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FREEZER/CONGELADOR 
INSTRUCTION MANUAL/MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES 
 
 
Model Number/Número de Modelo: VF306 
 
 
 
 
BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING 
INSTRUCTIONS. 
 
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Avanti has a policy of continuous improvement on its products and reserves the right to change materials and 
specifications without notice. 
 
Avanti Products LLC 
P.O. Box 520604 - Miami, Florida 33152 
www.avantiproducts.com 
                  
                    
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                        TABLE OF CONTENTS       Freezer Safety 3     Important Safe Guides 4     Help Us Help You 5     Parts and Features 6     Important Safety Instructions 7     Electrical Connection 8     Installation Instructions 9     Before Using Your Freezer 9     Installation of Your Freezer 9     Operating Your Freezer 9     Temperature Control 9     Defrosting Your Freezer 9     The Freezer Compartment 10     Care and Maintenance 10     Cleaning Your Freezer 10     Vacation Time 10     Moving Your Freezer 10
                    
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                        FREEZER 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”.                       
                    
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                        IMPORTANT SAFEGUIDES                                  Before the freezer 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 freezer, follow basic precaution,   including the following:             Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet, do not remove grounding prong, do not use an adapter, and do  not use an extension cord.   Replace all panels before operating. 
                    
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                          HELP US HELP YOU...      Read this guide carefully.  Write down the model and serial numbers.      It is intended to help you operate and maintain  You'll find them on a plate located on the rear  your new freezer properly.  wall of the freezer.      Keep it handy to answer your questions.  Please write these numbers here:  If you don't understand something or you need    more help, please call:  ____________________________________    Date of Purchase  Avanti Customer Service   800-220-5570  
                    
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                        PARTS AND FEATURES          1 . Door                 2.    Door Hinge (Reversible – Left or Right Swing)                 3.    Refrigerator                 4.    Leveling Leg              6                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
                    
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                          Important Safety Instructions       To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,  WARNING   or injury when using your freezer follow  these basic precautions:     Read all instructions before using the freezer.   DANGER or WARNING:  Risk of child entrapment.   Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past.  Junked or abandoned  freezer are still dangerous. . . even if they will “just sit in the garage a few days.”   Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:
                    
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                         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 
                    
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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 Instruction Manual  1 Plastic Spatula   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.     Installati
                    
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                         The Freezer Compartment   This compartment is designed for the long term storage of frozen food.     The storage life of frozen foods varies and the recommended storage time should not be  exceeded.  The instructions regarding the care of frozen foods should be followed when  defrosting the freezer.    Pre-packed commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with the frozen foods  manufacturer’s instructions for a three star frozen food storage compartment or home freezer.   Plac
                    
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                        PROBLEMS WITH YOUR  FREEZER?    You can solve many common freezer 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  Freezer does not operate properly.  Not plugged in.  The circuit breaker tripped or blown fuse.  The thermostat is set to the minimum or “1”  position.  Compressor turns on and off frequently. The room temperature is hotter tha
                    
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                          SERVICE FOR YOUR FREEZER    We are proud of our customer service organization and the network of professional service technicians  that provide service on your Avanti freezers. With the purchase of your Avanti freezer, 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 Whatever your questions are about our produ
                    
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                          Staple your sales receipt here.  Proof of original  YOUR AVANTI PRODUCTS  purchase date is needed to obtain service under  WARRANTY  warranty.    WHAT IS COVERED – LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY  Avanti Products warrants that the product is free from defects in materials and/or workmanship for a period of  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 
                    
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                        INSTRUCCIONES ES ESPAÑOL    Para reducir el riesgo de incendio, descarga  eléctrica, o daño cuando use su  PRECAUCIÓN  electrodoméstico, siga las siguientes  precauciones.   Lea todas las instrucciones antes de usar su electrodoméstico.   Peligro o Precaución: Existe el riesgo que los niños queden atrapados.   Niños atrapados o sofocamiento no son un problema del pasado.  Los electrodomésticos  son peligrosos aún si solo los deja en el garaje por un par de días.   Antes de desechar su congel
                    
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                        Conexión Eléctrica        ADVERTENCIA     EL USO INAPROPIADO DEL ENCHUFE A TIERRA PUEDE OCASIONAR RIESGO DE UN    CHOQUE ELECTRICO.  SI EL CORDON SE DAÑASE, LLEVELO A UN CENTRO DE SERVICIO    AUTORIZADO POR AVANTI PRODUCTS PARA QUE SE REEMPLACE.             Para su seguridad, este congelador debe estar apropiadamente conectado a tierra.  El cordón  eléctrico del congelador esta equipado con un enchufe de tres puntas, el cual encaja  perfectamente en los receptáculos/enchufes de pared de tres 
                    
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                        USANDO SU CONGELADOR   Control de temperatura   Su congelador tiene un control que regula la temperatura.  El control de temperatura está  ubicado en parte trasera en la esquina inferior a mano derecha al lado del compresor.   La primera vez que encienda el congelador, ponga la temperatura en la posición de  enfriado máximo, usando una moneda o destornillador plano.  (Vea la página 6 para  localización del termostato)   El control de temperatura va desde lo más caliente “1” a lo más frío “6”
                    
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                        CUIDADO Y MANTENIMIENTO     Limpiando su congelador   Gire el control de  temperatura a “1”, desconecte el congelador y retire los alimentos.   Lave el interior con agua tibia y un trapo suave remojado en una solución de  bicarbonato de sodio.  La solución consiste en 2 cucharadas de bicarbonato de sodio y  un litro de agua.   Las partes externas de su congelador deben ser limpiadas con un detergente suave y  agua tibia.    ADVERTENCIA  Asegúrese de desconectar el congelador de la corriente 
                    
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                        PROBLEMAS CON SU CONGELADOR    Usted puede resolver muchos problemas comunes de su electrodoméstico fácilmente, ahorrándole el  gasto de una posible visita del servicio técnico.  Pruebe las siguientes sugerencias para verificar si usted puede resolver el problema antes de llamar al  servicio técnico.    GUIA PARA SOLUCIONAR PROBLEMAS  PROBLEMA SOLUCIÓN  Su electrodoméstico no funciona No está conectado a la corriente eléctrica.  El interruptor saltó o se quemó un fusible  El control de temperatu
                    
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                        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 LLC  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.   
                    
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