DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER FFBF181ES FFBF249SS FELIX STORCH, INC. Summit Appliance Division An ISO 9001:2008 registered company 770 Garrison Avenue Bronx, New York 10474 www.summitappliance.
We thank you for the confidence you have shown by purchasing our appliance. We wish you much pleasure in its use. The appliance is intended solely for household use. Refrigerator freezer (hereinafter: the appliance) consists of two parts: the upper part is the refrigerator and the lower part is the freezer. The refrigerator is intended for storing fresh food at temperatures above 0°C (32°F).
TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 IMPORTANT NOTES AND WARNINGS 8 ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER WITH REFRIGERATION APPLIANCES 9 APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION 10 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 12 CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF DOOR OPENING 14 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE 19 APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT 23 RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE 24 STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR STORING AND FREEZING FOOD 25 STORING FOOD IN THE ZEROZONE DRAWER 27 FREEZING AND STORING FROZEN FOOD 27 28 28 29 29
IMPORTANT NOTES AND WARNINGS This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or metal capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
Before connecting the appliance to the power mains, let the appliance rest in a vertical position for approximately 2 hours. This will reduce the possibility of operation faults due to the effect of transport on the cooling system. The appliance must be connected to the power line and grounded in compliance with the effective standards and regulations. The appliance may not be used outdoors and it may not be exposed to rain.
To protect the environment, take the obsolete appliance to an authorized home appliance collection center. Packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials that can be recycled, disposed of, or destroyed without any hazard to the environment. Rating plate can be found in the appliance interior. If the language on the rating plate is not the language of your choice or the language of your country, replace it with the one supplied.
The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that the product should not be treated as normal household waste. The product should be taken to an authorized collection center for waste electric and electronic equipment processing. Correct disposal of the product will help prevent any negative effects on the environment and health of people which could occur in case of incorrect product removal.
ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER WITH REFRIGERATION APPLIANCES • • • • • • • • • • • • • 545433 8 Install the appliance as specified in the instruction manual. Do not open the door more often than necessary. Occasionally make sure air circulation underneath the appliance is unobstructed. Condenser unit on the rear wall should be kept clean (see chapter Cleaning the appliance). If the gasket is damaged or does not provide a perfect seal for other reasons, have it replaced as soon as possible.
APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION A Refrigerator 1 2 3 1 Control unit 2 Led lighting of refrigerator 3 IonAir air ionizer (+ on/off interior switch)* 4 8 4 Pull-out glass shelf (height adjustable) A 5 Bottle rack 5 6 ZeroZone drawer 7 CrispZone fruit and vegetables drawer with 9 6 humidity control 8 SimpleSlide heightadjustable door bin 7 9 Bottle bin B Freezer 10 Freezer drawers 11 Glass shelves B 10 11 • Appliance interior equipment may change according to the appliance model.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION SELECTING THE ROOM • Do not install the refrigerator where temperatures will be below 55°F or above 110°F, because it will not maintain proper temperatures, and the refrigerator could develop high internal humidity. Warning: Make sure the room where the appliance is installed is large enough. There should be at least 1 m3 of space per 8 grams of refrigerant. Amount of refrigerant is stated on the rating plate in the appliance interior.
• The appliance may stand alone or it may be placed next to a cupboard or a wall. For most efficient operation, leave at least 4 of space on either side. Consider the clearance required to fully open the door in order to allow pulling out the drawers and shelves (see installation diagram). m 1249 mm 1201 mm 640 mm 688 mm 600 mm ax 90 ° 644 mm CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE 545433 • Connect the appliance to the power socket using a connection cable.
CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF DOOR OPENING Tools required: socket wrench No. 8, Phillips screwdriver, torx 25, flat screwdriver The procedure to change the direction of door opening should be carried out by at least two persons. 1. Remove the upper hinge cover (A) and the cover from the connector (B1). 2. Unplug the connector (C), unscrew the upper hinge (D) and remove the upper door (E). 3. Remove the side panels (F) and (G), then unscrew and remove the middle panel (H). 4.
