierre la puerta del refrigerador y s llela con cinta adhesiva e Aseg rese que el refrigerador va parado durante el viaje y c bralo con una frazada 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 O AL EMPLEADO QUE LE VENDIO LA UNIDAD 14 REGISTRATION INFORMATION Thank you for purchasing this fine Avanti product Please fill out this card and return it within 100 days of purchase and receive these important benefits to the following address Avanti Products A Division of The Mackle Co Inc P O Box 520604 Miami Florida 33152 USA gt Protect your product We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Avanti product on file to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as fire or theft gt Promote better products We value your inpu
9. erate at an average of 30 degrees below the ambient temperature of 752 78 F 24 26 C e This appliance is designed to be free standing only and should not be recessed or built in Fully recessed e Place your refrigerator on a floor that is strong enough to support the refrigerator when it is fully loaded e Allow 5 inches of space between the back and sides of the refrigerator which allows the proper air circulation to cool the heat sink e 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 e Avoid locating the refrigerator in moist areas e 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 e After plugging the appliance into a wall outlet allow the unit to cool down for 2 3 hours before placing food in the refrigerator compartment gt Electrical Connection A Warning Y 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 Prod
10. ere 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 Avanti Products will provide you with a reasonably similar replacement product that is either new or factory refurbished All Avanti Appliances of 3 5 cubic feet capacity or less must be brought sent to the appliance service shop for repair WHAT IS NOT COVERED e Content losses of food due to spoilage e Incidental or consequential damages e Parts and labor costs for the following will not be considered as warranty e Evaporator doors door springs and or frames e Inner door panels door shelves door rails and or door supports e Light and or plastic housing e Plastic cabinet liners e Punctured evaporator that voids the warranty on the complete sealed system e Shipping and handling costs associated with the replacement of the unit e Repairs performed by unauthorized servi
11. rtment e To control the internal temperature adjust the control knob according to the ambient temperature or purpose of use e The first time you turn the unit on set the temperature control to HI e The range of the temperature control is from position OFF to HI e After 24 hours adjust the temperature control to the setting that best suites your needs The setting of MED should be appropriate for home or office refrigerator use TO PREVENT LIQUIDS FROM FREEZING YOU MUST ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL TO THE MEDIUM SETTING AFTER THE INITIAL 24 HOUR PERIOD OF USE NOTE Turning the temperature control to OFF position stops the cooling cycle but does not shut off the power to the appliance gt Interior Light This refrigerator is provided with a LED light located on the upper right hand corner of the compartment The light will be on when the door is opened and be off when the door is closed CARE AND MAINTENANCE gt Defrosting Your Refrigerator This model uses a thermoelectric cooling system with automatic defrosting system so there is no need to defrost it manually gt Cleaning Your Refrigerator e UNPLUG the refrigerator and remove the shelf e 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 e Wash the shelf with a mild detergent solution e The outside of the refrigerator should be cleaned
12. send it to Customer Service Avanti Products 10880 NW 30 Street Miami FL 33172 USA TABLE OF CONTENTS Refrigerator Safety 2 Important Safeguides 3 Help Us Help You 4 Parts and Features 6 Important Safety Instructions 7 Installation Instructions 7 Before Using Your Appliance 7 Installation of Your Appliance 7 Electrical Connection 8 Reversing the Door Swing of Your Appliance 8 Operating Your Appliance 8 Temperature Control 8 Interior Light 9 Care and Maintenance 9 Defrosting Your Appliance 9 Cleaning Your Appliance 9 Power Failure 9 Vacation Time 9 Moving Your Appliance 9 Energy Saving Tips 10 Troubleshooting Guide 10 Service for Your Appliance 11 Wiring Diagram 11 Your Avanti Products Warranty 12 Instrucciones en Espa ol 13 14 Registration Information and Registration Card 15 PARTS amp FEATURES 10 11 7 L 1 Temperature Control Knob 7 Door Liner 2 Light 8 Upper Hinge Cover 3 Shelf 9 Small Bottle Rack 4 Cold Sink Fan Cover 10 Door Gasket 5 Light Switch 11 Large Bottle Rack 6 Legs 12 Door Model EC150B Black cabinet with Black door Model EC151SS Black cabinet with Stainless Steel Door IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury A WWARNINGY when using your refrigerator follow these basic precautions Read all instructions before using the refrigerator
13. t Your responses will help us develop products designed to best meet your future needs Porras ooo gt detach here ooo Avanti Registration Card Name Model Serial Address Date Purchased Store Dealer Name City State Zip Occupation As Your Primary Residence Do You Area Code Phone Number Own Rent Did You Purchase An Additional Warranty Your Age Extended Food Loss None under 18 18 25 126 30 Reason For Choosing This Avanti Product 31 35 36 50 Hover 50 Please indicate the most important factors Marital Status that influenced your decision to purchase Married Single this product Is This Product Used In The Price Home Business Product Features How Did You Learn About This Product Avanti Reputation Advertising Product Quality In Store Demo Personal Demo Salesperson Recommendation Other Friend Relative Recommendation Comments Warranty Other 15 16 PRINTED IN CHINA
