FROST-FREE FREEZER Model: SCFF1842 User Manual BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Felix Storch, Inc. Summit Appliance Division An ISO 9001:2015 registered company 770 Garrison Avenue Bronx, NY 10474 www.summitappliance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards 3–4 Technical Information 4 Installation Instructions 5–6 Before Using Your Freezer 5 Installation of Your Freezer 5 Reversing the Door Swing of the Freezer 6 Operating Your Freezer 7–8 Control Panel 7 “Fast Freeze” Function 7 Defrosting 8 Care and Maintenance 9 Cleaning Your Freezer 9 Power Failure 9 Vacations 9 Transporting Your Freezer 9 Energy-Saving Tip 9 Troubleshooting 10 Notes 11 Limited Warranty 12 2
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Read all instructions before using the appliance. Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Do not remove grounding prong, do not use an adapter, and do not use an extension cord. It is recommended that a separate circuit, serving only your appliance, be provided. Use receptacles that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain. Never clean appliance parts with flammable fluids. These fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
• • • • appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. Leaking coolant can ignite and may damage the eyes. In the event of any damage: - Avoid open flames and anything that creates a spark, - Disconnect from the electrical power line, - Air the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes, and - Contact the Service Department for advice. The more coolant there is in an appliance, the larger the room it should be installed in.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before Using Your Freezer 1. Remove the exterior and interior packing. CAUTION: After unpacking you MUST allow this appliance to stand upright for at least 2 hours to allow the lubricant and refrigerant to drain back into the compressor and stabilize. Failure to do so may adversely affect performance and the lifetime of this unit. 2. Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth. 3. Install the handle on the left side of the door.
Reversing the Door Swing of the Freezer This appliance has the capability of the door opening from either the left or right side. The unit is delivered to you with the door opening from the left side. Should you desire to reverse the opening direction, please follow the instructions below. To make the reversal, you will find two hardware pieces in a plastic bag inside the appliance: the top left hinge and the bottom left hinge. The bottom support bracket is used for both sides. 1.
OPERATING YOUR FREEZER Reversing the Door Swing of the Freezer The freezer should be placed where the ambient temperature is between 61°F and 90°F (16°C to 32°C). If the ambient temperature is above or below this range, the performance of the unit may be affected. For example, placing your unit in extremely cold or hot conditions may cause interior temperature to fluctuate. ON/OFF Power To turn the appliance on or off, press the ON/OFF button.
Defrosting The freezer’s frost-free feature eliminates the need for manual defrosting. Defrosting takes place approximately every 14 hours (except when in the “Fast Freeze” mode); the defrost cycle lasts about 40 minutes. Melt water from the defrosting collects in a drip tray where it is evaporated. During the process of defrosting, the temperature display may be higher than the set temperature. You can force the unit into defrost mode at any time by pressing and holding the seconds.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning your Freezer • • • • • Turn off the power, unplug the appliance, and remove all items including shelves and racks. Wash the inside surfaces with a warm water and baking soda solution. Prepare the solution by mixing about 2 tablespoons of baking soda with a quart of water. Wash the shelves with a mild detergent solution. Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning the area of the controls, or any electrical parts.
TROUBLESHOOTING You can solve many common freezer problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the servicer. PROBLEM Freezer does not operate. POSSIBLE CAUSE Not plugged in. The appliance is turned off. The circuit breaker has tripped or a fuse has blown. Check the temperature control setting. External environment may require a higher setting. The door is opened too often. The door is not closed completely.
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LIMITED 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 factoryspecified 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.