1 2 E D C 3 D 4 F H D G 6 5 K M J 7 8 N L M K O J I I 9 I S E B2 C P D N B2 B1 A P 11 R 545433 10 13
OPERATING THE APPLIANCE CONTROL PANEL A B C E D J I H G F 545433 14 A Appliance on key and refrigerator compartment off key B Acoustic alarm off key C Super cool on/off key D Refrigerator compartment temperature keys E Refrigerator temperature display F Freezer compartment on key and appliance off key G ECO function on/off key H Super freeze on/off key I Freezer compartment temperature keys J Freezer compartment temperature display
SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF Switching the appliance on: Switch on the appliance by briefly pressing the key A. With this model, it is possible to only switch on the freezer compartment while the refrigerator compartment is switched off. This setting can be made in two ways: - briefly press the F key to switch on the freezer compartment only; or - first briefly press the A key to switch on the entire appliance. Then, press and hold (for three seconds) the A key to switch off the refrigerator compartment.
• To set the temperature in the freezer compartment use the keys I: lower temperature ; higher temperature. • Temperature in the freezer compartment can be set from -6°F to +6°F. • After one of the I keys is pressed, the most recent temperature setting will flash on the display J. Use the I keys to set the desired temperature. Three seconds after the last key was pressed, the most recent temperature setting is stored for the freezer compartment. • Recommended setting is 0°F.
• With this setting, the compressor will operate continuously and the temperature in the freezer compartment will drop considerably. • If the setting is not deactivated manually (by pressing the H key), it will be deactivated automatically after approximately one day. Freezer compartment temperature will return to the most recent setting. • Use this setting for freezing smaller amounts of food (up to 2 kilograms) in the upper drawer.
ECO FUNCTION To activate the Eco function, press the G key. With this function activated, appliance will operate with optimum settings. SAFETY BLOCK (CHILD SAFETY LOCK) Use this function if you do not wish to manually adjust the appliance settings. To activate, press and hold the B key (for three seconds); LL will appear on the display E. This will lock all keys except B. To deactivate the safety lock, press the B key and hold it for three seconds.
APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT (* Equipment depends on the model) SHELF 1 2 • For clarity and easier access to food, the shelves can be partly pulled out. • The shelves may be adjusted to suit your preferences using the guides in the refrigerator interior. To remove a shelf from the refrigerator, pull it out to the point when it is stopped by the guide. Then, lift it slightly at the front part and pull it all the way out. Store perishables at the back of the shelf where the temperature is the lowest.
CRISPZONE – FRUIT AND VEGETABLE BIN WITH HUMIDITY CONTROL* • The bin at the bottom of the refrigerator is intended for storing fruit and vegetables. It provides humidity and prevents the food from drying out. • Store the foods in suitable packaging to prevent them from emitting or taking on odors. The bin has integrated humidity regulator which allows setting the humidity according to the amount of food stored.
INTERIOR SIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR Mounted on the refrigerator door are compartments (shelves or bins) intended for storing cheese, butter, eggs, yoghurt and other smaller packages, tubes, cans, etc. There is a bottle shelf at the lower end of the door. ADJUSTABLE DOOR BINS The height of the door bins can be adjusted without having to remove the bins from the appliance. Simply pull the two levers on each side of the bin towards you and slide the bin up or down.
IONIZER (IONAIR) (certain models only) • Air ionizer placed in the refrigerator compartment removes most bacteria, viruses, gases, and unpleasant odors to make sure the air in the refrigerator is always fresh. The food will remain fresh and tasty longer. Ionizer switched on Ionizer switched off ADAPTIVE INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY Innovative sensor technology allows adjusting appliance operation to the user's habits or behaviour.
RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE Sections of the refrigerator: - upper part: canned food, bread, wine, pastry etc. - middle part: dairy products, ready-made meals, desserts, soft drinks, beer, cooked food, etc. - ZeroZone drawer: - meat, meat produce, delicatessen - CrispZone drawer: fresh fruit, vegetables, salads, root vegetables, potatoes, onions, garlic, tomatoes, tropical fruit, sauerkraut, turnips etc.
STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR IMPORTANT WARNINGS REGARDING FOOD STORAGE Correct use of the appliance, appropriate packaging, maintaining the right temperature, and observing the food hygiene standards has a decisive impact on the quality of food storage. Observe the expiry dates for the food, specified on the packaging. Food stored in the refrigerator should be kept in closed containers or appropriate packaging to prevent them from emitting or absorbing odors.
