Summit FFBF171SS User Manual

FELIX STORCH, INC.

TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR

with BOTTOM FREEZER

Model No. FFBF171SS

Please record the serial number, which is found on a label inside the refrigerator.

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User's Manual

Staple your receipt to this manual. You will need it to obtain warranty service.

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Table of Contents

Important Safeguards .............................................................................. 2 - 3

Parts and Features ......................................................................................... 4

Installation ................................................................................................ 5 - 8

Transporting your appliance .................................................................. 5

Setting up the appliance ........................................................................ 5

Location ........................................................................................... 5 - 6

Electrical requirements .......................................................................... 6

Reversing the door swing ................................................................ 6 - 7

Door handle reversal ............................................................................. 8

Movable shelves ................................................................................... 8

Before starting up the appliance ............................................................ 8

Operation ................................................................................................ 8 - 11

Control panel ................................................................................. 8 - 10

Refrigerator compartment ................................................................... 10

Freezer compartment .................................................................. 10 - 11

Food Storage Information ................................................................... 11 - 12

Fresh food ........................................................................................... 11

Frozen food ......................................................................................... 12

Examples of proper food storage ........................................................ 12

Cleaning and Care ............................................................................... 13 - 14

Interior and exterior surfaces ............................................................... 13

Changing the light bulb ............................................................... 13 - 14

If there is a power failure ..................................................................... 14

Normal Operating Noises ............................................................................ 14

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 15

Limited Warranty .................................................................................. 16 - 17

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Read all of the instructions before using this appliance. If instructions are not followed, you may lose your right to free service during the warranty period. Please keep this manual in a safe place and pass it on to later users if applicable.

When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

1. Do not connect your appliance to the power supply until all packing and transit protectors have been removed.

2. Let it stand upright for at least 4 hours before switching it on to allow the refrigerant system to settle if transported horizontally.

3. This appliance should not be used in a cold, unheated room such as a garage or shed, or on an outdoor patio.

4. Upon delivery, check to make sure that the product is not damaged and that all the parts and accessories are in perfect condition. Do not operate a damaged appliance.

5. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose, that is, the storing and freezing of edible foodst u f fs.

6. This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Installation instructions before it is used. See “Electrical Requirements” in the Installation section.

7. Any electrical service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged must be repaired or replaced immediately. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at the plug or connector end.

8. Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or making any repairs. NOTE: If for any reason this product requires service, we strongly recommend that a certified technician perform the service.

9. Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.

10. Do not use any electrical device or any sharp instrument in defrosting your refrigerator.

11. If your old refrigerator is not being used, we recommend that you remove the doors and leave the shelves in place. This will reduce the possibility of danger to children.

12. After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment, particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to these extremely cold surfaces.

13. Do not refreeze foods which have been thawed completely. The United States Department of Ag ri cu lt ur e in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 reads: "...You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold – below 40°F.

"...Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that have any off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable, discard it. The food may be dangerous to eat.

"...Even partial thaw i ng and re-freezing reduce the eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables and prepared foods. The eating quality of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as possible, to save as much of their eating quality as you can."

14. This refrigerator should not be recessed or built into an enclosed cabinet. It is designed for freestanding installation only. See Installation instructions.

15. Do not operate your refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes.

16. Do not allow children to play with the appliance, or to sit or stand on the appliance or on pull-out parts.

17. Do not hang on the appliance doors.

18. Do not dispose of the appliance in a fire. The appliance contains substances in the insulation which are flammable.

19. Avoid touching the metal condenser wiring on the back of the appliance. There is a risk of injury.

20. In the event of a possible malfunction, disconnect the appliance from the power supply first.

21. Prior to cleaning, always unplug the appliance or switch off the circuit breaker.

DANGER! Risk of child entrapment!

• Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer, take off the

doors. Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

• Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the

refrigerator.

! WARNING!

• Keep ventilation openings on the appliance enclosure clear of obstruction.

• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting

process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• Do not use electrical devices inside the food storage compartments of the

appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

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Parts and Features

NOTE: Due to unceasing modification of our products, the features of your refrigerator may be

1. Control panel 16. Freezer lower drawer

2. Interior light 17. Adjustable feet

3. Light cover 18. Door rack cover

4. Refrigerator shelves 19. Egg rack (inside)

5. Temperature head guard 20. Door rack

6. Temperature sensor 21. Door switch

7. Crisper cover 22. Door rack

8. Crisper 23. Door rack

9. Screw hole cover

10. Ice tray (inside)

11. Freezer upper drawer

12. Freezer middle drawers

13. Temperature head guard

14. Temperature sensor

15. Glass shelf (inside)

slightly different than shown here, but its functions and method of usage remain the same.

24. Door gasket

25. Refrigerator door

26. Middle hinge

27. Freezer door

28. Door gasket

29. Right lower hinge

30. Compressor support board

Installation

+16°C to +32°C (60.8°F to 89.6°F)

Transporting your appliance

1. The ap pliance should only be transported in the upright position.

2. The packaging as supplied must remain intact during transportation.

3. If the unit has been transported or carried in the horizontal position, it may only

be plugged in after standing in the vertical positi on for 4 hours . Plugging in the appliance any sooner may result in damage to the refrigerator-freezer and affect your warranty.

Setting up the appliance

• Do not operate your appliance in a room where the temperature is likely to fall

below 10°C (50°F) at night and especially in winter. At lower temperatures the appliance may not operate, resulting in a reduction in the storage life of the food.

• The climate class rating of your appliance is given on the rating label located

inside the appliance. It specifies the appr opr iate operating ambient temperatures as shown below:

Climatic class Ambient temperatures

+10°C to +32°C (50.0°F to 89.6°F)

+16°C to +38°C (60.8°F to 100.4°F) +16°C to +43°C (60.8°F to 109.4°F)

This appliance performs well from conditions N to T, but may not work properly if it is left for a longer period at a temperature above or below the indicated range.

• Before using this appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal

accessories with a dilute solution of lukewarm water and mild dishwashing liquid in order to remove the typical smell of a brand new product, then dry thoroughly.

Location

• The unit should be placed in a dry room which can be aired.

• Avoid direct sunlight or direct heat sources such as a stove or radiator.

• To make sure that sufficient room is provided around the appliance to ensure

free air circulat ion , allow at least 3” at the back, and 4” at the top and sides.

• Allow enough space in front of the unit for the doors to swing open160°.

• The appliance should be located on a smooth surface. The two leveling legs at

the front corners of the appliance can be adjusted as requir ed.

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