Summit Professional FFBF240W User manual

FELIX STORCH, INC.
770 Garrison Avenue
Bronx, New York 10474
www.summitappliance.com
TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR
with BOTTOM FREEZER
Models FFBF240W FFBF245SS
FFBF280W FFBF285SS
User's Manual
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Thank you for purchasing our SUMMIT
product. This easy-to-use manual will
guide you in getting the best use of your
refrigerator.
Please record the model and serial
numbers, which are found on a label
inside the refrigerator.
Staple your receipt to this manual. You will need it to obtain warranty service.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Read all of the instructions before using this appliance. If instructions are not
followed, you may lose your right to free service during the warranty period.
Please keep this manual in a safe place and pass it on to later users if
applicable.
This unit is not designed to operate in enclosed spaces. When placing your
unit, make sure you allow adequate airflow on all sides.
When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including
the following:
1. Do not connect your appliance to the power supply until all packing and
transit protectors have been removed.
2. Let it stand upright for at least 4 hours before switching it on to allow the
refrigerant system to settle if transported horizontally.
3. This appliance should not be used in a cold, unheated room such as a garage
or shed, or on an outdoor patio.
4. Upon delivery, check to make sure that the product is not damaged and that
all the parts and accessories are in perfect condition. Do not operate a
damaged appliance.
5. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose, that is, the storing and
freezing of edible foodstuffs.
6. This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Installation
instructions before it is used. See “Electrical Requirements” in the Installation
section.
7. Repair or replace immediately all electrical service cords that have become
frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or
abrasion damage along its length or at the plug or connector end.
8. Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or making any repairs.
NOTE: If for any reason this product requires service, we strongly
recommend that a certified technician perform the service.
9. Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the
plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
10.Do not use any electrical device or any sharp instrument in defrosting your
refrigerator.
11.If your old refrigerator is not being used, we recommend that you remove the
doors and leave the shelves in place. This will reduce the possibility of danger
to children.
12.After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces in the
freezer compartment, particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin may
adhere to these extremely cold surfaces.
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13.Do not refreeze foods which have been thawed completely. The United
States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 reads:
"...You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain
ice crystals or if they are still cold –below 40°F.
"...Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that have any off-odor or off-color
should not be refrozen and should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be
discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable, discard it.
The food may be dangerous to eat.
"...Even partial thawing and re-freezing reduce the eating quality of foods,
particularly fruits, vegetables and prepared foods. The eating quality of red
meats is affected less than that of many other foods. Use refrozen foods as
soon as possible, to save as much of their eating quality as you can."
14.This refrigerator should not be recessed or built into an enclosed cabinet. It is
designed for freestanding installation only. See Installation instructions.
15.Do not operate your refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes.
16.Do not allow children to play with the appliance, or to sit or stand on the
appliance or on pull-out parts.
17.Do not hang on the appliance doors.
18.Do not dispose of the appliance in a fire. The appliance contains substances
in the insulation which are flammable.
19.Avoid touching the metal condenser wiring on the back of the appliance.
There is a risk of injury.
20.In the event of a possible malfunction, disconnect the appliance from the
power supply first.
21.Prior to cleaning, always unplug the appliance or switch off the circuit breaker.
DANGER! Risk of child entrapment!
Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer, take off
the doors. Leave the shelves in place so that children may not
easily climb inside.
!WARNING!
Keep ventilation openings on the appliance enclosure clear of obstruction.
Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting
process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
Do not use electrical devices inside the food storage compartments of the
appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
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Table of Contents
Important Safeguards .............................................................................. 1 - 2
Parts and Features .........................................................................................4
Installation ................................................................................................ 5 - 8
Transporting your appliance ..................................................................5
Setting up the appliance ........................................................................5
Location ........................................................................................... 5 - 6
Electrical requirements ..........................................................................6
Reversing the Door Swing ...............................................................6 – 8
Before starting up the appliance ............................................................8
Operation ................................................................................................ 8 - 10
Setting the operating temperature ................................................... 8 - 9
Refrigerator compartment .....................................................................9
Freezer compartment ..........................................................................10
Food Storage Information ...................................................................11 – 12
Fresh food ...........................................................................................11
Frozen food .........................................................................................11
Examples of proper food storage ........................................................12
Cleaning and Care ............................................................................... 12 - 14
Interior and exterior surfaces ...............................................................12
Cleaning the accessories ....................................................................13
Replacing the interior light bulb ................................................... 13 - 14
If there is a power failure .....................................................................14
Normal Operating Noises ............................................................................14
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................15
Limited Warranty .................................................................................. 16 - 17
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Parts and Features
1. Front panel 10. Fast-freeze compartment
2. Interior light 11. Freezer fan
3. Thermostat knob 12. Freezer compartment
4. Movable shelves 13. Ventilation grille
5. Wine rack 14. Adjustable front feet
6. Defrost water drain channel 15. Adjustable door shelves
7. Crisper cover 16. Egg tray
8. Crisper 17. Sliding storage boxes (optional)
9. Ice bank
Note: Not every feature is on all models.
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Installation
Transporting your appliance
1. The appliance should only be transported in the upright position.
2. The packaging as supplied must remain intact during transportation.
3. If the unit has been transported or carried in the horizontal position, it may only
be plugged in after standing in the vertical position for 4 hours. Plugging in the
appliance any sooner may result in damage to the refrigerator-freezer and
affect your warranty.
Setting up the appliance
Do not operate your appliance in a room where the temperature is likely to fall
below 50F at night and especially in winter. At lower temperatures the
appliance may not operate, resulting in a reduction in the storage life of the
food.
The climate class rating of your appliance is given on the rating label located
inside the appliance. It specifies the appropriate operating ambient
temperatures as shown below:
Climatic class Ambient temperatures
SN 50.0F to 89.6F
N 60.8F to 89.6F
ST 64.4F to 100.4F
T 64.4F to 109.4F
SN-ST 50.0F to 100.4F
SN-T 50.0F to 109.4F
Location
The unit should be placed in a dry room which can be aired.
Avoid direct sunlight or direct heat sources such as a stove or radiator.
To make sure that sufficient room is provided around the appliance to ensure
free air circulation, allow at least 1” at the back and top, and ¾” at the sides.
Fit the two plastic wall spacers supplied with the appliance, to the condenser
at the back of the appliance, rotating 1/4 turn. See illustration below.
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The appliance should be located on a smooth surface. The two leveling legs at
the front corners of the appliance can be adjusted as required.
Leveling legs can be adjusted by turning them counter-clockwise to raise the
refrigerator or clockwise to lower it. Correct adjustment of the feet avoids
excessive vibration and noise.
Electrical requirements
!WARNING! This appliance must be grounded!
Make sure there is a suitable power outlet (115V AC, 60Hz, 15 amps) with
proper grounding to power the refrigerator-freezer.
The electrical safety of the appliance is only assured when the grounding
system in the house is installed in accordance with regulations.
When positioning the appliance, do not let the power cable get stuck under it;
otherwise, the cable will be damaged.
Ensure that the plug remains easily accessible. Do not use a multiple adapter
bar or an extension cord.
Avoid the use of three-to-two prong adapters or cutting off the third grounding
prong in order to accommodate a two-prong outlet. This is a dangerous
practice since it provides no effective grounding for the refrigerator and may
result in shock hazard.
Reversing the door swing
This appliance allows you to reverse the door opening from left to right and back.
You can select your preference of door opening by following this procedure to
make the change.
1. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
2. Remove all food, loose items and fittings from the appliance and door
shelves.
