Use and Care Manual
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1. contact with walls or furniture and thereby avoiding disagreeable noise and allowing for adequate air circulation Leveling Use the two leveling screws to level the refrigerator Insert and adjust them so that they rest firmly on the floor The front of the refrigerator should be a little higher than the rear which should lean slightly backwards This facilitates the automatic closing of the doors and helps maintain the temperature inside the unit _installing Your Refrigerator Before inserting the plug into the AC outlet clean the interior of your refrigerator using a cloth or soft sponge and mild soap or a solution of bicarbonate of soda and water Electrical connection For residential use a 120V AC 60Hz power source is required Ideally your set up should be equipped with a main switch and separate balanced circuit protected by fuses and or a circuit breaker with a maximum of 15 to 20 Amps Your refrigerator comes equipped with an AC power cord with integrated grounding Under no circumstances should the grounding be removed to connect an adapter plug nor should the grounding be cut and or replaced by a 2 prong plug For your safety when installing the refrigerator refer to Figure A lf your electrical installation is not equipped with this kind of AC outlet obtain one and have it installed by a qualified electrician Any personal accidents and or material damage cause by the product resulting from fail2. every six months To periodically clean the freezer 1 Disconnect the plug from the wall 2 During the cleaning do not let accumulated liquid filter into the interior of the refrigerator as this could damage the unit Dry well 3 After cleaning reconnect the unit to the electric socket General Information Trips and absences For prolonged absences disconnect the plug from the wall outlet Leave your refrigerator empty and clean This includes the ice trays Leave the door ajar placing an object behind it to prevent it from closing This facilitates air circulation and discourages the formation of mold and odors During short absences your refrigerator can stay connected But be aware that there is always the possibility of power outages while you are away Moving lf you need to place the refrigerator in a horizontal position in order to transport it place it only on its left side when viewed from the front Before changing your refrigerator s location screw the leveling screws in as far as they will go Problems with the electrical supply The majority of power outages are corrected in a few hours The interior temperature of your refrigerator will not be affected for 4 hours If the electrical failure persists for more that 6 hours we suggest that you place ice bags in both compartments to help preserve the food To replace the light bulb 1 Disconnect power to the refrigerator 2 Lift the light shi
3. ANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS SO THESE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE FELIX STORCH INC 770 Garrison Avenue Bronx NY 10474 suMMIT Phone 718 893 3900 For parts and accessory ordering Fax 718 842 3093 troubleshooting and helpful hints visit www summitappliance com www summitappliance com support 15
4. air at different temperatures If this happens wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again and the doors should open easily Always store onions in a plastic bag or a hermetically sealed container to prevent their odor from penetrating other foods Do not store garlic inside your refrigerator as a cold dark environment promotes its germination Always take note of the manufacturer s expiration date on frozen products Once food has been defrosted it cannot be refrozen Liquids increase in volume when frozen For this reason do not fill containers up to the brim with liquids Do not store closed glass containers containing liquids in the freezer The breakage of glass containers could badly damage the freezer Always disconnect the refrigerator plug from the outlet before cleaning or before starting a technical revision Never use toxic products ammonia bleach etc abrasive substances pastes or fibers as they can damage the refrigerator Use a soft sponge or a cloth that has been soaked in a solution of mild soap in water Rinse and dry well with a clean dry cloth You can also use a solution of one spoon of bicarbonate of soda and two quarts of warm water to clean the interior Do not use fibers or sharp or pointed objects which can scratch your refrigerator or the interior shelves To clean the condenser on the models that have them use a brush cloth or sponge to eliminate accumulated dust Do this at least
5. ed to be manufactured to commercially acceptable standards and are not covered from damage during handling or breakage 5 YEAR COMPRESSOR WARRANTY 1 The compressor is covered for 5 years 2 Replacement does not include labor ITEMS WARRANTOR WILL NOT PAY FOR 1 Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance to instruct you how to use your appliance to replace or repair fuses or to correct wiring or plumbing 2 Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs or broken shelves Consumable parts such as filters are excluded from warranty coverage 3 Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse abuse fire flood acts of God improper installation installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes or use of products not approved by warrantor Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance Expenses for travel and transportation for product service in remote locations The removal and reinstallation of your appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with published installation instructions en DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCH
6. eld 3 Remove the old bulb and replace with a new one of the same size shape and power rating as the original bulb Normal operating sounds Some sounds are normal when your refrigerator is operating The following list describes the different sounds that are characteristic of its functioning Crunching Crunching is heard when ice breaks This is the same noise that is heard when ice trays are removed from the freezer and exposed to room temperature 10 Compressor hum This is a normal sound caused by the running of the motor It means the compressor is functioning Gas expansion The expansion of gas is a characteristic of a refrigeration system It is similar to the noise heard when filling a gas cylinder Defrosting This sounds like running water It occurs when the refrigerator is going through the defrosting process Bubbling sound This occurs during the defrosting cycle and stops heat from entering the unit Safety Instructions Do not touch the interior walls of the freezer with wet hands Do not allow children to hang from the doors and or play near the refrigerator when the door is open as they could get injured or trapped inside When changing light bulbs disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply Failure to do so could result in personal injury 11 Troubleshooting If there is a problem with your refrigerator before calling an authorized service center carry out an investigation by consult
