Avanti RA755PST Refrigerator Freezer Instruction Manual

Avanti RA755PST Refrigerator Freezer

Model Numbers
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. 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.

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, or property or equipment damage.

All safety messages will alert you to know what potential 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 precautions, including the following:

DANGER

• Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet, do not remove the 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. 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 not connect or disconnect the electric plug when your hands are wet.
• Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the 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 to a qualified technician.

WARNING

FOLLOW WARNING CALLOUTS BELOW ONLY WHEN APPLICABLE TO YOUR MODEL

• Use two or more people to move and install refrigerators. 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°F (32°C). This unit must be installed in an area protected from the elements, 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, water, and drain connections under state and local codes. A standard electrical supply (115 V AC only, 60 Hz), properly grounded under the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances is required.
• Do not kink or pinch the power supply cord of the refrigerator.
• The fuse (or circuit breaker) size should be 15 amperes.
• The refrigerator needs to be leveled in order to work properly. You may need to make several adjustments to level it.
• All installations must be under local plumbing code requirements.
• Make certain that the pipes are not pinched kinked or damaged during installations.
• Check for leaks after connection.
• Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the refrigerator.
• Although the unit has been tested at the factory, due to long-term transit and storage, the first batch of cubes must be discarded.
• Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents or 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 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 at 800-220-5570 Keep proof of the original purchase date (such as your sales slip) with this guide to establish the warranty period.

CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE 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 inside left 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 help. 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 them to:

Customer Service Avanti Products 10880 NW 30 Street Miami, FL 33172

PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Freezer Compartment
2. Freezer Wire Shelf
3. Refrigerator Compartment
4. Refrigerator Glass Shelves (2)
5. Crisper Glass Cover
6. Vegetable Crisper
7. Leveling Legs (2)
8. Temperature Control and Light
9. Door Bins (3)
10. Bottle Door Bin
11. Platinum Finish Doors ( RA755PST only) and White Finish Doors ( RA754WT only)

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.”
• 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 appliance.
• Never clean appliance 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 appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Before Using Your Appliance

• Remove the exterior and interior packing.
• Check to be sure you have all of the following parts:
• 1 Ice Cube Tray
• 1 Plastic Scraper
• 4 Door Bins
• 2 Glass Refrigerator shelves
• 1 Wire Freezer shelf
• 1 Crisper
• 1 Crisper Cover
• Instruction Manual
• Before connecting the appliance 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.
• In case the interior accessories are not correctly placed, rearrange them as described in the chapter “Parts and Features”

Installation of Your Appliance

• Place your appliance on a floor that is strong enough to support the appliance when it is fully loaded. To level your appliance, adjust the legs at the front of the appliance.
• Allow 5 inches of space between the back and sides of the appliance, which allows the proper air circulation to cool the compressor.
• Locate the appliance 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 appliance not to perform properly.
• Avoid locating the appliance in moist areas. Too much moisture in the air will cause frost to form quickly on the evaporator requiring more frequent defrosting of the appliance.

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.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord supplied. For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. This appliance requires a standard 115/120 Volt AC ~/60Hz electrical ground outlet with three-prong. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. When a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. The cord should be secured behind the appliance and not left exposed or dangling to prevent accidental injury. The appliance should always be plugged into its electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating label on the appliance. This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits that could cause a fire hazard from overheating. Never unplug the appliance by pulling the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle. Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end. When moving the appliance, be careful not to damage the power cord.

EXTENSION CORD
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, it is strongly recommended that you do not use an extension cord with this appliance. However, if you must use an extension cord it is necessary that it be a UL /CUL-Listed, 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord is 115 volts and at least 10 amperes.

SURGE PROTECTOR
Most electrical appliances use a series of electric control boards to operate. These boards are very susceptible to power surges and could be damaged or destroyed. If the appliance is going to be used in an area or if your city/country is prone to power surges/outages; it is suggested that you use a power surge protector for all electrical devices / appliances you use. The surge protector that you select must have a surge block high enough to protect the appliance it is connected to. If you have any questions regarding the type and size of surge protector needed contact a licensed electrician in your area. Damages due to power surges are not considered a manufacturer-covered defect and will void your product warranty.

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.
• After 24 to 48 hours, adjust the temperature control to the setting that best suits your needs. The setting of “4” should be correct for home or office appliance use.
• Changes in the ambient temperature affect the temperature in the interior of the appliance (choose the correct setting of the thermostat knob).
• To turn the thermostat off, turn the temperature control to “OFF”.

NOTE

• Turning the temperature control to the “OFF” position stops the cooling cycle but does not shut off the power to the appliance.
• 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 appliance will not start.

