Summit FFBF181ESBI User manual

DETAILED
INSTRUCTIONSFOR
USEOFUPRIGHT
REFRIGERATOR AND
FREEZER
FFBF181ESBI
FFBF249SSBI
FELIX STORCH, INC.
Summit Appliance Division
An ISO 9001:2015
registered company
770 Garrison Avenue
Bronx, New York 10474
www.summitappliance.com

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We thank you forthe
confidence you have shown by
purchasing our appliance. We wish
you much pleasure in its use.
The appliance is intended
solely for household use,
and may be installed built-in
or freestanding.
This refrigerator/freezer
(hereinafter: the appliance) consists
of two parts: the upper part is the
refrigerator and the lower part is
the freezer.
The refrigerator is intended for
storing fresh food at temperatures
above 0°C (32°F). The freezer is
intended for freezing fresh food
and for long-term storage of
frozen food (up to one year,
depending on the type of food).
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Notes and Warnings .....................................................3 - 4
Advice for Saving Power with Refrigeration
Appliances ................................................................................ 5
Appliance Description ...................................................................... 6
Installation and Connection ........................................................7 - 8
Operating the Appliance ...........................................................9 - 13
Appliance Interior Equipment .................................................14 - 17
Recommended Distribution of Food in the Appliance ................... 18
Storing Food in the Refrigerator .................................................... 19
Storing Food in the ZeroZone Drawer ....................................20 - 21
Freezing and Storing Frozen Food .........................................22 - 24
Freezing process ..................................................................... 22
Important warnings on freezing fresh food .............................. 23
Storage of industrially frozen food ........................................... 23
Frozen food storage time ......................................................... 24
Defrosting frozen food ............................................................. 24
Defrosting the Appliance ............................................................... 25
Cleaning the Appliance ................................................................. 26
Troubleshooting ......................................................................27 - 28
Information about Appliance Noise ............................................... 29
Limited Warranty ........................................................................... 31
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IMPORTANT NOTES
AND WARNINGS ////////////////////
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or metal capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved.
Children should not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance should not be performed by children without
supervision.
Before connecting the appliance to the power line, please read carefully the
instructionsforusewhich describetheapplianceanditscorrectandsafeuse.The
instructions apply for several appliance types/models; thus, settings or
equipment may be described herein which are not available in your appliance.
This instruction manual includes the NO FROST version/model of the freezer
which is fitted with a fan and in which the defrosting process is automatic.
Remove the packaging intended for protecting the appliance orparticular parts
duringtransport.
Spacers are fitted on the corners of
the doors. Remove them and insert
the supplied plugs into their slots
(only in some models).
Before connecting the appliance to the power supply, let the appliance rest ina
vertical position for approximately 2 hours. This will reduce the possibility of
operational faults due to the effect of transport on the cooling system.
The appliance must be connected to the power line and grounded in
compliance with the effective standards and regulations.
The appliance should not be used outdoors and it should not be exposed to
rain.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable
propellant in this appliance.
Beforecleaningtheappliance,unplugit from the power line (unplug the power
cord from the wall outlet).
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If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a service technician or
other adequately trained person.
If the appliance will be out of use for a prolonged period of time, switch it off
using the relevant button, andunplug the appliance from the powerline. Empty
theappliance,defrostit,cleanit,andleavethedoor ajar.
If LED lighting does not work, call a service technician. Do not attempt to repair
the LED lighting yourself, as there is danger of contact with high voltage!
To protect the environment, take the obsolete appliance to an authorized
home appliance collection center.
Packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials that can be recycled,
disposed of, or destroyed without any hazard to the environment.
A rating plate can be found in the appliance interior. If the language on the
rating plate is not the language of your choice or the language of your country,
replace it with the one supplied.
DANGER: Risk of child entrapment! Before you throw away your old
refrigerator or freezer: take off the doors andleave the shelves inplace so that
children maynoteasilyclimbinside.
