Summit SCFM162, SCFM92, SCFM182 User Manual

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FELIX STORCH, INC.

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COMMERCIAL MANUAL DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS

COMMERCIAUX CONGÉLATEURS COFFRES

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Models / Modèles

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SCFM62 5.0 ft3 (141,6 l) SCFM82 7.0 ft3 (198,2 l)

SCFM92 9.0 ft SCFM162 16.0 ft SCFM182 18.0 ft SCFM232 22.0 ft

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(254,9 l)

(453,1 l)

(509,8 l)

(623,0 l)

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Your safety and the safety of others ar e very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the Safety Alert Symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or injure you and others. All safety messages will follow the Safety Alert Symbol and either the words” DANGER”, “WARNING” or “CAUTION”.

DANGER means that failure to heed this safety statement may result in severe personal injury or death.

WARNING means that failure to heed this safety statement may result in extensive product damage, serious personal inj ury, or death.

CAUTION means that failure to heed this safety statement may result in minor or moderate personal injury, or property or equipment damage.

Safety messages wi ll al e rt you to what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and let you know what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

Before your chest freezer is used, it must be properly positioned and installed as described in this manual, so read the manual carefully. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using the chest freezer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

• Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Do not remove grounding prong, do not use an adapter, and do not use an extension cord.

• Replace all panels before oper ati ng.

• It is recommended that a separate circuit, serving only your chest freezer, be provided. Use

receptacles that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain.

• Never clean chest freezer parts with flammable fluids. These fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

• 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.

• Before proceeding with cleaning and maintenance operations, make sure the power line of the unit is disconnected.

• Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug when your hands are wet.

• Unplug the chest freezer or disconnect the power before cleaning or servicing. Failure to do so can

result in electrical shock or death.

• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your chest freezer unless it is specifically recommended in this material. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

• This unit is not designed to operate in enclosed spaces. When placing your unit, make sure you allow adequate airflow on all sides.

• Use two or more people to move and install the chest freezer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

• To ensure proper ventilation for your chest freezer, the front of the unit must be completely unobstructed. Choose a well-ventilated area with temperatures above 55

C). This unit must be installed in an area protected from the elements, such as wind, rain, water

(32 spray or sunlight.

• The chest freezer should not be located next to ovens, grills or other sources of high heat.

• The chest freezer must be installed with all electr ical c onnections in accordance with state and local

codes. A standard electrical supply (115V AC, 60 Hz), properly grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances, is required.

• Do not kink or pinch the power supply cord of the chest freezer.

• The fuse (or circuit breaker) size should be 15 amperes.

• It is important for the chest freezer to be leveled in order to work properly. You may need to make

several adjustments to level it.

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

• Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents or abrasives on the interior. These cleaners may damage or

discolor the interior.

• Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas. Clearances between the door and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful closing door when children are in the area.

• Do not use this apparatus for other than its intended purpose.

F (13°C) and below 90°F

Risk of child entrapment

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned freezers are still dangerous, even if they will “just sit in the garage a few days.”

• Before you throw away your old 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 freezer.

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Table of Contents

Important Safeguards ......................................................................................... 1 - 2

Installation Instructions ...................................................................................... 4 - 5

Before Using Your Freezer .............................................................................. 4

Installing Your Freezer .................................................................................... 4

Electrical Connection .................................................................................. 4 - 5

Operating Your Freezer ...................................................................................... 5 - 7

Temperature Control .................................................................................. 5 - 6

Defrosting Your Freez er .................................................................................. 6

Care of Frozen Food .................................................................................. 6 - 7

Care and Maintenance ........................................................................................ 7 - 8

Cleaning Your Freez er .................................................................................... 7

Vacation Time .................................................................................................. 7

Power Failure .................................................................................................. 7

Moving Your Freezer ....................................................................................... 8

Energy-Saving Tips ......................................................................................... 8

Problems with Your Freezer (Troubleshooting) ............................................. 9 - 10

Limited Warranty .................................................................................................... 11

French version of this manual ....................................................................... 12 - 23

Installation Instructions

Warning

Before Using Your Freezer

• Remove the exterior and interior packing.

• Check to be sure you have all of the following parts:

1 or more storage baskets Set of pop-out keys (larger models only) 1 instruction manual

• 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 dur ing transportation.

• Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth.

Installing Your Freezer

• This appliance is designed to be free standing only, and should not be recessed or

built-in.

• Place your freezer on a floor that is strong enough to support the freezer when it is

fully loaded.

• Allow 5 inches of space at the back and sides of the freezer, which allows proper air

circulation.

• Be sure the freezer is absolutely level for proper operation. Check with a carpenter’s

level. Place thin wood or metal shims under the freezer if necessary.

• 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 not to perfor m pr operl y.

• Avoid locating the freezer in moist areas.

• 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.

• After plugging the appliance into a wall outlet, allow the unit to cool down for at least

4 hours before placing f ood in the fre ez er .

