Summit FFBF240WX User manual

REFRIGERATORS
with BOTTOM-MOUNTED FREEZERS
Models
FFBF240WX FFBF245SSX
FFBF280WX FFBF285SSX
Instruction Manual
FELIX STORCH, INC.
770 Garrison Avenue
Bronx, New York 10474
www.summiappliance.com
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COMPARTIMENTO INFERIOR
Manual de instrucciones

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Please read this user's manual first!
Dear Customer,
We hope that your product, which has been produced in modern plants and
checked under the most meticulous quality control procedures, will provide
you with effective service. Therefore, read this entire user's manual
carefully before using the product and keep it as a reference. If you hand
over the product to someone else, include the user's manual as well.
The user's manual will help you use the product in a fast and efficient
way.
•Read the manual before installing and operating the product.
•Make sure you read the safety instructions.
•Keep the manual in an easily accessible place as you may need it later.
•Read the other documents included with the product. Remember that this
user's manual is also applicable for several other models.

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1. Front panel
2. Interior light
3. Thermostat knob
4. Movable shelves
5. Wine rack
6. Crisper cover
7. Crisper
8. Ice bank
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9. Fast freeze compartment
10. Freezer fan
11. Freezer compartment
12. Adjustable front feet
13. Adjustable door shelves
14. Egg tray
15. Sliding storage boxes
16. Bottle storage
NOTE: Figures shown in this instruction manual are schematic
and may not correspond exactly with your product. If a part is
not included in the product you have purchased, then it is
valid for other models.
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Please review the following
information. Failure to observe this
information may cause injuries or
material damage. Furthermore, all
warranty and reliability commitments
will become invalid.
Intended use
This product is intended
to be used
indoors and in closed areas such as
homes;
in closed working environments
such as stores and offices;
in closed accommodation areas
such as offices and hotels.
It should not be used outdoors.
General safety
When you want to dispose of or
scrap the product, we recommend
consulting Customer Service in
order to learn the required inform-
ation and authorized disposal
centers.
Consult Customer Service for all
your questions and problems
related to the refrigerator. Do not
attempt to repair the refrigerator
without notifying the authorized
services.
For products with a freezer
compartment: Do not eat ice cream
or ice cubes immediately after
taking them out of the freezer
compartment! (This may cause
frostbite in your mouth.)
Do not put bottled or canned liquid
beverages in the freezer compart-
ment. Otherwise, these may burst.
Do not touch frozen foods by hand;
they may stick to your hand.
Unplug your refrigerator before
cleaning or defrosting.
Cleaning agents that vaporize easily
should never be used in cleaning
and defrosting your refrigerator.
Coming in contact with electrical
parts, the vapor may cause a short
circuit or electric shock.
Never use parts of your refrigerator
such as the door as a step or means
of support.
Do not use electrical devices inside
the refrigerator.
Do not damage the parts where the
refrigerant is circulating with drilling
or cutting tools. The refrigerant that
might escape could cause skin
irritations and eye injuries.
Do not cover or block the ventilation
holes on your refrigerator.
Electrical devices must be repaired
only by authorized persons. Repairs
performed by untrained persons
create a risk for the user.
In case of any failure or during
maintenance or repair work,
disconnect your refrigerator’s power
supply by either removing the
relevant fuse or unplugging your
appliance.
2IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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Do not pull on the cable when
disconnecting the appliance; grasp
the plug and pull firmly.
Be sure that beverages with high
alcohol content are stored tightly
closed and in a vertical position.
Never store spray cans containing
flammable or explosive substances
in the refrigerator.
Do not use mechanical devices or
other means to accelerate the
defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
This product is not intended to be
used by persons with physical,
sensory or mental disorders or
uneducated or inexperienced
people (including children) unless
they are attended by a person who
will be responsible for their safety or
who will instruct them accordingly In
the use of the product.
Do not operate a damaged
refrigerator. Consult with the service
agent if you have any concerns.
Electrical safety of your refrigerator
can be guaranteed only if the
grounding system in your house
complies with local standards.
Exposing the product to rain, snow,
sun and wind is dangerous with
respect to electrical safety.
To avoid danger, contact Customer
Service when there has been power
cable damage.
Never plug the refrigerator into the
wall outlet during installation.
Otherwise, the risk of death or
serious injury may arise.
