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BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. Avanti Products, A Division of The Mackle Co., Inc. P.O. Box 520604 - Miami, Florida 33152 www.avantiproducts.com Avanti has a pollcy of continuous improvement on its products and reserves the right to change material and specifications without notice.
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.
FF8Y/FF8YSS/FF12Y-¿ „ fi 00.6.20 4:31 PM ˘ ` 3 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 bottom your new refrigerator properly.
FF8Y/FF8YSS/FF12Y-¿ „ fi 00.6.20 4:31 PM ˘ ` 4 Table of Contents Warranty Information and Registration Card ....................2 Help Us Help You ............................. 3 Parts and Features ........................... 5, 6, 7 Important Safety Instruction ..........................8 Installation Instructions ............................. 8 Before Using Your Refrigerator ........................8...
FF8Y/FF8YSS/FF12Y-¿ „ fi 00.6.20 4:31 PM ˘ ` 5 Parts and Features & FF8Y 1. Ice Cube Tray 9. Vegetable Crisper Door 2. Adjustable Freezer Shelf 10. Vegetable Crisper 3. Freezer Temperature Control 11. Freezer Door Bin (top) 4. Ice Cube Bin 12.
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FF8Y/FF8YSS/FF12Y-¿ „ fi 00.6.20 4:31 PM ˘ ` 6 Parts and Features & FF8YSS 1. Ice Cube Tray 9. Vegetable Crisper Door 2. Adjustable Freezer Shelf 10. Vegetable Crisper 3. Freezer Temperature Control 11. Freezer Door Bin (top) 4. Ice Cube Bin 12.
FF8Y/FF8YSS/FF12Y-¿ „ fi 00.6.20 4:31 PM ˘ ` 7 Parts and Features & FF12Y(Shown) 1. Ice Cube Tray 10. Vegetable Crisper Door 2. Adjustable Freezer Shelf 11. Vegetable Crisper 3. Freezer Temperature Control 12. Freezer Door Bin (top) 4. Ice Cube Bin 13.
• Plug the refrigerator into an exclusive, properly installed grounded wall outlet. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Any questions concerning power and or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician or an authorized Avanti Products service center.
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. The refrigerator should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this refrigerator is equipped with a three-prong plug which mates with standard three prong wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electrical shock.
FF8Y/FF8YSS/FF12Y-¿ „ fi 00.6.20 4:31 PM ˘ ` 10 OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Freezer Temperature Control Refrigerator Temperature Control WINTER TEMP. CONTROL MAX WINTER TEMP. CONTROL When ambient Temp. is below 15˚C or 59 ˚F When ambient Temp. is between 15-25˚C or 59-77˚F When ambient Temp.
• The condenser coils should be vacuumed when they are dusty or dirty. WARNING: There are two holes (FF8Y/FF8YSS) and five holes (FF12Y) near the temperature control knob. The purpose of these holes is to let cold air flow from the freezer to the refrigerator section.
FF8Y/FF8YSS/FF12Y-¿ „ fi 00.6.20 4:31 PM ˘ ` 12 * 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.
FF8Y/FF8YSS/FF12Y-¿ „ fi 00.6.20 4:31 PM ˘ ` 13 PROBLEMS WITH YOUR REFRIGERATOR? You can solve many common refrigerator 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.
We are proud of our customer service organization and the network of professional service technicians that provide service on your Avanti refrigerators. With the purchase of your Avanti refrigerator, 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.
FF8Y/FF8YSS/FF12Y-¿ „ fi 00.6.20 4:31 PM ˘ ` 15 YOUR Avanti Products WARRANTY Staple your sales receipt or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty. WHAT IS COVERED LIMITED SECOND THROUGH LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY...
Parts Breakdown (FF8YSS) 3 POWER BOX AS 4 F-MOTOR AS 5 LOUVER AS 6 CONTROL BOX AS - FF8YSS - 2 COMPRESSOR BASE AS 1 CABINET URETHANE AS 7 FREEZER DOOR AS - FF8YSS - 6-1-3 7-1-1 7-1-1 7-1-2 8 REFRIGERATOR DOOR AS 1-10 8-1-1 8-1-2...
