Avanti RM16J Serie Manuel D'instructions page 7

REVERSING THE DOOR SWING OF YOUR APPLIANCE
This appliance has the capability of the door opening from either the left or right side. The
unit is delivered to you with the door opening from the left side. Should you desire to reverse
the opening direction, please call customer service for reversal instructions.
DEFROSTING YOUR UNIT
• Defrost the unit when the frost accumulated on the evaporator is about 5mm (1/5 inch)
thick.
• Simply press the DEFROST button in the middle of the temperature control knob,
the refrigerator will then begin to defrost. Once the defrost cycle has completed, the
refrigerator will return to normal operation automatically.
• Remove frozen or perishable foods from the chiller compartment and place it in a cooler
to protect the food.
• During the defrost cycle, the ice melts into the water drip tray.
• To remove the water, either remove the water drip tray and/or place a collection container
under the tray. Use a sponge or towel to pick up the melting ice off the unit floor.
• Dry the water collection tray and place back under the chiller compartment. Defrosting
usually takes a few hours. After defrosting, return the thermostat dial to the desired
position. To defrost quickly remove all foods from the unit and leave the door open. Never
use a knife or other metal instrument to scrape ice/frost from the evaporator.
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
system and will void the warranty. We recommend using a plastic scraper.
CLEANING YOUR UNIT
• Turn the temperature control to "O", unplug the unit, and remove the food, shelf, and tray.
• Wash the inside surfaces with a warm water and baking soda solution. The solution
should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water.
• Wash the shelf and tray with a mild detergent solution.
• The outside of the unit should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm water.
• Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth before cleaning the area of the controls, or
any electrical parts.
• Wash the outside cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe
dry with a clean soft cloth.
CAUTION: Failure to unplug the unit could result in electrical shock or personal injury.
POWER FAILURE
Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the temperature
of your unit 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.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
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