Summit BKRF15W, BKRF18W, BKRF21W, BKRF18SS Maintance Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Please read all instructions before using this
refrigerator.

For your Safety

• DO NOT store or use gasoline, or other

ammable liquids in the vicinity of this or

any other appliance. Read product labels

for warnings regarding ammability and

other hazards.

• DO NOT operate the refrigerator in the
presence of explosive fumes.

• Avoid contact with any moving parts of
automatic ice maker.

• Remove all staples from the carton. Staples
can cause severe cuts, and also destroy

nishes if they come in contact with other

appliances or furniture.

Denitions

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation
or maintenance information which is
important but not hazard-related.

Installation Checklist

Doors

 Handles are secure and tight
 Door seals completely to cabinet on all

sides

 Freezer door is level across the top

Leveling

 Refrigerator is level, side-to-side and

tilted ¼” (6mm) front-to-back

 Toe grille is properly attached to

refrigerator

 Cabinet is setting solid on all corners

Electrical Power

 House power turned on
 Refrigerator plugged in

Ice Maker

 House water supply connected to

refrigerator

 No water leaks present at all connections

- recheck in 24 hours
 Ice maker is turned ON
 Ice & water dispenser operates correctly
 Front lter must be ush with lter

housing (select models)

Final Checks

 Shipping material removed
 Fresh food and freezer temperatures set
 Crisper humidity controls set
 Registration card sent in

Child Safety

Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and
any exterior wrapping material immediately
after the refrigerator is unpacked. Children
should never use these items to play. Cartons
covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets
or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers,

and can quickly cause suffocation.

Proper Disposal of your
Refrigerator or Freezer

Risk of child entrapment

Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
refrigerators or freezers are still dangerous –
even if they will sit for “just a few days”. If you
are getting rid of your old refrigerator or freezer,
please follow the instructions below to help
prevent accidents.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Grounding type wall receptacle

Power cord with
3-prong grounded plug

Do not, under
any circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass the
grounding prong.

Proper Disposal of Refrigerators/Freezers

We strongly encourage responsible appliance
recycling/disposal methods. Check with your utility
company or visit www.energystar.gov/recycle for
more information on recycling your old refrigerator.

Before you throw
away your old
refrigerator/
freezer:

• Remove doors.

• Leave shelves in
place so children
may not easily
climb inside.

• Have refrigerant
removed by a

qualied service

technician.

WARNING

These guidelines must be followed to ensure
that safety mechanisms in this refrigerator
will operate properly.

Electrical information

• The refrigerator must be plugged into its own
dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., 15 Amp, AC only
electrical outlet. The power cord of the appliance

is equipped with a three-prong grounding

plug for your protection against electrical
shock hazards. It must be plugged directly into
a properly grounded three prong receptacle. The
receptacle must be installed in accordance with

local codes and ordinances. Consult a qualied

electrician. Avoid connecting refrigerator to a
Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) circuit. Do not
use an extension cord or adapter plug.

• If the power cord is damaged, it should
be replaced by an authorized service
technician to prevent any risk.

• Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on

the power cord. Always grip the plug rmly,

and pull straight out from the receptacle to
prevent damaging the power cord.

• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning
and before replacing a light bulb to avoid
electrical shock.

• Performance may be affected if the voltage

• Do not plug the unit into an electrical outlet

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varies by 10% or more. Operating the

refrigerator with insufcient power can

damage the compressor. Such damage is
not covered under your warranty.

controlled by a wall switch or pull cord to
prevent the refrigerator from being turned
off accidentally.

IMPORTANT

Turning the Freezer and Fresh Food
controls to “0” (Mechanical controls) or
“OFF” (Electronic controls) will disable your
refrigerator’s cooling system, but does not
disconnect the power to the light bulb and
other electrical components. To turn off
power to your refrigerator you must unplug
the power cord from the electrical outlet.

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury or property
damage, handle tempered glass shelves
carefully. Shelves may break suddenly if
nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden
temperature change.

IMPORTANT

CFC/HCFC Disposal

Your old refrigerator may have
a cooling system that used CFCs

or HCFCs (chlorouorocarbons or
hydrochlorouorocarbons). CFCs and

HCFCs are believed to harm stratospheric
ozone if released to the atmosphere. Other
refrigerants may also cause harm to the
environment if released to the atmosphere.

If you are throwing away your old
refrigerator, make sure the refrigerant is

removed for proper disposal by a qualied

technician. If you intentionally release

refrigerant, you may be subject to nes

and imprisonment under provisions of
environmental legislation.