7. ened Notes The interior temperature can vary depending on the ambient temperature The temperature control may need to be to lowered in summer and raised in winter Defrosting and air circulation It is not necessary for you to defrost your refrigerator since it defrosts auto matically The cooling system guarantees the even circulation of cold air and its distribution to all parts of your refrigerator thus maintaining the optimum temperature throughout It is important that the air vents are never obstructed Crisper drawer s The crisper drawer is designed to keep fruits and vegetables fresh If your model has two drawers they can be used to separate fruits and vegetables or to optimize their placement In some models the drawer or drawers have humidity controls Humidity control The crisper drawer maintains a suitable temperature and humidity for the storage of fresh produce thereby preserving the natural characteristics of the foods The correct usage of the humidity control ensures the adequate flow of air into the interior of the drawer lf it appears that excessive moisture is building up on the foods inside the crisper drawer rotate the humidity control to a more open position To remove the crisper drawer Remove the drawer by lifting it slightly to remove it from its tracks and then pulling it out If you want to remove the drawer and its cover together open the drawer slightly grasp the cove
8. g of some external zones of your refrigerator is normal This prevents condensation of drops of water on the exterior of your refrigerator However in conditions where there is high atmospheric temperature and humidity a light film of condensation could form Dry this with a soft cloth First connection 1 Once your refrigerator is in place wait 4 to 6 hours before connecting it so that the gas and compressor oil have a chance to settle 2 Before connecting the refrigerator turn the temperature control or adjust the temperature level of the display to mid position between 4 and 6 3 Connect the plug to the wall AC outlet 4 Allow it to operate empty and with the doors closed for 4 hours before loading with food 5 Avoid opening the door so that the unit can reach the desired temperature 6 If you want to relocate your refrigerator disconnect it before moving 7 Once it is in its new location repeat the previous steps Operation Fresh food compartment temperature control To regulate the temperature of the fresh food compartment turn the temperature control knob to the desired position The refrigerator temperature control is found inside the compartment It may be necessary to use a coin to turn the control Suggested settings Temperature Position Use Minimum coolin 1103 Only a few food items stored x Refrigerator door seldom opened Normal use Maximum cooling 7409 Many food items stored Door frequently op
9. ing the following table If after performing these tests you are still in doubt you can contact our service center at 800 932 4267 and it will be our pleasure to assist you Probable Cause Possible Solution Check fuses in electric system There is no current Make sure plug is tightly pushed into the outlet Connect another appliance to the Defective outlet outlet to confirm whether outlet is defective Plug disconnected disconnected Plug disconnected Connect the plug Power cord damaged Call an authorized service center Installed in an unsuitable location See Installation instructions Refrigerator is not level Adjust the leveling screws See Normal operating sounds under General Information Compressor sound sound Compressor sound See Normal operating sounds Sue See Normal operating sounds Defrosting sound See Normal operating sounds Ventilation system sound See Normal operating sounds Air does not De to be Remove air vent obstructions Refrigerator does circulating efficiently not get cold Instruct people to open doors only Doors are opened frequently when necessary High humidity in the atmosphere l i External normal in certain climates and Install the refrigerator in a well condensation ventilated location seasons Magnetic door seal does not Adjust the leveling screws to gently External adhere properly tilt the refrigerator backwards concen on Instruct people to open doors only
10. ld be referred to a qualified technician 4 DANGER amp 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 in the garage a few days Before discarding your old refrigerator e Take offthe doors e Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside e Use two or more people to move and install the appliance Failure to do so can result in back or other injury e To ensure proper ventilation for your appliance the front of the unit must be completely unobstructed Choose a well ventilated area with temperatures above 60 F 16 C and below 90 F 82 C This unit must be installed in an area protected from the elements such as wind rain water spray or drips e The appliance should not be located next to ovens grills or other sources of high heat e A standard electrical supply 115 V AC only 60 Hz properly grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances is required e Do not kink or pinch the power supply cord of the appliance e The size of the fuse or circuit breaker should be 15 amperes e Itis important that the appliance be leveled in order to work properly You may need to make several adjustments to level it e Never allow children to operate play with or crawl inside the appliance e Do not use solvent based cleaning agents or abra