STORING FOOD IN THE ZEROZONE DRAWER The ZeroZone compartment allows storing a wide variety of fresh food for up to three times longer than in a conventional refrigerator. The food stays fresh longer, retaining the flavour and nutrients. The temperature in this drawer depends on the temperature settings in the refrigerator compartment, environment temperature, frequency of door opening, and amount of food placed in it.
APPROXIMATE STORAGE TIME IN THE ZEROZONE DRAWER* Type of food Time sausages, cold cuts, beef, pork, venison, raw meat up to 7 days Poultry up to 5 days fish up to 4 days seafood up to 3 days Vegetables: cabbage, garlic, carrots up to 180 days celery, herbs up to 30 days Green lettuce, cauliflower, radicchio, rhubarb up to 21 days broccoli, asparagus, kale, Chinese cabbage, kohlrabi, radish up to 14 days onions, mushrooms, spinach, peas up to 7 days Fruit: apples up to 180 days pears, k
FREEZING AND STORING FROZEN FOOD FREEZING PROCESS Maximum amount of fresh food that may be inserted at once is specified on the appliance rating plate. If the amount of food to be frozen exceeds the indicated amount, the quality of freezing will be inferior; in addition, the quality of the food already frozen will deteriorate. • To make use of the entire freezer volume, use all drawers. • Activate the super freeze function 24 hours before freezing fresh food: - press the H key.
IMPORTANT WARNINGS ON FREEZING FRESH FOOD Only freeze the food that is suitable for freezing in the freezer. Make sure the food you freeze is of high quality and fresh. Choose appropriate packaging and use the packaging correctly. Packaging should not be permeable to humidity; it should be airtight to prevent the food from drying out and losing vitamins. Label the food; indicate the type of food, amount, and date of freezing. It is important that the food is frozen as quickly as possible.
FROZEN FOOD STORAGE TIME RECOMMENDED STORAGE TIME IN THE FREEZER Type of food Time fruit, beef from 10 to 12 months vegetables, veal, poultry from 8 to 10 months Venison from 6 to 8 months Pork from 4 to 6 months ground meat 4 months bread, pastry, ready-to-eat meals 3 months smoked sausage, fatty fish 1 month DEFROSTING FROZEN FOOD 545433 Freezing the food does not kill the microorganisms. After the food is defrosted or thawed, bacteria is re-activated and the food spoils quickly.
DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE AUTOMATIC REFRIGERATOR DEFROSTING Refrigerator does not need defrosting because the ice on the back interior wall is thawed automatically. Any accumulated ice will melt when the compressor unit is inactive. Drops will flow through an opening in the refrigerator rear wall into a tray fitted above the compressor, from where they will evaporate.
CLEANING THE APPLIANCE Before cleaning, unplug the appliance from the power source – switch off the appliance (see chapter Switching the Appliance On/Off) and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. • Use a soft cloth to clean all surfaces. Cleaners that contain abrasive substances, acids, or solvents are not suitable for cleaning as they may damage the surface. Clean the appliance exterior with water or a mild solution of suds.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: Cause or remedy: Appliance is connected to the power but it does not work. • Make sure there is voltage in the power outlet and that the appliance is switched on. Cooling system operates continuously for a long period of time: • Too high environment temperature. • Door opened too frequently or too long. • Door not closed correctly (possible impurities on the seal, misaligned door, damaged seal etc.). • Too much fresh food inserted at once.
Problem: Door is difficult to open: Cause or remedy: • If you are trying to open the freezer door after just having closed it, this could be difficult to do. As you open the door, some cool air escapes from the appliance and it is replaced by warm air from the environment. When this air is cooled, negative pressure is generated which results in problems as you try to open the door. After a few minutes, the condition is normalized and the door can be easily opened again.
INFORMATION ABOUT APPLIANCE NOISE Cooling in refrigerator freezers is made possible by a cooling system that also includes a compressor (and a fan with some appliances), which generates some noise. The level of noise depends on installation, proper use, and age of the appliance. • After connecting the appliance to the power line, compressor operation, or the sound of flowing liquid, may be somewhat louder. This is not a sign of malfunction and it will not affect the useful life of the appliance.
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.
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