FROST-FREE MEDICAL REFRIGERATOR-FREEZERS with DUAL DIGITAL THERMOSTATS Model Numbers FF1418DT FF1418DTLLF2 FF1620DT FF1620DTLLF2 Owner's Manual Read this guide before installing your appliance. Write Serial No. (on back of unit) here: _______________________________ Felix Storch, Inc. Summit Appliance Division 770 Garrison Avenue Bronx, New York 10474 www.summitappliance.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS • • • • • • • • • Your unit is not designed to operate in enclosed spaces. When placing your unit, make sure you allow adequate airflow on all sides. 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 operating. 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 allow children to operate, play with or crawl inside the appliance. Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents or abrasives on the interior. These cleaners may damage or discolor the interior. This appliance is intended for use in medical facilities. Use it only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual. Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas. Clearances between the doors and between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small.
Location of Parts Digital thermostat (refrigerator) Digital thermostat (freezer) Cooling system Freezer compartment Door storage bins Interior light Glass shelves Refrigerator compartment Drawer(s) Leveling legs Note: Models with “LLF2” in the model number have a combination lock on the front which secures both the refrigerator and freezer sections. Two keys are included to override the combination.
Before Connecting Your Appliance General instructions: Remove the base, packaging and accessories. Remove the adhesive tape residue with a cloth soaked in a solution of water and a mild liquid soap. Choose the location for the appliance. The area should be kept clean and dry to avoid rust. Placement: Allow the following minimum spacing to ensure adequate air circulation: 4” (10 cm) on each side, 4" at the back and 4" on top. Be sure that airflow under the appliance is not blocked.
Installing Your Appliance Before inserting the plug into the AC outlet, clean the interior of the appliance using a cloth or soft sponge and mild soap, or a solution of bicarbonate of soda and water. Electrical connection: For proper operation of this appliance, a 120V AC 60Hz power source is required. Ideally your set-up should be equipped with a main switch and separate balanced circuit, protected by fuses and/or a circuit breaker with a maximum of 15 to 20 amps.
Ask a qualified electrician to inspect the wall outlet and the electrical circuit, to ensure that the circuit is properly grounded. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an electrician from an authorized service center in order to avoid any risk of accident. Warming of areas near the appliance: Your appliance comes equipped with a device that inhibits condensation. The heating of some external zones of your appliance is normal.
Defrosting and air circulation: It is not necessary for you to defrost the appliance since it defrosts automatically. The cooling system guarantees the even circulation of cold air and its distribution to all parts of your appliance, thus maintaining the optimum temperature throughout. It is important that the air vents are never obstructed.
Tips for Using the Refrigerator-Freezer • We recommend storing items in containers with lids or wrapped in airtight materials such as aluminum foil, plastic containers or plastic wrap. • It is also a good idea to place ice cubes and items that you would like to freeze rapidly on the freezer shelf. • Do not store hot or warm materials in the refrigerator or freezer compartments. You should wait until they have cooled down to room temperature.
Cleaning Your Appliance Always disconnect the plug from the outlet before cleaning or before starting a maintenance procedure. Never use toxic products (ammonia, bleach, etc.), abrasive substances (pastes) or fibers as they can damage the appliance. Use a soft sponge or a cloth that has been soaked in a solution of mild soap in water. Rinse and dry well with a clean, dry cloth. You can also use a solution of one spoon of bicarbonate of soda and two quarts of warm water to clean the interior.
General Information Trips and absences: For prolonged absences, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet. Leave your appliance empty and clean. This includes the ice trays. Leave the door ajar, placing an object behind it to prevent it from closing. This facilitates air circulation and discourages the formation of mold and odors. During short absences, your appliance can stay connected. But be aware that there is always the possibility of power outages while you are away.
Compressor hum This is a normal sound caused by the running of the motor. It means the compressor is functioning. Gas expansion The expansion of gas is characteristic of a refrigeration system. It is similar to the noise heard when filling a gas cylinder. Defrosting This sounds like running water. It occurs when the refrigerator is going through the defrosting process. Gurgling sound This is a normal part of the refrigeration cycle caused by the refrigerant flowing in your appliance.
Troubleshooting If there is a problem with your appliance, before calling an authorized service center, carry out an investigation by consulting the following table. If after performing these tests you are still in doubt, you can contact our service center at 800-932-4267 and it will be our pleasure to assist you. Problem Probable Cause There is no current. Defective outlet Appliance does not run. Plug disconnected Power cord damaged Installed in an unsuitable location Appliance is not level.
Internal condensation Items are not in airtight containers or are hot. Liquids may be in containers without lids, thus generating excessive moisture. Put lids on containers of liquids. Do not store hot items. Ice crystals form in the freezer. Moisture filtration through the door Make sure that nothing is preventing the door from closing correctly. If necessary, reorganize the contents of the freezer. If formation of ice continues, call your authorized service center.
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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.
