Avanti RA757PST - Manual (Page 13)

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? Freezing Procedure
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24 hours before loading the freezer with fresh foods to be frozen, set the thermostat to
position 5. Put packages on the shelf and let them freeze 24 hours. After loading the
packages of fresh foods reset the thermostat, if necessary, to operating temperature and
reload the frozen packages to the bottom shelf.
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The next time you want to freeze fresh foods, repeat the freezing procedure and be careful
that packages with fresh foods do not touch frozen packages.
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For freezing smaller amount of foods (up to 2 lbs.) there is no need to change the thermostat
setting.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
? Cleaning Your Appliance
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Turn the temperature control to "0", unplug the appliance, and remove the food, shelves, and
trays.
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Wash the inside with 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 shelves and trays with a mild detergent solution. Plastic parts cannot be washed in
a dishwasher.
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The outside of the appliance should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm water.
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The condenser coils should be vacuumed when they are dusty or dirty.
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Clean the drain pan on the refrigerator compressor. Do not remove the drain pan.
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After cleaning, connect the appliance to power supply and reload the packages.
? Maintenance of Your Appliance
? Changing the Light Bulb
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Unplug the AC power cord from the wall.
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Remove the screw with a Phillips screwdriver.
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Remove the light bulb cover.
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Unscrew the bulb.
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Replace with a 10 watts bulb that is the same shape
and size.
? Replace the light bulb cover and tighten screw.
? Power Failure
Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the
temperature of your appliance 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
During long absences, remove all the food; unplug your appliance, clean your appliance, and
leave the door slightly open to avoid possible formation of condensation, mold, or odors.
? Moving Your Appliance
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Remove all the food.
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Securely tape down all loose items inside your appliance.
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Turn the leveling screws up to the base to avoid damage.
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Tape the doors shut.
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Be sure the appliance stays in the upright position during transportation.