3. Unscrew the bolts and remove the middle hinge while holding the doors. (1)
4. Remove the fresh food (refrigerator) compartment door from the top hinge by
sliding down and pulling forward. (2)
5. Remove the freezer compartment door by pulling up. (3)
6. Remove the plastic covers on the front top trim. (4)
7. Unscrew the bolts of the top hinge and remove top hinge. (5)
8. Reposition plugs on the opposite side. (6)
9. Remove the front bottom trim. (7)
10. Carefully lay the appliance on its back. (8) (Get someone to help you.)
11. Unscrew and remove the left-hand side front feet. (9)
12. Unscrew and remove the bottom hinge. (10)
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13. Reposition the plastic covers on top of the fresh food door on the opposite
side. (11)
14. Unscrew and remove the middle hinge bushing from the fresh food door. (12)
15. Screw in and fix the new middle hinge bushing (supplied) to the other side. (13)
16. Reposition the hinge bushing and the tap on the freezer door. (14)
17. Unscrew and reposition the bottom hinge bushing. (15)
18. Unscrew bolt of the pin of the bottom hinge. Fit the pin to the other hole on
the hinge and tighten the bolt on the new position. (16)
19. Fit the bottom hinge and other feet, and tighten the screws. (17)
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20. Remove the plastic tap to the opposite side on the front bottom trim. (18)
21. Fit the front bottom trim to the bottom hinge and other feet. (19)
22. Rotate the top hinge 180. Unscrew the hinge pin and re-tighten it to the
opposite side. (20)
23. Fit the top hinge and tighten the bolts. (21)
24. Fit the plastic cover on the front top trim. (22)
25. Locate the freezer door to the bottom hinge and attach to the cabinet. (23)
26. Locate the middle hinge on the freezer door (24) and put the fresh food door
between the top and middle hinge carefully. (25)
27. Fit the middle hinge. Adjust the doors and tighten the bolts. (26)
28. Carefully stand the appliance up (with someone’s help) and adjust the front
feet.
29. Remove the plastic plugs on the doors. Unscrew the door handles.
Reposition the door handles on the other side. Tighten the screws and fit the
plastic plugs. (27)
30. Put back all loose items and fittings.
31. Wait for at least 4 hours to allow the system to settle before switching on.
Before starting up the appliance
Before you begin operating your refrigerator-freezer, check the following points
for safety:
Is the appliance standing firmly on the floor?
Is there sufficient space for good air circulation?
Is the interior clean? (See Cleaning and Care.)
Set the thermostat knob halfway between 1and 5, or Min and Max.
Now connect the appliance to the power supply.
Operation
Setting the operating temperature
The operating temperature is regulated by the temperature control, or thermostat.
1 = Lowest cooling setting (warmest setting)
5 = Highest cooling setting (coldest setting), or
Min. = Lowest cooling setting (warmest setting)
Max. = Highest cooling setting (coldest setting)
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The average temperature inside the refrigerator should be about 41F (5C).
Choose the thermostat setting according to the desired temperature.
You can stop operation of your appliance by adjusting the thermostat knob to the
0position.
Please note that there will be different temperatures in the cooling area. The
coldest region is immediately above the vegetable crisper.
The interior temperature also depends on ambient temperature, the frequency
with which the door is opened and the amount of food kept inside.
Frequently opening the door causes the interior temperature to rise. For this
reason, it is recommended to close the door again as soon as possible after use.
Refrigerator compartment
Food storage:
The refrigerator compartment is for the short-term storage of fresh food and
drinks.
Raw meat is best kept wrapped or in a sealed plastic bag near the bottom of the
refrigerator compartment.
Allow hot foods and beverages to cool to room temperature prior to placing them
in the refrigerator.
Defrosting:
The refrigerator compartment defrosts automatically. The thawing water flows
through the drain channel into a collection container at the rear of the appliance.
If the fresh food section goes through a cycle defrost it is normal to see the
formation of frozen water droplets on the evaporator if the water has not
completely fallen off the evaporator.
Check the flow of the thawed water from time to time. The drain hole may
become plugged occasionally. Clean it with a Q-tip or similar item. See figure
below.
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