ACCUCOLD VT65 User Manual

USE & CARE GUIDE

REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS FOR GENERAL PURPOSE STORAGE

PLUS Series

REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS FOR MEDICAL STORAGE

MED/MEDDT Series

If you need service or call with a question, please have this information ready. We advise you to keep this Use & Care Guide in your possession.

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Model Numbers

PLUS Models

• FF6 / FF7 / FF28LWH / FF511L / FF521BL / FFAR2L / FFAR21L /

FFAR24L / FF590SSHH PLUS Series

All-refrigerators with automatic defros t or frost-free operation

• VT65ML PLUS Serie s

Low temperature fr eezers

• FFAR10 PLUS Series

Full-size storage all-refrigerators

• FS20L / FS21L / FS22L / FS24L PLUS Series

Compact all-freezers (-20°C)

• CM411L / CM421BL / CP35LL / CT66 / S19LWH PLUS Series

Compact refrigerator-freezers

• FCL44 / FS30L / FS60ML / FS407 L / FS408 BL PLUS Series

Compact and mid-size storage all-freezers

• SCR450L / SCR500BL / SCR600L / SCR610BL / SCR1156 PLUS Series

Glass door all-refrigerators

MED/MEDDT* Models

• FF6 / FF7 / FF28LWH / FF511L / FF521BL / FF590SSHH / FFAR2L / FFAR21L /

FFAR24L MED Series

All-refrigerators wit h automat ic defrost or frost-free operation

• FFAR10 MED Series

Full-size storage all-refrigerators

• SCR450L / SCR500BL / SCR600L / SCR610BL / SCR1156 / SP6DS2D7 / SP6DS7 /

SP6DSSTB7 MED Series

Specialty all-refrigerators (drawers or glass doors)

• CP35LL MED Series

Compact refrigerator-freezers

• FCL44 / FS30L / FS60ML / FS407L / FS408BL MED Series

Compact and mid-size storage all-freezers

• VT65ML // SCFF51OSWH MED Series

Low-temperature freezers // Built-in frost-free freezers

• FS20L / FS21L / FS22L / FS24L MED Series

All-freezers (-20°C)

Model numbers with “DT” indicate units having a Digital Thermostat.

Table of Contents

Model Numbers ......................................................................... 1

Appliance Safety ....................................................................... 3

Proper disposal of an old appliance ..................................... 3

Installation Instructions ........................................................... 4

Key Eject lock ....................................................................... 4

Location Requirements ...................................................... 5 – 6

Location ................................................................................ 5

Recommended grounding meth od ....................................... 5

Leveling your appliance ....................................................... 6

When using the appliance .................................................... 6

Energy-saving tips ................................................................ 6

Appliance Care .................................................................... 7 – 8

Cleaning a frost-free app li a nc e ............................................ 7

Cleaning a cycle defrost or manual defrost appliance ......... 7

Base grill ............................................................................... 8

Changing the light bulb ........................................................ 8

Loss of power ....................................................................... 8

Moving the appliance ........................................................... 8

Temperature Selection and Monitoring .......................... 9 – 12

Manual (dial) thermostat ...................................................... 9

Digital thermostat (on certain models) ................................ 10

Digital thermostat (SCR610BL & SCR1156) .............. 10 – 11

Traceable thermometer (PLUS models) ............................. 12

Traceable thermometer/alarm (MED models)............. 12 – 13

Keypad Lock ........................................................................... 14

Operation of Specific Models ................................................ 15

Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 16

Limited Warranty .................................................................... 17

Appliance Safet

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Your safety and the safety of others are very important to us. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your

appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. You can be seriously injured or even killed if you don’t follow instructions. Safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, how to reduce the

chance of injury, and what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock or injury

when using your appliance, follow these basic precautions:

• Plug into a grounded 3-pr ong outle t.

• Do not remove ground prong, nor use a 3/2 adapter.

• Do not use an extension cord.

• Use care not to plug into outlets controlled by wall switches.

• Disconnect power before servicing.

• After servicing, replace all parts and panels before operating.