WARNING! Keepventilationopeningsinthe appliance enclosure or in the built-
instructure,clearof obstruction.
WARNING! Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the
defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING! Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING! Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage
compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by
the manufacturer.
The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that the product should not
be treated as normal household waste. The product should be taken to an
authorized collection center for waste electric and electronic equipment
processing. Correct disposal of the product will help prevent any negative effects
on the environment and health of people which could occur in case of incorrect product
removal. For detailed information on removal and processing of the product, please
contact the relevant municipal body in charge of waste management, your waste
disposal service, or the store where you bought the product.
–Save these instructions –
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ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER WITH
REFRIGERATION APPLIANCES
• Install the appliance as specified in the instruction manual.
• Donot openthe doormore often than necessary.
• Occasionally make sure air circulation underneath the appliance is unobstructed.
• Condenser unit on the rear wall should be kept clean (see chapter
Cleaning the appliance).
• If the gasket is damaged or does not provide a perfect seal for other
reasons, have it replacedas soon as possible.
• Store the food in tightly sealed containers or appropriate packaging.
• Before placing the food in the appliance, cool it to room temperature.
• Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator compartment.
• Remove the drawers fromthe freezercompartment as described inthe
instruction manual,in orderto make use of the entire interior.
• Defrostyour conventional freezerwhen anapproximately 3-5 millimeter
(1/8 to 1/4 inch) layer of frost or ice has built up on the refrigerated surfaces.
• Make sure the layout of shelves in the compartment is uniform and that
the food is placed so that the air can freely circulate in the appliance
interior (observe the recommended placement of food as described in
the instructions).
• In appliances with a fan, do not block the fan slots.
• If you do not need the fan or the ionizer, switch them off to reduce power
consumption.
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APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
2
3
4
A 5
6
7
10
11
B
A Refrigerator
1 Control unit
1
2 Led lighting of refrigerator
interior
3 IonAir air ionizer (+ on/off
switch)*
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4 Pull-out glass shelf (height
adjustable)
5 Bottle rack
6 ZeroZone drawer
7 CrispZone fruit and
vegetables drawer with
humidity control
8 SimpleSlide
height-adjustable doorbin
9 Bottle bin
B Freezer
10 Freezer drawers
11 Glass shelves
• Applianceinterior equipment may change according to the appliance model.
• The drawers are protected against pulling out. To remove a drawer from the
appliance, open it, then lift the front part and pull it out.
* Only in some models
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INSTALLATION AND
CONNECTION
SELECTING THE ROOM
• Do not install the refrigerator where temperatures will be below 55°F or
above 110°F, because it will not maintain proper temperatures and the
refrigerator could develop high internal humidity.
Warning: Make sure the room where the appliance is installed is large enough.
There should be at least 1 yd3 of space per 0.37 ounces of refrigerant. Amount
of refrigerant is stated on the rating plate in the appliance interior.
INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE
max
30 mm
Applianceinstallationshouldbe
carried out by at least two persons to
avoid any physical injury or damage to
the appliance.
• The appliance must stand level or
tilted slightly backwards, stable on a
solid base. At the front, the
appliance is fitted with two adjustable
legs that can be used to level the
appliance. At the rear side, casters
allow for easier installation of the
appliance (only with some models).
• There should be a clearance of at
least 5 cm (2”) between the
appliance and any cupboard
installed above it, in order to allow
adequate cooling of the condenser
unit.
• Do not expose the appliance to
direct sunlight and do not place it
near any source of heat. If this
cannot be avoided, install an
insulation panel.
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688 mm
640 mm
1201 mm
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• This appliance is intended for built-in installation, but it may also be installed
freestanding. When installed built-in, please allow these minimum clearances to ensure
the best operation and proper ventilation: 1/4” on one side (and even more space on
the hinge side to allow the doors to open wider than their width to make it easier to
remove shelves and storage bins), 5/8” at the rear and 1/16” at the top. Be sure that
airflow at the bottom of the appliance is not blocked. Consider the clearance
required to open the door fully in order to allow pulling out the drawers and
shelves (see installation diagram).
