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? Remove the drawers. ? Unplug the freezer. 12 ? After the frost or ice has melted, discard the melted water and dry up the interior of freezer. ? Clean the interior of the freezer. ? Replace the plug on the inside floor. ? Reset the thermostat to desired setting. ? Return the drawers to the freezer. ? Switch on the Fast Freeze for a minimum of 2 hours. ? Return food to the freezer. HELPFUL HINT Defrosting usually takes a few hours. Leaving the door open will help speed the process. Also, pouring warm water (not boiling) on the ice/frost will help speed melting. If you must use a scraper- please use caution - it is very easy to damage the freezer compartment and void your warranty. • Power Failure Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the temperature of your freezer 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. • Vacation Time ? Short vacations: Leave the freezer operating during vacations of less than three weeks. ? 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. • Moving Yo ur Freezer ? Remove all the food. ? Securely tape down all loose items inside your freezer. ? Turn the leveling legs up to the base to avoid damage. ? Tape the door shut. ? Be sure the freezer stays in the upright position during transportation. • Energy Saving Tips ? The freezer should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing appliances or heating ducts, and out of the direct sunlight. ? Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing them in the freezer. Overloading the freezer 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 freezer. This cuts down on frost build-up inside the freezer. ? Freezer storage drawe rs should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper toweling. Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making the freezer 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. 13 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 service. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Freezer does not operate. Not plugged in. The circuit breaker tripped or blown fuse. The freezer temperature control is set at "OFF". Compressor turns on and off frequently. Vibrations. The room temperature is hotter than normal. A large amount of food has been added to the freezer. 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 freezer does not have the correct clearances. Check to assure that the freezer is level. The freezer seems to make too much noise. The door will not close properly. 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 freezer. Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause popping and crackling noises. The freezer is not level. The freezer is not level. The door is reversed and not properly installed. The gasket is dirty. The baskets are out of position. The Alert indicating light is lit red. The freezer compartment is not cold enough and the storage temperature is 6°C higher than the setting temperature, please check the following: ? The appliance is energized a short time at the first time. ? The temperature control is not set correctly. ? The door is open too long or too often. ? A large amount of food has been added to the freezer. 14 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 freezer. 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 800-323-5029 Whatever your questions are about our products, help is available. Part Orders 800-220-5570 You may order parts and accessories that will be delivered directly to your home. 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Freezers - VM183W (156.56 kb)
Freezers - VM183W (156.56 kb)
Freezers - VM183W (156.56 kb)