14. tions Check to assure that the refrigerator is level The door will not close properly The refrigerator is not level The door was reversed and not properly installed The gasket is dirty The shelves bins or baskets are out of position 10 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 be confident 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 Whatever your questions are about our products 800 323 5029 help is available Part Orders You may order parts and accessories that will be 800 220 5570 delivered directly to your home by personal check money order Master Card or Visa In Home Repair Service An Avanti Products authorized service center will 800 220 5570 provide expert repair service scheduled at a time that is convenient for you Our trained servicers know your refrigerator inside and out WIRING DIAGRAM POWER INPUT POWER SOURCE HEAT SINK FAN TEMP CONTROL BOARD hy THERMOELECTRIC MODULE LIGHT8 COLD SINK FAN AA 11 YOUR Avanti Products WARRANTY Staple your sales receipt h
15. to a qualified technician WARNING 4h FOLLOW WARNING CALL OUTS BELOW ONLY WHEN APPLICABLE TO YOUR MODEL Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator Failure to do so can result in back or other injury To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator the front of the unit must be completely unobstructed Choose a well ventilated area with temperatures above 60 F 16 C and below 90 32 C This unit must be installed in an area protected from the element such as wind rain water spray or drips The refrigerator should not be located next to ovens grills or other sources of high heat The refrigerator must be installed with all electrical connections in accordance with state and local codes A standard electrical supply 115 V AC only 60 Hz properly grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances is required Do not kink or pinch the power supply cord of refrigerator The fuse or circuit breaker size should be 15 amperes It is important for the refrigerator to be leveled in order to work properly You may need to make several adjustments to level it Never allow children to operate play with or crawl inside the refrigerator Do not use solvent based cleaning agents of abrasives on the interior These cleaners may damage or discolor the interior Do not use this apparatus for other than its intended purpose HELP US HELP YOU Read this guide carefully It is intended to help
16. ucts service center This 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 This refrigerator requires a standard 115 120 Volt A C 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 Do not use an extension cord with this appliance If the power cord is too short have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance gt Reversing the Door Swing of Your Appliance This refrigerator has the capability of the door opening from either 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 OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR gt Temperature Control LO MED OFF HI gt Setting the Temperature Control e Your refrigerator has only one control for regulating the temperature The temperature control is located on the upper right hand corner of the compa
17. usar n un consumo mayor de electricidad 5 Para un mejor desempe o nivele el refrigerador utilizando las patas ajustables o tornillos niveladores INSTRUCCIONES PARA LA CONECCION A TIERRA Este aparato electrodom stico debe estar conectado a tierra En caso de un cortocircuito el ctrico la conecci n a tierra reduce el riesgo de choque el ctrico proporcionando un cable de escape para la corriente el ctrica Este aparato viene equipado con un cord n que posee un cable a tierra con un enchufe de conecci n a tierra Este enchufe debe estar conectado en un tomacorriente instalado correctamente y conectado a tierra ADVERTENCIA El uso inadecuado del enchufe de conecci n a tierra puede resultar en un riesgo de choque el ctrico Consulte con un electricista si no comprende bien las instrucciones de conecci n a tierra o si existe alguna duda sobre si el aparato est conectado a tierra correctamente NO USE UN CORDON DE EXTENSION ELECTRICA Use un tomacorriente de pared exclusivo No conecte su refrigerador a cordones de prolongaci n el ctrica o junto a cualquier otro electrodom stico en el mismo tomacorriente de pared ADVERTENCIA IMPORTANTE Un refrigerador vac o es una atracci n muy peligrosa para los ni os Quite los sellos magn ticos puertas o cerraduras de todo electrodom stico que est en uso OPERACION Enchufe el cable a la toma de corriente que debe ser 115 120v A C 10 AMP m s Para evitar vibraciones la caja
18. with mild detergent and warm water e Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth before cleaning the area of the controls or any electrical parts e Wash the outside cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth CAUTION Failure to unplug the refrigerator could result in electrical shock or personal injury gt Power Failure Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the temperature of your refrigerator if you minimize the number of times the door is opened If the power is going to be off for a longer period of time you need to take the proper steps to protect your food gt Vacation Time e Short vacations Leave the refrigerator operating during vacations of less than three weeks e 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 the door open slightly blocking it open if necessary gt Moving Your Refrigerator e Remove all the food e Securely tape down all loose items inside your refrigerator e Tape the door shut e Protect the outside of refrigerator with a blanket or similar item gt 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 Overload the refrigerator forces the thermoelectric
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