TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR with BOTTOM FREEZER Model No. FFBF171SS User's Manual Please record the serial number, which is found on a label inside the refrigerator. FELIX STORCH, INC. 770 Garrison Avenue Bronx, New York 10474 www.summitappliance.com ________________________________________________ Staple your receipt to this manual. You will need it to obtain warranty service.
Table of Contents Important Safeguards .............................................................................. 2 - 3 Parts and Features .........................................................................................4 Installation ................................................................................................ 5 - 8 Transporting your appliance ..................................................................5 Setting up the appliance .........................................
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.
"...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 thawing 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.
Parts and Features 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) 24.
Installation Transporting your appliance 1. The appliance 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 position for 4 hours. Plugging in the appliance any sooner may result in damage to the refrigerator-freezer and affect your warranty.
• Leveling legs can be adjusted by turning them counter-clockwise to raise the refrigerator or clockwise to lower it. Correct adjustment of the feet avoids excessive vibration and noise. Electrical requirements Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified or authorized person. ! • • • • • • WARNING! This appliance must be grounded! Do not use an extension cord.
5. Remove the installed door stopper from the bottom of the upper door and put it beside the instruction manual bag. 6. Take the other door stopper from the instruction manual bag and fit it on the opposite bottom edge of the upper door using the screw removed from the righthand door stopper. 7. Remove the screws that hold the lower hinge, and transfer them to the accessory package. 8. Take the alternate lower hinge from the accessory package and fit it into the left hinge position. 9.
Door handle reversal (if door swing is reversed) Remove the handle screws that hold the handle to the door on the left side as illustrated, and transfer them to the covered holes on the right side. Use the screws to affix the handle to the right side of the door and place the hole coverings over the holes on the left side of the door. Do the same for each of the doors. Movable shelves The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired.
Operation of the various controls is described below: REFRIGERATOR ON/OFF Press this button once and the refrigerator turns on. Pressing it a second time will turn the refrigerator off. SUPER COOL If you need the temperature inside the refrigerator to drop rapidly, press the SUPER COOL button and the refrigerator will run in SUPER COOL mode until the temperature inside the refrigerator reaches 2°C (35.6°F). Press the SUPER COOL button again to exit the SUPER COOL mode.
Freezer Temperature Alarm: When the temperature in the freezer is abnormally high, the over-temperature alarm will be heard. A buzzer will sound for 10 seconds, and at the same time the alarm LED on the control panel will begin to flash. Press the Alarm/M button once to stop the buzzer. The LED will stop flashing but remain illuminated until the freezer temperature returns to normal. Refrigerator compartment Food storage: The refrigerator compartment is for the short-term storage of fresh food and drinks.
Defrosting: The freezer compartment defrosts automatically. ! WARNINGS! • The fan inside the freezer compartment circulates cold air. Never insert any object through the guard. Do not allow children to play with the freezer fan. • To ensure that you obtain the best possible performance from your appliance, do not obstruct the freezer fan guard. • Never store products that contain inflammable propellant gas (e.g., spray cans) or explosive substances.
Frozen Food • • • • • Proper freezer storage requires correct packaging. All foods must be in packages that do not allow the flow of air or moisture in or out. Improper storage will allow the transfer of odors and taste and will result in the drying out of the improperly packaged food. Follow package or container instructions for proper storage. Packaging recommendations: Plastic containers with air-tight lids Heavy-duty aluminum foil Plastic wrap made from saran film Self-sealing plastic bags.
Cleaning and Care ! Warning! To avoid electric shock, always unplug your refrigerator or switch off the circuit breaker before cleaning. Ignoring this warning may result in death or injury. Interior and exterior surfaces • • • • • • • • • • • • • Remove foods from the appliance before cleaning and store them in a cool, covered place. Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accumulate in electrical components. Before cleaning the interior, remove shelves and drawers.
b) Remove the plastic light cover with one hand while forcefully pressing the middle of the cover with the other hand. See illustration. c) Replace the bulb with a 10-watt (or less) LED bulb that is of the same shape and size as the original. d) Replace the plastic cover and reconnect the unit. If there is a power failure Try to avoid opening the doors during a power failure. Frozen food in the freezer compartment should not be affected if the power failure lasts no longer than a day or two.
Troubleshooting Not every malfunction is a case for our customer service. Very often, you can easily resolve the problem without requesting service. Before requesting service, please check the list below to see if the call can be avoided. Problem Possible Cause Solution Appliance does not work. Appliance is not switched on. Main plug is not plugged in or is loose. Fuse has blown or is defective. Switch on the appliance. Plug the appliance into the electrical socket. Check fuse, replace if necessary.
Limited Warranty PARTS AND LABOR WARRANTY INFORMATION SUMMIT Appliances are manufactured to provide outstanding value, and your satisfaction is our goal on every product. All SUMMIT major appliances carry a one year limited warranty on both parts and labor. All refrigerators and freezers carry an additional four years on the compressor. Certain exclusions may apply. Certain models (including SUMMIT ranges, wall ovens, and cook tops) are manufactured for us in the U.S.
• • • • • void the warranties herein made and shall void all warranties, express or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. IMPROPER USE: Summit assumes no liability for parts or labor coverage for component failure or other damages resulting from improper usage or installation or failure to clean and/or maintain product as set forth in the warranty packet provided with the unit.