Interior Light

• When you open the door the light will be ON automatically. When you close the door the light will turn OFF automatically.

Defrosting Your Appliance

When?

• For the most efficient operation and minimum energy consumption, defrost the appliance compartment when the frost on the appliance walls is excessive or ¼ inch thick. There is no need to defrost the refrigerator because ice depositing on the inner back wall is defrosted automatically. Ice is deposited on the inner back wall during the compressor operation; later on, when the compressor is not operating ice is defrosting and water drops collect and drain through the outlet in the inner back wall into the drain pan situated above the compressor, from where it evaporates.

How?

CAUTION
Do not use boiling water because it may damage the plastic parts. In addition, never use a sharp or metallic instrument to remove frost as it may damage the cooling coils and will void the warranty. We recommend using the plastic scraper.

• A few hours before defrosting set the thermostat to position 7, so foods are well frozen.
• Reset the thermostat to the OFF position and disconnect the power supply.
• Remove the frozen food from the appliance and place it in a cooler to protect the food.
• Leave the door open for a while so that you can easily scrape off the frost.
• Use a plastic scraper but be careful not to damage the inner surfaces of the freezer.
• Wipe up the scraped frost and ice before it is completely defrosted.

Using Your Ice Cube Trays

• The recommended thermostat setting for ice-making is position 7.
• Fill the ice cube tray (two-thirds of it) with cold water or with any liquid suitable for freezing and place the tray on the bottom of the freezer to freeze properly.
• 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 them ver the ice bucket and twist slightly

THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT

Freezing Fresh Foods

• Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food, correct temperature, and taking into account hygienic precautions will substantially influence the quality of freezing the food or string of frozen foods.
• Carefully select the food you intend to freeze; it should be of adequate quality and suitable for freezing.
• Use correct packaging and wrap it right.
• The packaging should be airtight and shouldn’t leak since this could cause substantial vitamin loss and dehydration of foods.
• Foils and bags should be soft enough to tightly wrap around the foods.
• When preparing foods to be frozen, consider sanitary precautions.
• Mark packages with the following data: kind and amount of foods and the date of loading.
• It is most important that the food is frozen as quickly as possible.
• If the loading amount is too large, the quality of freezing is reduced which affects the quality of frozen foods.

Freezing Procedure

• 24 hours before loading the freezer with fresh foods to be frozen, set the thermostat to position 7. Put packages on the shelf and let them freeze for 24 hours. After loading the packages of fresh foods reset the thermostat, if necessary, to operating temperature and reload the frozen packages to the bottom shelf.
• The next time you want to freeze fresh foods, repeat the freezing procedure and be careful that packages with fresh foods do not touch frozen packages.
• For freezing smaller amounts of food (up to 2 lbs.) there is no need to change the thermostat setting.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning Your Appliance

• Turn the temperature control to “OFF”, unplug the appliance, and remove the food, shelves, and trays.
• Wash the inside with 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. Plastic parts cannot be washed in a dishwasher.
• The outside of the appliance should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm water.
• The condenser coils should be vacuumed when they are dusty or dirty.
• Clean the drain pan on the refrigerator compressor. Do not remove the drain pan.
• After cleaning, connect the appliance to the power supply and reload the packages.

Maintenance of Your Appliance

Changing the Light Bulb

• Unplug the AC power cord from the wall.

• Remove the screw with a Phillips screwdriver.

• Remove the light bulb cover.

• Unscrew the bulb.

• Replace with a 15-watt bulb that is the same shape and size.

• Replace the light bulb cover and tighten the screw.

Reversing the Door Swing of Your Appliance
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.

Power Failure
Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the temperature of your appliance if you minimize the number of times the door is opened. If the power is going to be off for a longer period, you need to take the proper steps to protect your food.

Vacation Time
During long absences, remove all the food; unplug your appliance, clean your appliance, and leave the door slightly open to avoid possible formation of condensation, mold, or odors.

Moving Your Appliance

• Remove all the food.
• Securely tape down all loose items inside your appliance.
• Turn the leveling screws up to the base to avoid damage.
• Tape the doors shut.
• Be sure the appliance stays in the upright position during transportation.

Energy Saving Tips

• The appliance should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat-producing appliances or heating ducts, and out of direct sunlight.
• Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing them in the appliance. Overloading the appliance 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 appliance. This cuts down on frost build-up inside the appliance.
• The appliance storage bin should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper towels. Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making the appliance 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.
• Try not to open the door too often, especially when the weather is wet and hot.
• Every so often check if the appliance is sufficiently ventilated.

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

The circuit breaker tripped or blown fuse.