This refrigerator is intended only for
storing food items. It must not be
used for any other purpose.
A label containing technical
specifications is located on the left
wall inside the refrigerator.
Never connect your refrigerator to
electricity-saving systems; they may
damage the refrigerator.
If there is a blue light on the
refrigerator, do not look at the blue
light with optical tools.
For manually controlled
refrigerators, wait at least 5 minutes
to start the refrigerator after a power
failure.
This operation manual should be
handed over to the new owner of the
product when it is given to others.
Avoid causing damage to power
cable when transporting the
refrigerator. Bending the cable may
cause fire. Never place heavy
objects on the power cable.

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Do not touch the plug with wet
hands when plugging in or
unplugging the product.
Do not plug in the refrigerator if the
wall outlet is loose.
For safety reasons, water should
not be sprayed on inner or outer
parts of the product.
To avoid fire and explosion risk, do
not spray substances containing
inflammable gases such as
propane near the refrigerator.
Never place containers filled with
water on top of the refrigerator; in
the event of spillages, this could
cause electric shock or fire.
Do not overload the refrigerator with
food. The food items could fall and
hurt you and damage the
refrigerator when you open the
door.
Never place objects on top of the
refrigerator; these objects could fall
when you open or close the
refrigerator door.
As they require a precise
temperature, vaccines,
heat-sensitive medicine and
scientific materials, etc., should not
be kept in the refrigerator.
If not to be used for a long time, the
refrigerator should be unplugged. A
possible problem with the power
cable could cause a fire.
The tip of the plug should be
cleaned regularly with a dry cloth;
otherwise, it could cause a fire.
Properly securing adjustable legs on
the floor can prevent the refrigerator
from moving.
When moving the refrigerator, do
not hold it by the door handle. The
handle might snap off.
When you have to place your
appliance next to another
refrigerator or freezer, the distance
between devices should be at least
8cm (~ 3"). Otherwise, moisture
might form on the adjacent side
walls.
Child safety
If the door has a lock, the key should
be kept out of the reach of children.
Children must be supervised to
prevent them from tampering with the
appliance.
DANGER! Risk of child entrapment!
Child entrapment and suffocation are
not problems of the past. Junked or
abandoned appliances are still
dangerous, even if they will “just sit
around for a few days”.
Before discarding your old refrigerator:
Take off the doors.
Leave the shelves in place so that
children may not easily climb inside.
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Refrigerant warning
This appliance is CFC- and
HFC-free and contains small
quantities of Isobutane (R600a)
which is environmentally friendly,
but flammable. It does not
damage the ozone layer, nor does
it increase the greenhouse effect.
Care must be taken during
transportation and setting up of
the appliance that no parts of the
cooling system are damaged.
Leaking coolant can ignite and
may damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:
- Avoid open flames and
anything that creates a spark,
- Disconnect from the electrical
power line,
- Air the room in which the
appliance is located for
several minutes, and
- Contact the Service
Department for advice.
The more coolant there is in an
appliance, the larger the room it
should be installed in. In the event
of a leakage, if the appliance is in a
small room, there is the danger of
combustible gases building up. For
every ounce of coolant at least 325
cubic feet of room space is
required. The amount of coolant in
the appliance is stated on the
rating label of the appliance. It is
hazardous for anyone other than
an authorized service person to
carry out servicing or repairs to this
appliance.
Take serious care when handling,
moving, and using the appliance to
avoid either damaging the
refrigerant tubing or increasing the
risk of a leak.
Replacing component parts and
servicing must be done by factory
authorized service personnel so as
to minimize the risk of possible
ignition due to incorrect parts or
improper service.
Energy-saving tips
Do not leave the doors of your
appliance open for a long time.
Do not put hot food or drinks in your
refrigerator.
Do not overload your appliance so
as to block the proper circulation of
air.
Do not install your refrigerator in
direct sunlight or near heat-emitting
appliances such as ovens,
dishwashers or radiators. Keep your
refrigerator at least 12" away from
heat-emitting sources and at least
2" from electric ovens.
Keep your stored food in closed
containers.
You can store the maximum amount
of food items in the freezer when
you remove the freezer shelf or
drawer. Energy consumption value
stated for your refrigerator has been
determined by removing freezer
shelf or drawer and under maximum
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shelf or drawer that suits the shape
and size of the food to be frozen.