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12. r lift and pull out Shelves The shelves are multi positional If you wish to move a shelf 1 Remove all foods and objects placed on tt 2 Place both hands on the front edge of the shelf with fingertips underneath and lift while gently pulling the shelf toward you Be sure to have a firm grasp 3 To replace the shelf in another location hold it as before and maneuver it over the tracks toward the back until you feel it snap into position Door bins The bins on the doors can be used to store cans large and small bottles and in some models eggs The bins are designed ergonomically so that items can be reached easily _ Tips for Using the Refrigerator We recommend storing food in containers with lids or wrapped in airtight materials such as aluminum foil plastic containers or plastic wrap It is also a good idea to place ice cubes and food that you would like to freeze rapidly on the freezer shelf Do not store hot foods in the fresh food compartment or freezer You should wait until they have cooled down to room temperature Only open the doors for the time necessary to store or remove food or drink items By doing this you will reduce energy consumption and improve the performance of your refrigerator It may be difficult to open the door again after having opened and closed it to introduce or remove foods This is normal due to the vacuum that forms in the interior of the refrigerator caused by the exchange of
13. sives on the interior These cleaners may damage or discolor the interior e Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner s Manual e Keep fingers out of the pinch point areas Clearances between the doors and between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small Be careful closing doors when children are in the area Table of Contents Important Safeguards urna dada 1 2 LOCATON OF PAS oo Diao 3 Before Connecting Your Refrigerator u uuu2au0002an00nnanuonnnnunnnnnunnnnnunnnnn 4 General instructions Placement Leveling Installing Your Refrigerator uu uus0 200 000nan0nanunnnnnnanunnnunnnnnnanun nun nnnnnanenn 5 6 EICCINICAliCOMMECHOMN reines 5 6 Warming of areas near the freezer nuuessseensnenennnnnnenenenennnnnnenennnennnnnen nn 6 FIrSt CONNECUON aaa aaa 6 Operation armis 6 8 Fresh food compartment temperature control u02240224n nen nene nennen 6 Deir sting and al cru MOM ia 7 CHSDEl NAW ENS it 7 FUMIO COMMON sanieren amp 7 Toremovethe afawer nearen 7 SPONE r T EA 7 DOOF 0 a een ee ee ee ee ee eran ert tee er ret eee 8 Tips for Using the Refrigerator uuu 2200020000an00an00nanunnnnunnnnunn nun nun anne 8 Cleaning Your Relrigerator au u A 9 General Informations eves vote xa cavicecsincisncetsccessatesasncnincouacncndiuesscacaaecouscusninest 10 11 Tips and ADSCING OS en ea 10 MOVING sungen 10 Problems with the electrical supp
14. suMMIT FROST FREE REFRIGERATORS Model Numbers FF882 FF985SS FF1062W FF1251W FF1320W FF1325SS FF1410W FF1425SS FF1620W FF1625SS Owner s Manual Read this guide before installing your refrigerator Felix Storch Inc Write Serial No on back of unit here Summit Appliance Division 770 Garrison Avenue Bronx New York 10474 www summitappliance com _ IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS e Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet do not remove grounding prong do not use an adapter and do not use an extension cord e Replace all panels before operating e Itis recommended that a separate circuit serving only your appliance be provided Use receptacles that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain e Never clean appliance parts with flammable fluids These fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion And do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion e Before proceeding with cleaning and maintenance operations make sure the power line of the unit is disconnected e Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug when your hands are wet e Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before cleaning or servicing Failure to do so can result in electrical shock or death e Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing shou
15. the magnetic seal The doors are opened frequently Foods are not wrapped up are Wrap up the foods and put lids on not in airtight containers or are containers of liquids hot Liquids may be in containers without lids thus generating Do not store hot foods excessive moisture Refrigerator does not run Crunching sound Internal condensation Excessive moisture in the foods in the crisper drawer Humidity controls are in the wrong Adjust the humidity controls of the position drawer to a more open position Make sure that nothing is preventing the door from closing correctly If Moisture filtration through the necessary reorganize the foods in Ice crystals form in door the freezer If formation of ice continues call your authorized service center The internal light bulb does not come Light bulb has blown Replace light bulb on 12 the freezer 13 14 Limited Warranty ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Within the 48 contiguous United States for one year from the date of purchase when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product warrantor will pay for factory specified parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by a designated service company Outside the 48 states all parts are warranted for one year from manufacturing defects Plastic parts shelves and cabinets are warrant
16. ure to do this will be the full responsi bility of the client Read the instructions printed in red on the label attached to the power cable Connect your refrigerator to the closest AC outlet Avoid using an extension cord If you must use an extension cord consult a qualified electrician so that he can advise you on the type of cord that can be used for maximum safety Use of extension cords Because of potential hazards under certain conditions we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord However if you still choose to use an extension cord it is absolutely necessary that it be UL listed 3 wire grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes minimum and 120 volts Do not connect another electrical appliance to the refrigerator AC outlet while the refrigerator is in use By doing this you will avoid power surges and the overheating of your refrigerator To disconnect your refrigerator grip the plug firmly and pull Straight out from the AC outlet Never pull on the electrical cord Ask a qualified electrician to inspect the wall outlet and the electrical circuit to ensure that the circuit is properly grounded lf the power cord is damaged it must be replaced by an electrician from an authorized service center in order to avoid any risk of accident Warming of areas near the freezer Your freezer comes equipped with a device that prevents condensation The heatin
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