600mm
644mm
NOTE: The doors of your appliance are not user-reversible.
CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE
• Connect the appliance to the power socketusing a connection cable. The
wall outlet should be fitted with a ground contact (safety socket). Nominal
voltage and frequency are indicated on the rating plate/label with basic
information on the appliance.
• The appliance must be connected to the power line and grounded in
compliance with the effective standards and regulations. The appliance will
withstand short-term deviations from the nominal voltage, but not more
than +/- 6%.
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OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
CONTROL PANEL
A
B
C
E
D
A Appliance On key and
refrigerator compartment Off key
B Acoustic alarm Off key
C Super cool On/Off key
D Refrigerator compartment temperature
keys
E Refrigerator temperature display
F Freezer compartment On key and
appliance Off key
G ECO function On/Off key
H Super freeze On/Off key
I Freezer compartment temperature keys
J Freezer compartment temperature
display
J
I
H
G
F
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SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF
Switching the appliance on:
Switch on
the appliance bybriefly pressing the
key A .
With this model, it is only possible to
switch on the freezer compartment
while the refrigerator compartment is
switched off. This setting can be made
in two ways:
- briefly press the F key to switch
on the freezercompartment only;
or
- first briefly press the A key to switch
on theentireappliance.Then,press
andhold (for threeseconds) the A
key to switch off the refrigerator
compartment.
Whenthe A keyispressed again,the
refrigerator compartment will be
switched back on.
Switching the appliance off
: To switch
off the appliance,press andhold(for
three seconds)thekey F (caution:
appliance will remain powered,i.e.
there will still be electric currentinthe
appliance).
ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE
• To set the temperature in the refrigerator compartment use the keys D :
lower temperature ; higher temperature.
• Temperature in the refrigerator compartment can be set from 34°F to 46°F.
• After one of the Dkeys is pressed, the most recent temperature setting will flash on
the display E. Use the Dkeys to set the desired temperature. Three seconds after
the last key was pressed, the most recent temperature setting is stored for the
refrigerator compartment.
• Recommended setting is 40°F.
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• To setthe temperature in the freezer
compartmentusethekeys I :
lower temperature ;
higher temperature.
• Temperature in the freezer compartment
can be set from -6°F to +6°F.
• After one of the I keys ispressed, the most
recent temperature setting will flash on the
display J .Usethe I keystosetthedesired
temperature. Three seconds after the last key
was pressed, the most recent temperature
setting is stored for the freezer compartment.
• Recommended setting is 0°F.
FREEZER BOOST FUNCTION (SUPER FREEZE)
• Use this setting after switchingon
the appliance for the firsttime, before
cleaning, or 24 hours before inserting a
large amount of food.
Switching on the freezer boost
(super freeze)function: Press the H
key. FF will appearonthedisplay J .
If the freezer boost is not deactivated
manually,itwillbeautomaticallyswitched
off after approximately 2 days. Then the
temperature of the freezer compartment
returns tothe most recently setvalue.
EXTREME FREEZING (UPPER DRAWER OF THE FREEZER
COMPARTMENT)
• In order to quickly freeze fresh food, use the
XtremeFreeze function that is only active in
the upper drawer of the freezer compartment.
Itinvolvesintensiveblowingofcoolairinto
thatpartoftheappliance.Fasterfreezingwill
retainmorevitamins,minerals,andnutrients
inthefoodforalongerperiodoftime.
Switching on the freezer boost
(XtremeFreeze) function: Pressthe H
key and hold itforatleast3seconds. EF
will appearonthedisplay J .
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• With this setting, the compressor will operatecontinuously and the temperature in the
freezercompartment willdropconsiderably.
• If the setting is not deactivated manually (by pressing the H key), it will be deactivated
automatically after approximately one day. Freezercompartmenttemperaturewill return
to the mostrecentsetting.