Thawing frozen food in the
refrigerator compartment will both
save energy and preserve the food
quality.
Disposing of an old
refrigerator
This product has been manufactured
with high quality parts and materials
which can be reused and are suitable
for recycling. Therefore, do not
dispose of the product with normal
domestic waste at the end of its
service life. Have it taken to a
collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
Please consult your local authorities to
learn the details. Help protect the
environment and natural resources by
recycling used products. For children's
safety, cut the power cable and
remove the doors before disposing of
the product. Leave shelves or drawers
in place so children cannot easily
climb inside.

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Before starting the refrigerator
Check the following before you start to
use your refrigerator:
1. Attach 2 plastic spacers as
illustrated below. The spacers are
intended to keep the proper
distance between your refrigerator
and the wall to ensure optimum air
circulation. (The picture is provided
as a representation and is not
meant to be identical with your
product.)
2. Clean the interior of the appliance
as recommended in the
“Maintenance and cleaning”
section.
3. Connect the plug of the appliance to
the wall socket. When the
refrigerator door is opened, the
internal light will turn on.
4. When the compressor starts to
operate, a sound will be heard. The
liquid and gases sealed within the
refrigeration system may also give
rise to noise, even if the compressor
is not running. This is normal.
5. The front edges of the refrigerator
may feel warm. This is normal.
These areas are designed to be
warm to avoid condensation.
Electrical connection
Warning 
Improper use of the grounded plug
can result in the risk of electrical
shock. If the power cord is damaged,
have it replaced by an authorized
service center.
This appliance should be properly
grounded for your safety. The
power cord is equipped with a
three-pin plug that mates with
standard three-prong wall outlets to
minimize the possibility of electrical
shock.
Do not under any circumstances cut
or remove the third ground prong
from the power cord supplied.
This refrigerator requires a standard
115Volts AC~ 60Hz electrical outlet
with three-prong grounded
receptacle. Use a 15-amp fuse.
To prevent accidental injury, the
cord should be secured behind the
appliance and not left exposed or
dangling.
Never unplug the refrigerator by
pulling the power cord. Always
grip the plug firmly and pull straight
out from the receptacle.
Do not use an extension cord with
this appliance. If the power cord is
too short, have a qualified
electrician or service technician
install an outlet near the appliance.
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Disposing of the packaging
The packing materials may be
dangerous for children. Keep the
packing materials out of the reach of
children or dispose of these materials
as required by your local community.
The packing of your appliance is
produced from recyclable materials.
Placement and Installation
If the entranceway of the room where
the refrigerator will be installed is not
wide enough, call an authorized
service center to have them remove
the doors of your appliance and pass it
sideways through the door.
1. Install your refrigerator in a place
that allows ease of use.
2. Keep your refrigerator away from
heat sources, humid places and
direct sunlight.
3. There must be appropriate air
circulation around your refrigerator
in order to achieve efficient
operation. If the refrigerator is to be
placed in a recess in the wall, there
must be at least 2" distance from the
ceiling and at least 2" from the wall.
Do not place your product on soft
material such as a carpet.
4. Place your refrigerator on an even
floor surface. If necessary, use the
adjustable front feet to level the
appliance.

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Replacing the light bulb
If the interior light is not working,
proceed as follows.
1. Turn off the appliance and pull out
the plug. You may find it helpful to
remove shelves for easy access.
2. Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the light diffuser cover.
3. First check that the bulb hasn’t
worked loose by ensuring it is
screwed securely into the holder.
Replace the plug and switch on.
4. If the lamp works, replace the light
cover by inserting the rear lug and
pushing up to locate the front two
lugs.
5. If the light still fails to work, switch
off the unit and pull out the plug.
Replace the bulb with a new 15
watt (max) screw cap (SES) bulb.
6. Carefully dispose of the burnt-out
bulb.
7. A replacement bulb can easily be
obtained from a good local
electrical or DIY store.
Sliding storage boxes
This accessory is designed to use the
door shelves’ storage space more
efficiently. Moving these boxes right
or left allows tall bottles to be placed
on the shelf below.

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Reversing the doors
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Your refrigerator should be installed
at least 12" away from heat sources
such as stoves, radiators and space
heaters and at least 2" away from
electric ovens and should not be
located in direct sunlight.
