Summit CF07ES, CF11ES User Manual

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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 warranted 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.

4. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United
States.

5. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to
the appliance.

6. Expenses for travel and transportation for product service in remote locations.

7. 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.

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 MERCHANTABILITY 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
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.summitappliance.com

For parts and accessory ordering,
troubleshooting and helpful hints, visit:

www.summitapplianceparts.com

Chest Freezer

Use and Care Guide

Models CF07ES and CF11ES

Write the serial number here:

Serial #_________________________

Felix Storch, Inc.

Summit Appliance Division

770 Garrison Avenue

Bronx, NY 10474

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Thank you for purchasing this SUMMIT® Chest Freezer. Like all
SUMMIT
standards identified with the SUMMIT® name. We fully expect it to
bring you many years of excellent service.

Please read this manual before installing and using the unit, and
keep the manual in a handy spot for future reference.

® products, this unit has been manufactured to the high

Table of Contents

Appliance Safety ...................................................................2-3

Technical Information ............................................................... 4

Location of Parts .....................................................................4

Before First Use .......................................................................5

Installation ................................................................................ 5

Operation of the Freezer........................................................6-9

Control Panel...................................................................6-7

The Freezer Compartment ................................................8

Defrosting the Freezer.....................................................8-9

Care and Maintenance ...................................................... 10-11

Troubleshooting ................................................................. 11-13

Warranty ................................................................................. 16

Appliance Safety

Your safety and the safety of others are very important to us. We
have provided several important safety messages in this manual.
Always read and obey all safety messages. Serious injury or
even death can be the result if you do not follow these instruc­tions. All 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 fire, electric shock or injury
when using your appliance, follow these basic precautions:

 Use two or more people to move and install this appliance.
 Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
 Do not remove ground prong, nor use a 3/2 adapter.
 Do not use an extension cord.

Notes

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Notes

 This freezer is designed for free-standing installation only. It

should not be recessed or built in.

 Use care not to plug into outlets controlled by wall switches.
 Disconnect power before servicing.
 After service, replace all parts and panels before operating.
 Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable items in the

area of this or any appliance, as the fumes can create a fire
hazard or explosion.

 Use nonflammable cleaners.
 When replacing a light bulb, unplug your freezer or turn off

power at the circuit breaker or fuse box in order to avoid touch­ing a live wire. Turning the control to OFF turns off the com­pressor, but does not disconnect power to other electrical com­ponents.

 Never unplug your freezer by pulling on the power cord. Al-

ways grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.

 Be careful not to roll over or damage the cord when moving the

freezer.

 Do not pinch, knot or bend power cord in any manner.
 Replace or repair any electric service cord that has become

damaged or frayed.

 Unplug your freezer before making repairs or cleaning. We

recommend that servicing be done by a qualified technician.

If your electricity goes off, follow this procedure:

 Call your power company to see how long the power will be

out.

 If service is to be interrupted for less than 24 hours, keep

freezer closed. This will help food stay frozen.

 If service is to be interrupted for more than 24 hours, remove

food and store in a frozen food locker or other freezer.

RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT !

Old appliances can represent a suffocation hazard to children.

 Remove door(s) from your old appliance.
 Leave shelves or baskets in place.
 If an old appliance contains refrigerants, it must be recy-

cled by a licensed service or disposal agency.

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Technical Information

Model CF07ES CF11ES

Capacity

Elec. Input

Power Input

Refrigerant
Installation

Unit Weight

Unit Dims.

37.6”W x 24.0”D x 33.5”H 44.1”W x 28.4”D x 33.5”H

6.4 cu.ft. 10.6 cu.ft.

115V AC / 60Hz 115V AC / 60Hz

127W 150W

R134a, 3.0 oz. R134a, 4.2 oz.

Free-standing Free-standing

96.8 lbs. 114.4 lbs.

Location of Parts

Door

Door gasket
(seal)

Movable
basket

Handle

Light

(CF07ES

only)

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (cont’d)

Vibrations

Moisture forms on in­side freezer walls.

Moisture forms on out­side of freezer.

The door will not close
properly.

Check to be sure that the freezer is level.
Floor is uneven or weak. Freezer rocks on the

floor when it is moved slightly. Be sure floor
can adequately support freezer. Level the
freezer by putting wooden or metal shims
under part of the freezer,

The freezer is touching the wall. Re-level the

freezer and move it from the wall.

See Installation instructions.
Weather is hot and humid, which increases in-

ternal rate of frost build-up. This is normal.
Door is slightly open.
Door is kept open too long, or is opened too

frequently. Open the door less often.
The door is not sealed properly.

Door is slightly open, causing cold air from in-

side the freezer to meet warm, moist air

from outside.
The freezer is not level.

The gasket is dirty.
The storage basket is out of position.

Lock

Freezer
compart­ment

Feet with rollers

Vents

Control panel

Not shown:

divider rack,
ice scraper,
set of 2 keys

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

Freezer does not
operate.

Compressor turns on
and off frequently.

Temperature inside the
freezer is too warm.

Temperature inside the
freezer is too cold.

