Avanti Wine Cooler VM301W, Instruction Manual

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OPERATING YOUR FREEZER
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Temperature Control
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The first time you turn the unit on set the temperature control to the maximum position.
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The range of the temperature control is from position" 1" the warmest to “6 the coldest. After 24 to 48
hours, adjust the temperature control to the setting that best suites your needs. The setting of “3~4”
should be correct for home or office freezer use.
NOTE:
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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 freezer will not start.
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Defrosting Your Freezer
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When? For the most efficient operation and minimum energy consumption, defrost the freezer
compartment when the frost on the freezer walls is excessive or ¼ inch thick.
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How? To start defrosting, unplug the freezer, remove the food and baskets. After the frost or ice has
melted, discard the melted water and dry up the interior of refrigerator. Then the freezer can be
restarted by a turning its thermostat to the desired setting.
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 a plastic scraper.
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Use a sponge or towel to pick up the melting ice off the freezer floor.
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Remove the frozen food from the freezer and place it in a cooler to protect the food.
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The Freezer Compartment
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This compartment is designed for the long term storage of frozen food.
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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.
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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.
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Place frozen food into the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase. If there are instructions
on the packet, carefully follow these instructions regarding storage times.
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The freezer door is susceptible to breaking due to excessive ice build up. Be sure to defrost
when the ice reaches ¼ inch thick.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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Cleaning Your Freezer
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Unplug the freezer, and remove the food, and baskets.
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Wash the inside with a warm water and baking soda solution. The solution should be about 2
tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water.
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Wash the baskets with a mild detergent solution.
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The outside of the freezer should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm water.
CAUTION
Failure to unplug the freezer could result in electrical shock or personal injury.