The ambient temperature of the
room where you install your
refrigerator should be at least
50°F. Operating your refrigerator
under cooler conditions is not
recommended with regard to its
efficiency.
Please make sure that the interior
of your refrigerator is cleaned
thoroughly.
If two appliances are to be
installed side by side, there
should be at least 3" distance
between them.
When you operate your
refrigerator for the first time,
please observe the following
instructions during the initial six
hours.
- The door should not be opened
frequently.
- Appliance must be operated
empty without any food in it.
- Do not unplug the appliance.
If possible, original packaging and
foam materials should be kept for
future relocations.
The baskets/drawers that are
provided with the freezer
compartment help to lower energy
consumption and provide better
storage conditions.
Food contact with the temperature
sensor in the freezer compartment
may increase energy consumption
of the appliance. Therefore any
contact with the sensor(s) must be
avoided.
In some models, the instrument
panel automatically turns off 5
minutes after the door has closed.
It will be reactivated when the door
is opened or any key Is pressed.
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Setting the operating
temperature
The operating temperature of both
the refrigerator and freezer
compartments is regulated by the
temperature control.
Warm Cold
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(or) Min. Max.
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) The average
temperature inside the fridge should
be around +5°C (41°F). Choose the
setting according to your desired
temperature. You can stop operation
of your device by adjusting the
thermostat knob to the “0” position.
Please note that there will be different
temperatures in the cooling area. The
coldest region of the refrigerator
compartment is immediately above
the crisper drawers. The interior
temperature also depends on
ambient temperature, the frequency
with which the door is opened and the
amount of food kept inside. Frequent
opening of the door causes the
interior temperature to rise. For this
reason, it is recommended to close
the door as soon as possible after
use.
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Cooling food
Food storage
The fridge compartment is for the
short-term storage of fresh food and
drinks. Store milk products in the
indicated compartment in the
refrigerator. Bottles can be stored in
the bottle holder or on the bottle
shelf of the door. Raw meat is best
kept in a plastic bag in the
compartment at the very bottom of
the refrigerator. Allow hot foods
and beverages to cool to room
temperature before placing them in
the refrigerator.
Attention! Store high-proof alcohol
products only standing upright and
tightly closed.
Attention! Do not store explosive
substances in the device. Do not store
containers with inflammable
propellant gases (canned cream,
spray cans etc.) in the freezer. There
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Defrosting the appliance
The refrigerator compartment
defrosts automatically. The
thawing water flows through the
drain channel into a collection
container at the rear of the
device. When the fresh food
section is going through a defrost
cycle, it is normal to see frozen
water droplets on the evaporator
if the water has not completely
dripped off the evaporator.
The freezer compartment also
defrosts automatically.
Warning! The fan in the freezer
compartment circulates cold air.
Never insert any object through
the guard. Do not allow children
to play with the freezer fan.
Freezing food
You can use the freezer
compartment for freezing fresh
food as well as for storing
pre-frozen food. Please refer to
the recommendations given on
the packaging of your food.
Do not freeze carbonated drinks,
as the container may burst when
the liquid freezes. In order to
maintain the quality of your food,
it must be frozen as rapidly as
possible. Do not exceed the
freezing capacity of your
appliance in a 24-hour period.
(See the rating label.) In this way,
the freezing capacity will not be
exceeded, and the temperature
inside the freezer will not rise.
Attention!
Keep deep-frozen food
separated from freshly placed
food.
When deep-freezing hot food,
the cooling compressor will
work until the food is
completely frozen. This can
temporarily cause excessive
cooling of the refrigerator
compartment, so in general,
allow hot foods to cool before
freezing them.
If you find the freezer door
difficult to open just after you
have closed it, don’t worry.
This is due to a pressure
differential that will equalize
and allow the door to open
normally after a few minutes.
You will hear a vacuum sound
just after closing the door. This
is normal.
Do not cover the shelves with
any protective materials,
which may obstruct air
circulation.
Do not allow children to play
with the appliance or tamper
with the controls.
To ensure that you obtain the
best possible performance
from your appliance, do not
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Never use gasoline, benzene
or similar substances for
cleaning purposes.
We recommend that you unplug
the appliance before cleaning.
Never use any sharp instrument or
abrasive soap, household cleaner,
detergent or wax polish for cleaning.
Use lukewarm water to clean the
cabinet of your refrigerator and wipe
it dry.
