FELIX STORCH, INC. SUMMIT APPLIANCE DIVISION® INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR MODEL(S): S-23 S-23L SW-23 CSW-34 Thank you for your trust and for buying this appliance. We hope it will successfully serve its purpose for many years.
The Model Types The S-23 is an upscale compact cube refrigerator available in white. It has a cord extension of 8 feet. This unit contains a reversible door, an ice cube compartment with its own door, and door storage for larger bottles. The S-23L is the same as the S-23 but includes a side mounted lock. The SW-23 is the same as an S-23 but with a walnut grain door and brown sides. The CSW-23 is the same as the S-23 but with a walnut grain door and copper tone sides.
Before Putting Into Use Instructions for Use These instructions for use are intended for the user. They describe the appliance and the correct and safe way to use it. The instructions were prepared for various types/models of refrigerators therefore you may find in it descriptions of some accessories and functions that your appliance may not have.
Important Warning! • • • • • • • • • • To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your appliance, follow these basic precautions: Read all instructions before using the appliance. If you bought this appliance to replace an old one equipped with a lock that cannot be opened from inside (lock, bolt), make sure that the lock is broken. This will make it impossible for children to lock themselves inside the appliance and suffocate.
Placing and Installation Choosing the Right Place Place the appliance in a dry and regularly ventilated room. Allowed ambient temperature depends on the model (class) of the appliance. It is located on the rating plate of the appliance. Make sure the appliance is on a leveled floor that is strong enough to support the appliance when it is fully loaded.
Description of the Appliance NOTE: • The appliance can be equipped with various accessories, depending on the model of the appliance. • Door handles are in various shapes, depending on the model. • Various accessories (additional shelves) can be purchased at authorized centers. Freezing Compartment Used for making ice cubes. Drip Tray Catches melted water when defrosting. Control Knob It rotates to adjust the refrigerator temperature.
Operation Control The refrigerator can be adjusted from colder to warmer by turning the Temperature Control knob. Colder temperature can be achieved by turning the control knob clockwise towards the “max” position. Warmer Temperatures can be reached by turning the control knob counterclockwise towards the “min” position. Temperature Selection Higher settings on the knob (max) mean colder temperatures in all compartments of the appliance.
Maintenance and Cleaning Automatic Defrosting of the Refrigerator There is no need to defrost the refrigerator, because the ice depositing on the inner back wall is defrosted automatically. Ice is depositing on the inner back wall during the compressor operation; later on, when the compressor is not operating, ice is defrosting and water drops, collects and drains through the outlet in the inner back wall into the drain pan situated above the compressor where it evaporates.
Trouble-Shooting Guide During the service of your appliance, you can come across some troubles that in most cases result from improper handling of the appliance that can easily be eliminated. The Appliance Fails to Operate After Connecting to the Power Supply Check the supply in the outlet socket and make sure the appliance is switched on (thermostat in the operating position). Continuous Operation of the Refrigerating System The door was frequently opened or it was left open too long.
Noise Cooling in refrigerating-freezing appliances is enabled by the refrigerating system with the compressor, this produces noise. How noisy the appliance is depends on where it is placed, how it’s used and how old the appliance is. During the operation of the compressor, a liquid noise is heard and when the compressor is not operating a refrigerant flow is heard. This is a normal condition and it has no influence whatsoever on the lifetime of the appliance.