INSTALLATION

This Use & Care Guide provides general
operating instructions for your model. Use the
refrigerator only as instructed in this Use &
Care Guide. Before starting the refrigerator,

follow these important rst steps.

Location

• Choose a place that is near a grounded
electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension
cord or an adapter plug.

• If possible, place the refrigerator out of
direct sunlight and away from the range,
dishwasher or other heat sources.

• The refrigerator must be installed on a oor
that is level and strong enough to support
a fully loaded refrigerator.

• Consider water supply availability for

models equipped with an automatic ice

maker. If you do not hook up water to
the refrigerator, remember to turn the ice
maker off.

CAUTION

Do Not install the refrigerator where the
temperature will drop below 55°F (13°C) or
rise above 110°F (43°C). The compressor
will not be able to maintain proper
temperatures inside the refrigerator.

Do Not block the toe grille on the lower front

of your refrigerator. Sufcient air circulation

is essential for the proper operation of your
refrigerator.

• The cabinet should be level at the front
and rear.

• The sides should tilt ¼-inch (6 mm) from
front-to-back (to ensure that doors close
and seal properly).

• Doors should align with each other and be
level.

To install the toe grille:

1. Attach toe grille support bracket to cabinet
using 3 bolts supplied.

2. Install left toe grille cover onto slot on
left side of toe grille.

Installation

Installation clearances

• Allow the following clearances for ease
of installation, proper air circulation, and
plumbing and electrical connections:

Sides & Top ⅜ inch

Back 1 inch

NOTE



If your refrigerator is placed with the door
hinge side against a wall, you may have to
allow additional space so the door can be
opened wider.

Guidelines for nal positioning of your

refrigerator:

• All four corners of the cabinet must rest

rmly on the oor.

3. Attach toe grille to cabinet.

or

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INSTALLATION

Raise

some models

To level the cabinet using the front
rollers:

1 Remove the toe grille.

2 Use a at-blade screwdriver or ⅜ inch

socket wrench to raise or lower the front
rollers (Figure 2).

NOTE



Raise the front of the refrigerator enough so
the doors close freely when opened halfway.
The refrigerator should slope ¼ inch to
½ inch from front-to-back. Then level the
refrigerator from side-to-side.

4 Some models are equipped with an anti-

tip bracket (Figure 4). Lower it clockwise

until it contacts the oor.

Lower

Anti-tip
Bracket

Figure 4 (some models)

Figure 2

or

3 Use adjustable wrench to adjust leveling

screws. Lower the leveling screws on each

side clockwise until they contact the oor

(Figure 3).

Raise

Figure 3

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WARNING

The anti-tip device must be
installed according to the
instructions in your Use &
Care Manual. Failure to do
so will result in injury.

WARNING

When reversing the door swing:

You MUST move the anti-tip bracket to align
with the hinges of the door. Failure to do so
will result in injury.

DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

Top Hinge

Cover Front

Screw

Top Hinge

Cover Rear

Screw

Bottom

Hinge
Screw

Top
Hinge
Screw

Adjustable

Wrench Set

Wrench

Tools Necessary:

Phillips

Head

Door

Door

TM

Wrench

oror

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The direction in which your refrigerator doors open (door swing) can be reversed, from left
to right or right to left, by moving the door hinges from one side to the other. Reversing the

door swing should be performed by a qualied person.

Before you begin, turn the refrigerator temperature control to “0” (Mechanical controls) or
“OFF” (Electronic controls) and remove the electrical power cord from the wall outlet. Remove
any food from door shelves.

Door removal and reversal
instructions:

1. Remove toe grille.

2. Remove top hinge cover. Trace around the
hinge with a soft lead pencil. This makes
reinstallation easier. Remove top hinge
and lift door off center hinge pin. Set door
aside.

3. Unscrew center hinge pin using adjustable
wrench and save for reassembly. Ensure
plastic washer stays on hinge pin.

Socket

NOTE

IMPORTANT

Top
Hinge
Cover

Top

Hinge

3/8" Fixed

4. Lift refrigerator door off of bottom hinge
and set aside.

5. Remove center hinge and shim by
removing inside screw and loosening two
outside screws enough to allow hinge and
shim to slide out. Tighten screws.

6. Loosen two outside screws on opposite
side of refrigerator, remove inside screw
and install center hinge.

Stop
Screw

Stop

Washer

Hinge
Hole
Plug

Shim

Hinge
Pin

Center
Hinge

Screws

Handle
Hole
Plug

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