• Use this setting for freezing smaller amounts of food (up to 4.4 pounds) in the upper
drawer. When freezing a large amount of food, the setting should be activated 12 hours
before the food is placed in the freezer.
REFRIGERATOR BOOST (SUPER COOLING)
(REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT)
• Use this setting afterswitching on the appliance for thefirst time, beforecleaning, or
beforeinserting a largeamountof food.
Switching on the refrigerator boost (super cool) function
: Press the C key.
Ifthe function is not deactivated manually, itwill be deactivated automatically after
approximately six hours. Refrigerator compartment temperature will return to the most
recentsetting.
HIGH TEMPERATURE ALARM
Ifthetemperatureinsidetheapplianceis
too high, acoustic alarm will beactivated
( intermittent tone ) and the B key will
flash.
• Acknowledge and turn off the acoustic
alarmbypressingthe B key.
• Theacoustic alarmwillbeactivated
every 24 hours if the temperature in the
applianceisnotlowenough andthereis
dangeroffoodspoilage.Thealarmwillbe
switchedoffautomaticallyassoonas the
temperature in the freezerdrops to a level
thatnolongerpresentsspoilagehazard.
• When the appliance is switched on for the first time, there is a 24-hour delay in
temperature alarm operation since the appliance will not have reached the adequate
temperature. Thus, unnecessary activation of alarm is prevented.
Open refrigerator door alarm: if the refrigerator or freezer compartment door is open for
more than 2 minutes, acoustic alarm will be activated and the B key will flash. When the door is
closed, the alarm will be deactivated. It can also be switched off by pressing the B key.
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ECO FUNCTION
To activate the Eco function, press the G
key. With this function activated, appliance
will operate with optimum settings.
SAFETY BLOCK (CHILD SAFETY LOCK)
Use this function if you do not wish to
manually adjust the appliance settings.
To activate, press and hold the B key (for
three seconds); LL will appear on the
display E .
This will lock all keys except B .
To deactivate the safety lock, press the B
key and holditfor threeseconds.
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APPLIANCE INTERIOR
EQUIPMENT*
(* Equipment depends on model)
SHELF
1
2
WIRE BOTTLE RACK
• For clarity and easier access to food, the
shelves can be partly pulled out.
• Theshelvesmaybeadjustedtosuit
yourpreferencesusingtheguidesinthe
refrigeratorinterior.Toremoveashelf
from the refrigerator, pull it out to the
point when it is stopped by the guide.
Then, lift it slightly at the front part and
pull it all the way out.
Storeperishablesatthe backoftheshelf
wherethetemperature isthelowest.
• Somemodelsalsofeatureawirebottle
holder.The bottle holder is protected
againstbeing inadvertently pulled out. It
can only be pulled out when it is empty.
To pull it out, lift it slightly at the back
and pull ittowards you.Place the bottle
holder so that the length of the bottles
does not preventproper closing ofthe
door.The holder can takea maximum
load of 9 0.75-liter bottles or13
kilograms oftotal weight –see label on
the right side in the appliance interior.
• Cansmayalsobeplacedonthebottle
rack( lengthwise or crosswise ).
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CRISPZONE –FRUIT AND VEGETABLE BIN WITH
HUMIDITY CONTROL*
• The bin at the bottom of the refrigerator is intended for storing fruits and vegetables. It
provides humidity and prevents the food from drying out.
• Store the foods in suitable packaging to prevent them from emitting or taking on odors.
The bin has an integrated humidity regulator which allows setting the humidity
according to the amount of food stored.
Smaller amounts of food –push the
control slider to the right;
Larger amounts of food –push the
control slider to the left;
• Pulling out the bin:
- Pull out the bin as far as it will go.
Then, lift the front part and pull it out
completely.
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INTERIOR SIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR
Mounted on the refrigerator door are compartments (shelves or bins) intended for storing
cheese,butter,eggs,yogurtandothersmallerpackages,tubes,cans,etc.Thereisa bottle
shelf at the lower end of the door.
