Avanti CF353M3S Instruction Manual - Page 10

OPERATING YOUR APPLIANCE Your unit is equipped with a power indicator light on the control panel. The power on light (green) will turn on when the unit is plugged in. Ø Setting the Temperature Control · To control the internal temperature, adjust the control dials according to the ambient temperature or purpose of use. · The first time you turn the unit on, set the temperature control to "FAST FREEZE". After 24 to 48 hours, adjust the temperature control to the setting that best suits your needs. The setting of in the MED should be correct for home or office refrigerator use. · The range of the temperature control is from position "MIN / 1" the warmest to "7" the coldest. FAST FREEZE SETTING: § The setting overrides the thermostat and will make the compressor operate continuously, lowering the cabinet temperature faster than if set at the max cold setting. This setting should only be used when initially setting up the freezer or if large amounts of unfrozen food is placed in the freezer, then set to the MED setting. The FAST FREEZE setting will cause the unit to continuously run and will not cycle on / off, causing the unit to consumer higher amounts of energy. NOTE: § IF THE UNIT IS UNPLUGGED, HAS LOST POWER, OR IS TURNED OFF, YOU MUST WAIT 3 TO 5 MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING THE UNIT. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO RESTART BEFORE THIS TIME DELAY, THE REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER WILL NOT START. § The switch overrides the thermostat and will make the compressor operate continuously, lowering the cabinet temperature still further than the thermostat setting. NOTE: · Turning the temperature control to "OFF " position stops the cooling cycle but does not shut off the power to the freezer. · If the unit is unplugged, lost power, 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. · Large amounts of food will lower the cooling efficiency of the appliance. · If you choose to change the thermostat setting, adjust thermostat control by one numerical increment at a time. Allow several hours for temperature to stabilize between adjustments. Ø Defrosting Your Freezer · When? For the most efficient operation and minimum energy consumption, defrost the freezer when the frost on the freezer walls is excessive or ¼ to ½ inch thick. · Choose a time when the stock of frozen food is low. 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. · Remove the frozen food from the freezer and place it in a cooler to protect the food. · Turn the thermostat knob to "OFF". · During defrosting, the ice melts into the cabinet. · Remove the drain plug on the inside floor of the freezer by pulling straight out. · Place a shallow pan outside drain outlet. Rotate the drain dial 180 degrees and pull outward. 10