• Use nonflammable cleaners.

• Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from

appliances.

• Use two or more people to move and install appliance.

NOTE: Drawer refrigerators are provided with anti-tip brackets. Always install

prior to use.

Proper disposal of an old appliance

Old appliances can represent a suffocation hazard to children.

Remove doors from your old appliance. Leave shelves in place. If an old appliance contains refrigerants, it must be recycled by a licensed service

or disposal company.

Installation Instructions

Excessive Weight Hazard !

Use two or more people to move and install your appliance.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

ALLOW APPLIANCE TO SIT UPRIGHT FOR 24 HOURS BEFORE TURNING ON, TO ALLOW THE COMPRESSOR LUBRICANT TO DRAIN.

1. Remove packaging materials.

2. Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning on the appliance. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Rinse with warm water and dry.

3. Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of your appliance.

When Moving Your Appliance

4. Your appliance is heavy. When moving the appliance for cleaning or service, be sure to protect the floor. Always pull the appliance straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or “walk” the appliance when trying to move it, because floor damage can occur.

Clean Before Using After you remove all of the packaging materials, clean the inside of your appliance before using it. See cleaning instructions in Appliance Care.

6. Some upright models have leveling legs. Level as necessary for best operation.

7. If your appliance has casters, after moving into place, lock the bra kes on those casters supplied with brakes. Always unlock before moving the appliance for cleaning.

Key Eject lock (some models)

To lock or unlock the appliance, you must hold the key in the lock while turning. The lock is spring loaded, so the key cannot be left in the lock.

If the key is lost, contact your dealer or SUMMIT APPLIANCE for a replacement. Always give the model and serial number of your appliance when requesting a replacement key. Keys for most models can be ordered online at

www.summitappliance.com/support

Location Requirements

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from appliances. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion or death.

Location

IMPORTANT: Do not install the appliance near an oven, radiator, or other heat source, nor in a location where the temperature will fall below 40°F (5°C). Do not place in direct sunlight.

Check the strength of the floor before installing your appliance. It should hold the weight of a fully loaded appliance. Allow at least 4” (10 cm) of airspace at t he top and on both sides of the appliance and also 4” between the back of the appliance and the wall. If the appliance is going to be placed next to a wall, leave extra space on the hinge side so the door can open wider than its width.

NOTE: Allow 4” (10 cm) clearance at the top and sides and a ¼” (0.64 cm)

• Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.

• Do not remove ground prong.

• Do not use an adapter.

• Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire, electrical shock or death.

clearance between appliances. IF YOUR MODEL HAS THE LETTERS “BI” IN THE SUFFIX, IT IS DESIGNED FOR BUILT-IN USE AND REQUIRES ONLY

MINIMAL LEAST 2” OF CLEARANCE SHOULD BE ALLOWED. ALL FF590 AND SCFF51OSWH MODELS ARE ALSO BUILT-IN CAPABLE

Electrical Shock Hazard

CLEARANCES EXCEPT AT THE BACK WHERE AT

Recommended grounding method

A 115 Volt (AC only) 60 Hz grounded electrical supply with a 15- or 20- amp fus e or circuit breaker is required. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your appliance be provided. Use outlets that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain. Do not use an extension cord.

Leveling your appliance

Locate the two front leveling legs that may be taped among the packing materials. (In many models these legs are already mount ed into the undersi de of the appliance.)

1. Screw these legs into the front holes on the bottom of t he appliance. The back of the appliance rests on two fixed supports. (Built-in models also have rear level legs that can provide more precise leveling).

2. Adjust the f ront legs just enough to lift the cabinet up off the floor. Note: If your model is equipped with front roll ers, the front legs should be lowered

enough to lift the rollers off the floor to ensure the appliance does not roll forward when the door is opened.

3. Place a leveling tool on top of the appliance, firs t side to side, then front to back. Turn leg counter-c lockwise to raise a corner. Turn leg clockwise to lower a corner.

4. Repeat Step 3 unti l appliance is level .

5. After appliance is fully loaded, recheck with level as in Step 3.

6. If your appliance is equipped wit h casters, the two front casters have brakes to

prevent rolli ng. Keep brakes locked, and unlock for movi ng only.