ADJUSTABLE DOOR BINS
STORAGEBIN(MULTIBOX)*
The height ofthe door bins can beadjusted
without having to remove the bins from
the appliance. Simply pull the two levers on
each side of the bin towards you and slide
the bin up or down.
To remove a bin from the appliance, lift itas
far as it will go and pull it out.
• MultiBox bin offers a convenient way
for storing food with a strong or
pungent smell, e.g. ripenedor blue-vein
cheese, sausages, onions, butter, etc.
• Thesiliconelidprovidesanair-tightseal
that prevents the food from drying out
and the odor from spreading throughout
the refrigerator compartment.
• The silicone lid can also be used asan
egg or ice tray.
• If the flexible lid is used as an egg tray, place it directly on the bottom of the door bin
anduse the open lowerpart ofthe Multibox bin to storefood in smaller packages –pâté,
jams, smaller tubes etc.
FAN
• The fan, hidden in the freezer unit, will make sure the temperature is distributed more
evenly and reduce condensation (dew) on the storage surfaces.
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IONIZER (IONAIR)
(certain models only)
• Air ionizer placed intherefrigerator compartment removesmost bacteria,viruses,
gases,andunpleasantodorstomakesuretheairintherefrigeratorisalwaysfresh.The
foodwillremainfreshandtasty longer.
Ionizer switched on
Ionizer switched off
ADAPTIVE INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY
Innovative sensor technology allows adjusting appliance operation to the user's habits
or behavior. The adaptive intelligent system monitors, analyzes, and records on a daily
and weekly basis the use of the appliance and adapts appliance operation to the
perceived patterns. If the appliance is able to anticipate increased frequency of door
opening, the appliance will automatically lower the temperature before such time to
prevent the increase offoodtemperatureasthedoorisopenedmoreoften.The
appliancewillalso anticipate adding larger amounts of food into the refrigerator or
freezer and adapt by coolingorfreezingmoreintensively.
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RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION
OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE
Sections of the refrigerator:
- upper part: canned food, bread, wine, pastry, etc.
- middle part: dairy products, ready-made meals, desserts, soft drinks, beer, cooked food, etc.
- ZeroZone drawer: meat, meat produce, delicatessen
- CrispZone drawer: fresh fruit, vegetables, salads, root vegetables, potatoes, onions, garlic,
tomatoes, tropical fruit, sauerkraut, turnips etc.
Sections in the refrigerator compartment
door:
- upper/middle door bins: eggs, butter,
cheese, etc.
- lower door bins: beverages, cans, bottles,
etc.
Freezer sections:
- freezer: freezing,storageoffrozen food(see FreezingandStoringFrozenFood)
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STORING FOOD IN THE
REFRIGERATOR
IMPORTANT WARNINGS REGARDING FOOD STORAGE
Correct use of the appliance, appropriate packaging, maintaining
the right temperature, and observing the food hygiene standards
has a decisive impact on the quality of food storage.
Observe the expiration dates for the food, specified on the
packaging.
Food stored in the refrigerator should be kept in closed
containers or appropriate packaging to prevent them from
emitting or absorbing odors.
Do not store inflammable, volatile, and explosive substances in
the refrigerator.
Bottles with high alcohol content should be tightly sealed and
stored in an upright position.
Some organic solutions, essential oils in lemon and orange peel,
butter acid, etc. may damage the plastic surfaces in case of
prolonged contact, causing damage and premature ageing of
these materials.
Unpleasant odors warn of uncleanliness ofthe appliance or
contents that have turned (see Cleaning the Appliance).
If you are leaving home for a longer period of time, remove
perishables from the refrigerator.
FOOD STORAGE TIMES
Recommended storage time in the refrigerator
Type of food
Time
eggs, marinades, smoked meat
upto10days
cheese
upto10days
rootvegetables
up to 8 days
butter
up to 7 days
desserts,fruit,ready-to-eatfood,chunksofraw
meat
up to 2 days
fish, raw minced meat, seafood
up to 1 day
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