Instruction Manual 10.6 Cubic Foot Chest Freezer Model CF12L BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Write the Serial Number here ______________________ Felix Storch, Inc. Summit Appliance Division 770 Garrison Avenue Bronx, NY 10474 www.summitappliance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ..................................................................... 2 – 3 Installation Instructions .................................................................................... 4 Before Using Your Freezer Installing Your Freezer Operating Your Freezer ............................................................................... 5 – 6 Temperature Control ................................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your safety and the safety of others are 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.
• 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°F (13°C) and below 90°F (32°C). This unit must be installed in an area protected from the elements, such as wind, rain, water spray or sunlight.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before Using Your Freezer • • • • Remove the exterior and interior packing. Check to be sure you have all of the following parts: 1 Storage Basket 1 Divider 1 Instruction Manual 1 Plastic Scraper 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 during transportation. Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth.
OPERATING YOUR FREEZER Temperature Control • Your freezer has one control for regulating the temperature. The temperature control is located on the lower right hand corner. • The temperature control of the freezer ranges from MIN (the warmest setting) to MAX (the coldest) and OFF. Adjust the temperature control to the setting that best suits your needs. A setting midway between MIN and MAX should be appropriate for home or office freezer use. To turn off the freezer, turn the temperature control to OFF.
HELPFUL HINT: 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 help speed melting. If you must use a scraper, please use caution. It is very easy to damage the freezer compartment and void your warranty. The Freezer Compartment • This compartment is designed for the long-term storage of frozen food. Storage time is up to three months.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning Your Freezer • • • • • • • • • Upon installation of your new appliance, it is recommended that it be cleaned thoroughly. Turn the temperature control to OFF, unplug the freezer, remove the food and storage basket. Wash the inside with a damp warm cloth containing a water and baking soda solution. The solution should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water. Wash the storage basket with a mild detergent solution.
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. Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Freezer does not operate. Not plugged in. Circuit breaker tripped or fuse blown. The freezer temperature control is set at OFF. Compressor turns on and off frequently. The room temperature is hotter than normal.
Moisture forms on inner freezer walls. Weather is hot and humid, increasing internal rate of frost build-up. This is normal. Door is slightly open. Door is kept open too long, or is opened too frequently. Open the door less often. The door is not sealed properly. Moisture forms on outside of freezer. Door is slightly open, causing cold air from inside the freezer to meet warm moist air from outside. The door will not close properly. The freezer is not level. The gasket is dirty.
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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 factory-specified 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.