FF8Y/FF8YSS/FF12Y-¿ „ fi 00.6.20 4:31 PM ˘ ` 17 Parts List (FF8YSS) PART NAME CABINET URETHANE ASSEMBLY EVAPORATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY BI-METAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY TEMPERATURE FUSE ASSEMBLY TEMPERATURE FUSE FIXTURE DEFROST HEATER COVER(TOP) DEFROST HEATER ASSEMBLY DEFROST HEATER COVER(BOTTOM) BOTTOM HINGE ASSEMBLY...
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FF8Y/FF8YSS/FF12Y-¿ „ fi 00.6.20 4:31 PM ˘ ` 18 Parts List (FF8YSS) PART NAME FREEZER DOOR ASSEMBLY FREEZER DOOR URETHANE ASSEMBLY 7-1-1 MIDDLE HINGE STOPPER 7-1-2 TAPPING SCREW FREEZER DOOR GASKET ASSEMBLY FREEZER POCKET(TOP) FREEZER POCKET(BOTTOM) REFRIGERATOR DOOR ASSEMBLY REFRIGERATOR DOOR URETHANE ASSEMBLY...
Parts Breakdown (FF8Y/F12Y) 3 POWER BOX AS 4 F-MOTOR AS 5 LOUVER AS 6 CONTROL BOX AS 6 MULTI DUCT AS - FF8Y- - FF12Y - 2 COMPRESSOR BASE AS 1 CABINET URETHANE AS 7 FREEZER DOOR AS 6-1-3 7-1-1...
FF8Y/FF8YSS/FF12Y-¿ „ fi 00.6.20 4:31 PM ˘ ` 20 Parts List (FF8Y/FF12Y) PART NAME CABINET URETHANE ASSEMBLY EVAPORATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY BI-METAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY TEMPERATURE FUSE ASSEMBLY TEMPERATURE FUSE FIXTURE DEFROST HEATER COVER(TOP) DEFROST HEATER ASSEMBLY DEFROST HEATER COVER(BOTTOM) BOTTOM HINGE ASSEMBLY...
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FF8Y/FF8YSS/FF12Y-¿ „ fi 00.6.20 4:31 PM ˘ ` 21 Parts List (FF8Y/FF12Y) PART NAME FREEZER DOOR ASSEMBLY FREEZER DOOR URETHANE ASSEMBLY 7-1-1 MIDDLE HINGE STOPPER 7-1-2 TAPPING SCREW FREEZER DOOR GASKET ASSEMBLY FREEZER POCKET(TOP) FREEZER POCKET(BOTTOM) REFRIGERATOR DOOR ASSEMBLY REFRIGERATOR DOOR URETHANE ASSEMBLY...
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FF8Y/FF8YSS/FF12Y-¿ „ fi 00.6.20 4:31 PM ˘ ` 23 * INSTRUCCIONES PARA LA CONECCION A TIERRA Este aparato electrodoméstico debe estar conectado a tierra. En caso de un cortocircuito eléctrico, la conección a tierra reduce el riesgo de choque eléctrico proporcionando un cable de escape para la corriente eléctrica.
FF8Y/FF8YSS/FF12Y-¿ „ fi 00.6.20 4:31 PM ˘ ` 24 Freezer Temperature Control Refrigerator Temperature Control WINTER TEMP. CONTROL MAX WINTER TEMP. CONTROL When ambient Temp. is below 15˚C or 59 ˚F When ambient Temp. is between 15-25˚C or 59-77˚F When ambient Temp. is above 25˚C or 77˚F WINTER If ambient temperature is below 10˚C or 50˚F...
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FF8Y/FF8YSS/FF12Y-¿ „ fi 00.6.20 4:31 PM ˘ ` 25 * ECONOMIA DE ENERGIA • Evite dejar por mucho tiempo la puerta abierta. • Evite aperturas frecuentes de la puerta. • Nunca coloque alimentos calientes dentro del refrigerador. Espere que estén a una temperatura ambiental.