Popping or cracking
sound when compres­sor comes on

Bubbling or gurgling
sound, like water boil­ing

Not plugged in.
The circuit breaker was tripped or a fuse blown.
The freezer thermostat is set at OFF.

Room temperature is hotter than normal.
A large amount of food has been added to the

freezer.
The door is opened too often.
The door is not closed completely.
The temperature control is not set correctly.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
The freezer does not have the correct

clearances.
The freezer has recently been disconnected for

a period of time. Four hours are required for

the freezer to cool down completely.
Temperature control is set too warm. Turn the

control to a cooler setting and allow several

hours for the temperature to stabilize.
The door is kept open too long or is opened too

frequently. Warm air enters the freezer every

time the door is opened. Open the door less

often.
The door is not closed completely.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
A large amount of warm or hot food may have

been stored recently. Wait until the freezer

has had a chance to reach its selected tem-

perature.
The freezer has recently been disconnected for

a period of time. Four hours are required for

the freezer to cool down completely.
Temperature control is set too cold. Turn the

control to a warmer setting and allow several

hours for the temperature to stabilize.
The Fast Freeze switch is turned on. This

causes continuous running of the compres-

sor and bypasses the temperature control.
Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction,

as in hot water pipes. This is normal. Sound

will level off or disappear as freezer contin-

ues to run.

Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) is circulating

throughout the system. This is normal.

Before First Use

 Remove the exterior and interior packing.
 Check to be sure you have all of the following parts:

Storage basket
Divider rack
Set of 2 keys for door lock
Plastic ice scraper

 Before connecting the freezer to the power source, let it stand

upright for approximately 2 hours. This will reduce the possi­bility of a malfunction in the cooling system from handling dur­ing transportation.

 Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft

cloth.

Installation

This appliance is designed to be free-standing only, and should
not be recessed or built in.

1. Place your freezer on a floor that is strong enough to support
the freezer when it is fully loaded.

2. Leave 6 inches of space at the back and sides of the freezer,
which allows for the proper circulation of air.

3. Locate the freezer away from direct sunlight and sources of
heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.). Direct sunlight may affect
the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical
consumption. Extremely cold ambient temperatures may also
cause the freezer to perform improperly.

4. Avoid placing the freezer in moist areas.

5. Plug the freezer into an exclusive, properly installed grounded
wall outlet. Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Any questions
concerning power and/or grounding should be directed toward
a certified electrician or an authorized service center.

6. After plugging the appliance into a wall outlet, allow the unit to
cool down for two to three hours before placing food in the
freezer compartment.

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Operation of the Freezer

Control Panel

OFF

Your freezer has one control for regulating the temperature. This
control, the thermostat, is located on the control panel in the lower
right-hand corner of the front of the unit.

1. When you first turn the unit on, switch on the Fast Freeze con­trol and run the unit for at least 2 hours before putting frozen
foods inside. This will ensure the cabinet is thoroughly chilled
before food is put in.

2. Turn off the Fast Freeze switch.

3. The range of the thermostat is from position 1 (the warmest) to
6 (the coldest). Adjust this control to the setting that best suits
your needs. The setting of 4 should be appropriate for home
and office freezer use.

4. To turn the freezer off, turn the thermostat to OFF.

 Turning the thermostat to the OFF position stops the cooling

cycle but does not shut off the power to the freezer.

2

1

3

4

6

CHEST FREEZER

5

POWER COMPRESSOR FAST FREEZE

Temperature Control (Thermostat)

NOTES

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Moving the Freezer

 Remove all the food.
 Securely tape down all loose items inside your freezer.
 Remove the rollers to prevent damage.
 Tape the door shut.
 Be sure freezer stays in upright position during transportation.

Energy-Saving Tips

 The freezer should be located in the coolest area of the room,

away from heat-producing appliances or heating ducts, and out
of direct sunlight.

 Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the

freezer. Overloading the freezer forces the compressor to run
longer. Foods that freeze too slowly may lose quality, or spoil.

 Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before

placing them in the freezer. This cuts down on frost build-up
inside the freezer.

 The freezer storage bin should not be lined with aluminum foil,

wax paper or paper toweling. Liners interfere with cold air cir­culation, making the freezer less efficient.

 Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extended

searches. Remove as many items as needed at one time, and
close the door as soon as possible.

Troubleshooting

Before calling for assistance or service, please check this Trouble­shooting section. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you

still need help, follow the instructions below.
If you don’t find the answer to your question in this manual, try our

website, www.summitappliance.com, under Service and Sup-
port, or contact our Customer Service department toll-free in the
U.S.A. at 1-800-287-8799, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. –
5:00 p.m. (ET).

If you need replacement parts, we recommend that you only use
factory-specified parts. Factory-specified parts will fit right and
work right, because they are made with the same precision used to
build every new SUMMIT
line at www.summitapplianceparts.com.

® appliance. Parts can be ordered on-

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Care and Maintenance

Cleaning Your Freezer

 Upon installation of your new freezer, it is recommended that it

be cleaned thoroughly.

 Turn the thermostat to OFF, unplug the freezer, remove the

food and storage basket.