(some upright models):

When using the appliance

In order to ensure proper temperature, you need to permit proper airflow in the appliance. Do not block off any air vents. If the vents are blocked, airflow will be hindered, and temperature and moisture problems may occur. Always position contents to all ow some airflow between shelves or baskets.

Allow the applia nce to cool at least 6 to 8 hour s before adding contents. All ow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize.

NOTE: When the appl ianc e i s fi rs t s tart ed, t he c ompr ess or wi ll run c ons tant l y unt i l the

appliance is cooled. It may take 6 to 8 hours (or longer), depending on room temperature and the number of times the appliance door is opened. After the appliance has cool ed, the compr essor will turn on and off as needed to k eep the appliance at the pro per temperature.

For optimum temperature performance, it is recommended that this unit be at least 30% full during use. I f you are onl y usin g t his unit t o st ore smal l l oads, w e recommend adding s ome water bot tles or freez er packs to ensur e temperature stability.

The outside of yo ur appl iance may f eel war m. This i s normal . The ap plianc e’s desi gn and main function is to remove heat from packages and air space inside the appliance. The heat is tr ans fer red to t he r oom air , mak ing t he out si de of t he appl ianc e feel warm. (In s ome models the condenser that get s warm is jus t i nside the side walls,

making these wall s warm to the touch.)

ENERGY-SAVING TIPS

• The more airflow provided around an appliance, the less energy it will use.

• If your appliance requires manual defrosting, keep ice build-up to less than 1/2".

• Keep doors open a minimum of time, and shut securely.

Appliance Care

Cleaning a frost-free appliance

Use nonflammable cleaners.

Frost-free means t hat you do not have to defros t your appli ance. Frost is removed by air moving and collecting any moisture and depositing it on the cooling coil. The cooling coil per iodically warm s up enough t o melt the fr ost, and the wat er then flows down to the drain pan (located behind the base grill) wher e it is evaporated.

Complete cleaning should be done at least once a year.

1. Unplug appliance or disconnect power.

2. Remove all stor ed items, plus shelves, trays, etc.

3. Wash the inside wal ls, shelves and tr ays with a solution of mild detergent in w arm

water or 2 tbsp (26 g) baking soda to 1 qt (0.95 L) warm water.

• Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window sprays, scouring

cleansers, fl ammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts , interior and door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tool s. These can scr atch or damage surfaces.

4. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.

5. Use the appropriate cleaning method for the exterior finish.

Painted metal

detergent in war m water. Do not use abr asive or harsh clean ers, or cleaners designed for stainless steel. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. For additional protection agai nst damage to p ainted metal e xteriors, apply applianc e wax (or auto paste wax) with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wax plasti c parts.

6. Plug in appliance or reconnect power.

7. Replace all contai ners.

: Wash exteriors with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild

Cleaning a cycle defrost or manual defrost refrigerator

Cycle defrost m odels utilize a sys tem where ice buil ds up on the rear wal l and melts when the compressor is off. Manual defrost models continually build ice on inner walls.

NEVER USE A METAL OBJECT TO REMOVE ICE FROM THE REAR WALL.

IF NEEDED, USE A PLASTIC ICE-SCRAPER OR A HAIR DRYER.

Clean surfaces using the same instructions as for frost-free models.

For CSS Models (complet ely s tainl ess steel) , onl y use clean ers espe ciall y made for stainless steel.

Base grill

To Remove and Replace the Base Grill:

1. Open the appliance door and remove the base grill by pulling down and out

from the top.

2. Replace the base grill by putting the clips in the openings in the appliance

panel. Push in until the base grill snaps into place.

(some models only):

Changing the light

NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your appliance. Be sure to replace the bulb

with one of the same size, shape, base size and wattage. You can purchase bulbs fr om www.summitappliance.com/support

1. Unplug appliance or disconnect pow er.

2. Remove the light shield. Most models do not require tools.

3. Replace the light bulb with an appliance bulb of the same wattage.

4. Replace the light shield.

5. Plug in appliance or reconnect power.

Loss of power

After the power is restored, unplug the appliance for 30 minutes to allow the refrigeration system to equalize. During this time, keep the door closed as much as possible.