The appliance does not cool.| The appliance temperature control is set at “0”
The compressor turns on and off frequently.| The condenser coil at the back of the unit is dirty. The room temperature is hotter than normal. A large amount of food has been added to the appliance.

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 appliance does not have the correct

clearances. (5” to both sides and back of the unit)

The light does not work.| The home circuit breaker or fuse has tripped. The appliance is unplugged.

The bulb has burned out (see the maintenance

section for the replacement procedure).

Vibrations.| Check to ensure that the appliance is level.
The appliance seems to make too much noise.| 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 appliance.

Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause popping and crackling noises.

The appliance is not level.

The door will not close properly.| The appliance is not level.

The doors were reversed and not properly installed.

The gasket is dirty.

The shelves, bins, or baskets are out of position.

• Ice and frost layers increase energy consumption, so clean the appliance as soon as the layer is ¼” thick.

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.

AVANTI PRODUCTS CUSTOMER SERVICES

Product Information

800-323-5029

| Whatever your questions are about our products,

help is available.

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Part Orders 800-220-5570| 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.

In-Home Repair Service 800-220-5570| 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 appliance inside and out.

Wiring Diagram

YOUR AVANTI PRODUCT WARRANTY| Staple your sales receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty.
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WHAT IS COVERED – LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

Avanti Products warrants that the product is free from defects in materials and/or workmanship for twelve (12) months from the date of purchase by the original owner. The foregoing timeline begins to run upon the date of purchase, and shall not be stalled, tolled, extended, or suspended for any reason whatsoever unless described in detail in the warranty document. 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 product that proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use. Avanti Products will provide you with a reasonably similar product that is either new or factory- refurbished. During this period Avanti Products will provide all parts and labor necessary to correct such defects free of charge, so long as the product has been installed and operated per the written instructions in this manual. In rental or commercial use, the warranty period is 90

days. All Avanti appliances of 4.2 cubic feet capacity or less must be brought/sent to the appliance service center for repair.

LIMITED SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR WARRANTY

For the second through the fifth year from the date of the 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 involved in moving the product to the service center and back to the user’s home, as may be required, are the

user’s responsibility.

WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS / WHAT IS NOT COVERED:

The warranty coverage described herein excludes all defects or damage that are not the direct fault of Avanti Products, including without limitation, one or more of the following:

·   A failure to comply with any applicable state, local, city, or county electrical, plumbing, and/or building codes, regulations, or laws, including failure to install the product in strict conformity with local fire and building codes and regulations.

·   Any external, elemental, and/or environmental forces and factors, including without limitation, rain, wind, sand, floods, fires, mudslides, freezing temperatures, excessive moisture or extended exposure to humidity,

lightning, power surges, structural failures surrounding the appliance, and acts of God.

·   Content losses of food or other content 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 freezer lid liners.

·      Vegetable crispers.

·      Light bulbs and/or plastic housing.

·      Plastic cabinet liners.

·      Punctured evaporator that voids the warranty on the complete sealed system.

| ·   Shipping and handling costs associated with the replacement of the unit.

·   Repairs performed by unauthorized servicers.

·   Service calls that are related to external problems, such as abuse, misuse, inadequate electrical power, accidents, fire, floods, or any other acts of God.

·   Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose.

·   The warranty does not apply outside the Continental USA.

·   Surcharges including but not limited to, any after-hours, weekend, or holiday service calls, tolls, ferry trip charges, or mileage expenses for service calls to

remote areas.

In no event shall Avanti Products have any liability or responsibility whatsoever for damage to surrounding property, including cabinetry, floors, ceilings, and other structures and/or objects around the product. Also excluded from this warranty are scratches, nicks, minor dents, and other cosmetic damages on external surfaces and exposed parts; Products on which the serial numbers have been altered, defaced, or removed; service visits for customer education, or visits where there is nothing wrong with the product; correction of installation problems (you are solely responsible for any structure and setting for the product, including all electrical, plumbing and/or other connecting facilities, for proper foundation/flooring, and any alterations including without limitation

cabinetry, walls, floors, shelving, etc., as well as the resetting of breakers or fuses.

OUT OF WARRANTY PRODUCT

Avanti Products is under no obligation, at law or otherwise, to provide you with any concessions, including repairs, pro-rates, or product replacement, once this warranty has expired.

WARRANTY – REFRIGERATION – COMPRESSOR

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.Box 520604 – Miami, Florida 33152

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.

Promote better products
We value your input. Your responses will help us develop products designed to best meet your future needs.

• RA754WT/RA755PST – VER1.0 – 03132012 PRINTED IN CHINA

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