Use a damp cloth wrung out in a
solution of one teaspoon of
bicarbonate of soda to one pint of
water to clean the interior and wipe
it dry.
Make sure that no water enters
the light bulb housing or other
electrical items.
If your refrigerator is not going to be
used for a long period of time,
unplug the power cable, remove all
food, clean and dry the interior and
leave the door ajar.
Check door seals regularly to be
sure they are clean and free from
food particles.
To remove a door rack, remove all
the contents and then simply push
the door rack upwards from the
base.
Never use cleaning agents or water
that contain chlorine to clean the
outer surfaces and chromium
coated parts of the product.
Chlorine causes corrosion on such
metal surfaces.
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Protection of plastic
surfaces
Do not put liquid oils or fried food into
your refrigerator in unsealed
containers as they can damage the
plastic surfaces of your refrigerator. In
case of spilling or smearing oil on a
plastic surface, clean and rinse the
relevant part at once with warm water.
When moving your appliance
1. Your refrigerator should be
unplugged and stored contents
removed.
2. Shelves, accessories, crisper, etc.,
inside your appliance should be
fixed with adhesive tape and
secured against impacts. Tape
doors shut.
3. Wrap the appliance in a blanket or
other suitable protection.
4. Keep the appliance as close to
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Please review this list before calling for service. It will save you time and
money. The list includes frequent complaints that do not arise from
defective workmanship or material usage. Some of the features described
here may not exist in your product.
The refrigerator does not operate.
The plug is not inserted into the socket correctly.
>> Insert the plug into the socket securely.
The fuse of the socket or the main fuse has blown out.
>> Check the fuse.
Condensation on the side wall of the refrigerator compartment
The ambient temperature is very low.
>> Do not install the appliance in places where the temperature falls below 10°C
(50°F).
The door has been opened frequently.
>> Do not open and close the doors of the appliance frequently.
Ambient conditions are very humid.
>> Avoid installation in places of high humidity.
Food containing liquid is stored in open containers.
>> Cover such containers.
A door of the appliance Is left ajar.
>> Close the door.
Thermostat is set at a very cold level.
>> Set the thermostat to a suitable level.
Compressor is not running,
Compressor will stop functioning during power failures or if the appliance is
unplugged, then plugged in again in less than 6 minutes. The unit should start
running again after about 6 minutes. If not, call Customer Service.
The appliance is in defrost cycle.
>> This is normal for a full-automatic defrost appliance. The defrosting cycle
occurs periodically.
The appliance is not plugged into the socket.
>> Make sure the appliance is plugged in.
Temperature settings were made incorrectly.
>> Select a suitable temperature value.
There is a power outage.
>> The appliance returns to normal when power is restored.
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The noise of operation increases when the appliance is running.
The operating performance of the appliance may change due to changes in
ambient temperature. This is normal.
The compressor runs frequently or for a long time.
Your new appliance may be wider than the previous one. Larger refrigerators
operate for a longer period of time.
Room temperature may be high.
>> It is normal that the appliance operates for longer periods in a hot atmosphere.
The appliance might have been recently plugged in or loaded with food.
>> If this is the case, it is normal for the appliance to take longer to reach the set
temperature.
Large amounts of hot food might have been put into the refrigerator recently.
>> Do not put hot food into the refrigerator.
Doors might be opened frequently or left ajar for a long time.
>> The warm air that has entered the refrigerator causes it to run for longer
periods. Avoid opening the doors frequently. Be sure doors are fully closed.
The appliance is set to a very low temperature.
>> Adjust the refrigerator temperature to a warmer degree and wait until the
temperature is achieved.
Door seal of the fridge or freezer may be soiled, worn or, broken or not properly
seated.
>> Clean or replace the seal. A damaged or broken seal causes the appliance to
run for a longer period of time to maintain the set temperature.
Freezer temperature is very low while the refrigerator temperature is sufficient.
The freezer temperature is adjusted to a very low value.
>> Adjust the thermostat to a warmer degree and check again later.
Fridge temperature is very low while the freezer temperature is sufficient.
The fridge temperature is adjusted to a very low value.
>> Adjust the fridge temperature to a warmer degree and check later.
Food kept in the refrigerator compartment drawers is frozen.
The fridge temperature is set too low.
>> Adjust the fridge temperature to a higher value and check.