Electrical Connection

Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced by an authorized service center.

This freezer should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord is equipped with a three-prong plug that mates with standard three-prong wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electrical shock.

Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord supplied.

This freezer requires a standard 115Volt / 60Hz electrical outlet with three-prong ground.

To prevent accidental injury, the cord should be sec ur ed be hi nd the fre ezer and not left exposed or dangling .

Never unplug the freezer by pulling the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle. Never handle the cord with wet hands.

Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance.

A Power On light indicates that the freezer is properly connected to the electrical power. The light indicates that power is supplied, and will glow even if the temperature control dial is turned to “OFF”, or the compressor has failed to work and the compartment is not being cooled.

Operating Your Freezer

Temperature Control

• Your freezer has a rotary switch for regulating the

temperature (see fig ur e) . This temperature control (thermostat) is located on the outer wall of the appliance.

• The temperature is factory preset to provide satisfactory

food storage temperatures. However, the temperature control is adjustable to provide a range of temper atures for your personal satisfaction. To adjust the temperature setting, turn the temperature control knob clockwise or counter-clockwise. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize between adjustments.

• The range of the temperature cont r ol is fr om position “1” (least cold) to "7" (coldest).

Adjust the temperature control to the setting that best suits your needs. The setting “4” should be appropriate for most freezer uses.

• To turn the freezer off, set the temperature control at "OFF".

NOTES:

 If the unit is unplugged, has lost 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.

 Adding large amounts of room-temperature food at one time will temporarily lower

the cooling efficiency of the appliance.

 If you choose to change the thermostat setting, adjust the temperature control by

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

 W hen 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 throug hout the fre ezer.  The freezer door is susceptible to breaking due to excessive ice buildup. Be sure

to defrost when the ice reaches ¼ to ½ inch thickness.

Defrosting Your Freezer

• For the most efficient operation and minimum energy consumption, defrost the

freezer when the frost on the freezer walls is excessive or ¼ to ½ inch thick.

• Choose a time when the stock of frozen food is low.

CAUTION

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 a plastic scraper.

To defrost,

1. Remove the frozen food from the fre ezer and place it in another cooling device to

protect the food.

2. Turn the thermostat knob to “OFF”.

3. Unplug the freezer. The Pow er On light will go off.

4. Remove the drain plug on the floor of the freezer by pulling straight out. During

defrosting, the ice melts into the cabinet. Leave the door open.

5. Place a shallow pan outside the drain outlet. The defrost water will drain out.

6. Check the pan occasionally so the water does not overflow.

7. Clean and thoroughly dry the interior of the freezer.

8. Replace the plug on the inside floor .

9. Close the door and plug in the freezer.

10. Reset the thermostat to the desired setting.

11. Allow several hours for the cabinet to cool down.

12. Return food to the freezer, wiping off packages if they are covered with moisture.

HELPFUL HINTS:

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

Care of Frozen Food

• The freezer is designed for the long-term storage of frozen food. Storage time is

generally up to three months.

• The storage life of frozen foods varies and the recommended storage time should not

be exceeded. Instructions regarding the care of frozen foods should be followed when defrosting the freezer.

• Pre-packed commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with the frozen

food manufacturer’s instructions for a three star frozen food storage compartment or home freezer.

• Place frozen food into the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase. If there are

instructions on the packet, carefully follow these instructions regarding storage times.

• At least one storage basket is provided for the organization of odd-shaped items.

(Larger models have more than one basket.) To reach other packages in the freezer, just slide the basket to one side, or lift it out.

Care and Maintenance

Cleaning Your Freezer

• Upon installation of your new appliance, we recommend that it be cleaned

thoroughly.

• Turn the thermostat knob to "OFF", unplug the freezer, remove the food and storage

basket(s).

• Wash the inside with a damp warm cloth containing a water and baking soda

solution. (Dissolve 2 tablespoons of baking soda in a quart of water.)

• Wash the storage basket with a mild detergent solution.

• To keep the unit running effici ently, be sure to keep the door gasket (seal) clean.

• The outside of the freezer should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm water.

• Dry the interior and exterior with a soft cloth.

• The condenser coils at the back should be vacuumed when they are dusty or dirty.

• It is recommended that the unit be cleaned each time it is defrosted to help keep the

unit odor-free and running efficiently.

Vacation Time

• 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. Use extreme caution in the case of children. The unit should not be accessible to children at play.

Power Failure

NOTE: Do not open freezer door unnecessarily if freezer is off for several hours.

If a power failure occurs, frozen foods will stay frozen for at least 24 hours if the freezer is kept closed. If the power failure continues, pack seven or eight pounds of dry ice into the freezer every 24 hours. Look in the Yellow Pages under Dry Ice, Dairies, or Ice Cream Manufacturers for local dry ice suppliers. Always wear gloves and use caution when handling dry ice.

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