Before Putting Into Use Important

• Before connecting the appliance to the power supply, let it stand for about 2 • Danger or Warning: Risk of child entrapment.
hours, which will reduce a possibility of malfunctions in the cooling system due
• Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or
to transport handling.
abandoned appliances are still dangerous...even if they will “just sit in the
• Clean the appliance, and be thorough, especially in the interior (See Cleaning garage a few days.”
and Maintenance).
• 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.
Instructions for Use
• If you have bought this appliance to replace an old one equipped with a lock that
These instruction for use are intended for the user. They describe the appliance
cannot be opened from inside (lock, bolt), make sure that the lock is broken.
and its correct and safe use.
This will make it impossible for children to lock themselves inside the appliance
and suffocate.
• The appliance must be correctly connected to the power supply. (See: How to
install)
Tips for Energy Savings • Do not touch the cooled surfaces while the appliance operates, especially not
with wet hands, because the skin may stick to the cold surfaces.
• Try not to open the door too often, especially when the weather is wet and hot.
• Do not freeze bottles containing liquid, such as mineral water, sparkling wine,
Once you open the door, mind to close it as soon as possible.
beer, cola etc., because liquid expands during freezing and the glass bottle is
• Every now and then check if the appliance is sufficiently ventilated (adequate very likely to explode.
air circulation behind the appliance).
• If the food has strange smell or color, throw it away, because it is very likely
• Set thermostat from higher to lower settings as soon as possible (depends on that it is spoiled and therefore dangerous to eat.
how loaded the appliance is).
• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before repairing it (only a
• Before loading the appliance with packages of fresh foods, make sure they are qualified technician should repair it).
cooled to ambient temperature.
• Ice and frost layer increase energy consumption, so do clean the appliance as • Do not defrost the appliance with other electric devices (hair dryer etc.) and
soon as the layer is 1/8” thick. never scrape the ice or frost layer with sharp tools.

• The rating plate is inside the appliance or outside on the rear wall.

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 NAMES OF THE PARTS HOW TO OPERATE
Starting your new Refrigerator
1. Clean the refrigerator thoroughly. Wipe the outside with a soft dry cloth, the
interior with a damp cloth.
2. Insert the power supply cord into the socket.
3. Turn the thermostat dial to “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
coldest setting.

NOTE: Wait 3-5 minutes before restarting if you unplug the refrigerator.
The unit may fail to operate properly if restarted too quickly.
! Freezer
@ Drain Pan
# Control Box How to defrost
$ Plastic Coated Shelf
Defrost the refrigerator when the frost accumulated on the evaporator is about
% Magnetic Door Seal 5mm (1/5inch) thick.
^ Ice Cube Tray Set the thermostat dial to “OFF”. Remove frozen or perishable foods. Insert drip
& Rack tray below the freezer compartment only for defrosting (as shown below).
* Bottle Rack Defrosting usually takes a few hours. To defrost quickly remove all foods from
( Crisper the refrigerator and leave the door open.
Never use a knife or other metal instrument
to scrape ice/frost from the evaporator. After
defrosting, empty water from drip tray and return
the themostat dial to the desired position.

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 HOW TO OPERATE CHANGING THE REVERSIBLE DOOR
Cleaners: Never use harsh, abrasive cleaners, heavy-duty cleaners, or solvents This refrigerator has been built with the door hinges on the right.
on any surface. If you wish to change the opening direction, follow the instruction below:
Exterior: Wipe with damp, sudsy cloth, rinse and dry. For stubborn stains and • Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet.
for periodic waxing, use silicon wax. • Empty everything in the refrigerator, including shelves, food, etc.
Freezer: When refrigerator needs defrosting turn thermostat dial to “OFF”. Do
not use sharp instruments to scrape off ice/frost.
Refrigeration Section: Wash shelves and other removable parts in warm sudsy 1. Remove the hinge cover on the right top
water, rinse and dry. Wash interior with baking soda solution (3 Tablespoons to 1 of the cabinet.
Liter of water) or warm sudsy water, rinse and dry.
2. Remove the two screws (using a ratchet
Magnetic Door Seals: Wash with warm sudsy water. tool with a 8MM socket) that hold the top
The Finishing Touch: Replace all parts and return thermostat dial to desired
hinge to the cabinet. Keep these screws
setting. for later use.
3. Lift the top hinge straight up to free the pin
from the socket on the top of the door.
HOW TO INSTALL 4. Lift the door and place it on a padded
surface to prevent scratching it.
Install refrigerator in a convenient location away from extreme heat and cold.
Allow sufficient clearance between the refrigerator and side wall so the door
will open without obstruction. Refrigerator is not designed for recessed
installation.
Select a space with strong level floor.
A l l ow 5 inches of space between the 5. Remove the plug buttons from the upper
refrigerator’s side and the wall. left holes as illustrated and transfer them
to the uncovered holes at the right side.
Be sure to press the plug buttons firmly
into the holes.

6. Lay the cabinet on its side down on the

floor. Remove the two screws that hold
POWER CORD REPLACEMENT the bottom hinge to the cabinet using a
If the refrigerator’s power cord is damaged, have it replaced by a qualified 10MM socket. Keep these screws and
repair agent. washers for later use.

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 WHAT TO DO...
7. Insert the bottom hinge at the left side When the fridge is not in use for a prolonged period:
• Remove the power plug from the power point.
using the two screws previously removed
in step 6. • Remove all contents from the fridge.
• Dry the interior and leave the door open for a few days.
NOTE: Do not tighten screws.
When you wish to move the fridge:
8. Stand the cabinet.
• Secure all movable parts and contents.
9. Replace the door making sure the bottom (Package them separately if necessary.)
socket enters the bottom hinge pin. • Transport the fridge only in an upright position. In any other position you
Be sure washers are in place. may damage the compressor.

Before calling service, please follow the checklist below.

This may save you an expensive service call.

10. While holding the door in the closed

position, secure the top hinge at the left
side using the two screws previously If the refrigerator seems too warm inside:
removed at the beginning in step 2. • Check that the door has not been opened too frequently or for too long.
Do not tighten the screws until the top of • Check that the interior circulation is not obstructed by having too many
the door is leveled with the top cabinet. goods stored. (The fridge is overloaded)
• Did you store anything hot. without first cooling it to room temperature?
11. Replace the hinge cover. • Is there sufficient clearance around all sides and above the fridge?

If the fridge starts making any unusual noises:

• Is it wobbling? Re-level it and 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
12. Tools required:
them then check to see if operation has returned to normal.
-8MM & 10MM socket-ratchet.
-Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver.

WARNING-Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric

shock. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension
cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will
accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord
should be AC115-120V, 10A, or more. If a grounding adapter is used, make
sure the receptacle box is fully grounded.

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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 of any kind. REFRIGERATOR
Avanti Products will not be liable for any food loss, or incidental or consequential
damages that may arise connection with its warranted product.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
This warranty is void outside the Continental United States.

Model No.: 440

CONSUMER INFORMATION SERVICE:

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE, CALL TOLL FREE
FROM ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES
(800)220-5570

Before use, please read this manual carefully.

Always remove the drain pan while this refrigerator is running.
Removing the drain pan will enhance the cooling power and save your electric cost.

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