 Wash the inside with a warm damp cloth containing a water

and baking soda solution. The solution should be about 2 ta­blespoons of baking soda to a quart of water.

 Wash the storage basket with a mild detergent solution.
 Be sure to keep the door gasket (seal) clean to keep the unit

running efficiently.

 The outside of the freezer should be cleaned with mild deter-

gent and warm water.

 Dry the interior and exterior with a soft cloth.
 The condenser coils should be vacuumed when they are dusty

or dirty.

 It is recommended that the unit be cleaned each time it is de-

frosted to help keep the unit odor-free and running efficiently.

Vacation Time

 Remove all the food.
 Unplug the freezer.
 Clean the freezer.
 Leave the door open slightly to avoid possible formation of con-

densation, mold or odors.

 Use extreme caution in the case of children. The unit should

not be accessible to children’s play.

 Short vacations: Leave the freezer operating during vacations

of less than three weeks.

 Long vacations: If the appliance will not be used for several

months, remove all food and unplug the power cord. Clean
and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor and mold
growth, leave the door open slightly, blocking it open if neces­sary, or have the door removed.

 If the unit is unplugged, loses power or is turned off, you must

wait 3 to 5 minutes before restarting the unit. If you attempt to
restart before this time delay, the freezer will not start.

 Large amounts of food will lower the cooling efficiency of the

appliance.

 If you choose to change the thermostat setting, adjust the ther-

mostat knob by one numerical increment at a time. Allow sev­eral hours for the temperature to stabilize between adjust­ments.

The Power Indicator

As soon as the freezer is plugged in, the Power Indicator glows
red. It will remain in this condition as long as the unit is receiving
electrical input. Even if the thermostat is in the OFF position, an
illuminated POWER indicator lets you know that electricity is still
being supplied to the freezer.

The Compressor Indicator

When this indicator is glowing green, you know the compressor is
activated. Expect the Compressor Indicator to be lit steadily when
the freezer is first turned on, since the compressor must run al­most continuously to bring the unit down to the desired tempera­ture. Once that temperature is achieved, the compressor cycles
off and on to maintain that temperature, and the Indicator will turn
off and on accordingly. The Compressor Indicator will also be lit
whenever the Fast Freeze switch is turned on.

The Fast Freeze Switch

 The Fast Freeze switch glows yellow when the switch is in the

ON position.

 The switch overrides the thermostat and will make the com-

pressor operate continuously, lowering the cabinet tempera­ture still further than the thermostat setting.

 This switch is used to freeze unfrozen food in appreciable

quantities.

 When loading the freezer, freeze only three pounds of fresh

food per cubic foot of freezer space at one time.

 Distribute packages to be frozen evenly throughout the

freezer.

 It is not necessary to adjust the thermostat setting when using

the Fast Freeze switch.

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The Freezer Compartment

 This compartment is designed for the long-term storage of fro-

zen food. Storage time is up to three (3) months.

 The storage life of frozen foods varies and the recommended

storage time should not be exceeded. The instructions regard­ing the care of frozen foods should be followed when defrosting
the freezer.

 Pre-packed commercially frozen food should be stored in ac-

cordance with the frozen foods manufacturer’s instructions for
a three-star frozen food storage compartment or home freezer.

 Place frozen food in the freezer as quickly as possible after

purchase. If there are instructions on the packet, carefully fol­low these instructions regarding storage times.

 The freezer door is susceptible to breaking due to excessive

ice build-up. Be sure to defrost when the ice reaches 1/4” in
thickness.

 A storage basket is provided for the organization of odd-

shaped items. To reach other packages in the freezer, just
slide the basket to one side, or lift it out.

Defrosting the Freezer

For the most efficient operation and minimum energy consump­tion,

defrost when the frost on the freezer walls is excessive, or

more than 1/4” thick.
Choose a time when the stock of frozen food is low.

Do not use boiling water because it may damage
the plastic parts. In addition, never use a sharp or
metallic instrument to remove frost as it may dam­age the cooling coils and will void the warranty. We
recommend using the plastic scraper provided
with your unit.

CAUTION

 During defrosting, the ice melts into the cabinet.
 Remove the drain plug on the inside floor of the freezer by

pulling straight out.

 Place a shallow pan outside the drain outlet. The defrost water

will drain out.

 Check the pan occasionally so the water does not overflow.
 Clean the interior of the freezer.
 Replace the plug on the inside floor.
 Plug in the freezer and reset thermostat to the desired setting.
 Allow the cabinet to cool for one hour.
 Switch on the Fast Freeze for a minimum of 2 hours.
 Return food to the freezer.

Useful Hints for Defrosting

Defrosting usually takes a few hours. Leaving the door open will
help speed the process. Also, pouring warm (not boiling) water
on the ice/frost will help speed melting. If you must use a scraper,
please use caution. It is very easy to damage the freezer com­partment and void your warranty.

 Remove the frozen food from the freezer and place it in a

cooler to protect the food.

 Turn the thermostat knob to OFF.
 Unplug the freezer. The Power Supply light should be off

(green light out).