Avanti SHP1701B - Manual (Page 9)

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• After 24 hours, adjust the temperature control to the setting that best suites your needs. The setting of
“MED” should be appropriate for home or office refrigerator use.
TO PREVENT LIQUIDS FROM FREEZING YOU MUST ADJUST THE
TEMPERATURE CONTROL TO THE MEDIUM SETTING AFTER THE INITIAL 24
HOUR PERIOD OF USE.
• The first time you turn the unit on, set the temperature control to “HI”.
• The range of the temperature control is from position "OFF” to “HI”.
• After 24 hours, adjust the temperature control to the setting that best suites your needs. The
setting of “MED” should be appropriate for home or office refrigerator use.
NOTE:
 Turning the temperature control to "OFF" position stops the cooling cycle but does not shut off the
power to the appliance.
 Interior Light
This refrigerator is provided with a LED light located on the upper right hand corner of the
compartment. The light will be on when the door is opened and be off when the door is closed.
 Battery Power (Model SHP1712SDC ONLY).
This unit is equipped with a 12V power inlet for use in mobile home or other types of recreational
vehicles. Plug the 12V adapter into the inlet at the rear of the unit and insert the torpedo shaped end
of the adapter into the cigarette lighter of the vehicle.
This adapter is equipped with a built-in 10A fuse that can be replaced by unscrewing the top cover.
** Any time you replace the fuse you must you use a similar sized fuse with a 10A rating **
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
 Defrosting Your Refrigerator
This model uses a superconductor heat-pipe cooling system with automatic defrosting system so
there is no need to defrost it manually.
 Cleaning Your Refrigerator
• UNPLUG the refrigerator, and remove the shelf.
• 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 with a mild detergent solution.
• The outside of the refrigerator 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 refrigerator 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
refrigerator 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
• Short vacations: Leave the refrigerator operating during vacations of less than three weeks.