Remember: A full appliance stays cold longer than a partially filled one.

Moving the appliance

1. Remove stored items and tape shelv e s, drawers and trays in place.

2. Unplug the appliance.

bulb

(some models only):

3. Clean it thoroughly.

4. Tape the appliance shut and tape the electrical cord to the cabinet.

When you get the appliance to its new location, refer to the Installation Instructions and Temperature Selection sections for information on installation and setting the controls.

Temperature Selection and Monitoring

YOUR APPLIANCE MAY HAVE A MECHANICAL (DIAL) OR DIGITAL THERMOST AT.

DIAL INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW. DIGITAL INSTRUCTIONS ARE ON PAGE 10.

Manual (dial) thermostat

Your refrigerat or may be controlled with a thermostat knob located insi de the unit, towards the right-hand corner. Turn the knob clockwise from the STOP (0) position toward the higher numbers for colder t em peratures.

(on most models):

Setting the Temperature:

• Higher settings on the knob (higher numbers) mean lower temperatures

(colder) in all compartments of the appliance. The temperature inside a refrigerator may even drop below 32°F. Use higher thermostat settings only when required or recommended. When the ambient temperature is normal, we recommend a medium setting.

• Changes of the ambient temperature affect temperature in the interior of the

appliance, so keep this in mind when choosing the setting of the thermostat dial.

• At STOP (0) position, the appliance does not operate (the cooling system is

switched off), but the power supply is not interrupted (the light is on when you open the refrigerator door).

• The temperatures in the refrigerator and freezer compartments also depend

on how often you open the door.

In all small refrigerators and freezers without interior fans, temperatures are coldest near the bottom, and occasionally near the rear. Place contents accordingly.

For optimum temperature performance, it is recom mended that this unit be at least 30% full dur ing use. I f you ar e onl y using this u nit t o store smal l loads, we recommend adding some water bottles or freezer packs to ensure temperature stabi lity.

Digital thermostat

melting

snowflake

UP & DOWN arrows

SET key

snowflake

Control panel

If you find it necessary to cha nge the temperatur e setting for y our digital-thermostat controlled applianc e, please refer to the following ins tructions. The fr ont panel of the thermostat is illustrated here:

(on certain models):

To see the SET POINT:

Push and immediatel y release the SET key. The di splay will show the SET POINT value. Wait 5 seconds and the probe value will display again.

To change the SET POINT:

Push and hold the SET key for more than 3 seconds to chang e the set point value. The value of the set point will be displayed, and the “snowflake” LED will start blinking.

To change the SET value:

Push the UP or DOWN arrow to the desired setting. The new setting will be memorized after 15 s econds, provided no other keys are pushed.

NOTE: The minimum and maximum range of your thermostat is preset and

locked by us, so it cannot easily be accidentally moved bet w een freezer and refrigerator temperatures. To reset this range lock, either call us or find information on our website under Troubleshooting.

Digital thermostat

(SCR610BL & SCR1156 models):

ON/OFF Power:

To turn the appliance ON or OFF, touch t he symbol and hold for 5 seconds. NOTE: Pressing the POWER key once can sw itch off the

audible alarm when the alarm is on.

UP :

Used to increase (warm) the set temperature by 1°C/1ºF.

DOWN :

Used to decrease (cool) the set temperature by 1°C/1ºF.

Interior Light :

Touching the LIGHT symbol toggles between 2 m odes of operation f or the internal lights: functional (default) m ode and showcase mode. If you are in functional (default) mode, the lights w ill turn on only when t he door is open. If you are in showcase mode, the lights will be on whether or not the door is open.

ºF/ºC Selector:

Select the temperature display in Fahrenheit or Celsius degrees. To change t he temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius or from Celsius to Fahrenheit, pr ess and hold the LIGHT key for 5 seconds.

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